Behavioral Parent Training (BPT)

Practical, evidence-based strategies for defiance, meltdowns, and ADHD-related behavior at home.

Now accepting clients in-person in Boston & telehealth across Massachusetts

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Harvard Medical School affiliate · CARF accredited · most major insurance accepted

Is BPT Right For Your Child?

Signs To Look For

  • Frequent defiance or tantrums
  • Trouble following instructions
  • ADHD diagnosis with behavior challenges​​​​​​​
  • Escalating conflict at home​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Quick Facts

  • Ages: 3–12
  • Format: 1:1 with caregiver
  • Length: 10–16 sessions
  • Delivery: in-person or telehealth

What Is BPT?

BPT helps caregivers learn ways to manage and improve their child’s behavior. Through the use of one-on-one time and praise, caregivers can reduce challenging behaviors using a consistent, predictable, and structured approach. 

What You'll Learn

How to use praise, enforcing house rules, using consistent consequences

What It Can Help With

Disruptive behavior, ADHD, anxiety, trauma

Backed By Science

A frontline treatment for disruptive behavior and ADHD that's backed by evidence and research

What To Expect

45-50 Minutes

Typical session length

10-16 Weeks

Standard length of treatment

1:1 Caregiver Coaching

Caregivers are directly involved in the treatment process

In-person or telehealth

Multiple options to suit your needs and schedule

How BPT Works

We Accept Insurance!

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • Health Plans, Inc.

  • Tufts Health Public Plans

  • Tufts Commercial

  • Sliding scale private pay 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We often have openings and can usually schedule an assessment within a couple of weeks. Treatment can begin after the assessment. The more flexibility you have with scheduling, the sooner we may be able to get you started.  

  • No, you do not need a diagnosis to get started. The first step in our process is a thorough assessment to better understand your concerns, symptoms, and situation. As part of that assessment, we will identify any diagnosis that may apply and recommend the best next steps for treatment.  

  • We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Public Plans, and Tufts Commercial plans. If you have a different insurance plan, we can provide documentation that you may be able to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. We also offer a sliding scale to help make treatment more affordable for families paying out of pocket.  

  • Yes. We offer virtual appointments for families located in Massachusetts. Virtual treatment can make it easier to fit appointments into your family’s schedule and receive care from home.

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