Family Therapy in Hanover, MA
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Patrise Haggerty
Counselor, MEd, MS MFT, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Family
/Couples Counseling: I help families and couples improve communication, identify unhealthy patterns, build trust, reduce conflict and reconnect with each other.
I am a solution focused clinician with a successful track record helping individuals, teens and families overcome anxiety, depression and a general lack of motivation or direction in life. I help my clients set a clear vision for their future by helping them identify and develop personal, academic and/or career goals that truly inspires them, followed by a personalized, step-by-step plan for achieving their goals. I am also a licensed Special Education teacher and Educational Advocate. I help teens who are struggling in school get back on track and receive the appropriate level of school services they need in order to succeed.
Not accepting new clients

David Carpenter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and earned my Masters in Social Work from Wheelock College (now a part of Boston University). I provide individual therapy to adults, adolescents, and parents / caregivers. For clients 10-15 years old, I incorporate
family therapy
in support of the client's goals. Email me to request a brief phone consultation or click the website button on the left to schedule a session.

Tethered Feathers Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I accept clients 17 years of age or older. Telehealth services only at this time. I encourage adults to sort out the unexpected chaos of love, work, and
family
so they may regain control of their lives and relationships. I help teens, 17 years of age and older, to navigate the crazy daily world they live in so they can experience their best life. I steer parents through the ups and downs of teen life so they can better understand & communicate with their children.

Katy Hamilton
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
For 20 years I have worked closely and collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to help them develop skills to ease stress, manage difficult emotions, improve communication and strengthen relationships. If you are seeking to discover a deeper understanding of yourself, explore
family
issues, improve relationships or learn skills to manage complex and challenging emotions I am here to help.

Dr. Ralph Bruzzese
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My work experiences expand a variety of therapeutic settings such as private school, residential, office-based and outreach individual and
family
work.
**TeleHealth only (Virtual Meetings)** I currently utilize software that is secure and HIPAA-Compliant. Your confidentially is important. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to create a safe, respectful, supportive and comfortable environment where clients can explore difficult issues and learn new skills and strategies to cope with the challenges that are being faced. My approach and clinical style is eclectic with the goal of adapting to each client's specific needs and objectives.

Treva Gerraughty Sabin-White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked extensively with families who struggle with intense emotions and behaviors which often has the entire
family
anxious and unsure of what to do.
I am a clinician with over 25 years of experience helping people reach their personal goals and maximum potential. My proven therapeutic holistic approach, begins with establishing an empathic understanding of you as a person, teaching you to be more aware as you move through life, while you also learn to change the ineffective thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from the life or results you want. I have worked successfully with individuals, couples and families with depression, anxiety, trauma, serious illness, suicidal ideation and self harming behaviors. If you've been disappointed with therapy in the past give me a try.
Not accepting new clients

Janelle Santos
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed independent trauma informed mental health clinician and earned my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health at Lesley College in 2000. I provide individual and
family therapy
to children, adolescents and adults as well as couples work. I strongly believe that developing a trustful and empowering therapeutic relationship is the bases of effective treatment. I believe every client is unique and they bring to the sessions the direction of their change and ability for that change. I believe it is my role to support, understand and empower clients to use their abilities to accomplish each goal they set out for themselves.
Not accepting new clients

Kendra Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am currently accepting new clients for daytime appointments only. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and earned my master's degree in social work from Boston College. I provide individual and
family therapy
to adolescents and adults. Development of a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation from which good clinical work begins. Understanding clients goals and using their strengths to achieve those goals is of the upmost importance in my practice.

Keith Lombard
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADCII
Verified
Verified
Keith Lombard is a graduate of Umass Boston with a BA in psychology and attended the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling course in 2010. Keith has worked in the field of substance abuse for over 8 years and was employed by the Boston Public Health Commission before joining NEATC. Mr. Lombard has experience with individual and
family
counseling with the understanding that addiction is a
family
disease. Keith has received numerous awards for his devotion to helping those in recovery from city and state officials.

