Different people come to therapy for different reasons, and at different points in their lives. A parent worried about a child, a college student feeling overwhelmed, a couple stuck in the same argument, an adult carrying burnout or grief: each needs something a little different, and each deserves care that fits.
Blue Square Counseling provides inclusive therapy for adults, young adults, teens, children, couples, and families at our offices in Billerica and Lexington, MA, and online throughout Massachusetts. Find the group that sounds most like you or the person you are supporting below, then book a free consultation to talk through next steps.
Adults
Adulthood comes with pressure from every direction: work, relationships, caregiving, finances, health, and the quiet question of whether the life you are living is the one you want. Many adults come to therapy because they feel anxious, low, burned out, or disconnected, even when everything looks fine from the outside.
Our individual counseling offers a steady, confidential space to understand your patterns and build lasting skills. Adults also come to us for:
Anxiety and depression, including high-functioning forms that are easy to miss
Grief and loss, including losses that are not about death
Life transitions such as divorce, career change, relocation, or an empty nest
Chronic illness and its emotional impact
Young Adults and College Students
The years between adolescence and settled adulthood can be exciting and disorienting at once. You may be starting college, entering the workforce, leaving home, or wondering why everyone else seems to have it figured out. Pressure, comparison, and big decisions can pile up quickly.
Our young adult therapy and college student therapy help you work through identity, relationships, academic and career stress, anxiety, and low mood, while building confidence and tools you will use for years. We work with students from colleges and universities across Massachusetts, and online sessions make it easy to keep seeing us during breaks and busy semesters.
Teens
Teenagers face a lot: school pressure, social dynamics, identity questions, family changes, and the constant scrutiny of social media. Many teens say they just want one place where they can talk honestly without being judged or fixed.
Our teen counseling supports ages 14 to 18 with anxiety, depression, stress, identity, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. We pair each teen with a therapist who fits their personality, keep sessions a private space, and keep parents appropriately informed. Parents often find our guide to what actually happens in teen therapy sessions a helpful starting point.
Kids
Children rarely say "I am anxious" or "something at home feels different." They show it through behavior, sleep, stomachaches, tantrums, or withdrawal. Therapy for kids meets them in their own language: play, art, and simple, concrete skills.
Our kids counseling uses play therapy, art-informed techniques, and CBT adapted to each child's age, with regular updates for parents so everyone stays on the same page. If you are not sure whether your child needs support, our post on when your child needs more than a pep talk can help.
Couples
Even strong relationships hit rough patches. Couples come to us for communication breakdowns, repeating arguments, loss of trust, intimacy concerns, life changes, and the quiet distance that can build over time. Couples counseling helps you understand your patterns, repair what is strained, and reconnect, whether you are married, partnered, dating, or somewhere in between.
Families and Parents
Families are systems, and when one part is under strain, everyone feels it. Family counseling helps households improve communication, break repeating conflict, and work through transitions like divorce, blending families, or a child's struggles. We are accepting of all definitions of family and focus on whatever constellation your family actually is. Learn about what family therapy can address that individual therapy cannot.
Parents can also get support for themselves through parent coaching, whether you are preparing for a baby, navigating tantrums, co-parenting after separation, or raising a child with different needs.
LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Families
Everyone deserves a therapist who respects who they are. Our LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling offers gender-affirming, identity-affirming care for teens, young adults, and adults, and we support parents and caregivers who want to understand and affirm an LGBTQIA+ child. Our therapists use affirming language, honor your pronouns and chosen family, and never treat identity as the problem to fix.
Not Sure Where You Fit? Start Here
Plenty of people do not fit neatly into one category. You might be a young adult dealing with family conflict, a parent who also needs support, or an adult unsure whether you are dealing with anxiety, burnout, or grief. A free 15-minute consultation helps us understand your situation and match you with the right clinician and service. You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or a crisis to begin.
How We Support You
Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based and holistic approaches and choose them with you:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical skills
Narrative therapy to rewrite limiting stories
Brainspotting for trauma and stuck emotional material
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for stress and anxiety
Art-informed therapy for creative, nonverbal processing
Reiki and yoga-informed therapy for mind-body regulation
Where We See Clients
Billerica: 294 Concord Rd, Billerica, MA 01821. See our Billerica location.
Lexington: 35 Bedford Street, Unit 5, Lexington, MA 02420. See our Lexington location.
Online: secure telehealth throughout Massachusetts, with daytime and evening appointments.
We serve Andover, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Lincoln, Lowell, Reading, Stoneham, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, Wakefield, Waltham, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn, and Southern NH.
Insurance and Rates
We accept many major Massachusetts insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, United Healthcare (including UBH and Optum), Aetna, Tufts Health Plan, and Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Not all therapists accept all plans, and we help you verify coverage and use out-of-network benefits when needed. Visit Rates & Insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you work with?
We work with adults, young adults, college students, teens, children, couples, and families, and we offer LGBTQIA+ affirming care across all age groups.
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
No. Many clients begin simply because something feels harder than it should.
Can parents be involved in their child's or teen's therapy?
Yes. We keep parents informed and involved in treatment planning while protecting the private space therapy needs to work, and we offer parent coaching for added support.
Can I choose my therapist?
Yes. You can browse Meet Our Team, or let us match you based on your needs and schedule.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. Telehealth is available throughout Massachusetts for most services.
Find the Right Fit Today
Wherever you are starting from, we would be glad to help. Call (978) 330-5105 or reach out online to book your free consultation.