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Barbara J Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Gloucester, MA 01930
Let's Connect (978) 381-1768
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I believe that every person deserves a therapist they feel understood and supported by. I provide a compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental approach and collaborate with clients to recognize and strengthen their inner resources and values toward developing positive solutions - whether struggling with a long-time chronic issue or with an adjustment to a difficult life event or crisis. I offer both brief and longer-term therapy, as appropriate, and work with clients through video, phone and in-person sessions.I believe that committing to work through life's challenges in therapy can often result in unimaginable joy and meaning.
I'm committed to working together to develop strategies and skills toward your achieving a fuller and more satisfying life. I treat depression, anxiety and trauma in adults and older teens. I use science-based therapeutic methods that are tailored to each individual to achieve the most positive outcome. I am fully trained in EMDR.
To determine if I am a good fit for you, I offer a free 20 minute introductory phone session. When contacting me, via phone or email, please include the type of insurance you have and your approximate day/time availability for sessions......A favorite quote: "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer," -Albert Camus
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MBHP | MassHealth
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (978) 381-1768
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Barbara J Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 122626 Barbara J Oliver
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (978) 381-1768
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Barbara J Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW