Therapists in Salem, MA
Ashley Valcourt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing one-on-one therapy in a safe and supportive environment. I specialize in relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My approach to therapy is to "make it make sense". I believe that when you understand the origin and evolution of your struggles and place it within the context of your personality and family history, you will become more empowered in your life. When you become the master of your life, you will feel competent and capable to achieve your goals, overcome your struggles, and live life balanced and fulfilled.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing one-on-one therapy in a safe and supportive environment. I specialize in relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My approach to therapy is to "make it make sense". I believe that when you understand the origin and evolution of your struggles and place it within the context of your personality and family history, you will become more empowered in your life. When you become the master of your life, you will feel competent and capable to achieve your goals, overcome your struggles, and live life balanced and fulfilled.
Lee Fuoco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
I am a trained family therapist and a strengths-based, solution-focused clinician practicing via a social justice lens. I have a clinical specialty with people 14 and older on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, specifically with individuals looking for support through medical gender transition. I am a queer-identified professional, which drives and informs my passion to work with LQBTQIA+ populations. Pronouns: she/her/hers. https://leefuoco.com/
I am a trained family therapist and a strengths-based, solution-focused clinician practicing via a social justice lens. I have a clinical specialty with people 14 and older on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, specifically with individuals looking for support through medical gender transition. I am a queer-identified professional, which drives and informs my passion to work with LQBTQIA+ populations. Pronouns: she/her/hers. https://leefuoco.com/
Nina Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
I deeply enjoy helping people to rediscover happiness and connection through exploring and shifting family and relationship dynamics.
I view therapy as a conversation that puts you in touch with your inner voice and guides you in using its wisdom to make changes. I am warm and down to earth, and I use humor to create a space where you can be yourself while exploring new possibilities for your life. I offer a culturally-sensitive and collaborative approach to helping clients find joy and meaning in their lives. This can happen by navigating a life transition, resolving a relationship conflict, healing from trauma, or managing depression, stress, or anxiety.
I deeply enjoy helping people to rediscover happiness and connection through exploring and shifting family and relationship dynamics.
I view therapy as a conversation that puts you in touch with your inner voice and guides you in using its wisdom to make changes. I am warm and down to earth, and I use humor to create a space where you can be yourself while exploring new possibilities for your life. I offer a culturally-sensitive and collaborative approach to helping clients find joy and meaning in their lives. This can happen by navigating a life transition, resolving a relationship conflict, healing from trauma, or managing depression, stress, or anxiety.
Miranda Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Therapist I specialize in creating a collaborative, warm, sex positive space to tap into what has been holding you back from expanding and embracing connection, sensuality and intimacy in your relationship.
Are you and your partner struggling to find your way back to each other? Do you find it easier to talk to friends about sex and intimacy than to the person you’re having sex with? Do you feel there’s a part of yourself that you haven’t yet been able to tap into that holds information about how you can be your most authentic sexual self? I work with couples and individuals to ask and answer these questions and use that information as puzzle pieces to put together the big picture of what your most loving, most intimate, most connected relationship can look like, whether to a partner or to yourself.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Therapist I specialize in creating a collaborative, warm, sex positive space to tap into what has been holding you back from expanding and embracing connection, sensuality and intimacy in your relationship.
Are you and your partner struggling to find your way back to each other? Do you find it easier to talk to friends about sex and intimacy than to the person you’re having sex with? Do you feel there’s a part of yourself that you haven’t yet been able to tap into that holds information about how you can be your most authentic sexual self? I work with couples and individuals to ask and answer these questions and use that information as puzzle pieces to put together the big picture of what your most loving, most intimate, most connected relationship can look like, whether to a partner or to yourself.
Rachel Gedansky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story. Trauma, anxiety, depression, or just life stress in general can leave us feeling uncertain about our lives and apprehensive about what the future might hold. I'm here to help you make sense of the puzzle pieces in your life and to help you create a clearer view of your future and what brings you happiness. I'm deeply committed to making sure you feel seen, heard and understood. I've worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field over the years including roles providing family therapy, crisis work in hospital settings, and group therapy.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story. Trauma, anxiety, depression, or just life stress in general can leave us feeling uncertain about our lives and apprehensive about what the future might hold. I'm here to help you make sense of the puzzle pieces in your life and to help you create a clearer view of your future and what brings you happiness. I'm deeply committed to making sure you feel seen, heard and understood. I've worked in a variety of settings in the mental health field over the years including roles providing family therapy, crisis work in hospital settings, and group therapy.
