Dr. Frank C. Sacco Jr, PsyD

About

Psychologist in Boston, MA. Works with ADHD, Anxiety and Autism. Sees clients online only. Takes Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Depression
• Family Conflict
• Lesbian
• Life Coaching
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• Music Therapy
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bisexual, Depression, Drug Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Neurodivergence, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sports Performance, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Video Game Addiction

Insurance

Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum, Tufts, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Fees

Individual sessions $200; sliding scale available

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Education

William James College

Years in practice

12

Education & qualifications