Therapists in Beverly, MA

Hello! I am currently offering telehealth services for clients; primarily young adults and adults. I specialize in helping clients cope with and manage anxiety, depression, mood or emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal or family conflict related issues. Techniques I explore include: CBT, motivational exercises, expressive based techniques, & humor! My goal in working with you is to establish a safe and empathic relationship, work to find a clearer understanding of your current difficulties, reduce & improve symptom management; strive for balance and acceptance in your life, and experience an overall improved quality of life.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, navigating relationships, and life transitions. I enjoy working with clients who need emotional support and are motivated for change. My theoretical approach is Cognitive-behavioral and I work to develop skills based on dialectical behavior therapy and CBT. I specialize in adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression. I utilize both behavioral and interpersonal approaches to therapy, but a strength-based approach guides the treatment.

The therapeutic relationship can be transformative in the process of growth and healing, and taking that first step demonstrates courageousness and vulnerability. I have a passion for joining individuals on this journey and helping them move towards a fuller life of understanding, joy, and value. I have over 10 years experience with youth, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I have worked with clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also have a special interest in the areas of pregnancy/postpartum, family dynamics, navigating relationships, life transitions, and issues around identity.

It can take tremendous courage and vulnerability to ask for help. If you're reading this, we'd like to take a moment to honor your strength in taking this first step in pursuing something better for yourself or your family. We promise: you're worth it!

My goal is always for the therapeutic relationship to be helpful to you on your journey of healing and wellness. I prefer to take a client-led approach in identifying personal goals that feel attainable to you and meet you where you are at. It is important to me that my clients feel they are challenging themselves in their personal growth. I want my clients to leave session feeling confident in their progress, regardless of natural setbacks life brings. I enjoy taking an eclectic approach in utilizing interventions to suit the needs and preferences of my clients.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Beverly, MA. I've been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 10 years. My passion is to help my clients feel capable and connected. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, issues with body image and perfectionism, and relational difficulties. I have been trained in a range of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness approaches.

My ultimate goal is to be supportive, objective, and aid in needed change to make my clients feel more successful in their ability to navigate through life’s challenges. I have experience working with all ages, from preschool to elderly, having focused the first part of my career in early intervention and the more recent portion of my career with adolescents and adults. I have focused on developmental delays, behaviors issues, mental health, trauma, transitions, grief, life events, anxiety, and depression.

I have been in private practice for over 22 years after a career in business management. My specialties are Addictictions, mood disorders (Depresion, BiPolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder), OCD, ADHD, and some Personality Disorders. My clinical experience also includes treating couples and families. The office is located on Thorndike Street in downtown Beverly immediately behind City Hall. There is ample off street parking at the rear of the building. My hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mo-Fr.

**WAITLIST availability only at this time** Reaching out to someone to gain insight and help into your personal life is not always an easy step. You want to know that person will be non-judgemental, trustworthy, and be able to provide you with effective help. It's my mission as a counselor to be a respectful, caring individual who creates a space where you can be yourself and approach struggles collaboratively. If you are stressed, looking for relief from depression, anxiety, family or relationship issues, or simply just need someone to talk to, I will be there to help you process and gain strength.

I enjoy helping adults of all ages move through issues to gain greater satisfaction in relationships, including the most important- with oneself. If our relationships are not supportive, it may feel we are missing out on the sweetness of life. I often use a cognitive behavioral approach, which is a way we gain greater control over what happens to us, and access greater choice in how we respond to events. It can help us strengthen communication skills, deepen intimacy and heal codependency. We can grow beyond lifelong issues; and replace feeling overwhelmed with feeling peace, learning to celebrate every step we take on our journey.

Are you suffering from anxiety, depression and/or trauma? I believe we all have the innate ability to heal. Our bodies and minds are drawn towards wholeness and health. However, painful experiences can constrict us, blocking these natural processes and obscuring our view of our true nature, like clouds obscuring a clear, spacious sky. Together, we will clear the blockages that have kept you stuck and gotten in the way of realizing your full potential. Let's begin the process of you coming home to yourself.

People seek therapy for many reasons. Whether you are new to therapy or you have tried therapy more than once, I hope you will give it another try! Some people come to therapy knowing what they want to focus on, while others are not so sure, which is okay! Wherever you are on your journey, therapy is a place where you and I can collaborate and explore what you hope to gain from therapy.

Welcome! Starting therapy can be overwhelming. Reaching out for help shows significant strength, and taking this step toward healing is a powerful act of courage. I look forward to supporting you along the way.

Being someone's therapist is a privilege as you are allowed on a most intimate journey of greater self-discovery and personal growth; I do not take this privilege lightly. I have extensive experience working with college students, LGBTQI communities, individuals struggling with substance abuse or misuse, women's issues, and adults with a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss.

I am a dedicated clinician wanting to provide support to clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships and life transitions. I use a strength based approach in working with clients and build on their successes. My goal is to develop safety and trust to discuss what is most important to my clients. I believe in creating relationships in order for change and healing to occur.

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.

I am currently accepting clients for groups. The group is for adults who have (or may have) experienced trauma during childhood and are considering any of the following questions: Even though I have difficult childhood memories, was it really that bad? Was it right how my parents treated me (what they did and/or did not do)? Was it right what they led me to believe about myself, about our family, and about how to interact in relationships? Did my childhood experience leave me with emotional and relational difficulties that have significant negative consequences in my present life?

CURRENTLY TAKING SELF PAY CLIENTS. I have had much experience helping people with their emotional pain, unresolved trauma, fear, anxiety, confusion, grief, stress, inner critic and self worth. I can assist you in identifying personal strengths, get in touch with your intuition, develop appropriate boundaries and bring the unconscious to awareness. I will help you let go of narratives that hold you back, and then assist you in connecting with your personal power and authentic self.

My practice centers on working with those having addiction issues and those having addiction issues coupled to other mental health challenges such as: Bipolar & Depressive Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Trauma, Grief & Abandonment. My extensive experience in all modalities of treatment allows clients a greater degree of options when creating a recovery plan for their addiction/mental health issues. 15 out of my 30+ years in the field were working inpatient psych/addiction as a member of an interdisciplinary team.