Andrea S Zeren
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a clinician and educator for over twenty-five years and blend these methods in my clinical practice. My training encompasses a number of diverse content areas, such as clinical, developmental, family and substance-related issues, all of which helps enrich my understanding of the challenges that life can present. I believe that people have greater capabilities than they are aware of. My role is to collaborate with you, not tell offer advice, tell you what to do or how to live. I treat all of my clients with dignity and respect and seek active collaboration.
I have been a clinician and educator for over twenty-five years and blend these methods in my clinical practice. My training encompasses a number of diverse content areas, such as clinical, developmental, family and substance-related issues, all of which helps enrich my understanding of the challenges that life can present. I believe that people have greater capabilities than they are aware of. My role is to collaborate with you, not tell offer advice, tell you what to do or how to live. I treat all of my clients with dignity and respect and seek active collaboration.
Jane B Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
Tri-Well Health is a therapeutic and consultative psychotherapy practice for girls, adolescent girls, young women, women who are seeking an integrative approach to health, wellness and healing. It is my privilege to assist and witness deep healing with each person. Through enhanced connection, I work collaboratively in a warm, respectful space. Issues we may address include depression, anxiety, family and peer relationships, struggles with school, stress, low self-esteem and addictions. Working together, we will identify and build upon your strengths so that you can attain improved emotional health and well-being.
Tri-Well Health is a therapeutic and consultative psychotherapy practice for girls, adolescent girls, young women, women who are seeking an integrative approach to health, wellness and healing. It is my privilege to assist and witness deep healing with each person. Through enhanced connection, I work collaboratively in a warm, respectful space. Issues we may address include depression, anxiety, family and peer relationships, struggles with school, stress, low self-esteem and addictions. Working together, we will identify and build upon your strengths so that you can attain improved emotional health and well-being.
Elizabeth (Bizzy) Lucey-Lenahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RYT200
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
My practice, Rooted Life Therapy, is grounded in the belief that effective therapy is meant to help us bloom and thrive wherever our roots were planted. I work with both individuals and couples looking for growth and change in their lives. I have specific training and experience working with young adults in times of transition, identity formation, anxiety, grief & loss, depression, family planning, relational conflicts, and premarital preparation. I believe that therapy is meant to be a collaborative and empowering process of understanding one's self or relationship more deeply to create a life that is fulfilling and flourishes.
My practice, Rooted Life Therapy, is grounded in the belief that effective therapy is meant to help us bloom and thrive wherever our roots were planted. I work with both individuals and couples looking for growth and change in their lives. I have specific training and experience working with young adults in times of transition, identity formation, anxiety, grief & loss, depression, family planning, relational conflicts, and premarital preparation. I believe that therapy is meant to be a collaborative and empowering process of understanding one's self or relationship more deeply to create a life that is fulfilling and flourishes.
Eleanor Zambrano, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
** I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME ** I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years and I focus on helping others navigate relationships, family stressors and life challenges that may be impacted by anxiety and depression. I work with adults, in couples as well as family therapy sessions.
** I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME ** I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years and I focus on helping others navigate relationships, family stressors and life challenges that may be impacted by anxiety and depression. I work with adults, in couples as well as family therapy sessions.
Angelica 'toni' Acevedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
This is a solo owned and operated practice specializing in mental health issues for clients ages 5-100, in Salem, MA and North Andover, MA. Ms. Acevedo has 20+years experience in the field. Ms. Acevedo has much to offer in the Salem community with the ability to connect with the Latino Community (Bilingual/Bicultural), GLBTQ work, experience with trauma work, family therapy, chronic mental illness those involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCF), Department of Mental Health (DMH), school visits, or anyone facing any life stressor.
