Marriage Counseling Therapists in Newburyport, MA

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Jennifer Zaniboni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950  (Online Only)
I offer the benefit of 20 years of experience effectively treating men, women and adolescents through individual, family, and marital therapy. I treat depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce and parenting issues, trauma, life transition and women's issues. My areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety and depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, developing effective coping and problem solving skills, developing insight into behavior and relational patterns, increasing self-actualization, self-acceptance, and self-advocacy. I also provide personal coaching, mediation and conflict resolution services.
I offer the benefit of 20 years of experience effectively treating men, women and adolescents through individual, family, and marital therapy. I treat depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce and parenting issues, trauma, life transition and women's issues. My areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety and depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, developing effective coping and problem solving skills, developing insight into behavior and relational patterns, increasing self-actualization, self-acceptance, and self-advocacy. I also provide personal coaching, mediation and conflict resolution services.
(978) 716-2819 View (978) 716-2819
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Sherry Bonder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
Sherry also has special expertise in couples/marital counseling and family therapy.
Sherry Bonder has over 20 Years of experience helping people create happier, healthier lives. Sherry is an individual and family therapist who provides adults, couples, teens and families with professional counseling & psychotherapy services. She is a licensed and certified psychiatric social worker, easy to talk to, with affordable rates. Most insurances accepted.
Sherry also has special expertise in couples/marital counseling and family therapy.
Sherry Bonder has over 20 Years of experience helping people create happier, healthier lives. Sherry is an individual and family therapist who provides adults, couples, teens and families with professional counseling & psychotherapy services. She is a licensed and certified psychiatric social worker, easy to talk to, with affordable rates. Most insurances accepted.
(978) 286-8803 View (978) 286-8803
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Emily Germain, LICSW Couples & Marriage Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
Waitlist for new clients
Please email if you'd like to be put on my waitlist. Is your relationship or marriage stuck in a cycle? Do you want to repair or connect but you don’t know how? You’ve come to the right place. I can help. Let’s face it, relationships are… complex. AND they can also be wonderful. Getting back to or finding that deep connection is worth the work. I approach couples therapy using a model called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is evidence-based and effective — it gets results! Whether your relationship is struggling due to significant life events or you are feeling disconnected for unknown reasons, EFT can help.
Please email if you'd like to be put on my waitlist. Is your relationship or marriage stuck in a cycle? Do you want to repair or connect but you don’t know how? You’ve come to the right place. I can help. Let’s face it, relationships are… complex. AND they can also be wonderful. Getting back to or finding that deep connection is worth the work. I approach couples therapy using a model called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is evidence-based and effective — it gets results! Whether your relationship is struggling due to significant life events or you are feeling disconnected for unknown reasons, EFT can help.
(978) 919-2350 View (978) 919-2350
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Colleen Babson
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950  (Online Only)
NOW accepting new clients! Being a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor is a true privilege, my passion, and makes it possible. to work with bot individuals and couples. How brave to seek help when feeling vulnerable. To see my clients transform from fear and worry to joy and wellness is a gift. Together in a safe relaxed atmosphere, you can explore your deepest thoughts, hopes and life-challenges. In a spirit of trust and honesty, we will laugh, we will cry, and we will problem solve together. With new insight, awareness and skills, you will move forward to a healthier and happier life.
NOW accepting new clients! Being a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor is a true privilege, my passion, and makes it possible. to work with bot individuals and couples. How brave to seek help when feeling vulnerable. To see my clients transform from fear and worry to joy and wellness is a gift. Together in a safe relaxed atmosphere, you can explore your deepest thoughts, hopes and life-challenges. In a spirit of trust and honesty, we will laugh, we will cry, and we will problem solve together. With new insight, awareness and skills, you will move forward to a healthier and happier life.
(617) 683-1207 View (617) 683-1207
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Jerry Duberstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHT
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
I am a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and therapy therapist. I have counseled individuals and couples for 40 years. I bring a great depth and breadth of expertise to my work and a practical approach. I help clients learn about themselves and practice radical self-acceptance. I received a Ph.D. in Psychology at Saybrook Institute in San Francisco and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at Antioch New England University. I wrote Relationship Transformation: How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with my wife, Mary Ellen.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and therapy therapist. I have counseled individuals and couples for 40 years. I bring a great depth and breadth of expertise to my work and a practical approach. I help clients learn about themselves and practice radical self-acceptance. I received a Ph.D. in Psychology at Saybrook Institute in San Francisco and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at Antioch New England University. I wrote Relationship Transformation: How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with my wife, Mary Ellen.