Bethanne Nolan
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"I believe self-acceptance is the key to positive change." There are times in our lives that can become overwhelming and difficult for whatever reason, but I believe we all have the capacity to improve ourselves and achieve happiness. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment where you can feel at ease to discover who you are. Through counseling, I will assist in developing your strengths while addressing your weaknesses, teach effective coping skills and incorporate strategies to overcome obstacles in your life. My practice can accommodate children, and adults in individual, couples and
family
settings.

Jennifer Zarou-Abraham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a certified licensed social worker specializing in the integrative holistic approach to psychotherapy, counseling and nutritional wellness with twenty-four years in private practice. I utilize my experience and applied knowledge of
family
systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional wellness, weight loss and holistic healing to help create lasting and meaningful change. Treatment and healing can only be achieved by working on the entire mind body soul connection and my role is a facilitator providing a safe and comfortable space at which the healing can begin.
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Susan Colcher
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I believe therapy is an active, collaborative process. I work with clients to develop tools for mastering challenges in a context of self-acceptance, and appreciation of one's own resilience and resourcefulness. My therapeutic style is eclectic, blending solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, positive psychology, and
family
systems approaches.
Not accepting new clients

Patricia Algird
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I treat a wide range of disorders but primarily adults struggling with life transitions .Therapy can help with anxiety, depression and stress related issues. My clients often begin therapy due to
family
caregiving, substance abuse ,chronic illness or unhealthy relationship patterns. To help clients reach their goals I utilize a network of resources when necessary such as prescribers, group therapists and psychologists.

Leslie A. Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
whose client population includes, individuals, couples, families and groups. Currently, I work with couples who are experiencing a loss of connection, as well as communication and intimacy difficulties. These couples are often facing life cycle transitions. I also work with families, primarily families with adolescent children. These families have children with behavioral issues, mental health challenges, and many times are dealing with trauma and loss. I also work with the LGBTQ population. My practice includes a culturally and socio-economically diverse population.

Annie Gray, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults who are managing adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, bereavement work, coping with medical illness and
family
conflicts.
Referrals for 7 to 25-year-old clients with BCBS currently accepted. Sessions will use a strengths-based approach, respecting the resilience and resources within all of us while introducing evidence-based strategies to help you manage challenges. Together we will identify treatment goals to help focus sessions. I provide both telehealth sessions and in person therapy sessions, with the option of working with the farm animals, as my office is located on The Healing Path care farm.

Jonathan Blaisdell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have a particular focus on men’s issues such as career,
family
, and fatherhood.
- - Now Accepting New Clients - - At MPC, we practice a strengths-based and solution-focused form of counseling. Strengths-based counseling seeks to empower the individual to build on the resilience that they already have. Solution-focused approaches are generally rooted in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and take a present day look at real world challenges the client is facing. Together, these approaches can be used to create new and lasting ways to cope with challenges from stress, depression, anxiety and trauma.
Waitlist for new clients

Lisa Taleas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Navigating life can be challenging. It's natural to need help at times, and joining with another person in a therapeutic alliance can be just what you need to gain more insight, refocus, and find more balance to live life more joyfully. My intention in psychotherapy is to guide individuals to a clearer understanding of their mental and emotional terrain, how their thoughts and feelings may influence their overall sense of well-being, and to explore new perspectives that may benefit them.
Waitlist for new clients

Liane Dupuis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that the ability to heal exists within all of us. I utilize a multimodal approach in my work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a diverse array of issues. My goal of treatment is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment through which we will work collaboratively to address issues associated with life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
Waitlist for new clients

Kathleen Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all face difficult challenges in life that can lead to increased stress, decreased functioning, emotional pain, ineffective coping strategies, and interpersonal struggles. Engagement in therapy can provide a safe space to gain the skills and support needed to manage these difficulties and can help us grow into the best version of ourselves. I believe that therapy works to aid in the healing process because we are wired for social connection and thrive when we are able to be vulnerable and feel understood/accepted.
Waitlist for new clients

Cynthia J Garrett
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Having someone you trust and who is totally dedicated to your best interest is often the exact thing you need to open yourself up to a new perspective or make an important change in your life. I try to utilize my range of life experiences and education, a fair amount of wisdom and an ability to see effective ways to handle problems and tough situations. Regardless of your circumstances, my full intention will be to create an honest and supportive environment to help you successfully deal with the challenges you face. I see people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.