Family Therapy in 01867
Wendy L Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867
Waitlist for new clients
I am a marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples and families from a narrative perspective. I believe clients have rich stories to tell about who they are and wish to be, what values they hold, and how to move through their lives in preferred ways. However, sometimes problems get in their way. I believe clients are the experts of their lives and I see people as separate from these problems. I practice from a collaborative, strength-based perspective which is client-centered.
I am a marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples and families from a narrative perspective. I believe clients have rich stories to tell about who they are and wish to be, what values they hold, and how to move through their lives in preferred ways. However, sometimes problems get in their way. I believe clients are the experts of their lives and I see people as separate from these problems. I practice from a collaborative, strength-based perspective which is client-centered.
I work with Adults, Children aged 3+ and Adolescents. Specializing in treating ADHD, Asperger/Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Learning Disabilities, OCD, ODD as well as Family Counseling. I uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as Mindfulness. I use a holistic approach to clients. I hopes to provide a safe and therapeutic relationship during our time together.
I work with Adults, Children aged 3+ and Adolescents. Specializing in treating ADHD, Asperger/Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Learning Disabilities, OCD, ODD as well as Family Counseling. I uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as Mindfulness. I use a holistic approach to clients. I hopes to provide a safe and therapeutic relationship during our time together.
My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT and family systems therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
My approach to therapy is client centered, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT and family systems therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.
I provide a Compassionate and Family-Centered Approach and invite anyone interested to see if I am the right fit for your child/ family.
Dr. Ruggiero's dedication to pediatric ADHD care is driven by her own journey as a parent seeking specialized care for her children. She founded Into Focus, LLC, a specialized practice focused on diagnosing and managing ADHD. As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a Master's in Pediatric Nursing from Yale, a PhD in nursing. I start with an initial assessment and evaluation. From there, I create a comprehensive care plan tailored to your child's unique needs.
I provide a Compassionate and Family-Centered Approach and invite anyone interested to see if I am the right fit for your child/ family.
Dr. Ruggiero's dedication to pediatric ADHD care is driven by her own journey as a parent seeking specialized care for her children. She founded Into Focus, LLC, a specialized practice focused on diagnosing and managing ADHD. As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a Master's in Pediatric Nursing from Yale, a PhD in nursing. I start with an initial assessment and evaluation. From there, I create a comprehensive care plan tailored to your child's unique needs.
During my time in this field, I have worked with clients working through a variety of mental health and life challenges, including but not limited to, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self injurious behaviors, eating disorders, personality disorders, divorce/relationship trouble, changes in family dynamics, and executive dysfunction.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me and engage with me effectively. This includes open lines of communication and utilizing therapy times efficiently. I don't believe that progress can be rushed and have no interest in "fixing" anyone. However, I am always honest in my assessments, thoughts, and opinions with clients, and my hope is that my client will do the same. My ideal client is a client who is eager to talk and is open to feedback. My ideal client is also someone who is willing to work through set backs or challenges, together as a team.
During my time in this field, I have worked with clients working through a variety of mental health and life challenges, including but not limited to, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self injurious behaviors, eating disorders, personality disorders, divorce/relationship trouble, changes in family dynamics, and executive dysfunction.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me and engage with me effectively. This includes open lines of communication and utilizing therapy times efficiently. I don't believe that progress can be rushed and have no interest in "fixing" anyone. However, I am always honest in my assessments, thoughts, and opinions with clients, and my hope is that my client will do the same. My ideal client is a client who is eager to talk and is open to feedback. My ideal client is also someone who is willing to work through set backs or challenges, together as a team.
I wanted to get into the mental health field from a young age, as I was always surrounded by friends and family who struggled with mental health.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I wanted to get into the mental health field from a young age, as I was always surrounded by friends and family who struggled with mental health.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
Silvia Pisano
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
I have offered individual and family therapy to clients from different cultures over my career and am well versed in a number of approaches.
