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121 licensed therapists & providers in Massachusetts—18 in Cambridge. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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3,426 people sought career counseling help in Massachusetts in the last year

Discover how starting career counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Career counseling FAQs

What is career counseling?

Career counseling, sometimes called career coaching, helps individuals make informed career decisions. This type of counseling is led by one of our Cambridge therapists who is trained to provide career development support.

How does career counseling work?

Career counseling works to help you navigate your professional career and offer valuable information, such as required skill sets and/or education, regarding a particular position you may be considering. The following are common focuses of conversation that will help your career counselor best help you:

  • Job environment preferences
  • Growth potential
  • Career goals, short- and long-term
  • Personality type
  • Desired lifestyle
  • Potential earnings of a given career

Is career counseling conducted in person or online?

Career counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does career counseling last?

Career counseling can last for weeks, months, or even years. It all depends on the goals that you’re looking to accomplish and whether you continue to want/need a counselor to help you reach your goals. Either way, our career counselors are here and ready to help you get on the right track.

Need more help deciding?

Career Counseling Can Help You – Therapists in Cambridge

If you are discouraged, if you are in a “dead end” job, or even if you are out of work, you are not alone. It is normal to hit roadblocks in your career. The good thing is that when it comes to those roadblocks, you can break right through them.

Career counseling and career coaching has thousands of people every year make huge gains in their work. At Thriveworks, a professionally trained career counselor will help you to:

  • Map out your Interests and Skills
  • Assess your Values and Personality
  • Explore Lucrative and Exciting Career Options
  • Prepare to Get the Job you Want
  • More, Designed to Fit your Specific Career Goals

Reach out today to get started. Thriveworks offers evening and weekend sessions, provides same-week appointments, and accepts most major insurances.

Conquering Low Self-Esteem

Sometimes, what prevents people from getting the career they want are self defeating behaviors brought on by a low self image. Self-esteem refers to an inner sense of value that gives a person resilience to attacks or criticism. Every person has ideas about their self-worth. Having good self-esteem does NOT mean being proud or having an over-blown ‘ego’.

Low self-esteem can cause: feelings of self-hate, believing that one is unworthy or incompetent, a refusal to get close to people, a belief that one does’t deserve strong or supportive relationships, refusal to trust others, and an inability to accept oneself as special or unique. Your self-esteem is in trouble when you allow others to convince you that you are not valuable or significant.”

Poor self-esteem is often the result of prolonged periods of negative feedback in a person’s life. This results in deep wounds and emotional pain.

Scheduling Career Counseling at Thriveworks Cambridge

The real tragedy is that many people suffer for years without getting help, when change is right there at their fingertips. They just don’t know how to reach out and take it.

We want to find you the career counseling help you need. Call us now at 617-395-5806.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Cambridge accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Cambridge
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

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$1

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Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Diane Paseos is wonderful!! After my sessions with her I less anxiety and calmer.
Lyric Mar 2026
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Sumio is understanding and compassionate, in a way that he takes into consideration not only the current session, but prior discussions for a more wholistic interpretation of the topic discussed. His broader prospective is important when exploring the deeper meaning.
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Janet Mar 2026
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Very accommodating and each person takes the time to listen.
Morgan Mar 2026
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Our provider has been wonderful every step of the way!
Kennedy Dec 2025
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Dr Shinohara listens carefully. He responds thoughtfully and honestly. He is a consummate professional not only addressing his patients needs but also willing to relax and allow the session to evolve organically
Colett Dec 2025
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Karissa is knowledgeable, personable, and easy to connect with
Tiffanie Sep 2025
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The flexibility of choosing session days & times.
Freia Sep 2025
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Thriveworks has been engaging, comforting and patient throughout this unknown process of healing. Both with sharing/receiving information and ultimately looking ahead for the next session!
Hazell Sep 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

872 Massachusetts Ave Suite 2-2
Cambridge, MA 02139

Getting here

Thrive Boston Counseling and Psychotherapy is located in the 872 Mass Ave Building near Massachusetts Ave and Lee St, off Memorial Dr. It is near Harvard University and right by the Cambridge Public Library.

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Phone number

(617) 380-4651
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Languages spoken by MA providers

  • Hindi
  • Persian
  • Gujarati
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Filipino
  • Mandarin
  • Farsi
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Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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