Individual, Couples & Group Therapy

Counseling That Meets Your Needs

Therapy can make it easier to understand your emotions and talk about what’s going on in your life. Many people come to counseling for stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or big changes at home or work.

Our team will help point you to the type of treatment you need. This may include individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy or medication management. At Lahey Clinic, we coordinate your care with all of your Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) providers.

How Therapy Helps

Therapy gives you space to understand experiences and learn new ways to handle conflict, stress or overwhelming emotions. Some people find that talk therapy helps them explore feelings and build coping skills.

Therapy may help you in the following ways:

Types of Therapy We Offer

We offer several therapy options so you can choose what works best for you:

• Individual therapy for personal support and skill-building
• Couples therapy to strengthen communication, rebuild connection or navigate conflict
• Group therapy to improve understanding and support between individuals     

Our therapists use practical, evidence-based methods to support real-life change. Depending on your needs, your therapist may use:

Many couples also benefit from couples counseling or marriage counseling. A couples therapist or group therapist can help you understand patterns that affect your relationships and build healthier ways to connect.

Our Approach to Care

Our therapists use practical, evidence-based methods to support real-life change. Depending on your needs, your therapist may use:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Supportive therapy
• Relationship and communication-focused approaches
• Family-systems methods to strengthen understanding between family members

We keep therapy grounded, supportive and focused on helping you feel better day-to-day.

Group Psychotherapy Program

Depending on your particular needs and goals, you may benefit from group therapy. Group therapy at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine or in other departments at Lahey offers the benefit of a safe, provider-led environment. All the groups are led by psychologists or social workers specializing in group psychotherapy. Participants have the opportunity to learn coping skills from the group leaders and from each other.

Our extensive group psychotherapy program typically offers the following groups either remote or in-person:

If you are interested in participating in one or more of the groups above, please speak with your Lahey psychiatry provider or call the department. Of note, we do not accept patients who are mandated for group psychotherapy by court nor do we provide documentation of participation.

When Psychiatry Is Helpful

Some people benefit from adding psychiatric evaluation or medication management to their therapy. If this is part of your plan, your therapist may coordinate with our psychiatry team to help you connect with a psychiatrist, psychiatric or nurse practitioner.

How To Access Care

If your primary care provider or psychiatrist recommends therapy, we can help coordinate your next steps in care. To get a therapy referral, discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician (PCP) or psychiatrist. Your provider will evaluate your needs and, if appropriate, submit a referral on your behalf.

If you need urgent emotional support, you can visit emergency care or call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the Community Behavioral Health Center at 833-773-2445 for additional support. All resources are available 24/7.