Family Therapy in Beverly, MA

Most of us want to be in connection. We want to be known and acknowledged for our strengths and contributions and to be safely understood for our vulnerabilities. How can this happen? Supportive work in therapy brings that knowing awareness into play. We build trust; we listen more. Mutual respect replaces resentments, anger, and the defeat of resignation. There emerges readiness to experience comfort, ease in interactions, and confidence to handle life's situations with increased skill. Intimacy, vibrancy, and laughter naturally find a place again in our experience of each other and in the ups and downs of life.

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.

**Please note: I currently do not have openings. I have over 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults and families live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. I have worked in a variety of therapeutic settings including community mental health, hospitals and schools specializing in treating depression, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, stress management, relationship issues, parenting issues, behavioral management/modification techniques, pregnancy and fertility issues.

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.

If you have come here to find a counselor, please know I consider it an honor and privilege to hear your story. As a licensed mental health counselor, I bring experience with college age, adult and senior populations in order to provide a supportive, encouraging and safe confidential space. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship conflict, grief, infertility, separation/divorce, codependency, boundaries work, life transitions, career development, work-place challenges, sport-related issues, obsessive thoughts, unwanted ruminating thoughts, peer relationships, spirituality and more.

Family and relationships are the most important things in our lives, but they can also be the place where we find most hurt and need the most healing. I specialize in working with individuals, families, and children by helping people communicate better through understanding and engagement. Therapy takes effort, honesty, and a willingness to engage in self-exploration. I will seek to meet you where you are and provide a safe environment for growth and change. I am here to listen, support, and help you in your journey forward.

We may encounter many challenges along our path. Challenges may include loss, chronic/terminal illness, trauma and mood disruption. At times, we can manage these challenges on our own. At other times, working with someone can be of benefit - perhaps even a necessity - allowing us to understand and move through the challenge; reconnect with ourselves and others and generally function better in the world. As a licensed psychotherapist and clinical social worker, I offer my knowledge, skill, curiosity and compassion in a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment to support you and/or family members in this process.

I provide brief and long-term therapy to adolescents and adults around a wide range of issues including: life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, couple/family therapy, loss, and grief. I am also a Christian counseling and love to investigate what God is doing in your life now.

If you are ready for a change, I'm willing to help. I see a wide variety of clients and help them work through relationship issues, anxiety and depression, anger management, and addictive behaviors including sexual addiction. I am adopted and better able to work with adoptees, parents of adoptees and adoption concerns. Since 2004 I have practiced in Beverly offering a safe environment for individuals, couples and families who wish to overcome harmful behaviors, addiction, and family strife.

Janet Winocour works with individual adults and couples and has been leading a 15 week separation/divorce support group for over 30 years. The next group will start in May 2024. Janet specializes in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss and trauma. She is a certified Imago Couples Therapist, certified group therapist and is trained in IFS(Internal Family Systems) and EFT (Emotional Freedon Technique). Several times a year, Janet co-leads a day long Couples Connection Workshop that combines communication theories and techniques to help couples build a more meaningful and intentional relationship.

I have more than 20 years of experience, specializing in couples therapy, and working with individuals and families. Couples will learn more effective proven communication techniques, how to remove negativity from their relationships, and gain a better understanding of self-defeating behaviors. Couples move toward conscious connection as they come to understand each other better. They have more compassion as their defenses drop, and intimacy grows deeper, both emotionally and sexually.

I have a doctorate in clinical psychology, with over 30 years of experience working with a range of life issues, including relational and couple's difficulties, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, and clarification of life goals. I maintain a confidential and respectful approach in the process of facilitating personal growth and creative problem solving. In addition to my degree in clinical psychology, I have also obtained specialized training in Marriage and Couple Counseling, as well as Family Therapy and Parenting Issues.

Do you struggle with unworthiness and not good enough feelings? Do fears of failure and limiting negative beliefs keep you from taking action in achieving your goals? Perhaps you recognize that your past is getting in the way and it's time to do something about it. Do you tend to cope with stress in unhealthy ways? Are you struggling in relationships and feeling lonely and discontent? For over 20 years I have helped people to heal their past, learn to truly love themselves and to start living their best lives. I specialize in healing from narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, and relationship dissatisfaction.

I work with individuals, couples, and families to process their current challenges and develop new coping skills. Though I frequently practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy, I adapt my clinical approach to the unique challenges of the individual. I am highly influenced by my understanding of strength-based practice, family systems theories, and attachment theories. I utilize the Gottman approach (Level 2 certified) to couples counseling. I am passionate about supporting marginalized and alternative family structures.

RJ Tolan Counseling Group LLC. MISSION: To provide high quality therapy to individuals and their family members dealing with addiction and/or other mental health problems. We seek to provide education, support, coaching, and therapy on how to deal with addiction within yourself or a family member from all sides of the problem. VISION: To decrease the stigma attached to addiction and its devastating symptoms in effort to increase quality available supports and services.

I have 15 years experience working with individuals and families battling confusing effects of substance use. I provide an environment free of pressure or judgement for exploring how substance use impacts your life, as an individual or a family member. We will navigate through the unpredictable and difficult circumstances life can bring. This relationship provides support and self-knowledge as we learn how we can contribute to solutions and/or problems. Learning concrete education, skills and tools to handle people, places and situations will help to move forward in our lives, resulting in increased self-confidence and serenity.

Limited availability for tele-health visits on Wednesday or Thursday evenings only. I am an experienced clinician who specializes in working with people who have been affected by a loved one's substance use. If you have tried everything to help your loved one and feel hopeless, frustrated, burnt out, fearful, helpless, are tired of advice by those who don’t seem to understand, and may not have benefited from self-help meetings, I am here to help. I also am a family member who has been impacted by addiction and I have both personal and professional expertise to assist you in seeing these challenging issues in a new light.

Jan Tedeschi: I have 30+ years of experience with clients and families. I have specialized in parenting and substance use disorder. Developing a tailored approach to each individual and their family system. I use individual style, humor and a solid sense of spirituality; helping clients and parents identify their real needs while normalizing their feelings of frustration and inadequacy. I facilitate in clients taking themselves a little less seriously; helping to dispel shame, lower anxieties and increase capacity for decision making.

Our experienced mental health clinicians provide counseling for various mental health conditions, customizing treatment to meet the unique needs of each individual. From depression to ADHD and PTSD, we specialize in helping individuals overcome personal, collective, and inter-generational traumas. We work collaboratively with clients, fostering improvement in their relationships with themselves, their children, partners, and communities. Our licensed and experienced psychiatric professionals work closely with clients to develop personalized medication management plans. The goal is to alleviate symptoms and enhance mental well-being.