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Therapy for Canton, MA

Therapy at Harborside is delivered by licensed clinicians who work with each client to choose an approach that fits the person, not a fixed protocol, on a schedule that fits real life rather than a clinic’s calendar. In a town like Canton, where families tend to settle in for the long haul and town identity runs deep, that matters. People here are used to knowing their plumber, their kid’s coach, and their pharmacist by name. They want the same directness from mental health care: what does this involve, what does it cost, and does it fit into a week that already includes work, school pickup, and a town meeting or two.

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Therapy for people in Canton, MA

We work with adults and adolescents across Canton who want therapy that starts with a conversation about what is actually going on, not a checklist. That might mean weekly sessions to work through anxiety that has started interfering with sleep or work. It might mean a period of more structured support around an eating disorder, coordinated with a prescriber if medication is part of the picture. Therapy here is not one-size-fits-all. Your clinician builds the approach around your history, your goals, and what has and has not worked before.

How telehealth care actually works

Harborside is based at 411 Main St in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, and delivers care by video across the state. You do not travel to an office. You need a private space, a stable internet connection, and a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera. Sessions are scheduled through a secure telehealth platform, and most therapy appointments run 45 to 50 minutes.

Frequency depends on what you and your clinician agree makes sense. Many people start weekly and adjust from there. If medication becomes part of your care, prescriptions are sent electronically to a pharmacy near you in Canton or wherever is convenient, and follow-up appointments with a prescriber are scheduled separately from therapy sessions. The two teams communicate as needed so your care stays coordinated.

What we treat

Our clinicians work with anxiety, depression, mood changes, trauma-related concerns, disordered eating, life transitions, and the kind of chronic stress that builds up over months without a clear starting point. Some clients come in with a diagnosis already in hand. Others come in only knowing that something feels off and want help figuring out what that is. Both are reasonable ways to start.

What the first appointment involves

The first appointment is mostly conversation. Your clinician will ask about what brought you in, your history, and what you are hoping changes. There is no assumption that you will have a tidy answer. From there, you and your clinician talk through what ongoing care could look like, including how often to meet and whether a prescriber should be part of the plan. Nothing about the first appointment locks you into a long-term commitment. It is a chance to see whether the fit is right before anything else is decided.

Who our clinicians are

Medication management and functional psychiatry at Harborside are performed by psychiatric nurse practitioners: Rachel Egan, RN PMHNP-BC, who is also the practice’s clinical director, Emily Pardue, RN PMHNP-BC, and Kirstin Ritchie, RN PMHNP-BC. Each is qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe for mental health conditions. Full bios and credentials for each of them are on the team page.

Therapy and eating disorder work are delivered by our licensed therapy team: Hannah Legesse, LICSW, Tori Mahoney, LMHC, Jacquelyn Duford, LCMHC ATR, and Lexie Carchedi, LCSW. Between them, the therapy team brings a range of approaches, including art therapy, so that the method used fits the person sitting in front of them rather than the other way around.

What it costs

Harborside is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly for appointments. Current fees for an initial and a follow-up appointment are listed on the pricing page. If you have questions about cost, you can ask before anything is booked.

Getting started

If you are ready to schedule, you can book directly online. If you are not sure yet whether therapy, medication management, or both make sense for you, you can reach out first and talk it through. Either way, the first step is a conversation, not a commitment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is therapy with Harborside the same as seeing a psychiatrist?

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Harborside does not provide emergency or after-hours care.

This page is educational and is not medical advice. It does not create a provider-patient relationship. If you have questions about your specific situation, discuss them with a licensed clinician.

Most clients meet weekly or every other week, depending on what’s agreed with the therapist during the first few sessions.

No. Harborside is a private-pay practice. Clients with out-of-network mental health benefits can request a superbill to submit to their insurer for possible reimbursement.

That’s a reasonable place to start. Many clients begin therapy without a specific problem in mind, and the first session is built around figuring that out together.

Yes. Finding the right therapist sometimes takes more than one try, and raising it is a normal part of the process, not something awkward.

No. Therapy is ongoing, scheduled care, not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.

If you need help right now

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Harborside Psychiatrics does not provide emergency or after-hours care.

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