Directory of Providers

The Boston Child Study Center is an evidence-based treatment, training, and research center dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, young adults, and families through innovative evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatments.

The Boston Child Study Center is an evidence-based treatment, training, and research center dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, young adults, and families through innovative evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatments.

The Boston Child Study Center is an evidence-based treatment, training, and research center dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, young adults, and families through innovative evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatments.

Brandon provides both short-term and comprehensive solutions for boys struggling to reach their potential. Over 200 boys and their families partner with Brandon every year and leave happier, healthier, and stronger.

I have over 25 years of helping families solve complex problems and my approach is both trauma informed and strength based. I have extensive training in ARC (Attachment Regulation and Competency) interventions and working with young people who have engaged in problematic sexual behavior. Because of my long history of running mental health programs for high risk youth and their families I bring a unique understanding of child welfare educational juvenile justice and mental health systems. As a result I can help you with navigating the overwhelming landscape of providers while attending to the needs of you and your family.

The Children's Advocacy Center of Franklin and North Quabbin Area (CAC) coordinates a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who work together to investigate allegations of child abuse and exploitation in our community. Our services are provided in Greenfield and Orange. All services are free of charge and delivered in a youth-friendly environment and sensitive manner.

Children’s Cove is the child advocacy center for Cape Cod. Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Our clinical program has a clinician that is trained in several evidence-based trauma modalities. We partnered with several clinicians on Cape Cod to provide PSB-CBT treatment for children from ages 7 to 14.

The Whitney Academy is a residential treatment program for males ages 10-22 years old who present with sexualized behavior problems in addition to other trauma-related symptoms. The program specializes in working with youth that have identified learning problems or youth who have been diagnosed as intellectually disabled.

Dr. Cuevas's areas of expertise is in sexual violence, sexual offending, and psychological assessments of both perpetrators and victims. He provides psychological assessment and forensic services, as well as individual therapy (no offender groups at this time). Dr. Cuevas provides services to adults and adolescents. All services are also available in Spanish.

Ian is a LCMHC and NCC with over 16 years of clinical experience. His primary background is in adolescent recovery in residential care with an expansive history of trauma work. He commonly uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach along with Reality Therapy and EMDR. He has considerable experience working with problematic sexualized behavior, students with a fire-setting history & co-occurring mental and behavioral health disorders.

Nancy E. DiZio is the Associate Clinical Director at New England Forensic Associates and has been a member of the treatment team since 1988. Ms. DiZio is responsible for the triage of all new clients in both the Arlington and Plymouth locations. She has over 30 years’ experience in the diagnosing, assessment and treatment of sexual offenders and specializes in both individual and group treatment with men who have violent sexual behaviors. Ms. DiZio worked in the Massachusetts Department of Corrections for 26 years, including 18 years at the Massachusetts Treatment Center for the Sexually Dangerous. In addition to clinical work, she conducts workshops and training seminars on sex offender treatment and management and has been a guest lecturer for the University of Massachusetts- Boston Campus, Bridgewater State University, the Massachusetts State Police Academy and the Massachusetts Department of Corrections.

Saint Vincent's Services, Inc. is an outpatient behavioral health clinic for children, adolescents and their families. They have a team of 15 clinicians, psychiatrists and neuropsychologist who are trained to work with youth who have experienced trauma including sexual abuse and/or abuse reactive behaviors.

Laurie is a clinical and forensic psychologist who provides adolescent psychosexual assessments. She is also the president of the The Center for Integrative Psychological Services.

I provide assessments of young children, latency-aged children, adolescents and young adults in the areas of PSB, trauma, fire setting, and other high risk behaviors. I also provide clinical and programmatic consultations to treatment programs, schools, outpatient providers and state agencies on high risk youth. I have over thirty years of experience in the field.

The students served by Hillcrest in nonresidential and residential programs have complex psychiatric behavioral and/or developmental disorders including autism and a variety of high risk behaviors. Other Contacts: Ted Gidarakos Director (413) 499-7924 x 150 tgidarakos@hillcresteducationalcenters.org

Robert Johnson has worked in the treatment center at Bridgewater State Correctional with adult offenders and he has worked for years with the Counseling & Psychotherapy Center with adolescent offenders and adult offenders. He currently works at the RI training school with adolescents who are dealing with substance abuse issues and mental health issues.

Robert Kinscherff PhD JD is a clinical/forensic psychologist and attorney with almost 40 years of experience with persons with problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) but particular expertise in youth and young adults who present with PSB, court-involved persons with PSB and their attorneys, persons appearing before parole boards, and civil litigation regarding negligent failure to prevent sexual victimization. Dr. Kinscherff provides clinical and forensic assessment /treatment planning, and forensic and clinical complex case consultation but does not provide direct treatment or legal representation.

