**Currently accepting new clients** I believe that how comfortable someone feels with their therapist is the key to a positive treatment outcome. If you can’t speak freely about everything (EVERYthing) with your therapist, the real work of therapy can't occur. And therapy is work. But I will work alongside you - to guide you, and to extract the parts of you that are capable of change. That’s why I love this work - every person who comes to me absolutely has the capacity to evolve and change for the happier. And I am the one who gets to help guide them there.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with a 10 year background working with patients. My philosophy is that counseling is a journey where we learn about ourselves, our struggles and most importantly, our strengths. My biggest priority in therapy is to provide a safe space; one free of judgement, to promote trust by learning from one another, and feeling supported in the most difficult areas in our lives.

"Choosing to use therapy as a support is a personal decision. Sometimes people believe they have an idea of what therapy is all about and others are not sure what to expect. The truth is, therapy can be a number of things from a place to decompress, a place to address personal issues/struggles, a place to learn new skills to include in your lifestyle, etc. What your therapeutic experience will be shall be defined by you, your therapist and what you have gained from therapy. Finding the right therapist you feel comfortable with is essential to this process.

I am an independently licensed mental health counselor with experience working in a variety of settings, including, hospital, outpatient and group living environments. I specialize in working with youths and adults, but have vast experience working with children, adolescents, families and groups. I provide client-centered, strengths-based therapy and utilize cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral and expressive techniques in my counseling sessions. I have extensive knowledge and experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an extensive background treating a variety of different ages, situations, emotional and mental health disorders in individuals and their families. I specialize in treating adolescents and college-age students, but also have significant expertise providing treatment to children, adults, families, and couples.

My experience has taught me of the resiliency of people and the power of change. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and anger.

I believe that therapy is an effective tool for promoting growth and fostering a greater sense of clarity and wellbeing. In addition to treating a broad range of issues, my specialty is helping people navigate difficult life transitions including but not limited to death/loss of a significant person in one's life, neonatal loss, separation and divorce and job related changes. I provide a safe, caring environment for clients to explore these areas utilizing a variety of modalities including individual, couples and family therapy.

Life can be challenging and difficult for anyone and for all ages. It can bring changes and stressors to all of us. So many times, my clients will focus on what is going wrong with their lives, which can cause them to feel self-defeated. We all have the capacity to make things better, to be stronger, and to be supportive and appreciative of everyone close to us. The model of therapy I use gives my clients the skills to look at their lives differently and finally break out of dysfunctional cycles to achieve an individual state of peace.

ACCEPTING CLIENTS AND I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS. Anxiety, depression, stress in the family and it’s much worse during this time. What do you do? You are watching your child suffer but you just can’t find the right answers to help them. The entire home is turning into a battlefield. You know your child is in pain but they just won’t talk. Your own relationship with your partner is so strained you are both questioning how to carry on. Things have never seemed so hopeless but I am here to assure you there are answers. I am here to help your family confront these issues head on and overcome the adversity disrupting your lives.

It takes strength and courage to reach out when you feel that you are struggling and begin the first steps towards healing. I hope to create a respectful and non-judgmental space to help you feel valued and supported. I believe that people have knowledge about ways to change their lives and hope to empower them to see themselves as strong and capable of making these changes.

Listening closely to each person's reason for seeking counseling I work to help people identify thinking patterns that are not serving them well. Most people know what would help them, but struggle to shift their thinking patterns to allow for change. My job is to help each person identify where their thinking is not supporting their goals.

My specialty is working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD. I worked at McLean’s residential OCD facility and Rogers’ residential, partial and intensive programs for anxiety/OCD. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT). A powerful treatment tool is exposure work, which is the gold-standard treatment when working with anxiety/OCD. With this systematic approach people learn how to face their fears and no longer be controlled by them, which provides a liberating and confidence building process.

I have had a private therapy practice in Andover and Westford, Ma. for nearly 25 years. During this time, I have worked with those struggling with a variety of concerns including relationships, parenting, identity, work and careers, depression, anxiety, trauma, school and education, gender, and cultures. Generally, the individuals, couples, and families with whom I work come to my office in some sort of pain or discomfort as they move back and forth between their real and ideal lives.The conversations we have shed light on what is happening and to try to help reduce feelings of pain and distress.

Andover Social Development and Counseling Center offers combinations of psychotherapy / varied therapeutic, counseling services with direct instruction of social skills, coping strategies, individual behavior plans, relaxation techniques and functioning skills to provide clients with the necessary resiliency tools to overcome stressors, low frustration tolerance, fears, loss, relationship conflict and social challenges.

I am a dual licensed clinician specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling who works with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I have many years experience working in a variety of settings including school-based, home-based and outpatient facilities. I enjoy connecting with each client in a unique way to build a warm and trusting environment and promote a feeling of safety during a clients most vulnerable moments.

I am completing my post-degree training, with a specialization in OCD, under Dr. Kimberly Glazier Leonte’s direct supervision. Dr. Leonte is an expert in OCD treatment; she previously worked at McLean’s residential OCD program and Rogers Memorial Hospital’s OCD residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. In addition, to Dr. Leonte serving as my supervisor and mentor, I have also completed the online CBT for OCD training that is offered through the International OCD Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy’s partnership.

Therapy can be a powerful tool to help promote healing and making positive changes in your life. By providing a comfortable, supportive, and trusting environment, I can help you achieve your personal goals so you can live a healthy and happier life. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience working with children (ages 5 and up), couples, families, and adults. I have worked in various settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential programs, crisis/emergency services, college counseling center, health centers, and multidisciplinary group practice.

As life becomes more challenging and complex, people are readily impacted by stress, anxiety and depression. As a psychotherapist, allow me to help you with your mental health issues. My approach is client-centered, friendly, warm and empathetic. Our sessions will employ eclectic therapies which are evidenced-based such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which helps people to challenge negative persistent thoughts. Motivational Interviewing which aids in resolving conflict and in rising above life’s challenges is also utilized. Transactional Analysis which combines theories of personality and human interaction is used thereby optimizing the client’s natural given talents and potential.

Many people come to therapy with specific goals, while others are looking for support and compassionate understanding about life's challenges and a desire to make a change. Whatever you are hoping to explore, I will work with you to help identify your goals and support your personal growth. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adults and families using a strengths-based model to improve their life circumstances. I have psycho-dynamic training and use a variety of treatment modalities, (CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy) to help understand and teach practical coping strategies for you to use in everyday life.