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Best for: quick onboarding + broad therapist network
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: simple to start, easy to switch if needed

Talkspace

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🧾 Messaging-friendly 🗓️ Scheduled sessions 📱 App experience
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Best for: frequent check-ins via messaging
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: great if you like consistent async support

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Structured tools + sessions

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Best for: structured programs + resources
Ways to connect: sessions + guided tools
Notes: good if you want a more “program” feel
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Criterion – Boston Early Intervention Program

  • Updated 3 weeks ago
  • 25 Willow St, Boston, MA 02132
  • Early Intervention

About Criterion – Boston Early Intervention Program

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Stress, worry, anxiety, panic, or feeling on edge
Low mood, loss of interest, feeling stuck or hopeless
Relationship or family issues (including couples)
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2. How much is this affecting your day-to-day life?
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I’m comfortable with video / phone or chat and use them often
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I usually prefer in-person conversations
4. Which practical issues apply to you?
My schedule is busy or changes week to week
I live far from providers or have limited transport
I prefer to avoid waiting rooms and keep things discreet
None of these, I just want to talk to someone
5. How soon would you like to start?
As soon as possible (within the next few days)
Within the next 1–2 weeks
I’m just exploring options for now

About Criterion – Boston Early Intervention Program

At Criterion – Boston Early Intervention Program, we provide services to all eligible children and their families, regardless of mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, material status, or other protected categories. Our Developmental Enrichment Groups offer a structured opportunity for parents and children to engage in activities designed to promote growth and development through play and social interaction. We also offer consultation and training to all early childhood programs in the Mattapan, Roxbury, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, Roslindale, West Roxbury, and South End neighborhoods. For more information or to register for a group, please contact us.

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When is online therapy a better fit than in-person?
Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
  • live far from providers or have limited transport,
  • prefer the privacy and comfort of your own space,
  • travel frequently or split time between locations.
For many people, this flexibility is what makes it possible to actually stay in therapy.
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How do costs compare with in-person therapy?
Online therapy can sometimes be more affordable overall: there are no travel costs, less time away from work or family, and many platforms offer predictable weekly pricing. The value often comes from being able to attend regularly without extra friction.
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Services

Working hours

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Closed all day

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/22/2026 6:45 pm

Languages

  • English

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Contact Phone number is (617) 469-3080.
https://www.criterionchild.com

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