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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in Boston
Aviva Psychology Services is a team of licensed psychologists, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical trainees dedicated to supporting adults in achieving emotional wellbeing, stability, and fulfillment. We specialize in individual, group, and relationship therapy, as well as skill-based coaching for leadership, career, and parenting. Our approach integrates empirically supported treatments to transform adversity into growth while explicitly welcoming LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities through an intersectional, identity-affirming lens.With locations in Boston and Northampton, we offer both in-person and teletherapy services across Massachusetts. Our team combines advanced training with compassionate care to address anxiety, depression, infertility, perinatal support, relationship issues, and trauma. We prioritize creating an environment of honesty, empathy, and collaboration to help clients build resilience and live more connected, satisfying lives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Relationship Therapy
Parent Coaching
Executive Coaching
Career Coaching
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Grief Counseling
Infertility Support
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We specialize in LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC-affirming care with identity-conscious approaches
- Our team utilizes empirically supported treatments validated by clinical research
- We offer teletherapy access across Massachusetts for greater convenience
- Psychologists provide both therapy and coaching services under one integrated framework
- We maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA-compliant communication protocols
What people say
Exceptional therapist support
Life-changing coaching
Inclusive environment
Effective anxiety treatment
Transformative parenting guidance
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized mental health treatment for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT, we help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional regulation. Sessions focus on building self-awareness and creating sustainable behavioral changes through weekly 55-minute appointments.
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching offers practical strategies for caregivers managing behavioral challenges and improving family dynamics. Our psychologists use research-backed methods to address tantrums, sibling rivalry, and communication issues while building stronger parent-child connections. The structured program includes assessment, goal setting, and skill-building phases over multiple sessions.
Executive Coaching
Executive leadership coaching develops strategic thinking and interpersonal skills for professionals transitioning into management roles. Our psychologists help leaders clarify their personal brand, overcome self-doubt, and improve team communication through a four-phase process combining assessment, skill development, and ongoing support.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to address generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and social anxiety. Our therapists help clients understand physiological symptoms, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop grounding techniques through weekly sessions and practical homework assignments.
Infertility Counseling
Infertility counseling provides emotional support for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges. Our psychologists address grief, relationship stress, and decision-making pressures associated with family-building difficulties using trauma-informed approaches and personalized coping strategies during regular therapy sessions.
People
Alessandra Urbano
Founding Partner
Dr. Urbano specializes in evidence-based treatments for mood disorders and life transitions. She focuses on creating safe therapeutic spaces for clients to explore identity and build emotional resilience through her clinical expertise.
Allison Karthaus
Founding Partner
Dr. Karthaus brings expertise in trauma-informed care and relational therapy approaches. She works with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that integrate mind-body connections and promote long-term emotional wellbeing.
Chelsey Solar
Psychologist
Dr. Solar specializes in career coaching and anxiety treatment. She combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with values-based goal setting to help professionals overcome workplace stress and build career satisfaction.
Brenda Martin-Tousignant
Psychologist
Dr. Martin-Tousignant focuses on parent coaching and family systems therapy. She uses evidence-based parenting frameworks to improve family communication and reduce household stress through practical skill development.
Alex Griner
Intake Clinician
Mr. Griner coordinates initial client assessments and provides support during the therapy intake process. He helps match clients with appropriate therapists based on presenting concerns and treatment goals.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, group therapy, relationship counseling, and specialized treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility, and perinatal mental health using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and offer out-of-network billing for Cigna and Harvard Pilgrim plans. Contact us for specific insurance verification.
Are teletherapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions for Massachusetts residents through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms for greater accessibility and convenience.
What coaching services are available?
We offer parent coaching, executive leadership coaching, and career coaching with licensed psychologists using evidence-based behavioral change strategies.
How do I start therapy?
Complete our online request form to begin. We'll contact you within 48 hours to discuss availability and schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Is after-hours support available?
While we don't offer 24/7 crisis services, we provide clear emergency protocols and recommend contacting 911 or local hospitals for urgent mental health needs.
