Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Boston
Founded in 2011 by Dr. Tonn Q. Cao, our practice operates on the principle that every individual deserves respect and integrity during their most vulnerable moments. We provide a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to explore challenges while working toward healthier lives. Our team combines specialized expertise to address diverse client needs, drawing from over a century of collective clinical experience. We focus on personalized, one-on-one therapies rather than generic solutions, maintaining a non-franchise, non-profit structure to prioritize individualized care.Our specialties include body image disorders, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, trauma recovery, and relationship counseling. The office environment features modern amenities like private therapy rooms and an art space for expressive therapies. We serve Boston residents with weekday and Saturday appointments between 8 AM and 7 PM, offering flexible scheduling to accommodate varying needs.
Services
Individual Adult Counseling
Couples Therapy
LGBTQ Therapy
Teen Therapy
Teletherapy
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of collective clinical experience.
- Our team offers personalized, one-on-one therapies.
- Specializing in treating body image and eating disorders.
- Welcoming environment with modern facilities.
- Licensed therapists with expertise in trauma and relationships.
What people say
Best part of my therapy journey
Great insight and tools
Compassionate and active listener
Significant personal growth achieved
Supportive therapeutic environment
Services
Individual Adult Counseling
Our adult counseling addresses depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma recovery through personalized sessions. Therapists help clients develop coping strategies and behavioral changes to improve mental wellness. This service focuses on personal growth and overcoming life's obstacles through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for dating, engaged, and married couples facing communication issues, trust breakdowns, or life transitions. Our therapists use proven methods to rebuild intimacy and resolve conflicts while respecting each relationship's unique dynamics and cultural backgrounds.
LGBTQ Therapy
Affirming mental health services addressing identity exploration, discrimination stress, and relationship challenges. Our LGBTQ-identified clinicians create safe spaces for clients to discuss gender expression, coming-out processes, and community integration without fear of judgment.
Teen Therapy
Developmentally appropriate treatment for teens dealing with family conflict, academic stress, and identity formation. We incorporate family systems approaches to address defiance, trauma, and self-esteem issues while creating supportive environments for adolescent growth and emotional regulation.
Teletherapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions maintaining the same quality of care as in-person visits. This service provides accessibility for clients with scheduling constraints or mobility challenges while preserving therapeutic continuity through HIPAA-compliant digital platforms.
People
Tonn Q. Cao
Founder
Dr. Cao established TCA Counseling in 2011 with a vision for personalized mental health care. He brings extensive clinical experience in trauma recovery and cultural diversity issues to his leadership role.
Pamela Criswell
Therapist
Licensed clinician specializing in adolescent development and family systems therapy. She focuses on creating collaborative treatment plans that address both individual and environmental factors affecting teen mental health.
Brian Gwozdz
Therapist
Experienced counselor with expertise in relationship dynamics and communication disorders. He helps couples navigate premarital challenges, conflict resolution, and rebuilding trust after infidelity.
Kyrre Culver
Therapist
Specialist in LGBTQ mental health and cultural adjustment difficulties. Provides affirming care for clients addressing identity-related stress, discrimination experiences, and community integration challenges.
Nicolas Whooley
Therapist
Licensed counselor known for compassionate approach to adult mental health. Focuses on anxiety disorders, depression management, and developing practical coping strategies for clients facing life transitions.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
We provide individual adult counseling, couples therapy, LGBTQ-specific support, teen counseling, and teletherapy options for remote sessions.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We work with various health plans - please contact our billing team at (617) 294-9339 for specific insurance verification details.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 617-286-6513, text the same number, or use our online booking system available on our website.
Are evening or weekend sessions available?
Yes, we offer weekday evening appointments until 7 PM and Saturday sessions from 8 AM to 7 PM.
What makes TCA Counseling different from other practices?
Our personalized approach combines over 100 years of collective clinical experience with modern therapeutic techniques in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy sessions through HIPAA-compliant platforms for clients preferring remote access to mental health services.
Reviews (6)
Yari Dee
Jan 04, 2022
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They have a policy that they require health insurance information AND also your credit card information. If patients are fully covered by their health insurance and you already have that information on file along with a picture of insurance, why require credit card from patients? This is absolutely absurd and I decided to not go forward with them. The representative who schedules appointments basically told me that if I dont provide my credit card information, They would have to cancel my initial appointment. This is quite disappointing and unheard of from a place that offers counseling services
Cordelia Muir
Aug 30, 2020
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I made an appointment with Hadar Lutman weeks ago and was called on the Friday before my Monday appointment telling me my billing information was incorrect because I had left off a number from my credit card information. Due to personal reasons I was unable to return the call until Monday during business hours. At which point I was told my appointment was cancelled. I received no call or email and, had I not reached out, would have never been told that my appointment was cancelled. I had uploaded ALL my forms but because they couldnt get money from me they cancelled my appointment without warning
Michelle L.
Jun 14, 2020
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I had never been to counseling before. The experience here made it easy for me to begin the process. I wasn't sure about starting it with teletherapy, but it worked out very well.
Herman S.
Oct 02, 2019
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Very friendly staff and excellent therapists. Very easy to get an appointment (unlike most places in the area). They even accept my insurance!
Elise Yik
Sep 13, 2019
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I was here many years ago and had a great experience. Miss Kevin! He was a wonderful admin. Always greeted guests with a big smile.
Cheryl L.
Sep 04, 2019
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Had a very pleasant and productive experience here. My counselor helped me through a period that I thought I couldn't get through. The experience was made even more satisfying with the atmosphere of the place. Really lovely.
