Healing is more than just talking—it's about connecting the mind & body. Voted Best of Southwest Boston, Coastal Counseling Associates was created from a simple belief: therapy should feel warm, welcoming, and deeply human.

Too often, seeking support can feel intimidating or clinical. We wanted to create something different…a space where children, teens, adults, couples, and families could feel genuinely cared for from the moment they walk through our door.

Every detail of Coastal has been thoughtfully designed with healing in mind, from our sensory-aware environment and trauma-informed lighting and colors, to the way our clinicians collaborate and support one another. We believe that meaningful therapeutic work happens when people feel safe, connected, and understood.

We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, OCD, autism, depression, life transitions, relationship & parenting challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, perinatal and infertility, and the everyday stressors that can make life feel overwhelming. Our goal is to help each client build insight, resilience, connection, and lasting change.

What makes Coastal especially unique is that every clinician on our team is dually trained as both a licensed therapist and expressive arts therapist. This specialized training allows us to thoughtfully integrate evidence-based therapy with creativity, movement, mindfulness, and body-based approaches, tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs.

Expressive Arts Therapy
Art, movement, music, and creativity offer powerful pathways for emotional expression, especially when words are hard to find. This approach supports children, teens, and adults in exploring feelings in a safe and accessible way.

Somatic and Body-Based Work
We help clients understand how their nervous system responds to stress and emotion, building skills for regulation, grounding, and healing. These practices support long-term resilience and deeper mind–body awareness.

Emotionally Safe, Trauma-Informed Care
Every session is rooted in warmth, safety, and respect for each person’s lived experience. We create an environment where clients feel empowered, supported, and truly seen.

In-Home Therapy Intensives
For families who benefit from immersive, hands-on support, we offer a specialized in-home therapy intensive — a unique service that deepens growth by meeting clients in their everyday environment and providing real time feedback.

Groups, Workshops, and Therapeutic Summer Camp
We offer a range of experiential groups and therapeutic summer camp for children, teens, and adults, providing opportunities for connection, creativity, and skill-building throughout the year.

While expressive arts therapy is part of what makes Coastal unique, no artistic experience is ever required. We simply offer additional pathways for healing and self-expression when words alone don't feel like enough ◡̈