(603) 828-4195 View (603) 828-4195
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Sally Plourde
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 27 years, I am able to work with a myriad of issues that couples, individuals and families present. My approach to counseling has become a combination of many different types of therapies. My clients and I maintain an interactive relationship that includes insight therapy, cognitive behavioral treatment, and directive techniques. Improving the ability to communicate effectively with your partner, family and friends and reduction of stress in your life is the primary focus of your work with me. This approach has proven to be life changing for most of my clients.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 27 years, I am able to work with a myriad of issues that couples, individuals and families present. My approach to counseling has become a combination of many different types of therapies. My clients and I maintain an interactive relationship that includes insight therapy, cognitive behavioral treatment, and directive techniques. Improving the ability to communicate effectively with your partner, family and friends and reduction of stress in your life is the primary focus of your work with me. This approach has proven to be life changing for most of my clients.
(978) 401-9795 View (978) 401-9795
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Dick Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
MARITAL SURVIVAL KIT: TEN THINGS CHEAPER THAN A LAWYER (copyright 8/5/15) - tools/skills for a healthy relationship - in 44 yrs i have developed a realistic effective model for helping PEOPLE with relationship problems - especially committed conjugal couples - EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERPAY - to develop greater intimacy + couples are my primary focus - KIT IS IDEAL FOR PREMARITAL COUPLES - please visit my website http://www.salisburypsychological.com/
MARITAL SURVIVAL KIT: TEN THINGS CHEAPER THAN A LAWYER (copyright 8/5/15) - tools/skills for a healthy relationship - in 44 yrs i have developed a realistic effective model for helping PEOPLE with relationship problems - especially committed conjugal couples - EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERPAY - to develop greater intimacy + couples are my primary focus - KIT IS IDEAL FOR PREMARITAL COUPLES - please visit my website http://www.salisburypsychological.com/
(978) 910-0521 View (978) 910-0521
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Mark Bezanson, Licsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950  (Online Only)
I especially love helping teens/ young adults (and their parents) with developing their independence. I'm excited to help individuals and families enjoy their lives more either by improving relationships, better managing their stage of life tasks, and also while dealing with difficult problems including Relationship/ Marital issues, Family Conflicts, Affairs, Sex addiction, Co-parenting, "Growing Up" issues, Adjusting to Divorce, Gay & Lesbian & Gender (Transgender) issues, Substance Abuse, Grief, Violence and Anger Management including Probation & Diversion involvement.
I especially love helping teens/ young adults (and their parents) with developing their independence. I'm excited to help individuals and families enjoy their lives more either by improving relationships, better managing their stage of life tasks, and also while dealing with difficult problems including Relationship/ Marital issues, Family Conflicts, Affairs, Sex addiction, Co-parenting, "Growing Up" issues, Adjusting to Divorce, Gay & Lesbian & Gender (Transgender) issues, Substance Abuse, Grief, Violence and Anger Management including Probation & Diversion involvement.
(978) 705-6097 View (978) 705-6097
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Harry J. Sobel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
Beginning counseling or job coaching is an important life decision and a clear sign of one’s underlying health and resiliency. I find, more often than not, that people can be helped to release a level of optimism and resiliency that leads them to new, “do-able” goals and choices. All of this reflects a natural foundation of health, even when we experience such common challenges as depression, conflicts at work, fears, ongoing stress or anxiety. Counseling requires some risk-taking. It also takes a willingness to become more self-aware.
Beginning counseling or job coaching is an important life decision and a clear sign of one’s underlying health and resiliency. I find, more often than not, that people can be helped to release a level of optimism and resiliency that leads them to new, “do-able” goals and choices. All of this reflects a natural foundation of health, even when we experience such common challenges as depression, conflicts at work, fears, ongoing stress or anxiety. Counseling requires some risk-taking. It also takes a willingness to become more self-aware.
(774) 341-5112 View (774) 341-5112
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Kerri M. Vercellini
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950
Awakened Transformation Using Energy Psychology- I am thrilled to provide an alternative approach to the traditional route of therapy! Many of my clients are those who do not want to be put on medication, if they can avoid doing so, as well as wanting to get to the root of their issues rather than putting a band-aid on symptoms. People want to understand WHY. Using mind-body-spirit approaches to the healing journey, I investigate your symptoms using holistic tools & assessment, conversation, and teaching you how to listen to your intuition. Your body is speaking to you, and I will help you learn how to work with it to feel better!
