Therapists in Newburyport, MA

I am competent in working with different cultural perspectives and views. Some of my clients see me for coaching on goal setting, problem solving, relationship issues, motivation, business or career questions. I work extensively with addiction, including alcohol, drug, shopping, gambling, and smoking cessation. Other clients see me for Depression, Anxiety, and family issues. In addition, I work with clients to change core beliefs formed in childhood to help them live happier lives. I counsel couples to teach them how to be respectful yet effective with one another, resolve issues express feelings, and make different choices.

Alliance Lifetime Mental Health is an outpatient mental health clinic with locations in Lawrence, MA and Bedford, NH. We provide services for children, adolescents and adults seeking mental health services and support. We are committed to delivering quality services to the communities we serve. We offer counseling and medication management services with appointments offered both in office and via telehealth. Spanish speaking counselors are available!

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker who works with children, adolescents, adults and families. I practice from a strengths based and goal oriented perspective. Problem issues and diagnosis I have experience with include; anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, mood disorders and divorce /blended family issues and trauma. I try to accommodate appointment times to best fit client's needs.

If you are reading this, it is your first step toward making permanent, positive life changes. Perhaps you are questioning some of your life choices; wondering how you got where you are at this point in your life; or someone you love is struggling and you want to help. Maybe past attempts have not worked out. Professional counseling can enhance almost any life situation and circumstance by first helping you to get clear on what you want or need to change, and what you are willing and able to do to make these changes. The first step is the hardest.

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.

Over the past 15 years, I've dedicated myself to fostering safe environments where individuals, families, and communities can pause, reflect, and grow. The elephant in the room is often the unspoken aspects of our human experience. Our society's norms tend to constrain our conversations, leaving us with unexplored emotions and untold stories. Whether you're seeking support for personal growth, facing life's challenges, or navigating the intricate landscape of systemic issues and societal pressures, I'm excited to be a part of your journey.

Welcome! I am a clinical social worker (LCSW) who is passionate about helping others discover a sense of belonging, support, and resilience in the midst of stress and hardship. I provide individual psychotherapy for adults, couples, and families. My approach is relational, compassionate, and culturally sensitive. If you are feeling lost, disconnected, anxious, If you are feeling lost, disconnected, anxious, or depressed, there is hope here.

FYI: faster to reach me via email. I'm down to earth and focus on a therapeutic style that is collaborative, trusting, open, and honest. In practice, I use multiple theoretical perspectives to encourage growth through learning, challenging beliefs, trusting yourself, and skill building. Utilizing CBT, I teach mindfulness, self-esteem, and coping skills. Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused therapy help develop advanced skills with intimacy, communication, and conflict resolution. I have advanced training in Facilitative leadership and Supervision and have extended my practice into the arenas of Job coaching and Life Coaching

*******We have expanded our practice and are now ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***** "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". - Laozi- I have experience working with individuals and families experiencing a wide variety of circumstances. I enjoy getting to know clients, developing goals suited to their individualized needs, strengths and vision for the future. Through a client-centered approach, I work with clients to develop positive coping strategies to manage emotions, increase communication, build interpersonal skills and resolve conflict.

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural, LICSW, clinical social worker. I obtained my MSW and PhD degrees from Smith College, School for Social Work. I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years providing individual and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and couples. I specialize in parent-child and sibling conflict, depression, grief/loss, domestic violence, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, relocation/immigration and life transitions. I am also an Associate Professor at Westfield State University, and adjunct faculty at Columbia University, Smith College and Boston University.

We are a growing team of licensed, compassionate clinicians with over a decade of experience. We offer effective, client-centered, outpatient psychological care to children, teens, and adults. Our team of well-rounded clinicians are trained and equipped to work with a diverse clientele of individuals, families, and couples, who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health concerns and life transitions.

As a counselor, Rosemary believes in unconditional positive regard, empathy, and encouragement. Her approach has been described as “relational, warm, and nurturing.” She understands that this is your journey and you must be the one to take those steps and reach your goals. She is honored to be a part of it and will walk beside you every step of the way- encouraging, supporting, and giving advice where her expertise allows it. Rosemary’s counseling approach is also more holistic in nature. She believes that true growth and healing comes from incorporating the whole individual.

I help clients find ways to be present, accepting, adventurous and to have a more inclusive experience of living. I work with adults struggling with a wide range of challenges including mood concerns, addictive behavior, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. I support clients in becoming curious about their feelings, interrupting and shifting patterns that are no longer serving them and engaging in new ways of thinking, feeling, acting and meaning-making.

Are you struggling with feeling misunderstood by others around you? Do you find yourself wondering what you're doing? Seeking counseling or therapy can be a vulnerable process. Vennis works to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, and works collaboratively with them to develop treatment plans that are tailored to their unique needs.

Baker Mental Health offers a variety of clinical services, including psychotherapy, group therapy, psychological testing, court evaluations, mental health and substance use evaluations, consultation, and trainings. We work with each individual to help them to achieve their personal goals, and to overcome any obstacles they may be facing. ​