Therapists in Salem, MA

Taking the first step towards making a change in your life is undeniably difficult. My approach will empower you to gain confidence and develop coping skills needed to help improve the quality of your life. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19 we are offering TELEHEALTH. Services include telephone and/or live videoconferencing , and will ensure patients have access to care while adhering to CDC guidelines. Specialties include: Substance Use Disorder, and Co-Occurring Disorders. Targeted populations include: Pregnant/Postpartum, MAT, Veterans, Court Ordered, SAP/DOT, EAP, TBI. and Elderly Services. Free Initial Consultation.

Accepting New Clients. I will support you towards gaining greater awareness, examining unhealthy habits, acquiring skills, and redefining your life through pursuit of goals that align with your values. Through a direct and collaborative approach, compassion, and humor, I offer practical strategies to change patterns in mood, thought and behaviors that foster your distress. My ultimate goal are to guide individuals towards healing through self-empowerment and mindful transformation and drive positive change in diverse communities, and do so by anchoring on relational mindfulness, introspection, social justice and active engagement.

Welcome to my practice. I have more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working with individuals, couples and families, from elementary-school age up. Much of my experience has been in family systems, working with family members who have experienced abuse/neglect, domestic violence, separation and court-involvement as well as with individuals dealing with anxiety issues and trauma. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, tailoring sessions to meet the needs and style of each client. We will work together to identify and develop goals and utilize various tools and techniques to assist you in reaching them.

Everyone deserves to experience joy & fulfillment in life & relationships, including you! At the foundation of my approach is a strong connection between two people that is based on mutual safety, trust, & genuine care. Within this relationship, I am my authentic self by bringing my warmth, dedication, & quirky personality that often puts folks at ease & enables them to more compassionately understand their true selves, strengths & imperfections in all. Through this process of self-exploration, people I work with learn to more honestly attend to & express their emotions, which leads to greater self-acceptance & consequently freedom from self-doubt & low self-esteem.

I have been in the mental health field for 18 years. I have great respect and passion for the work I do, and truly care for those who choose to enter into therapy. My clinical approach is to work cooperatively with couples or individuals to maximize coping skills and learn how to deal with life stressors. I look forward to meeting with you.

Morning and early afternoon appointments are available for new patients. There's a waitlist for 3pm or later appointments. Genesis Barrientos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She finds passion in working with children, teens, and young adults, but has also worked with adults of all ages. Her desired focus is to work together on building a healthy relationship with yourself through exploring your thoughts and emotions. Genesis allows her clients to guide their own therapy process, while supporting them on their journey.

Why the name Soaring Beauty? This name serves as a reminder that beauty resides within each and every one of us, (although it is easy to forget that sometimes). When we reawaken to our true nature as girls, women, human beings we give ourselves permission to shine, and as we shine we open up and unlock our potential for more positivity and health. This work is an invitation to engage your life with the support of an empowering therapist/coach, to inspire you, to activate an increase of self-esteem and self-worth, to unlock your radiant potential, to reclaim your authentic self and to move forward in life as a Soaring Beauty.

I have immediate openings and am accepting new clients. Struggling with mental health challenges can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. I am a highly experienced mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience specializing in trauma, family and couples therapy, anger and mood disorders, and anxiety. My early career involved treating trauma, as well as providing intensive family therapy and addiction counseling. With my expertise, I can help you overcome any obstacle.

** I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME ** I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years and I focus on helping others navigate relationships, family stressors and life challenges that may be impacted by anxiety and depression. I work with adults, in couples as well as family therapy sessions.

My specialties include mental health therapy (working with men who are on probation). I am certified to provide evaluations and treatment in the areas of Substance Abuse, Sex Offences, Mental Health and Emotional Support Dog letters.

"Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness." - Maya Angelou. In music therapy, I have worked with many people who do not come from a background in music learning yet every person has an intuitive approach to using music therapeutically for their health and wellbeing. I believe that music is an incredible container for human emotion and bio-psycho-social transformation. In the therapy setting, music offers abundant metaphors and parallel process to the client's goals and personal journey.