Dr. Cook is a child and adolescent psychologist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, AD/HD, and executive dysfunction. She provides full service psychological care including neuropsychological evaluation, therapy, and therapeutic tutoring, which is a hybrid form of treatment that combines traditional psychotherapy with educational support for students who may have executive function and writing difficulties. Dr. Cook earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from William Janes College in Boston, Massachusetts.

Miss Israelian is a Child and Adolescent trauma specialist who treats anxiety and depression in children and their families by integrating several approaches including EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is recognized by the World Health Organization, The American Psychiatric Association, The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense as a preferred method of reducing trauma. This specialized therapy helps our brains heal from a negative incident much like how our bodies heal when we are injured. Our negative beliefs are released through bilateral brain stimulation.

The Outpatient Center of Adam Ciccio, LMHC specializes in treating, children, teens, and adults with: Panic Attacks, Generalized Anxiety/Stress, Sports Performance, OCD, Body Image Concerns, Depersonalization, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress symptoms, Teen Issues, Racing Thoughts, and Social Anxiety. The Center follows a structured CBT treatment modality that is designed to produce measurable progress week-to-week. We also offer medication through our psychiatric team if needed. Visit www.outpatientnorthshore.com for more detailed information and to schedule an appointment for your over-the-phone consultation. 781-307-0098

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I see a variety of clients with different issues. Some have depression or anxiety, a serious loss or past trauma. Some are overwhelmed trying to balance demands of work and family or a marital conflict. I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process, so I look for clients that are ready to do the work that it takes for lasting change. My role is to provide a safe & supportive environment, and be a partner in the process of healing and growth. My focus is on you, your strengths, your dreams, your obstacles and your agenda.

Our life is a difficult journey at times. Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Is your child facing academic, social, or behavioral issues at home or at school? You don't have to do it alone. I'm here to help you focus on your life - where you've been, where you are now, and where you want to go. I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. The goal is not to perfect or make problems go away, but rather to gain tools to help you deal with obstacles.

Zhenique Mary Israelian has been in the field of psychology for the past 20 years and earned her master's in Professional Counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Currently, she is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice specializing in child and adolescent issues. She is a trauma specialist who interweaves CBT, TFCBT, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems and is a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help Children, Adolescents, Families, Adults and Couples improve their lives in an efficient and gentle way. For more on what EMDR can do for you please visit www.EMDRIA.com

Like all of us, you need to perform in the daily arenas of your life — work, relationships, health, personal growth. I’m here to help you succeed. Creating a strong therapeutic relationship with each other will serve as the foundation for everything else we'll do. My aim will be to get to know you as a unique person with your own story and vision, help you identify the changes you're ready to make, and guide and support you in making them so you can take on the challenges before you and achieve the outcomes you desire.

Dr. Kavanagh is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, AD/HD, executive dysfunction, and developmental disorders such as Autism in children and adolescents. She provides neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations, as well as academic, cognitive, and personality testing. Dr. Kavanagh earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology in Boston, Massachusetts, and her master's degree in Developmental and Educational Psychology from Boston College. She is currently accepting new clients at both the Marblehead and Beverly locations.

I believe we are all naturally inclined toward personal growth and success—each of us with our own strengths, desires, and goals that would lead us in the direction of contentment and happiness under optimal conditions. Problems arise because we don’t live in a perfect world, and in an effort to adapt, we sometimes develop strategies that make sense in the short term, but are not effective in moving us forward. We “get stuck,” leading to anxiety, frustration, and conflict, which leads in turn to us feeling bad about ourselves and our relationships.

I provide a collaborative process of psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. In a safe atmosphere we work together to uncover the innate strength we all have to live a fulfilled life. This method includes conversation, inquiry and mindfulness based practices that enable self discovery. By freeing one's self from habitual ways of thinking and reacting, maturity and wisdom become accessible.

As your therapist I help you look at the story you have constructed about yourself and identify the beliefs and assumptions that have held you back. Together we gather insights and then develop a course of action to get your life back on track. I have a deep knowledge of how adult ADHD affects every aspect of one's life and every relationship in it. It is hard to feel competent when those around you feel they can't rely on you. Together we design strategies that employ your strengths and talents enabling you to produce the results you want.

"You aren't stuck, you are just committed to certain patterns of behavior because they have served you in the past. Now they have become more harmful then helpful. The reason you can't move forward is because you are applying an old formula to a new level in your life. Change the formula to get different results" am a caring, warm therapist. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, and coping. I also work with personality and eating disorders . For therapy I specialize in cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), trauma focused, and psychodynamic therapies.

My practice involves creating a safe, collaborative environment for individuals, couples and families who are navigating the rough seas of life. I work with individuals looking for guidance and consultation around relationship difficulties with partners, children as well as with members of their family of origin.In my therapeutic work clients are at the helm and I am the compassionate navigator. Of course, In situations where there is an emergency or concerns regarding safety I do not hesitate to share the helm. I have a collaborative relationship with several proscribers if a client needs a consultation for medication.

The decision to begin therapy can be challenging, you have just taken a courageous first step. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are encouraged to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and compassionate setting. Our work together is to help you understand yourself in relation to the world around you and to your life experiences.

The client-centered psychotherapy services I provide are tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients. I draw from a variety of theoretical orientations, including psychodynamic (insight oriented), cognitive-behavioral (skills development) and relational treatment approaches, but the needs of my clients dictate the specific approaches I employ in our work. "Goodness-of-fit" between client and therapist, as well between client and treatment approach, is very important. I believe psychotherapy should address both surface-level problems (e.g. depression, anxiety, relationship conflict), as well as underlying causes of these prob

I provide solution-focused therapeutic services to older adolescents, adults, and assessments for both ADHD and bariatric surgery. I specialize in life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, and health related issues. My approach is patient-focused and interactive with primary emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I like to work with strengths of the individual and their support network in order to provide effective therapeutic interventions and facilitate change. I often utilize mindfulness principles and stress management in order to meet goals related to improved mental and physical health.