This is a solo owned and operated practice specializing in mental health issues for clients ages 5-100, in Salem, MA and North Andover, MA. Ms. Acevedo has 20+years experience in the field. Ms. Acevedo has much to offer in the Salem community with the ability to connect with the Latino Community (Bilingual/Bicultural), GLBTQ work, experience with trauma work, family therapy, chronic mental illness those involved with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCF), Department of Mental Health (DMH), school visits, or anyone facing any life stressor.
Carolanne Hale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
May I begin by writing that I recognize your courage for seeking help. You or a family member must be struggling right now. If life looks bleak, please know that there can be hope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stressful life changes, trauma, acculturation challenges and illness. I honor a collaborative relationship with my clients and strive toward finding solutions that are authentic to you.
May I begin by writing that I recognize your courage for seeking help. You or a family member must be struggling right now. If life looks bleak, please know that there can be hope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stressful life changes, trauma, acculturation challenges and illness. I honor a collaborative relationship with my clients and strive toward finding solutions that are authentic to you.
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Erin Rioux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
I have no availability at this time. I have been a clinical mental health therapist for over 15 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, and major mental illness. I utilize evidenced-based practices specific to the presenting problem, ages, and stages of the client. These include but are not limited to EMDR, CBT/DBT, play therapy, family therapy, narrative therapy, progressive counting, client-focused, and strength based therapy. I am passionate about helping clients overcome challenges and difficulties so that they can reach their full potential.
I have no availability at this time. I have been a clinical mental health therapist for over 15 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, and major mental illness. I utilize evidenced-based practices specific to the presenting problem, ages, and stages of the client. These include but are not limited to EMDR, CBT/DBT, play therapy, family therapy, narrative therapy, progressive counting, client-focused, and strength based therapy. I am passionate about helping clients overcome challenges and difficulties so that they can reach their full potential.
Heather A Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Life happens and sometimes a lot can be happening all at once. From relationship struggles, family planning, career changes, navigating life transitions, death/loss, illness, post-partum, gender & sexuality, family stressors, trauma, living through a global pandemic and the aftermath. It’s makes sense to feel anxious, sad, unsure and overwhelmed by everything. From significant life changes or even day-to-day routines, especially after a 3-year pandemic. It's time to find some space for you. Take a pause, take some deep breaths in and exhale.
Life happens and sometimes a lot can be happening all at once. From relationship struggles, family planning, career changes, navigating life transitions, death/loss, illness, post-partum, gender & sexuality, family stressors, trauma, living through a global pandemic and the aftermath. It’s makes sense to feel anxious, sad, unsure and overwhelmed by everything. From significant life changes or even day-to-day routines, especially after a 3-year pandemic. It's time to find some space for you. Take a pause, take some deep breaths in and exhale.
Elisha Yandrich
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
Welcome to my practice. I have more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working with individuals, couples and families, from elementary-school age up. Much of my experience has been in family systems, working with family members who have experienced abuse/neglect, domestic violence, separation and court-involvement as well as with individuals dealing with anxiety issues and trauma. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to meet the needs and style of each client. We will work together to identify and develop goals and utilize various tools and techniques to assist you in reaching them.
Welcome to my practice. I have more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working with individuals, couples and families, from elementary-school age up. Much of my experience has been in family systems, working with family members who have experienced abuse/neglect, domestic violence, separation and court-involvement as well as with individuals dealing with anxiety issues and trauma. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to meet the needs and style of each client. We will work together to identify and develop goals and utilize various tools and techniques to assist you in reaching them.
Christopher Damon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Struggling with mental health challenges can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. I am a highly experienced mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience specializing in trauma, family and couples therapy, anger and mood disorders, and anxiety. My early career involved treating trauma, as well as providing intensive family therapy and addiction counseling. With my expertise, I can help you overcome any obstacle.
Struggling with mental health challenges can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. I am a highly experienced mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience specializing in trauma, family and couples therapy, anger and mood disorders, and anxiety. My early career involved treating trauma, as well as providing intensive family therapy and addiction counseling. With my expertise, I can help you overcome any obstacle.
