How It Works
So you’re thinking about therapy?
The intake process, the first session, therapist matching, fees, and what good therapy actually looks like. No surprises.
How It Works
The intake process, the first session, therapist matching, fees, and what good therapy actually looks like. No surprises.
From the moment you reach out, there is a real person on the other end. We personally respond to inquiries, and your initial consultation is with a licensed therapist who can help guide the next steps.
Tell us a little about what brings you in through our inquiry form or by phone. A member of our team personally reviews and responds to your inquiry, and we do our best to respond within one business day.
Get startedStart with a free 15-minute conversation with a licensed therapist. This is not a therapy session. It gives us a chance to gather some initial information, answer questions, and consider the clinical and practical factors that will help guide what comes next.
About our practiceWe consider your needs, therapist expertise and approach, location, scheduling, fees, availability, and preferences to make a thoughtful match.
Meet the cliniciansWe generally think of the first three sessions as a time to gather more information, develop a clearer understanding of what may be most helpful, and give you a sense of what to expect from the work ahead. If we learn that another clinician or approach would better meet your needs, we will help adjust course. If the first full session makes clear that the match is not right, whether that is your call or ours, you are not charged for that session.
Fees & insuranceIf the match and treatment approach make sense, the work continues. If not, we will do our best to identify another option within 1A or help point you toward appropriate resources outside the practice. Sessions are typically 50 minutes, once a week to start — and we are not interested in keeping you in therapy longer than the work requires.
Explore our servicesOur goal is to help you find the best path forward, while being thoughtful about your time and resources.
“Dr. Harter and her team at 1A Wellness are exceptional, and I recommend them without reservation. As a primary care physician, I have referred several patients to her practice and have consistently been impressed by the responsiveness and accessibility of her care. … She is an outstanding clinician and therapist whom I trust fully and hold in the highest regard.”Dr. Kris Reid
“I am continually impressed by the care and thoughtfulness of this practice. The therapists bring both depth and warmth to their work, creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely collaborative. … It is rare to find a team that combines such professionalism with true human presence. Bravo!”Dr. Para Ambardar
“Over many years, I’ve had the honor of witnessing Dr. Harter’s growth as both a therapist and the visionary behind 1A Wellness. … This practice stands out for its balance of expertise, compassion, and innovative methods. I wholeheartedly recommend 1A Wellness to anyone in search of insightful and effective therapy.”Dr. Amit Rajparia
“1A Wellness employs exceptionally skilled, smart and compassionate therapists and supports their continued development so that clients receive high-quality care that is informed by the latest developments in the field. I have made many referrals to this practice and those referred have consistently expressed a great deal of satisfaction with the help they have received.”Dr. Michaela Mendelsohn
“When asked for a referral I take the responsibility very seriously. When I refer people to 1A I am confident that they will be treated by kind, intelligent and well trained people. They are a wonderful resource.”Dr. Harvey Waxman
“I can’t recommend 1A Wellness highly enough. Dr. Kristina Harter is an exceptionally skilled, profoundly empathetic, and deeply knowledgeable clinician who has nurtured an experienced, intelligent, and compassionate team of therapists at 1A. If you’re seeking support, 1A is a wonderful resource.”Katharan Blofson
“The team at 1A Wellness is truly exceptional. … the therapists here are thoughtful, well-trained, genuinely present, and deeply committed to their clients’ growth. … 1A Wellness offers an environment where people feel seen, understood, and truly cared for.”Sarah Mitchell
“Wow, this group practice is top notch! I give 1A my highest recommendation because every single therapist there is consistently so highly skilled, warm, professional and HELPFUL. Everyone I send to 1A Wellness is in very good hands. These folks are the real deal!”Matt Stella
“It has been a pleasure to collaborate with all of the Psychotherapists at 1A Wellness. I have found all of the providers to be highly skilled, kind, thoughtful, professional and reliable - both in terms of collaborating together as well as from the feedback I have received from clients.”Dan Gross
“You can be confident in the care you will get at 1A Wellness. This practice is one of the very best. Their therapists are well-trained and highly skilled, as well as warm and compassionate. If you are having a hard time and not sure about seeking help, give this place a try. You will be glad you did.”Leigh Egeghy
“Excellent practice. The team at 1A Wellness is incredibly compassionate and skilled. They excel with young adults. Highly recommend.”Lily Willis
“Dr. Kristina Harter has cultivated a team of therapists who are not only highly skilled but also genuinely committed to their clients’ well-being. … As a spiritual director, I confidently recommend 1A Wellness to anyone seeking thoughtful, effective holistic psychotherapy.”Theresa Morin Hall
1A Wellness is a self-pay practice. No insurance panels. No third party with access to your records.
If you have out-of-network benefits, we provide superbills for reimbursement — many clients recover a meaningful portion of their fees that way. Standard sessions are 50 minutes and range from $275 to $450, depending on the clinician; extended couples sessions may cost more.
Good therapy at 1A feels like a real conversation with someone genuinely paying attention. Your clinician will push back sometimes, name things you haven’t quite named yourself, and sit with difficult material without flinching or rushing to fix it before it’s ready.
It won’t always feel comfortable — that’s usually a sign something important is happening. What it won’t feel like is being managed, handed a checklist, or leaving week after week with no sense of forward movement. If it ever feels like that, say so. The relationship itself is part of the work.
In person at Cambridge and Wenham. Teletherapy throughout Massachusetts, with select clinicians also licensed in CT, NH, VT, and FL.
Teletherapy at 1A is not a lesser version of the work. Many clients find the privacy and comfort of their own space actually deepens what they bring to sessions. All that’s required is a private space and a reliable connection.
Still have questions?That’s what the first conversation is for.
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