My name is Silvia Pisiano and I am a licensed couselor. I have worked in the mental health field for over twenty years in Andover and Lawrence. I am passionate about reaching out to all clients of different demographics hispanic caucasians, Asians, Africans, and all the nations from different parts of cultural backgrounds in the worlds Our practice do not discriminate race, ethnicity, and we have access to hearing impaired and translation specialist if a client needs support.
I have offered individual and family therapy to clients from different cultures over my career and am well versed in a number of approaches.
My name is Silvia Pisiano and I am a licensed couselor. I have worked in the mental health field for over twenty years in Andover and Lawrence. I am passionate about reaching out to all clients of different demographics hispanic caucasians, Asians, Africans, and all the nations from different parts of cultural backgrounds in the worlds Our practice do not discriminate race, ethnicity, and we have access to hearing impaired and translation specialist if a client needs support.
Melissa Koster- Intuitive Soul Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
I believe that warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where we can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. I specialize in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions my years of school counseling has prepared me to provide individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. I have experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive , mindfulness and parent coaching.
I believe that warmth, openness, and humor will help to build a comfortable, trusting relationship where we can be empowered to work on your goals with conscious intent using a treatment approach that works best. I specialize in working with young children to young adults, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, attachment, and life transitions my years of school counseling has prepared me to provide individual and family therapy utilizing a variety of techniques that best fit your needs. I have experience in CBT, DBT, skill building, intuitive , mindfulness and parent coaching.
Kelin Dickerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867
Waitlist for new clients
When working with individuals or couples, my style is eclectic and drawn from a variety of models including Structural and Narrative Family Therapy, various trauma models and CBT to adapt to your needs.
Starting therapy can be intimidating and why it is vital to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe. I view each person or family I work with as individuals and incorporate how relationships and environment impact daily functioning. The priority in treatment is supporting you to increase self-care, self-love, and guide you towards wellness and healing. As a LMFT I have had the opportunity to work with a myriad of mental health needs focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stage changes, and the LGBT+ community.
When working with individuals or couples, my style is eclectic and drawn from a variety of models including Structural and Narrative Family Therapy, various trauma models and CBT to adapt to your needs.
Starting therapy can be intimidating and why it is vital to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe. I view each person or family I work with as individuals and incorporate how relationships and environment impact daily functioning. The priority in treatment is supporting you to increase self-care, self-love, and guide you towards wellness and healing. As a LMFT I have had the opportunity to work with a myriad of mental health needs focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stage changes, and the LGBT+ community.
As Clinical Director of a residential program I gained extensive experience working with families in crisis, or those experiencing family conflict and dysfunction.
In life we all experience challenges and difficult situations, or find ourselves seeking to create change in order to live our best life. I am a trauma informed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults,and families who seek to resolve issues and problems stemming from daily stressors, anxiety and depression, life transitions, mental illness, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, and family conflict. I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are, and use a strength based and solution focused approach to help clients achieve their goals and live a happier and more hopeful life.
As Clinical Director of a residential program I gained extensive experience working with families in crisis, or those experiencing family conflict and dysfunction.
In life we all experience challenges and difficult situations, or find ourselves seeking to create change in order to live our best life. I am a trauma informed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults,and families who seek to resolve issues and problems stemming from daily stressors, anxiety and depression, life transitions, mental illness, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, and family conflict. I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are, and use a strength based and solution focused approach to help clients achieve their goals and live a happier and more hopeful life.
I try to appreciate their point of view and offer stability and guidance as I support their greater adaptation to family and society.
I enjoy working with all ages, and bring a calming presence to the issues brought by children and their parents, as well as to the problems and concerns of adults. I specialize in working with people in their relationships. I an eager to work with couples, and also work with individuals on relationship issues. With adults, particularly men, I facilitate addressing the many barriers that undermine healthy relationships such as unmanaged anger, domestic violence and controlling behavior, substance abuse, and codependency. I encourage and help all my clients to utilize effective stress management strategies, including mindfulness meditation.
