Family Therapy in Amesbury, MA

Welcome! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, struggling with motivation; or are you observing your kids struggling with anxiety, social skills, depression? Then you have entered the first step in the healing journey. I have over 15 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, and families in multiple setting including schools, residential programs, homes, and outpatient clinics. It is my goal to create a supportive, comfortable, safe environment to allow you to explore your goals and to develop skills to improve your overall well being and confidence.

Everything we do serves a purpose for us at some point in time. However, our goals can change and sometimes our once-useful behaviors become ineffective or even harmful. I often describe dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as “common sense therapy.” Using familiar concepts, DBT helps people recognize when their behaviors are no longer serving them and teaches how to replace them with skills to more effectively meet their needs/goals.

I am a dedicated and compassionate Clinician who has a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and enhance their mental well-being. My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior, combined with empathy and a non-judgmental attitude towards my clients. I believe in the power of therapy to facilitate personal growth and healing.

I especially love helping teens/ young adults (and their parents) with developing their independence. I'm excited to help individuals and families enjoy their lives more either by improving relationships, better managing their stage of life tasks, and also while dealing with difficult problems including Relationship/ Marital issues, Family Conflicts, Affairs, Sex addiction, Co-parenting, "Growing Up" issues, Adjusting to Divorce, Gay & Lesbian & Gender (Transgender) issues, Substance Abuse, Grief, Violence and Anger Management including Probation & Diversion involvement.

You only have one body & accepting it might seem impossible. Many people turn to food, exercise, perfectionism, & anxiety to cope. However, they find themselves caught in an unbreakable cycle of unhappiness. Speaking with a therapist helps you to identify your unhelpful patterns, honor your strengths, create a toolbox of strategies, & learn to talk to yourself with compassion. My specialty is in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety and body image. Eating disorders rarely exist in isolation. I am experienced in treating co-occurring symptoms including social challenges, family issues, depression, ADHD, & trauma.

As a licensed therapist, I enjoy working with individuals from various backgrounds, ages and lifestyles. My many years of practice have given me experience in a broad variety of focuses, including issues with addiction, anger management, mood disorder and grief. I also enjoy helping those who have chronic illness and medical disabilities.

Hello and welcome to our page! Golden Hour Counseling, LLC is accepting children, teens, and adult-age clients! Services include but are not limited to individual counseling, couples counseling, and family counseling. License Supervision, public or private school advocacy, and coaching services are also available upon request. Our goal is to provide more access to mental health care to individuals within our community. All clinicians at Golden Hour Counseling are NPI providers, where clients can seek medical reimbursement for services paid after the fact. This reimbursement is dependent on the insurance company.

The individuals that I treat most often have varying levels of need and are at different stages in their own therapeutic process. For this reason, I am very person-centered and tailor treatment to each individual's particular needs. I work with all ages but most often with children, adolescents, and young adults. The majority of individuals that I see struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorders, self-injury, school problems, and ADHD. However, I also have advanced training in working with individuals with chronic mental health issues and personality disorders.

I offer the benefit of 20 years of experience effectively treating men, women and adolescents through individual, family, and marital therapy. I treat depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce and parenting issues, trauma, life transition and women's issues. My areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety and depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, developing effective coping and problem solving skills, developing insight into behavior and relational patterns, increasing self-actualization, self-acceptance, and self-advocacy. I also provide personal coaching, mediation and conflict resolution services.

Whether you are coping with a transition, having challenges in a relationship, experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, grieving the loss of a loved one, or facing another obstacle to your well-being, the work we do together in therapy can restore you to a place of peace and balance. My role as a therapist is to serve as your ally: to be present with you in your expression of feelings; to serve as a witness to your experience, a companion in discovery and release of what no longer serves you, and a mirror, reflecting the wisdom that lies within you.

With over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychotherapist and teacher, Sally offers a seasoned perspective on human growth and development. Her holistic psychotherapy practice resides at the intersection of wellness, psychology, and spirituality. Sally helps clients to understand how the human experience evolves toward greater and greater levels of conscious living. Clients are offered a highly empowering, transformational experience to match the times in which we live.

Clients see me for existential fatigue from unresolved trauma, loss, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions. Every part of our lives has an opportunity for growth. I support people who want to engage the opportunities and move beyond simple relief of symptoms to understand symptoms are telling us something greater is trying to emerge. I believe relationship between therapist and client(s) is a primary factor in determining success in therapy. Clients who see me are usually seeking deeper relationships with themselves, others, and their world, i am here to facilitate that process.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families to help them create healthier, happier lives and more satisfying relationships. My goal is to provide a positive and supportive atmosphere in which clients can gain greater self-awareness, achieve workable solutions to their problems, and experience their relationships more positively. I am available for daytime and evening appointments in order to accommodate you or your family's busy schedule. Located in a comfortable, home-like setting, my office has a private entrance and off street parking.

Hello and thank you for visiting my page! I know how hard this first step can be, seeking and asking for help. I have a passion for working with anyone struggling with life transitions, and specialize partnering with females/female-identifying individuals who are managing complex family dynamics, peer relationships, addictions, trauma, or simply the challenges of growth. I strive to provide a judgement-free space for processing life's struggles and questions, while gently guiding and challenging, as needed.

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’m a graduate of Masters of Education from Cambridge College with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counselling. A holder of a Bachelors of Science Degree in Information Technology. I’m an avid counsellor experienced in Marriage and Family Therapy, Individual counseling, supporting clients with mental illness and developmental disabilities. I’m compassionate, motivated and an excellent gardener.

I am passionate and energetic about the opportunity to provide you and your family with tangible tools & skills that will create momentum and make a positive shift in your life. I am incredibly heart centered, solution focused, and goal oriented. I will motivate & empower you to lean in, face adversity, move beyond your limitations, and to take control of your life. Through our sessions you will learn how to identify & express your emotions, better manage stress, ground yourself when triggered, communicate more intentionally & effectively and in essence become more successful. I am ready to sprint with you towards your wellness!

Life can be beautiful but can also feel painful and challenging. It is easy to become distanced from ourselves and overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, depression and grief. I believe that healing and empowerment come through being seen and witnessed. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you, helping you find the strength and courage to work through life’s challenges. My goal is to help people reconnect with their innate inner strength and learn to live out of a sense of purpose and belonging.

As a licensed clinician, I believe in two fundamental truths. The first being "I believe in the possibility of change" and the second "I create a safe space to make that change". These beliefs help people heal and recover. As we develop in life, we all face transition and change. Some of these waters are difficult to navigate through and few of us can do so without a guide or support. I will support you so that you can see a clear path to your desired goals. "The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. " Prov 20:5