Tonn Q. Cao, Ph.D.
Founder

Our Story

Dr. Tonn Q. Cao is a Clinical Sociologist and a published author with a Doctorate from Northeastern University and a Masters from Boston College. He founded TCA Counseling Group in 2011. TCA is the premier private practice counseling group in Boston with many innovative programs and initiatives throughout the years - the first to offer telehealth services before Covid; the first to incorporate animal and art therapies in clinical treatments; the first offer a CBT program in Boston; the first to offer salary positions with benefits.

Dr. Cao formed Boston Therapy Space to address the growing needs for peer support among therapists, particularly those looking to enter private practice for the first time. After years of working from home and conducting telehealth sessions, many of his colleagues expressed a desire for collaboration and community. Additionally, Dr. Cao noticed that many therapists find it difficult to understand insurance credentialing and billing, as well as not having access to essential administrative support like receptionists and professional billers. 

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Recognizing the challenges they faced in starting their own practices or maintaining an existing one, Dr. Cao created Boston Therapy Space as a nurturing environment that fosters support and helps therapists develop and grow their private practices. This initiative not only enhances professional growth but also strengthens the therapeutic community in Boston.