I try to appreciate their point of view and offer stability and guidance as I support their greater adaptation to family and society.
I enjoy working with all ages, and bring a calming presence to the issues brought by children and their parents, as well as to the problems and concerns of adults. I specialize in working with people in their relationships. I an eager to work with couples, and also work with individuals on relationship issues. With adults, particularly men, I facilitate addressing the many barriers that undermine healthy relationships such as unmanaged anger, domestic violence and controlling behavior, substance abuse, and codependency. I encourage and help all my clients to utilize effective stress management strategies, including mindfulness meditation.
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Immediate Availability M-Th for telehealth only. Being a parent is hard, even under the best of circumstances. When you have a child struggling with mental health, the job can become even harder. You might find yourself feeling scared or overwhelmed, having lots of questions but finding few answers. The good news is that you and your child don't have to go through this alone- I'm here to help. As a clinician, I know that the effects of mental health are felt far beyond the individual. Though I work with children and adolescents, I believe in having a collaborative relationship with all members of the family.
Immediate Availability M-Th for telehealth only. Being a parent is hard, even under the best of circumstances. When you have a child struggling with mental health, the job can become even harder. You might find yourself feeling scared or overwhelmed, having lots of questions but finding few answers. The good news is that you and your child don't have to go through this alone- I'm here to help. As a clinician, I know that the effects of mental health are felt far beyond the individual. Though I work with children and adolescents, I believe in having a collaborative relationship with all members of the family.
As a licensed therapist experienced in the treatment of children, family, and adult issues, I utilize my training to offer diverse approaches to address each person's unique struggles. I am dedicated to the well being of each of my clients and provide individualized compassionate care, and work to help each client improve their life within the context of his/her life values.
As a licensed therapist experienced in the treatment of children, family, and adult issues, I utilize my training to offer diverse approaches to address each person's unique struggles. I am dedicated to the well being of each of my clients and provide individualized compassionate care, and work to help each client improve their life within the context of his/her life values.
Janet Lacourse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
My hospice experience influences my ability to provide comfort and direction for those living with a terminal illness, as well as caregivers, family and friends who are supporting a loved one with a life limiting diagnosis.
Finding and asking for help is not easy. I understand that trust and opening up to a complete stranger...a therapist, can be unsettling. One of my greatest strengths is creating a safe, empathic and non-judgmental space for us to begin our work together. Collaboratively and at your own pace...we will identify patterns of behavior, shifts in thinking and identify what is working for you and what is not. We will explore skills that will help you to create the change you desire within yourself or your environment.
My hospice experience influences my ability to provide comfort and direction for those living with a terminal illness, as well as caregivers, family and friends who are supporting a loved one with a life limiting diagnosis.
Finding and asking for help is not easy. I understand that trust and opening up to a complete stranger...a therapist, can be unsettling. One of my greatest strengths is creating a safe, empathic and non-judgmental space for us to begin our work together. Collaboratively and at your own pace...we will identify patterns of behavior, shifts in thinking and identify what is working for you and what is not. We will explore skills that will help you to create the change you desire within yourself or your environment.
I work with individuals, and also couples struggling with relationship or family issues.
"Have you been experiencing feelings of sadness, or anger, or not sleeping well? Are you irritable and not liking yourself? Perhaps it is time for you to make a call to someone to help you work through your issues.
I engage actively in the therapeutic process with you, and help provide you with ways to understand and manage your problems. We will work together to identify stressors and then create some simple techniques to balance those stressors.
I work with individuals, and also couples struggling with relationship or family issues.
"Have you been experiencing feelings of sadness, or anger, or not sleeping well? Are you irritable and not liking yourself? Perhaps it is time for you to make a call to someone to help you work through your issues.
I engage actively in the therapeutic process with you, and help provide you with ways to understand and manage your problems. We will work together to identify stressors and then create some simple techniques to balance those stressors.
I have experience facilitating family, couples, and group therapies.
