Jotham Busfield
Massachusetts
Accepting Online
Newton, Concord, Lexington, Hingham
Accepting In-person
Updated March 21, 2023
Jotham Busfield
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- Sports psychology
- Life coaching
- Life transitions
Professional statement
Jotham Busfield is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with offices in Newton, Lexington, and Concord, Massachusetts. His practice focuses on supporting young men between the ages of 8 and 25 as they navigate a range of challenges, including anxiety and depression. During this formative time when many individuals may struggle with self-esteem, identity, and relationships, Jotham is passionate about empowering his clients to lead their lives with confidence and feel more connected to themselves and their peers.
Jotham utilizes a blend of traditional talk therapy and personal coaching. Tailored to the goals of each individual client, he draws upon evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices.
Enthusiastic and empathic, Jotham strives to create an environment that is judgment-free and approachable. He believes deeply in taking a goal-oriented approach, working closely with his clients and their parents to take actionable steps toward the lives they envision.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Sports psychology - Navigating mental roadblocks to physical goals; optimizing personal and team performances
Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
Jotham Busfield is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $190 (60min)
- Initial session: $285 (90min)
- Group sessions: $90 (60min)
- Family sessions: $190 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Location(s)
Newton practice
383 Elliot Street,
Suite 100,
Newton, Massachusetts 02464
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8am-8pm
- Tue 8am-8pm
- Wed 8am-8pm
- Thu 8am-8pm
- Fri 8am-8pm
- Sat 8am-8pm
- Sun N/A
Concord practice
9 Pond Lane,
Suite 3C,
Concord, Massachusetts 01742
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8am-8pm
- Tue 8am-8pm
- Wed 8am-8pm
- Thu 8am-8pm
- Fri 8am-8pm
- Sat 8am-8pm
- Sun N/A
Lexington practice
49 Waltham Street,
Floor 2,
Lexington, Massachusetts 02421
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8am-8pm
- Tue 8am-8pm
- Wed 8am-8pm
- Thu 8am-8pm
- Fri 8am-8pm
- Sat 8am-8pm
- Sun N/A
Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8am-8pm
- Tue 8am-8pm
- Wed 8am-8pm
- Thu 8am-8pm
- Fri 8am-8pm
- Sat 8am-8pm
- Sun N/A
Hingham practice
175 Derby St.,
Suite 7,
Hingham , Massachusetts 02043
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8am-8pm
- Tue 8am-8pm
- Wed 8am-8pm
- Thu 8am-8pm
- Fri 8am-8pm
- Sat 8am-8pm
- Sun N/A
Work and Education
Riser+Tread, Owner, 2019 - Present
Think-diff Institute, Owner, 2013 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015 - 2018
Solutions for Living, 2012 - 2015
Boston University, MSW, 2013
Temple University, B.Arch, 2006
Licensure
Massachusetts: 119341
Languages
English
Therapy Groups
Mental Fitness Group (for boys grades 4-8) Newton Location
This 6-week group provides boys in grades 4-8 an opportunity to learn about topics integral to future success and happiness, such as communication skills, habit formation, resilience, mindfulness practices, and more.
Mental Fitness Group (for boys grades 4-8) Lexington Location
This 6-week group provides boys in grades 4-8 an opportunity to learn about topics integral to future success and happiness, such as communication skills, habit formation, resilience, mindfulness practices, and more.
Client testimonials
"Jotham was a good listener."
- Zencare client • February 2021
"Jotham was personable, accommodating, and informative."
- Zencare client • February 2021
"Jotham was very informative about the course of possible treatment and clear with goal setting and habit change. He seems to be an experienced therapist and coach."
- Zencare client • May 2020