Happy Rainy Monday Everyone,

We hope you all had a nice weekend and got to enjoy some time outside in the sunshine. For any of you who have kids and have already figured out and registered for Summer camps and activities, I am a little jealous. It's on my to-do list.

I do want to share that Child Therapy Boston has an awesome Summer planned to help kids and teens work on social-emotional skills. We are offering 8-week afternoon and weekend groups as well as weeklong workshops throughout the Summer.

We have groups that focus on Social Skills, Emotional Regulation, Therapeutic Improv, and Coping Outside The Box. With offices in Needham and Sudbury and groups for preschool through high school we hope to have something for everyone! Let us know if we don't!

Summer is a really good time to focus on some of these skills without all of the added school year stress. Check out our groups, workshops and services and if you have any questions or would like to chat more, please feel free to reach out any time!

We are still busy running our current groups after school and on the weekends. We still have space in some of our groups so feel free to reach out if you think one might be a good fit.

Our waitlist for Individual Therapy has grown a little in Sudbury but we have openings, including some evening appointments, in Needham. We are working hard to bring on some fantastic, new clinicians so we can get everyone in. In the meantime, one of our fabulous therapists, Sasha Busby is coming back and another, Gabrielle Lee will be joining us full time instead of just part-time. They will both be in Needham. If you are currently on our waitlist or are in need of services, we hope to be able to get you in very soon.

In our professional development world, we have some exciting things going on! Emily O'Brien, our Director of Interns and Group Therapy gave a fabulous training about social and emotional development at Carter Preschool in Needham. And, our training with Boston Public School Social Workers went so well, they have asked us to come back again in May. We are so honored and excited. If you are interested in trainings for your school or agency, feel free to reach out any time.

If you have any questions about our groups or services or want to know what might be right for your child or teen, feel free to reach out. We are always happy to chat. Have a great weekend, everyone!

All the best,

Alison & The Child Therapy Boston Team

Some of our groups are split between girls, boys, and all gender as listed below. We welcome and encourage kids and teens to join the group that suits them best so they may feel comfortable connecting with others. If you have questions about this, please feel free to reach out anytime. No matter who you are – we’ll be happy to have you!

2025 Groups

Needham Schedule

Social Skills Groups

(joining in, confidence, team work and more)

1st & 2nd Grade All Gender: Wednesday 4:30PM

4th & 5th Grade Boys: Thursday 5:30PM

5th & 6th Grade Boys: Sunday 12:00PM

Middle School Boys: Wednesday 6:30PM

Coping Outside The Box

(Dynamic and fun coping skills)

2nd & 3rd Grade All Gender: Monday 5:30PM

3rd-5th Grade All Gender: Wednesday 4:30PM

Coping Outside the Box & Social Skills Combo

Pre-K & K All Gender Sunday 9:00AM

Pre-K and K All Gender Sunday 11:30AM

K & 1 Grade All Gender: Thursday 4:30

3rd- 5th Grade Girls: Sunday 12:30PM

7-9th Grade All Gender: Tuesdays 6:00pm

Middle School Girls: Monday 6:30PM

High School Boys (Gender Inclusive): Thursday 6:30PM (starting soon*)

High School Girls (Gender Inclusive): Wednesday 5:30PM

Yes, And...(therapeutic improv)

Middle School All Gender: Wednesday 6:30PM

High School All Gender: Tuesday 5:30PM

Sudbury Schedule

Social Skills Groups

(joining in, confidence, team work and more)



Middle School Girls: Wednesday 6:00PM

Middle School Boys: Tuesday 6:00PM

High School Girls: Tuesday 7:00PM

Coping Outside The Box

(Dynamic and fun coping skills)

K & 1st Grade: Tuesdays 4:00

2nd & 3rd Grade All Genders: Monday 5:00PM

Middle School All Gender: Thursdays 7:00

High School Girls Processing: Monday 7:00PM

Coping Outside the Box & Social Skills Combo

Pre-K & K: Saturdays 9:00AM

K&1st Grade: Tuesdays 4:00PM

2nd & 3rd Grade All Gender: Monday 5:00PM 

3rd-5th Grade Girls: Wednesday 5:00PM

3-5th Grade Boys: Saturdays 10:00AM

Middle School Girls: Wednesday 6:00PM 

High School Boys: Thursday 7:00PM

Child Therapy Boston is excited to offer both weekly and week-long workshops this Summer. We have a variety of 8-week afternoon and weekend groups in Needham and Sudbury including social skills, coping outside the box, and calm together as well as week-long workshops: "Let's Get Social" and "Coping Inside and Out". If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out any time! We are always happy to chat.

Afternoon and Weekend

 Summer Groups

Our afternoon and weekend groups run for 8-weeks through the Summer from 6/23/25 through 8/18/25. We hope to have something for everyone and if we don’t, please let us know!

