Photo of Patrick M. Szafran, Psychologist in 01970, MA
Patrick M. Szafran
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
I am committed to providing LGBTQIA and neurodiverse affirmative individual and family therapy.
Everyone deserves to experience joy & fulfillment in life & relationships, including you! At the foundation of my approach is a strong connection between two people that is based on mutual safety, trust, & genuine care. Within this relationship, I am my authentic self by bringing my warmth, dedication, & quirky personality that often puts folks at ease & enables them to more compassionately understand their true selves, strengths & imperfections in all. Through this process of self-exploration, people I work with learn to more honestly attend to & express their emotions, which leads to greater self-acceptance & consequently freedom from self-doubt & low self-esteem.
I am committed to providing LGBTQIA and neurodiverse affirmative individual and family therapy.
Everyone deserves to experience joy & fulfillment in life & relationships, including you! At the foundation of my approach is a strong connection between two people that is based on mutual safety, trust, & genuine care. Within this relationship, I am my authentic self by bringing my warmth, dedication, & quirky personality that often puts folks at ease & enables them to more compassionately understand their true selves, strengths & imperfections in all. Through this process of self-exploration, people I work with learn to more honestly attend to & express their emotions, which leads to greater self-acceptance & consequently freedom from self-doubt & low self-esteem.
(339) 210-1041 View (339) 210-1041
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Margaret Marino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
Therapy is about finding the right match between a client and a therapist. I try an establish a collaborative and interactive relationship with my clients. We work on trying to resolve areas of immediate distress as well as trying to understand how the past may be effecting your current situation. The problems that clients bring into treatment include relationship issues, difficulties communicating with family members, past histories of trauma as well as past and current histories of eating disorders and obesity. I see a wide range of clients- including children and families, college students and adults.
Therapy is about finding the right match between a client and a therapist. I try an establish a collaborative and interactive relationship with my clients. We work on trying to resolve areas of immediate distress as well as trying to understand how the past may be effecting your current situation. The problems that clients bring into treatment include relationship issues, difficulties communicating with family members, past histories of trauma as well as past and current histories of eating disorders and obesity. I see a wide range of clients- including children and families, college students and adults.
(617) 326-3449 View (617) 326-3449
Photo of Circles of Care Inc. Vicky Locke, Counselor in 01970, MA
Circles of Care Inc. Vicky Locke
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
My specialties include mental health therapy (working with men who are on probation). I am certified to provide evaluations and treatment in the areas of Substance Abuse, Sex Offences, Mental Health and Emotional Support Dog letters.
My specialties include mental health therapy (working with men who are on probation). I am certified to provide evaluations and treatment in the areas of Substance Abuse, Sex Offences, Mental Health and Emotional Support Dog letters.
(978) 306-4611 View (978) 306-4611
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Paige Carambio
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
Not accepting new clients
*******PRACTICE FULL - NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS******* I take a strength-based approach to therapy that differs from client to client and day to day. I believe that the path we take toward healing is just as important as the outcome; the questions as essential as the answers. My focus is on meeting you where you are and working together to foster growth and effect change.
*******PRACTICE FULL - NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS******* I take a strength-based approach to therapy that differs from client to client and day to day. I believe that the path we take toward healing is just as important as the outcome; the questions as essential as the answers. My focus is on meeting you where you are and working together to foster growth and effect change.
(978) 919-4551 View (978) 919-4551
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.