Aviva Psychology Services
Therapist in Wellesley, MA
Doctoral-level therapy for adults in Wellesley and Greater Boston. Every psychologist at Aviva Psychology Services holds a PhD or PsyD. We see adults 18 and older, virtually across Massachusetts and in person at our Boston and Northampton offices, and we are currently accepting new clients.
Therapy for Adults in Wellesley and Greater Boston
This is a town of strong schools, two well-known colleges, and commuter rail platforms that fill early on weekday mornings. Many people here work in the city, raise families on quiet streets, and carry a lot of responsibility at both ends of the day. You might be a college student holding yourself to a standard no one else set for you. You might lead a team downtown and come home to a second shift of homework and logistics. You might be the parent other parents call for advice. In a place where most people appear capable, it can be hard to say out loud that you are not doing well. A conversation with a psychologist is a private place to start.
What Brings People to Therapy
Very few people arrive with one clean problem. Concerns overlap and feed each other. Worry keeps you up, poor sleep makes the next day harder, and by the third week it is hard to say which came first. These are the concerns we hear most often.
- Persistent worry takes up more of the day than you want it to.
- You feel flat or numb, and the things that used to matter do not land.
- Memories or reactions from something that happened keep interrupting the present.
- Obsessive thoughts or rituals are taking up time and attention.
- Grief has changed shape without loosening its hold.
- The same conflict with a partner or a family member keeps repeating.
- Questions about identity, values, or belonging remain unsettled.
- A chronic illness, a disability, or ongoing pain has reorganized daily life.
- Sleep has become unreliable, and the days are harder because of it.
- Pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility treatment has brought more than you expected.
If your situation is not listed here, we may still be a good fit. You can describe your concerns when you reach out.
Evidence-Based Care From Doctoral-Level Psychologists
Every provider at Aviva has completed doctoral-level clinical training and holds a PhD or PsyD. Doctoral-level psychologists complete extensive graduate and supervised clinical training, including a full-year predoctoral internship and, in some cases, postdoctoral training.
That training shows up in how a course of treatment gets built. Our psychologists practice cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, psychodynamic therapy, and relational-cultural theory. Individual, group, and relationship formats are all available. The approach is chosen for the person in front of us. No two clients receive exactly the same approach.
Aviva is unwaveringly LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC welcoming. We treat identity and context as part of the clinical picture rather than as something handled separately.
Why Many People Here Look Beyond Town for Care
Many people here already look to Newton or Boston for care. Seeing someone close to home can mean running into your psychologist at school pickup or the grocery store. Video sessions give you that distance without the drive, and the Boston office is there when meeting in person matters. That kind of strain deserves serious clinical attention, close to home.
How to Get Started
Getting started is the hardest part for most people. Here's what to expect:
Step 1: Submit an inquiry
Complete our brief form at avivapsych.com/contact. You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for before reaching out.
Step 2: Connect with our intake team
Our intake coordinator will reach out to discuss your needs, answer questions about availability, and assess if we have a fitting opening in the practice.
Step 3: Begin your first appointment
Your first 2-4 sessions are an exploration of fit and a whole lot of information gathering. Together, you and your psychologist will create a treatment plan to reach your goals.
In-Person and Online Sessions for Wellesley
Most clients here work with us by video. Sessions run through a secure platform at a consistent weekly time, without the drive on Route 9. Teletherapy is available to anyone located in Massachusetts at the time of the session. When meeting in person matters, our Boston office at 112 Water Street is reachable on the Framingham/Worcester Line commuter rail into South Station or by driving in on I-90. We also work with adults in Newton, Needham, Weston, Natick, and Dover. All services are provided by licensed psychologists authorized to practice in Massachusetts. Aviva is not a crisis service. If you need immediate help, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Wellesley, MA
Do you have an office in Wellesley?
We do not have a physical office in Wellesley. We provide teletherapy for anyone located in Massachusetts, with in-person sessions available at our offices in Boston and Northampton. Many clients in Wellesley choose virtual sessions for convenience and consistency.
Do you work with college students?
Yes. We work with adults 18 and older, including students at local colleges. Care with us is separate from any campus counseling center.
Do you see children or teens?
No. Aviva works with adults 18 and older. Short-term parent coaching is available for adults raising children at any age.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in network with some plans and can bill as an out-of-network provider for others, and we can provide superbills for reimbursement. Because coverage varies by plan, our billing team can verify your benefits and give you an estimated per-session cost before you start. Ask for a benefits check when you submit the contact form.
Support Is Available for You Here in Wellesley, MA
Psychological care at this level is available here, online and in person at our Boston and Northampton offices, for adults in Wellesley and across Massachusetts. The next step is a conversation.
