Anger Management Therapists in Andover, MA

Your life can improve. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty with relationships, anger management issues, or general unhappiness? Would you like to improve your coping skills so that everyday life challenges and transitions do not overwhelm you?You can live a more fulfilling life.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Specializing in the treatment of relationship issues, couples and family therapy, male and female anger, trauma and intimacy issues. Treatment of ADD/ADHD adults and adolescents, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship transitions and issues, communication, social and emotional issues. I am a family systems trained therapist which is my dominant style of therapy blended with techniques from Internal Family Systems, Imago, EFT and CBT.

I am a strength based therapist who uses multiple techniques in order to best serve each client's individual needs. My hope is to help clients by empowering them to become in charge of their own lives and growth. I am insightful, compassionate and straight forward. I believe you are the expert on your life and I guide you to create positive changes in your life.

I am an independently licensed practitioner with over 30 years' experience. I integrate a wide range of different therapeutic approaches and techniques to better suit the unique needs of individuals and couples. I have experience working with individuals - children, adolescents and adults - as well as couples. My clients include those who deal with issues of increased stress, depression, anger, anxiety, grief and those who would like help navigating relationships.I believe in peoples' ability for growth and transformation and is grateful to those who allowed me to be part of this process.

I have been a clinical psychologist since 1982 and served as chief psychologist for a neurological and rehab organization for over 30 years. I have now moved on and am excited to have my own practice, and am accepting new clients. I continue to enjoy meeting people, each of whom has their own unique personality, and have found that the best approach to help my clients is to be a good listener, a "real person", to maintain hope and optimism, and to provide clear ideas on how to help them solve their problems. I want my clients to feel welcome, comfortable and eager to collaborate with me in achieving their goals!

My practice is focused on helping clients identify and solve issues around depression, anxiety, anger and stress. I help clients achieve improved relationships, better work/life balance and with navigating transitions during career change and retirement. Whether you're struggling in your personal or professional life, or want a more fulfilling integration of the two, I can help you better understand what stands between you and the life you aspire to live. Together, we will identify new ways of approaching problems and develop coping skills that lead to greater happiness, connection and success as you define it.

It is not easy to start therapy treatment. An ideal client is a person that, even through all the fears, doubts and questions, takes the first step to start treatment and gives a chance to explore a new technique to find better balance in their life. There could be setbacks in the process but the most important thing is to stay constant. The client is willing to work in their goals and implement skills learned in every session. Also, to ask questions needed, even if they feel afraid, in order to be able to communicate with their therapist in a honest way.

*Certified CBT Therapist* My approach to therapy allows me to conduct solution-focused therapy; meaning that together we will work towards solving whatever questions you may have through changing thoughts and/or behaviors. I also perform Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) where my work focuses on helping people change problematic behaviors. With a teaching style heavily rooted in behavior therapy, I am able to work with people to problem solve in the here and now, where we will work to turn the issues of yesterday and today into a better tomorrow.

Please reach out via email if interested in scheduling an initial assessment/session. I hold the foundational view that all of our stories occur within the context of the family, cultural, and social systems in which we live. Therefore, the pressure and supports that each of these systems provide are integral parts of both how we experience challenges and how we heal them. In each session, I utilize a strengths-based approach as well as my training in Family Systems Therapy to contour the work in order to find greater balance in client’s lives.

Welcome, You - are in the right place. By deciding to seek help, your mindset has shifted. The process for change and healthy improvements has already begun. Are you waking up in the morning dreading the day ahead or feel overwhelmed entering unfamiliar situations? Do you struggle with communication in your relationships or marriage? Are you using substances more than you want or are friends and family making comments about your use? Let’s not allow this moment to get help pass. I have openings for 15-minute consults and appointment times. I can help, so let’s get to work!

I work with a diverse caseload of clients and specialize in helping those who struggle with mood disorders, anxiety and trauma disorders, addiction, and personality disorders. I take an eclectic approach to providing therapy and tend to utilize aspects of several methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to name a few. I use sessions to focus on psycho-educating clients to understand the relationships and connections between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and assist with learning how to sow the seeds of change through mindful exploration of unhealthy patterns.

You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.

I am passionate about supporting families whether it be couples struggling with conflict, infidelity, communication, mental health concerns or parenting issues; adults who have been faced with a trauma or challenges that may be overwhelming for them; adults struggling with mental health concerns, or trauma. I believe in treating the whole person. This includes considering their mind, body, and spirit as well as exploring the family system to understand and discover who they are on many levels. I work collaboratively with individuals to empower them to build their "tool box" of skills in order to face future challenges.

Sometimes talking through our feelings and emotions can be helpful as we deal with day to day stressors. Whether you or your child is experiencing situational or environmental stressors or are coping with life-long biological symptoms or past trauma, the highly trained team at Avista Counseling can support you through your challenges. Let us help you manifest the changes you desire. There is no dress rehearsal in life. Together we will create an individual and/or family plan of productivity and happiness and bring it to fruition.

I am here and I am ready to help with change of all types. My ideal client will have an idea of what changes they want in their lives and are willing to put the hard work in to get there. I will cheer you on and support you every step of the way. I am currently licensed to practice in the following states: Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Tennessee. Please note, at this time there is a waitlist for people needing after school or evening sessions. Children under 15 can be seen in person only.

(waitlist) Anxiety, depression, stress in the family and it’s much worse during this time. What do you do? You are watching your child suffer but you just can’t find the right answers to help them. The entire home is turning into a battlefield. You know your child is in pain but they just won’t talk. Your own relationship with your partner is so strained you are both questioning how to carry on. Things have never seemed so hopeless but I am here to assure you there are answers. I am here to help your family confront these issues head on and overcome the adversity disrupting your lives.

Do you find yourself worrying about things that haven’t even happened yet? Anticipating the worst? Overthinking every little thing and letting your feelings spiral out of control? Are you a people pleaser but then find yourself overwhelmed, frustrated, irritable and always putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own? Does everything feel harder than you think it should? Symptoms of anxiety and depression are often exacerbated by the way we think about and perceive a situation. Changing the way we think we can, in turn, change how we feel.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the passion to help people make positive changes for themselves. My work in an outpatient clinic has provided me with invaluable experience working with individuals, couples, and groups addressing a range of concerns from depression, anxiety, addiction, personality disorders, and thought disorders to life transitions, multicultural considerations, social justice, relationship challenges, and stress-management. I specialize in working with adolescents, college-age students, and adults.