South Shore Family Guidance helps families navigate the process of finding the right mental health support for their children and adolescents. Rather than providing therapy directly, we work with parents to understand their child’s needs, identify appropriate therapists and specialists, and connect families with school supports and trusted community resources. Our goal is to simplify the process of finding the right help and reduce the stress families often experience when trying to locate care.

Getting started begins with a consultation where we learn about your child, your concerns, and the type of support you are seeking. During this conversation we explore your child’s needs, discuss possible types of support, and begin identifying therapists or resources that may be a good fit. After the consultation, we provide guidance and recommendations to help you move forward with confidence.

Many parents struggle to find therapists who specialize in their child’s challenges and who also have availability. South Shore Family Guidance focuses on helping families navigate this process. Because we understand the local mental health landscape, we help parents identify therapists with relevant expertise, understand school-based supports, and connect with trusted resources across the South Shore. Our role is to guide families through the system so they can access the right help more quickly and with less frustration.

South Shore Family Guidance does not provide therapy or counseling services. Instead, we help families understand available options and connect with therapists and resources that may be the right fit for their child’s needs.

Initial Consultation — $250 (60 minutes)

During this consultation we will:

• discuss your child’s challenges and needs
• review any prior evaluations or school concerns
• explore appropriate types of support
• identify therapists or specialists who may be a good fit
• discuss school-based supports or additional resources
• outline clear next steps

Follow-up consultations are available if additional guidance is helpful as families move through the process.

You can reach South Shore Family Guidance in several ways. Families can schedule a consultation directly through the “Schedule Consultation” button on our website. You may also contact us by phone or text at (617) 894-1802, or submit a message through the contact form on our website. We will respond as soon as possible to help you get started.

A brief introductory call allows families to ask questions and determine whether South Shore Family Guidance is the right fit for their needs. This short conversation gives parents an opportunity to explain their situation and learn how the consultation process works before scheduling a full consultation.

(This call is usually 20 minutes.)

The time it takes to find the right therapist can vary depending on the type of support needed and therapist availability. Our goal is to help families identify appropriate options as efficiently as possible and provide guidance on how to move forward with potential providers.

Yes. Many families reach out when their child is struggling at school due to anxiety, behavioral challenges, attention difficulties, or emotional stress. We can help parents understand school-based supports and identify professionals who may be able to assist.

South Shore Family Guidance supports families with children and adolescents experiencing a range of emotional, behavioral, or school-related challenges. This may include anxiety, attention difficulties, behavioral concerns, school refusal, social challenges, or situations where families simply feel unsure where to start.

Many parents contact multiple therapists only to find that providers are full, do not specialize in their child’s needs, or do not return calls. South Shore Family Guidance helps families navigate this process by identifying therapists with relevant expertise and helping parents understand which options may be the best fit.