My expertise, foundation, and passion for work has been developed in a congregate care setting while treating a variety of diagnoses combined with cognitively limited, developmentally delayed patients stepping down from extensive periods of psychiatric hospitalization in need for stabilization. Clinically, I have significant experience working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, PTSD, trauma, and much more.
I have experience facilitating family, couples, and group therapies.
My expertise, foundation, and passion for work has been developed in a congregate care setting while treating a variety of diagnoses combined with cognitively limited, developmentally delayed patients stepping down from extensive periods of psychiatric hospitalization in need for stabilization. Clinically, I have significant experience working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, PTSD, trauma, and much more.
I will ask about your family history to help me understand factors relevant to your growth and development.
You have taken one step towards helping yourself and making changes to improve your life or feelings. Change takes courage and initiative. My name is Florrie Johnson, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have a couple of decades of experience helping others with a range of issues. My professional experience includes outpatient work with children, families, and adults, major mental illness in a hospital setting, as well as experience as a school psychologist in the special education field.
I will ask about your family history to help me understand factors relevant to your growth and development.
You have taken one step towards helping yourself and making changes to improve your life or feelings. Change takes courage and initiative. My name is Florrie Johnson, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have a couple of decades of experience helping others with a range of issues. My professional experience includes outpatient work with children, families, and adults, major mental illness in a hospital setting, as well as experience as a school psychologist in the special education field.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience working in the field of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other related issues. I provide care to individuals struggling with unhealthy relationships with food, exercise, body image, as well as co-occurring diagnoses, such as anxiety and depression. I have experience facilitating family, couples, and group therapies. I have also taken part in several speaking engagements and trainings at high schools, colleges, and primary care settings to educate those about feeding and eating disorders. I am also an advocate for anti-diet and intuitive eating approaches.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience working in the field of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other related issues. I provide care to individuals struggling with unhealthy relationships with food, exercise, body image, as well as co-occurring diagnoses, such as anxiety and depression. I have experience facilitating family, couples, and group therapies. I have also taken part in several speaking engagements and trainings at high schools, colleges, and primary care settings to educate those about feeding and eating disorders. I am also an advocate for anti-diet and intuitive eating approaches.
I would work with the client through talk therapy to identify family relationships/ family dynamics and provide empathy to explore and process what they believe are healthy attachments and relationships and why.
The ideal client would finally be open to change and hope to have better interpersonal relationships. This can be a client who struggles with their anxiety, possibly has poor attachment styles, and struggles with holding meaningful relationships (romantic, platonic, familial). Their goals would be identifying healthy boundaries and healthy responses, increasing effective communication skills, and identifying past relationships/present relationships in order to identify patterns/habits.
I would work with the client through talk therapy to identify family relationships/ family dynamics and provide empathy to explore and process what they believe are healthy attachments and relationships and why.
The ideal client would finally be open to change and hope to have better interpersonal relationships. This can be a client who struggles with their anxiety, possibly has poor attachment styles, and struggles with holding meaningful relationships (romantic, platonic, familial). Their goals would be identifying healthy boundaries and healthy responses, increasing effective communication skills, and identifying past relationships/present relationships in order to identify patterns/habits.
This is why I often find the best therapeutic work occurs when the therapist is able to work with the entire family system.
I specialize in working with children to build their existing social-emotional skills in conjunction with their parents to best support the family's journey. This work includes building skills to improve positive communication, emotional regulation, ability to identify and understand feelings, social relationships, and other challenges they may be experiencing, including anxiety and depression. My experience has made me passionate about the importance of using a collaborative approach to child therapy. I believe that individuals and families are experts in their own lives.
This is why I often find the best therapeutic work occurs when the therapist is able to work with the entire family system.
I specialize in working with children to build their existing social-emotional skills in conjunction with their parents to best support the family's journey. This work includes building skills to improve positive communication, emotional regulation, ability to identify and understand feelings, social relationships, and other challenges they may be experiencing, including anxiety and depression. My experience has made me passionate about the importance of using a collaborative approach to child therapy. I believe that individuals and families are experts in their own lives.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.