MATCH-ADTC Therapy

A flexible, evidence-based approach that combines proven techniques for anxiety, depression, trauma, and conduct concerns into one individualized treatment plan.

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

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Open availability for appointments · CARF accredited · most major insurances accepted

Is MATCH Right For Your Child?

Signs To Look For

  • Your child has more than one concern at once
  • Previous therapy didn't feel specialized enough or didn't stick
  • Your child's symptoms don't fit neatly into one category
  • You need a plan that adapts as your child's needs change

Quick Facts

  • Ages: 6-18
  • Format: Individual + parent sessions
  • Length: Around 4-6 months
  • Delivery: In-person or telehealth

What Is MATCH?

MATCH lets clinicians treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and conduct problems, adjusting the plan session by session based on how your child responds.

What You'll Learn

Skills matched specifically to your child's needs, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

What It Can Help With

Children with overlapping, shifting, or unclear symptoms and conditions.

Backed By Science

Research has shown MATCH is more effective than standard single-diagnosis treatment.

What To Expect

45- 50 minutes

Typical session length

4-6 months

Standard length of treatment

1:1 + parent sessions

Caregivers are coached directly by a therapist during sessions

In-person or telehealth

Multiple options to suit your needs and schedule

   

How MATCH Works

We Accept Insurance!

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • Health Plans, Inc.

  • Tufts Health Public Plans

  • Tufts Commercial

  • Sliding scale private pay

Don't see your insurance listed? We are committed to making our services accessible and offer a sliding scale based on income. Reach out to speak with a member of our team today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Instead of one fixed protocol, your clinician selects and sequences specific evidence-based modules based on how your child's needs evolve.

  • Standard CBT usually targets one diagnosis; MATCH is built to flexibly address multiple or shifting concerns in the same course of treatment.

  • Yes, that level of adaptability is the core design of the model.

  • No, it's also effective for a single, well-defined concern.

  • 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.

  • Reach out to our intake team, and we'll schedule your first session and walk you through what to expect.

Related Treatment Options

TF-CBT

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) treats children who have been impacted by traumatic events.

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PCIT

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) helps build stronger and healthier caregiver-child connections.

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BPT

Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) provides practical, research-based strategies for defiance, meltdowns, and ADHD-related behavior at home.

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Ready To Get Started?

Choose the option that feels right to you.
 

I'm Ready To Schedule

The first step is a brief call with our intake team. We’ll learn about what you’re looking for, review insurance, explain the process, and help schedule you with a therapist.

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I Have Questions First

Not sure where to start? Get in touch with our team and we're happy to answer any questions you may have about treatment within one business day. 

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