Counseling Center

Child & Family Services has been enhancing the lives of thousands of people in the Greater New Bedford area since 1843. We help children, adults, and families deal with tough times and struggles they face. We offer more than 20 programs and serve more than 13,000 people each year in Fall River, Hyannis, Lawrence and New Bedford.As the years pass, we continue to evolve and develop along with the community ever-changing needs. Last year, we helped over 13,000 people with personal and family issues by providing professional and community training, and offering programs and services that reflect the current needs of our communities.

Douglas C. Riley, LICSW, BCD, is dedicated to helping people develop positive life skills utilizing goal-centered psychotherapy. He believes that people hold their own key to happiness and possess the power to positively change their lives. Doug Riley has been in private practice since 1980 and is passionate about helping people live the lives they deserve. Doug Riley was trained in stress management by Dr. Herbert Benson, MD, at Harvard Medical School. He is a Licensed, Independent Clinical Social Worker and is Board-Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work.