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The Center for Effective Therapy

An outpatient clinic that provides evidence-based treatment and mental health assessments with locations in Boston and Waltham

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Manville School

A K-10 special education school providing support for students with behavioral, emotional, or learning challenges

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Next Step

A college prep program for students on the spectrum with social language and anxiety challenges

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Parent Talk - Coping with the Loss of a Pet

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Adaptations and Applications of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

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Adaptations and Applications of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

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Client Spotlight: Depression & Anxiety Meeting Their MATCH

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Client Spotlight: Depression & Anxiety Meeting Their MATCH

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Navigating Grief: Supporting Children Through Loss

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Navigating Grief: Supporting Children Through Loss

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We help children with a range of mental health challenges and learning difficulties. Through evidence-based treatment and programs tailored to the unique challenges they face, children and families can thrive.

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Healthy communities start with healthy families. We are a preeminent voice and active resource on issues of children's mental health and advocate for change through our policy and advocacy initiatives.

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We work with both students and established professionals to educate and apply the principles of evidence-based treatments. We offer a wide range of different training opportunities across our programs.

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Educating the next generation of mental health providers.

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Policy Resources

Resources that explore pressing issues impacting children’s mental health and identifying actionable solutions.

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Quality Care Initiative

Ensuring that all children and families have access to the highest quality care.

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Event The Baker SuperK Walk, Roll, & Fun Run October 25, 2025

Join The Baker Center for Children and Families for a walk, roll, and fun run along the Charles River Esplanade and celebration on Fiedler Field. The 3rd annual SuperK Walk, Roll & Fun Run is a…

Event MATCH Therapist Training September 22, 2025

The Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH), is an evidence-based counseling program for children and teenagers, ages 6-15, and their…

Event Navigating Grief: Supporting Children Through Loss August 21, 2025

In this seminar, we will discuss the nature and impact of grief on children and families, when to seek professional support, and what treatment can look like.

Therapy, assessments, and treatment

Special education services

Finding a summer program

College prep and support

Parent Talk - Coping with the Loss of a Pet

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Parent Talk - Coping with the Loss of a Pet

Adaptations and Applications of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

Blog

Adaptations and Applications of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

Client Spotlight: Depression & Anxiety Meeting Their MATCH

Blog

Client Spotlight: Depression & Anxiety Meeting Their MATCH

Navigating Grief: Supporting Children Through Loss

Webinar

Navigating Grief: Supporting Children Through Loss

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