Needham Schedule

Social Skills Groups

(joining in, confidence, team work and more)

K & 1st Grade All Gender: Tuesday 3:30PM

2nd & 3rd Grade All Gender: Tuesday 5:30PM

3rd & 4th Grade All Gender: Thursday 4:30PM

4th & 5th Grade All Gender: Monday 5:30PM

4th & 5th Grade Boys: Thursday 5:30PM

Middle School Girls: Wednesday 4:30PM

Middle School Boys: Wednesday 6:30PM

High School All Gender Processing & Social Skills: Monday 6:30PM

Coping Outside The Box

(Dynamic and fun coping skills)

K & 1st Grade All Gender: Tuesday 4:30PM

2nd & 3rd Grade All Gender: Wednesday 4:30PM

4th-6th Grade All Gender: Wednesday 5:30PM

Coping Outside the Box & Social Skills Combo

K & 1st Grade All Gender: Sunday 11:30AM

High School Boys (Gender Inclusive): Thursday 6:30 PM

4th & 5th Grade Girls: Sunday 12:30PM

Calm Together

(Friendship and emotional regulation)

Preschool (3 & 4 y/o): All Gender Sunday 9:00AM

Pre-K & K All Gender: Sunday 11:00AM

Yes, And...(therapeutic improv)

Middle School All Gender Improv: Tuesday 6:30PM

Sudbury Schedule

Social Skills Groups

(joining in, confidence, team work and more)

2nd & 3rd Grade All Gender: Wednesday 4:00PM

Middle School Girls: Wednesday 6:00PM

Middle School Boys: Tuesday 6:00PM

High School Girls: Tuesday 7:00PM

Coping Outside The Box

(Dynamic and fun coping skills)

K & 1st Grade All Gender: Monday 4:00PM

1st & 2nd All Gender: Tuesday 4:00PM

2nd & 3rd All Gender: Tuesday 5:00PM

3rd-5th Grade All Gender: Monday 5:00PM

Middle School All Gender: Thursday 6:00PM

Coping Outside the Box & Social Skills Combo

3rd-5th Grade Girls: Wednesday 5:00PM

3rd-5th Grade Boys: Saturday 10:00AM

High School Boys: Thursday 7:00PM

High School Girls Processing Group Monday 7:00PM

Calm Together

(Friendship and emotional regulation)

Preschool & Pre-K: All Gender Saturday 8:00AM

K & 1st Grade: All Gender Saturday 9:00AM

To register for one of our weekly Summer groups, please reach out. Intakes are required for new clients or clients we haven't seen for a while. We are always happy to answer any questions and chat any time!

Email Summer Website 781-400-2641

Weeklong Social-Emotional Workshops

Our “Coping Inside and Out” & “Let’s Get Social” workshops will meet Monday-Friday in our Needham & Sudbury locations from 10:00am-1:00pm.

We will have up to 6 members and workshops will be facilitated by a licensed therapist and a clinical assistant. An intake is completed with all kids and teens so that we can get to know your child, understand their goals and to make sure that the group is a good fit.

Information is shared with parents/guardians via email at the end of every day about what was covered in the group, what skills were learned and how to practice these skills at home. At the end of the week, parents/guardians receive an individualized update that highlights progress made and any further recommendations that we may have.

If you have any questions or would like to register your child, please feel free to reach out any time!

Intakes are required for new clients or clients we haven't seen for a while. We are always happy to answer any questions and chat any time!

Email 781-400-2641

We understand that seeking counseling for your child or teen can be stressful and overwhelming. We know how hard it is to see your child struggle and how it can impact the whole family. We know that you want the best for your child, and we are here to help.

While engaging in therapy does not require a diagnosis, we are confident that we can help individuals and families struggling with diagnoses including:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Mood Disorders
• Depression
• Autism
• Developmental Disabilities
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Attachment Disorders
• Social Anxiety
• Nonverbal Learning Disability

We also enjoy working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem, school/sports related pressure, stress management, emotional regulation, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, peer relationships, divorce, grief and loss, bullying, life transitions, and well sibling support. We also have therapists who specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ youth, neurodiversity, adoption, and chronic medical conditions.  

One of our primary goals is helping our clients find happiness and success within themselves and within their family and peer relationships. We would be honored to work with you, your family, and your child to help improve the quality of your lives and promote positivity, healing, and growth.

We currently have a small waitlist in Needham and Sudbury buty we are working hard to get everyone in quickly.If you have questions about counseling for your child, please feel free to reach out any time.

Email 781-400-2641 Website

Parent Support

Individual parenting support and coaching (with partner or without)

Individual therapy for parents

Workshops and presentations for parent groups (schools, parent committees, SEPAC, PTO, etc…)

Email 781-400-2641 Website

To sign up for any of our groups or services, for more information or to speak with someone about therapy for your child, please feel free to reach out. We are always happy to chat.

We hope you have a great day!

Alison & The Child Therapy Boston Team



Website 781-400-2641 Email