Aditi Ahlawat
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Aditi - I am a bilingual, bicultural first generation immigrant psychologist in the Greater Boston area. I offer a supportive and confidential space for you to explore your experiences, perhaps things you might not talk as openly to family or friends about and find ways to regulate your stress, reduce overwhelming feelings and weave new patterns of relating to yourself and others in your life. I provide therapy that is interpersonally oriented, affirming and culturally responsive. Together, we will work to set goals and build coping skills that help you navigate any changes and challenges in your life.
Hi! My name is Aditi - I am a bilingual, bicultural first generation immigrant psychologist in the Greater Boston area. I offer a supportive and confidential space for you to explore your experiences, perhaps things you might not talk as openly to family or friends about and find ways to regulate your stress, reduce overwhelming feelings and weave new patterns of relating to yourself and others in your life. I provide therapy that is interpersonally oriented, affirming and culturally responsive. Together, we will work to set goals and build coping skills that help you navigate any changes and challenges in your life.
Amanda Weintraub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is largely based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Limited availability at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families across the life spectrum for over 10 years. I have been told my style is warm, engaging, and dynamic. I believe that overcoming anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, and other forms of chronic and acute symptoms can happen within a collaborative and attachment-based therapeutic approach. Transformative healing is possible for all of us! It is an honor to be with my clients on each of their unique journeys.
My approach to therapy is largely based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Limited availability at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families across the life spectrum for over 10 years. I have been told my style is warm, engaging, and dynamic. I believe that overcoming anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, and other forms of chronic and acute symptoms can happen within a collaborative and attachment-based therapeutic approach. Transformative healing is possible for all of us! It is an honor to be with my clients on each of their unique journeys.
Daniel A Cooper
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Additional advanced trainings include Internal Family Systems, Neurobiology of Trauma, Creative Arts Therapies, AEDP, Family Therapy, Contemplative Psychology.
Many of us benefit from having a safe space where we can regularly express ourselves. For 14 years I have provided strengths-based Clinical Counseling in a variety of settings, including Cornell University Health Center and Boston University's affiliated Health Center. My passion is to share Integrative, Experiential, and Contemplative methodologies, to help individuals with interrupting unhelpful habit patterns. I specialize in working with Men and with Mental Health Professionals. We may address themes such as Relational and Interpersonal Dynamics and Anxiety-related issues. Licensed in MA and NY.
Additional advanced trainings include Internal Family Systems, Neurobiology of Trauma, Creative Arts Therapies, AEDP, Family Therapy, Contemplative Psychology.
Many of us benefit from having a safe space where we can regularly express ourselves. For 14 years I have provided strengths-based Clinical Counseling in a variety of settings, including Cornell University Health Center and Boston University's affiliated Health Center. My passion is to share Integrative, Experiential, and Contemplative methodologies, to help individuals with interrupting unhelpful habit patterns. I specialize in working with Men and with Mental Health Professionals. We may address themes such as Relational and Interpersonal Dynamics and Anxiety-related issues. Licensed in MA and NY.
Juana R Gonzalez
Counselor, LMHC, LADC1
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults (21+) providing individual, couple /family, group therapy evidence -based treatment for depression, anxiety, panic attacks and posttraumatic stress disorders.
I am a licensed (LMHC and LADC1) an experienced bicultural /bilingual behavioral health counselor (Spanish/English) with over 30 years of experience serving the multicultural and Latino community in the North Shore area. I work with clients from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. I have a unique multicultural understanding of mental health disorders and how to lead and to treat individuals in their communities. I worked at LCHC in Lynn as a supervising clinician and as the Director of the Group therapy program which I designed and implemented. I am currently working with Catholic Charities as a bicultural clinician.
I work with adults (21+) providing individual, couple /family, group therapy evidence -based treatment for depression, anxiety, panic attacks and posttraumatic stress disorders.
I am a licensed (LMHC and LADC1) an experienced bicultural /bilingual behavioral health counselor (Spanish/English) with over 30 years of experience serving the multicultural and Latino community in the North Shore area. I work with clients from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. I have a unique multicultural understanding of mental health disorders and how to lead and to treat individuals in their communities. I worked at LCHC in Lynn as a supervising clinician and as the Director of the Group therapy program which I designed and implemented. I am currently working with Catholic Charities as a bicultural clinician.
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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.