Youth and Family Psychotherapy Services (YFPS)

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Contact Information

The Freedman Center for Child & Family Development
Contact: Emma Peterson, Co-Director
Email Address: katie_ohare@williamjames.edu
Phone: 617-332-3666
Fax: 617-477-2013

1 Wells Avenue Suite 7 Newton Center, MA 02459-3211
Area Served: Greater Boston

Map Location Youth and Family Psychotherapy Services (YFPS)

Narrative

Our services are targeted at a range of presenting problems including:

  • anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • behavioral concerns (e.g., noncompliance, tantrums, disruptive behaviors, social skills deficits)
  • behavioral health issues (e.g., stress related to chronic illness, medication/treatment adherence)
  • common developmental problems (e.g., sleep, feeding/eating, toileting),
  • depression
  • individual/family adjustment to divorce
  • trauma

We also offer a support group for new mothers (with babies aged 0-6 months).

Service Types

  • Family Support
  • Mental Health
  • Outpatient
  • Skills Training

Program Type

  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • Anxiety
  • Behavior Disorder
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disability
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Mental Illness
  • Multiple Disability
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds