At Hope Ave Therapy, we understand that every individual has unique needs and experiences, which is why we take a personalized approach to mental healthcare. Our process starts with a warm, low-pressure conversation with one of our intake coordinators to determine your specific concerns. Our team will carefully and thoughtfully match you or your loved one with a therapist who is a great fit, ensuring that you receive the highest quality of care. Your therapist will then work with you either in person or remotely to create a customized care plan that is tailored specifically to you.
Whether you are seeking help for a specific condition, or simply need a safe and supportive space to talk through life's challenges, we at Hope Ave Therapy are here to help.
What We Offer
Therapy and evaluation that are relational, thoughtful, and shaped around you.
Therapy Services
Warm, collaborative care for children, teens, young adults, adults, and older adults.
Assessment & Evaluation
Clarity and guidance for school planning, diagnostic questions, and next steps.
Specialized Treatment
Depth-oriented, integrative psychotherapy for clients seeking meaningful and lasting change.
- EMDR for trauma and stuck emotional patterns
- Trauma-informed care grounded in safety, attunement, and context
- Existential psychotherapy for questions of meaning, identity, freedom, purpose, and mortality
- Support for life transitions, self-understanding, and relational growth
Our Wonderful Team
Our team of warm and dedicated clinicians are committed to providing high quality care to help you reach your goals
Our Practice
20 HOPE AVE SUITES 105, 211 & 312
WALTHAM, MA 02453
Our offices are conveniently located near route I-90, I-95/128 and 117. Accessible from Waltham, Needham, Belmont, Newton, Weston, Dedham, Wellesley, Lexington, Arlington & Watertown and surrounding areas. Plenty of free parking and disability accessible!
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
At Hope Ave Therapy, we offer comprehensive evaluations to help you understand your child’s cognitive, academic, and emotional needs. Our assessments are designed to identify ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, emotional challenges and more, with actionable recommendations that ensure your child receives the support they need at school and home.
Our Services Include:
ADHD Evaluations: Careful assessments of attention and executive functioning to clarify whether ADHD is present and guide next steps for support
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluation: Academic + Psychological insights to provide a full picture of your child’s learning profile
Psychological Evaluation: Focus on cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Targeted Evaluations: Options for Academic, Cognitive, or Social/Emotional assessments based on your child's specific needs
Educational Diagnoses: Comprehensive assessments that identify learning differences and support appropriate school-based services and accommodations
Led by Teresa Lacks, LEP, our assessments offer professional expertise with a compassionate approach, integrating input from families, teachers, and other specialists to provide holistic and practical recommendations.
We offer a variety of cutting edge group therapy options for:
→ Kids
→ Teens
→ College/Graduate Students
→ Young Adults