Couples therapists in Boston, MA

14 verified listings 20 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 1, 2026

14 couples therapists in Boston are listed with details from their own websites. 10 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Relational Life Therapy. Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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Approach

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) , 3 listings
Gottman Method Clear Approach: Gottman Method
Relational Life Therapy , 1 listing
Internal Family Systems (IFS) , 1 listing

What these approaches mean

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Developed by Sue Johnson and grounded in attachment theory. Helps partners change the negative patterns that drive them apart.
Gottman Method: Developed by John and Julie Gottman. Usually starts with an assessment, then works on friendship, managing conflict and shared meaning.
Relational Life Therapy: Developed by Terry Real. Teaches relationship skills and works on patterns such as shame, grandiosity and distance.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Developed by Richard Schwartz. Works with the different “parts” of each person; also adapted for couples.

Couples therapy approaches, explained

Sessions

Online (telehealth) , 1 listing
In person , 1 listing

1 of 14 verified listings matches:

Gottman Method Remove filter Approach: Gottman Method

Huijun Li, MA, LMFT

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method

Sessions

Online and in person; online for clients in MA

Languages

English, Mandarin

Also

LGBTQ+ affirming

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Source: kitchentablepsychotherapy.com, checked Oct 1, 2026 NPI 1326826934

20 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry aren’t covered by these filters. See the registry list.

Questions about couples therapy in Boston

How many couples therapists are listed in Boston?

This page lists 14 verified couples therapists in Boston. Another 20 licensed marriage and family therapists with Boston practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in Massachusetts?

Yes. 10 of the 14 verified therapists in Boston offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in Massachusetts (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Boston take insurance?

Some do. Of the 14 verified therapists, 3 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2 mention Cigna and 2 mention UnitedHealthcare / Optum on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Boston use?

Of the 14 verified therapists, 3 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 1 mentions Gottman Method, 1 mentions Relational Life Therapy and 1 mentions Internal Family Systems (IFS) on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are there couples therapists in Boston with evening or weekend hours?

2 of the 14 verified therapists list evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Boston before booking?

2 of the 14 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

Choosing a therapist in Boston

How to choose a couples therapist: license types, how to check a license, and questions to ask before a first session.
Gottman Method vs. EFT: here, 1 verified listing mentions the Gottman Method and 3 verified listings mention EFT.
Couples therapy approaches, explained: what Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Relational Life Therapy involve, and who developed them.
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Huijun Li, MA, LMFT