GroundingHearts, Inc. · Est. 2014
Helping people
restore,
heal, thrive &
transform.
Integrative psychotherapy for adults, couples, and expansive relationships in Jamaica Plain, Boston — rooted in trauma care, cultural humility, and the full complexity of who you are.
Special priority: BIPOC, LGBTQIAS2+, crisis trauma response and ENM & Polyamory individuals
13+
YEARS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
2014
FOUNDED
BCBS
INSURANCE
ACCEPTED
Where healing begins
GroundingHearts, Inc. provides short-term counseling, long-term psychotherapy, adjunct consultations, workshops, and clinical supervision — all aimed at empowering clients to build resilience and strengthen their psychological, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
The practice specializes in complex PTSD, trauma, dissociation, and personality patterns, using an integrative approach that strengthens the mind-body connection and promotes long-term resilience.
Our mission is to foster creativity, promote overall wellness, and restore balance at the intersection of self — while raising awareness of how trauma and distressing experiences impact holistic health.
Be well on this journey.
Our Services
🌀 Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy
Designed to help individuals reconnect with themselves—releasing limiting patterns, narratives, triggers, attachment wounds, and past experiences that have interfered with living a full, satisfying life. Short-term counseling and long-term psychotherapy are available.
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Couples Therapy & Coaching
Enhancing communication, building trust, and strengthening relationships in a neutral, supportive environment.
GETTING STARTED
How it works
STEP ONE
Initial Consultation
We want to see if we're a good fit. You'll get a sense of whether you can envision open, meaningful conversations with me about important and challenging topics. I prioritize consultations to ensure a positive, mutually beneficial therapeutic relationship.
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STEP TWO
Intake & Assessment
We'll arrange an intake appointment and establish a consistent schedule. You'll receive emails through the client portal with all necessary documents for signing — a streamlined process that ensures clarity as we move forward.
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STEP THREE
The Process
Therapy is tailored to you — your overall goals broken into short-term objectives and specific strategies. If you seek a formal clinical diagnosis, it will be included in your personalized treatment plan. We'll collaborate on your goals and how to navigate what you're facing.
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Viergelyn Chery-Reed, LMHC · ET
(SHE/THEY)
MEET THE THERAPIST
Meet Viergelyn
Viergelyn has more than 13 years of experience as a psychotherapist, offering counseling, psychotherapy, consultations, adjunct therapy, and intensive sessions to adults, couples, and individuals in multiple relationships.
She considers herself an integrative psychotherapist who draws from psycho-spiritual, depth-oriented psychology, and relational systems approaches — specializing in complex PTSD, trauma, dissociation, personality and identity struggles, and expansive relationships.
"I identify as a queer Caribbean-Indigenous woman (Taino/Arawak-Ayiti-Bohio). My identities and spiritual wellness are rooted in the revitalization, reclaiming, and remembering of my indigenous cultures, practices, and wisdom."
INVESTMENT
Rates & Insurance
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
45-minute session $160
55-minute session $185
COUPLES/RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING
55-minute session $240
75-minute session $260
INTENSIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY (packaged hours)
3-hour package starting at $800
4-hour package starting at $1,000
6-hour package starting at $1,400
*cost includes free consultation, and intake & assessment session
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Common Questions
How do I schedule a session?+
Please check the About page to see if Viergelyn is currently accepting new clients or waitlisting. You are encouraged to join the newsletter for announcements about availability, workshops, and upcoming offerings. For all inquiries, please use add yourself to using the waitlist contact form.
Do you accept insurance?+
Yes — BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) is accepted for individual psychotherapy. Couples/relationship counseling is considered an out-of-pocket expense and is not covered by insurance. HSA/FSA payments are accepted, and a Superbill can be provided for potential reimbursement from your insurer.
What is your approach to therapy?+
Viergelyn uses an integrative, trauma-informed approach drawing from depth psychology, psycho-spiritual frameworks, Brainspotting, expressive arts therapy, and relational systems theory. She tailors the approach to your specific needs, identity, and goals — there is no one-size-fits-all framework here.
Do you offer virtual sessions?+
Yes. In-person sessions are available at The Meeting Point office in Jamaica Plain, MA. Virtual sessions are also available for all clients. Please join the waitlist to inquire about current options.
Who gets priority for openings?+
Special priority is given to BIPOC individuals, those in the LGBTQIAS2+ community, recent survivors of trauma and people in ENM and polyamorous relationships.
Insurance: BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) accepted. HSA/FSA and debit/credit cards accepted. A Superbill (Statement of Reimbursement) can be provided for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
Note: couples/relationship counseling is not covered by insurance.
STAY CONNECTED
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Stay up-to-date with announcements, availability windows, upcoming workshops, and events.
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Find Us📍
Main Office @ The Meeting Point
3464 Washington StreetJamaica Plain, MA 02130
☎Office Desk
(857) 776-3453
All therapy inquiries should be submitted through the waitlist form.
Viergelyn will respond when there is an availability.