Awakened Transformation Using Energy Psychology- I am thrilled to provide an alternative approach to the traditional route of therapy! Many of my clients are those who do not want to be put on medication, if they can avoid doing so, as well as wanting to get to the root of their issues rather than putting a band-aid on symptoms. People want to understand WHY. Using mind-body-spirit approaches to the healing journey, I investigate your symptoms using holistic tools & assessment, conversation, and teaching you how to listen to your intuition. Your body is speaking to you, and I will help you learn how to work with it to feel better!
(351) 300-7558 View (351) 300-7558
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Peter Williams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
Dr. Peter Williams is a Licensed Psychologist with 35+ years clinical practice. He has vast experience in conducting effective therapy with Individuals, Couples and Families. He specializes in treating individuals with ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Depression. He provides top-flight service and treatment, most often with same-week appointments for new patients.
Dr. Peter Williams is a Licensed Psychologist with 35+ years clinical practice. He has vast experience in conducting effective therapy with Individuals, Couples and Families. He specializes in treating individuals with ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Depression. He provides top-flight service and treatment, most often with same-week appointments for new patients.
(978) 705-6119 View (978) 705-6119
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Tammy Rosenthal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950
If you're reading this, you've already taken the hardest step- recognizing that you want some part of your life to be different. I've been in practice for over 30 years, and am humbled everyday by the strength, resilience and capacity for change I see in the people I get to work with.
If you're reading this, you've already taken the hardest step- recognizing that you want some part of your life to be different. I've been in practice for over 30 years, and am humbled everyday by the strength, resilience and capacity for change I see in the people I get to work with.
(978) 906-0720 View (978) 906-0720
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Kendra Murphy- Newburyport Office of Wellness, LLC
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950
As a Licensed Therapist, I have dedicated my career to empowering individuals, helping them to recognize their full potential. I believe therapy to be an investment in your own happiness and aim to create an environment that will make you enthusiastic about therapy and the commitment to developing a more authentic relationship with yourself and others. Therapy can be a powerful and exciting experience. I offer therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Together, we will identify problematic beliefs/behaviors/feelings and work towards surrendering destructive habits/thoughts/feelings that no longer serve you, causing emotional difficulties and/or personal problems.
As a Licensed Therapist, I have dedicated my career to empowering individuals, helping them to recognize their full potential. I believe therapy to be an investment in your own happiness and aim to create an environment that will make you enthusiastic about therapy and the commitment to developing a more authentic relationship with yourself and others. Therapy can be a powerful and exciting experience. I offer therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Together, we will identify problematic beliefs/behaviors/feelings and work towards surrendering destructive habits/thoughts/feelings that no longer serve you, causing emotional difficulties and/or personal problems.
(617) 858-4194 View (617) 858-4194
Lorraine A. Touchette, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
Lorraine's clinical expertise includes depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. She provides individual and family therapy. Lorraine is also a certified DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) clinician. As her client, you will explore and learn the skills needed in order to be mindful in all situations - to use your "wise" and not "emotional" mind. This approach will allow you to think more clearly, relax in stressful situations, stay in the moment, verbalize your needs, and address problems in a more focused and productive manner.
Lorraine's clinical expertise includes depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. She provides individual and family therapy. Lorraine is also a certified DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) clinician. As her client, you will explore and learn the skills needed in order to be mindful in all situations - to use your "wise" and not "emotional" mind. This approach will allow you to think more clearly, relax in stressful situations, stay in the moment, verbalize your needs, and address problems in a more focused and productive manner.
(351) 200-4201 View (351) 200-4201
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Dennis J Eigen
Counselor, LADC I, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950  (Online Only)
The road to recovery is never the same and therefore everyone deserves their own personalized care plan. My goal is to listen to your specific feelings and needs and then help you obtain the tools necessary to succeed in your personal growth. I am a senior level clinician that has gained a broad perspective in my over 35 year career after working in a wide range of clinical settings.
The road to recovery is never the same and therefore everyone deserves their own personalized care plan. My goal is to listen to your specific feelings and needs and then help you obtain the tools necessary to succeed in your personal growth. I am a senior level clinician that has gained a broad perspective in my over 35 year career after working in a wide range of clinical settings.
(351) 207-3796 View (351) 207-3796
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Erina M White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, MPH, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
I work with adults, teens and couples who are struggling with career problems, relationship issues, life transitions, fears and personal issues which interfere with the potential to fully enjoy life. In my Newburyport private practice, I use a goal-oriented approach, drawing on several evidenced-based techniques and collaborating directly with clients to outline objectives and individualized therapeutic plans. I enjoy working as a team to help navigate problems, feelings and difficult life situations. I am also a co-founder at You Have A Village, a virtual platform to support parents www.youhaveavillage.com.