Ivan Kruh PhD is a clinical psychologist with graduate and fellowship training in juvenile and adult forensic mental health issues as well as over fifteen years of practice experience. He conducts forensic psychological evaluations, offers consultations, and provides expert testimony particularly in matters involving juvenile defendants and offenders.

Credentials M.Ed. Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor. Qualified Diagnostician Mass. Behavioral Health Partnership. ASAP Evaluations/Assessments. Services Provided: Assessment and Evaluation only. Service delivery area: Western MA.

Emily Mocerino, LMHC, CAGS, LSW began her career in counseling in 2002 after earning her Master’s Degree from Canisius College in 2004 and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in 2015 from Assumption College. She was employed in a variety of settings including the public school system, outpatient mental health agencies and residential facilities until beginning her private practice in 2017. Her work with youth who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviors began in 2012. Since this time, she has provided individual, group and family therapy in addition to completing risk and safety assessments. Emily has continued to provide services and consultation to public schools, attorneys, and to the Department of Youth Services. She has been a member of MASOC since 2012 and has recently increased her involvement within the organization. Emily recently expanded her practice and is accepting new clients at her location in Spencer, MA where she offers in-person and remote therapy sessions. Emily does accept most major health insurances. She is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Rob Nazzaro provides mental health services to children, teens, adults and couples on the North Shore. Work with offenders includes adult males and sexually reactive youth within the greater area of Essex County.

My goal is to meet people where they are, help them figure out where they want to be, and work with them to get there. I approach therapeutic work from a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused perspective. I am happy to help folks navigate identity exploration, situational stressors, ongoing mental health challenges, grief and loss, sudden life changes, or past traumas. I am a queer and genderqueer practitioner and am willing to write letters in support of medical transition as needed.

Practice Limited to counseling and support for parents/caregivers for children and adolescents who have problem sexual behavior. (The child is not included in these counseling sessions.) Commercial Insurance Health New England Accepted. Mass Health Accepted.

Residential school for boys 6-14 with behavioral, emotional, relational and academic problems. Pine Haven has become increasingly involved in the treatment of sexually abused and sexually reactive/acting out population.

A mental health practitioner with 39 years in the field, David Prescott is the Director of Safer Society's Continuing Education Center as well as an independent consultant and evaluator. He is the author and editor of 25 book projects in the areas of understanding and improving services to at-risk clients. He is best known for his work in the areas of understanding, assessing, and treating sexual violence and trauma. Mr. Prescott is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Contribution Award from the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and the 2018 recipient of the National Adolescent Perpetration Network’s C. Henry Kempe Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2022 recipient of the Fay Hone Knopp award from the New York State Alliance for the Prevention of Sexual Violence and the NYS ATSA. Mr. Prescott regularly lectures and provides training around the world. His published works have been translated into multiple languages.

Providers are available to perform evaluations/risk assessments of children and adolescents who have come to the attention of schools clinical providers or legal authority as the result of concerning sexual behavior. PCS does not offer individual or group therapy but can make appropriate referrals following an evaluation. Details about the clinicians at PCS can be found on their website.

Residential outdoor adventure programs. Over half of their residential population at LaSalle is in the Specialized Treatment Program (STP) working with young males identified as adolescents who have sexually abused or have sexual behavior problems.

Stevens serves adolescent males whose behavioral and emotional needs cannot adequately be met within home and community. Youth served by Stevens require a comprehensive treatment program tailored to address their needs. Our programs provide structured, therapeutic environments that are safe and secure. The Attachment, Regulation and Competence (ARC) trauma-informed model provides the framework for services provided by Stevens. Our trauma-informed, strengths-based approach supports youth by teaching them individualized skills to succeed at home, in school, and in their community; to make positive life choices; and develop healthy, life-long relationships.

Jeffrey Trant, PhD Psychotherapy, PLLC is a private practice specializing in working with children, adolescents, and young adults impacted by the cycle of abuse, trauma, and problematic sexual behavior. Based in Westfield, MA, the practice offers individual and family therapy, in-person and by telehealth, for children (7-12), adolescents (13-18), and adults (18+) in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Evidence-based practices utilized include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) for School-Age Youth and Adolescents. In addition to treatment, the practice offers ASAP (Assessment for Safe and Appropriate Placement) assessment using the MASOC Child and Adolescent Assessment Protocol.

Dr. Weida is a licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who provides a broad array of assessments and testing including At Risk Evaluations' for children, adolescents and adults of both genders. She also conducts intelligence and personality testing for all age groups when needed. Further, Dr. Weida regularly provides expert testimony in courts and consults with Police and other legally involved professionals.