Therapists in Gloucester, MA

I have been in the counseling field for 30 years and have been involved in the treatment of substance use disorders, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I have my own personal recovery experience and have worked in a diverse array of therapeutic settings. Other areas of experience include domestic violence, childhood and family issues, along with grief work. My style is very engaging and I am very open and honest with who ever is before me. I show compassion and respect to those who choose to work with me and in this difficult time I will be incorporating phone sessions to ensure safety for all.

Immediate openings while they last ! I have spent 25 years practicing Multi-Modal Family Centered Therapy. I have developed this method because it offers the ultimate in versatility. In over twenty years of facilitating in-home family therapy I have gained experience in methods offered by few providers. I am often the entire family's or neighborhood's therapist as I do it all. I am available to affect as many or as few elements of your environment based on your needs and co-created treatment plan.

I specialize in working with couples who are experiencing difficulties. No partnership is without disappointments, confusion, and an experience of minor or major betrayals. Yet these predictable challenges invite us to broaden our capacity for understanding and enter new depths of intimacy as we repair and heal. As a marriage and family therapist with a focus on sexuality I believe that no matter what the difficulty, we can reshape our relationships to have the kind of deep connections we yearn for. I help couples strengthen relationship skills and develop tools to end negative patterns and establish deep intimacy.

Jan Tedeschi: I have 30+ years of experience with clients and families. I have specialized in parenting and substance use disorder. Developing a tailored approach to each individual and their family system. I use individual style, humor and a solid sense of spirituality; helping clients and parents identify their real needs while normalizing their feelings of frustration and inadequacy. I facilitate in clients taking themselves a little less seriously; helping to dispel shame, lower anxieties and increase capacity for decision making.

Alcohol and drug treatment, mental health, grief or stress reduction, and spiritual issues are all areas that I would be glad to help you with. I work with adult men and women, and have worked in this field since 1973. Please see my web site at: www.tompeltz.com

I presently am unable to take new clients. I hope this will change in the near future as the pandemic slows down. My apologies. I have over 40 years of clinical experience. I specialize in working with adult individuals or couples, and children/teenagers/young adults with their families.

"As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring life's experiences and challenges. I will help you to define your challenges, create unique goals and develop a plan that encourages personal growth, insight and healing. I welcome the opportunity to work with you."

After growing up in Massachusetts, a lifetime of travel opened my eyes and heart to the many ways people live and make meaning of experience. This perspective has informed the strengths-based, person-centered approach to my work as a therapist and coach. Social work has been central to my professional life long before receiving my degree. I began my career leading youth programs before moving to domestic violence advocacy work and program facilitation of women's groups. Through a narrative therapy lens, I work with clients to make meaning of their life experiences and live more closely to the values they feel are most important.

I'd like to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to cultivate a healthier version of yourself. Which includes, but is not limited to identifying emotions, triggers, and coping skills. Helping you understand what you're going through in order to make necessary change. Learning your personal patterns and behaviors to improving quality of life. (Telehealth Only)

I believe that every person deserves a therapist they feel understood and supported by. I provide a compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental approach. I offer In-Person, Video or Phone Sessions and support clients to discover and use their inner strengths and values to develop positive solutions - whether struggling with a long-time chronic issue or with an adjustment to a difficult life event or crisis. I offer both brief and longer-term therapy as appropriate. I believe that committing to work through life's challenges can often result in unimaginable joy and meaning.

Finding the right ‘person’ for yourself or a loved one can be beyond challenging. You want to know that that person will be truly engaged in what you have to say, won’t judge you by your thoughts or behaviors, and care enough about you to offer compassion and guidance through your toughest days. I’m familiar with this search, and I believe that I could be the person you need right now as you begin the work to your higher self. One of the first things I tell all of my clients is that they have to feel a connection with their therapist. You have to feel safe, supported and most importantly, respected.

Are you stressed by life, overwhelming feelings, illness, relationships, and/or lack of connection to others/Self/God? I meet you as you are, with presence, compassion, and hope. I help shine a light of awareness onto patterns you no longer want. I help you befriend your shadow - the parts of yourself you don't yet accept. I join with you in a therapeutic relationship to increase connection and acceptance. I work with my clients to find the light at the end of the tunnel by creating new patterns and a more fulfilling, authentic, empowered and present life.

Life is challenging and not easy. Everyone can use support when things are not going well. I am a practical and engaging therapist with years of experience in wide range of issues. I will do my best to help you learn about yourself and what you can do to improve your life situation.

I am a seasoned, licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of people experiencing life/career stress, chronic pain, substance abuse, anxiety and/or depression. I treat adults, couples and families. I was the Chief Psychologist for the Lahey Pain Management Center in Danvers, Mass for 5 years and led a free chronic pain support group at Lahey- Beverly Hospital for 7 year.s I have written 2 books (one second edition), have had an American Psychological Association certificate for treating people with mixed substance use/abuse-dependence and am on the allied health courtesy staff at BI-Lahey-Beverly Hospital.

As a result of many years working as a psychotherapist with both adult male and female clients, I discovered that behind most of my clients’ problems was intense anger and rage. I saw the devastating effects it had on their functioning in all areas of life as well as the overwhelming stress it put on them. Anger is closely associated with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, fear, sexual and many other behavioral and physical health problems. My experience and education is now directed towards helping both females and males 20 to 80 years old to regulate and manage their emotions & feelings well, esp. since post covid restrictions.

Next Chapter Counseling is a private practice run by Mara Capello, LICSW. Here I focus on Narrative Therapy to help those working through a history of trauma, addiction, depression, or anxiety. The ideal client for NCC is someone who wants to work on how the events in their past such as abuse, neglect and violence affect their future. Narrative work helps people to understand their own story and to work to find new narratives within their history so that they can change their lives going forward.

I work with adults on a wide array of issues, including substance use, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, chronic stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Another area of focus is supporting and working with current or former athletes to navigate challenges such as injury and rehab, grief and loss, performance issues, and career and life transitions.

The journey of self-discovery is valuable and worthwhile, deserving of the effort required to connect with one's authentic self. Throughout our work together, we will create an environment where vulnerability is embraced, challenging conversations occur, and discomfort is a catalyst for growth and change. My approach is characterized by flexibility, adapting to your unique needs and preferences, ensuring that our collaboration is a dynamic and responsive process. Therapy with me involves taking the time to connect with your joys, struggles, history, and hopes, facilitating a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of yourself.