Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

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630 Main St., Melrose, MA 02176

Waitlist for new clients

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In my 30+ years of experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator and writer on complex trauma, I have come to believe that we are shaped as much by the good things that went missing from our lives as the bad things that happened to us. My clients have often endured severe abuse, neglect, oppression, and other forms of life adversity. They have learned to cope and survive in ways that get misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and that can cause profound stigma, shame and social rejection. Their courage and resilience inspires awe. Finding a therapist who can see and accept all parts of them is one key to recovery.

I specialize in treatment of complex traumatic stress, including CPTSD, Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD), and clinical dissociation. I work with adults, older youth, and couples. Specialty services include forensic evaluation, expert testimony, executive coaching, gifted youth, surrogate partner therapy supervising clinician, and bespoke IOP services.

I take a relational approach to complex trauma therapy that incorporates innovative and evidence-based modalities and partners with clients to increase their ability to feel, express and tolerate emotions and intimacy; navigate conflicts with others; cultivate a more cohesive sense of identity; set and achieve goals; and forge a meaningful path forward.

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My Practice at a Glance

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Complex Trauma Treatment Center Boston

630 Main St.

Melrose, MA 02176

(339) 293-0698

I am able to work with clients (1) in person at my office, (2) in walk and talk therapy sessions, or (3) remotely via videoconference/phone

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID) and Relationship Issues

$275 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Complex Trauma Treatment Center Boston

630 Main St.

Melrose, MA 02176

(339) 293-0698

I am able to work with clients (1) in person at my office, (2) in walk and talk therapy sessions, or (3) remotely via videoconference/phone

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID) and Relationship Issues

$275 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $275
Couple Sessions $275
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Venmo, Wire

Insurance

Victims Compensation Fund
Out of Network

I do not bill insurance, but I am able to provide a "superbill" upon request for clients who can submit for out-of-network reimbursement

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Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

I do not bill insurance, but I am able to provide a "superbill" upon request for clients who can submit for out-of-network reimbursement

Email me or call with questions - (339) 293-0698

Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 7841 Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center
In Practice for 32 Years
Certificate from Mayerson Center, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center PCIT-A (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) / 2005
Certificate from EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) EMDR Level II Certification / 2000
Attended Duke University, Ph.D., Graduated 1999

At the center of complex trauma diagnosis, treatment, research, model development, training, and supervision since the birth of the field.

Email me or call with questions - (339) 293-0698

Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

At the center of complex trauma diagnosis, treatment, research, model development, training, and supervision since the birth of the field.

Email me or call with questions - (339) 293-0698

Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Impulsivity
Coping Skills
Divorce
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Men's Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues

Complex traumatic life experiences beget complex adaptation, survival based-coping, and identity development, leading to deep emotional wounds and far-ranging life difficulties. As a result, specialized clinical intervention is often necessary. There's nothing simple about what happened to you, how you survived it, how it shaped your life, or how you will overcome it.

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Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

Email me or call with questions - (339) 293-0698

Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Body Positivity ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Body Positivity ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

AEDP
ARC: Attachment, Regulation & Competency
Attachment-based
CBP: Component-Based Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Experiential Therapy
Family Systems
Forensic Psychology
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Narrative
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

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Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (339) 293-0698

Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

Groups

Complex Trauma Processing Group

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Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

A theme-based, relationally-driven, trauma integration and processing, Component-Based Psychotherapy (CBP) group, conducted in 15 session-units. $1,200 self-pay per round. A limited number of new members invited to join each round based on existing members' continuation status. Co-led by two senior complex trauma therapists and scholars: Drs. Jana Pressley and Joseph Spinazzola. Intended for individuals currently or previously in trauma-focused individual therapy: this is not an introductory level stabilization/skills group. Closed round in progress. Contact us for limited screening to join next round (anticipate 1-2 open slots) beginning September 2023.

Expertise

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$80

Group Meets

Every Wed 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Complex Trauma Treatment Center: hybrid remote/in-

630 Main Street

Melrose, MA 02176

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Understanding Trauma

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Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

The Complex Trauma Institute is offering a recurring, 12-week, co-ed, in person Understanding Trauma Group in Fall 2023 that will explore different types of traumas, what it means to process experiences safely, how to engage in self-care, manage activation, among other related topics. This is not a process group, but group members are welcome to share their thoughts, questions, and experiences as beneficial to themselves and the group. Group meets in-person on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 in Melrose, MA. Cost is $1,000 flat rate due before the first session; insurance is not accepted.

Expertise

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Group Meets

Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Complex Trauma Treatment Center Boston

630 Main St

Melrose, MA 02176

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Location

Primary Location

Complex Trauma Treatment Center Boston

630 Main St.

Melrose, MA 02176

(339) 293-0698

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

West Cambridge

I am able to work with clients (1) in person at my office, (2) in walk and talk therapy sessions, or (3) remotely via videoconference/phone

Take the first step to help. Call now - (339) 293-0698

Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD

I am able to work with clients (1) in person at my office, (2) in walk and talk therapy sessions, or (3) remotely via videoconference/phone

Take the first step to help. Call now - (339) 293-0698

Joseph Spinazzola: Complex Trauma Treatment Center

Psychologist, PhD