I work with adults, teens and couples who are struggling with career problems, relationship issues, life transitions, fears and personal issues which interfere with the potential to fully enjoy life. In my Newburyport private practice, I use a goal-oriented approach, drawing on several evidenced-based techniques and collaborating directly with clients to outline objectives and individualized therapeutic plans. I enjoy working as a team to help navigate problems, feelings and difficult life situations. I am also a co-founder at You Have A Village, a virtual platform to support parents www.youhaveavillage.com.
(978) 451-4058 View (978) 451-4058
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William Roy Newman Licensed Psychologist 40 Years
Psychologist, MDiv, LCSW, DMin, psychol
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
Dr. William R. Newman, a licensed psychologist for years, specializes in the treatment of complex developmental trauma with dissociation. Dr. Newman's treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma, will help you alleviate your symptoms and causes of your distress. Couples and families will improve their relationships by effectively communicating and increasing their understanding of each other's needs. You will learn to communicate from your true/highest/spirit/soul SELF with LOVE, and compassion. Dr. Newman helps you help yourself with self-leadership to increase your consciousness/awareness to make the best and healthiest choices for all parts of you and your relationships.
Dr. William R. Newman, a licensed psychologist for years, specializes in the treatment of complex developmental trauma with dissociation. Dr. Newman's treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma, will help you alleviate your symptoms and causes of your distress. Couples and families will improve their relationships by effectively communicating and increasing their understanding of each other's needs. You will learn to communicate from your true/highest/spirit/soul SELF with LOVE, and compassion. Dr. Newman helps you help yourself with self-leadership to increase your consciousness/awareness to make the best and healthiest choices for all parts of you and your relationships.
(978) 391-9987 View (978) 391-9987
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You Have A Village
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, MPH, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newburyport, MA 01950
You Have A Village is an online, virtual support community created to connect parents with professional resources for today’s parenting challenges. As a member of the Village, parents have access to unlimited peer-support groups held virtually and a real time group chat, each of which are monitored by a parent-coaching professional for only $40/month. At You Have A Village we are striving to create a collaborative and supportive virtual community where parents can connect and learn from one another to make the challenges of parenting and life a bit easier.
You Have A Village is an online, virtual support community created to connect parents with professional resources for today’s parenting challenges. As a member of the Village, parents have access to unlimited peer-support groups held virtually and a real time group chat, each of which are monitored by a parent-coaching professional for only $40/month. At You Have A Village we are striving to create a collaborative and supportive virtual community where parents can connect and learn from one another to make the challenges of parenting and life a bit easier.
(978) 883-3568 View (978) 883-3568
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Patricia McEvoy
Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950
Are you struggling with relationships? Does it seem like it should be easier to connect with those we are related to, those we choose to be with, those we work with and those we parent? How do we address unhealthy relationships, or unhealthy parts of relationships? How do we make better choices going forward? You are not alone. I often work with those who have had difficulty or trauma in relationships, and who want to heal and create change. Validation is a key component of my therapy. I want to truly see, know and appreciate the real you and your feelings. Integrity, self-responsibility and empowerment are goals.
Are you struggling with relationships? Does it seem like it should be easier to connect with those we are related to, those we choose to be with, those we work with and those we parent? How do we address unhealthy relationships, or unhealthy parts of relationships? How do we make better choices going forward? You are not alone. I often work with those who have had difficulty or trauma in relationships, and who want to heal and create change. Validation is a key component of my therapy. I want to truly see, know and appreciate the real you and your feelings. Integrity, self-responsibility and empowerment are goals.
(978) 992-3190 View (978) 992-3190
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Thomas M. Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950
I am passionate and energetic about the opportunity to provide you and your family with tangible tools & skills that will create momentum and make a positive shift in your life. I am incredibly heart centered, solution focused, and goal oriented. I will motivate & empower you to lean in, face adversity, move beyond your limitations, and to take control of your life. Through our sessions you will learn how to identify & express your emotions, better manage stress, ground yourself when triggered, communicate more intentionally & effectively and in essence become more successful. I am ready to sprint with you towards your wellness!
I am passionate and energetic about the opportunity to provide you and your family with tangible tools & skills that will create momentum and make a positive shift in your life. I am incredibly heart centered, solution focused, and goal oriented. I will motivate & empower you to lean in, face adversity, move beyond your limitations, and to take control of your life. Through our sessions you will learn how to identify & express your emotions, better manage stress, ground yourself when triggered, communicate more intentionally & effectively and in essence become more successful. I am ready to sprint with you towards your wellness!
(978) 992-3107 View (978) 992-3107

Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.