BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Andover, MA
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Specializing in the treatment of relationship issues, couples and family therapy, male and female anger, trauma and intimacy issues. Treatment of ADD/ADHD adults and adolescents, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship transitions and issues, communication, social and emotional issues. I am a family systems trained therapist which is my dominant style of therapy blended with techniques from Internal Family Systems, Imago, EFT and CBT.
Specializing in the treatment of relationship issues, couples and family therapy, male and female anger, trauma and intimacy issues. Treatment of ADD/ADHD adults and adolescents, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship transitions and issues, communication, social and emotional issues. I am a family systems trained therapist which is my dominant style of therapy blended with techniques from Internal Family Systems, Imago, EFT and CBT.
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Accepting new clients. In-person and telehealth sessions available. I am a licensed mental health therapist providing individual therapy at my private practice in Andover.
Accepting new clients. In-person and telehealth sessions available. I am a licensed mental health therapist providing individual therapy at my private practice in Andover.
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Whether you feel overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, depressed feelings, a troubled relationship, grief, or a past trauma that does not relent, there is a way forward for you and a hope for a more balanced future. One of the most important steps toward that future is the first one – the act of reaching out and asking for help. I encourage you to take that difficult step - for yourself, your future, and those you love. I can help you recognize and verbalize underlying problems, teach you skills to manage symptoms, and gain new insights that will shift your perspective.
Whether you feel overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, depressed feelings, a troubled relationship, grief, or a past trauma that does not relent, there is a way forward for you and a hope for a more balanced future. One of the most important steps toward that future is the first one – the act of reaching out and asking for help. I encourage you to take that difficult step - for yourself, your future, and those you love. I can help you recognize and verbalize underlying problems, teach you skills to manage symptoms, and gain new insights that will shift your perspective.
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My expertise, foundation, and passion for work has been developed in a congregate care setting while treating a variety of diagnoses combined with cognitively limited, developmentally delayed patients stepping down from extensive periods of psychiatric hospitalization in need for stabilization. Clinically, I have significant experience working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, PTSD, trauma, and much more.
My expertise, foundation, and passion for work has been developed in a congregate care setting while treating a variety of diagnoses combined with cognitively limited, developmentally delayed patients stepping down from extensive periods of psychiatric hospitalization in need for stabilization. Clinically, I have significant experience working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, PTSD, trauma, and much more.
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The inherent nature of life is constant change. You set a goal, create a plan. Something happens that changes your plan. You could benefit from guidance to help promote your mental health wellness. Some methods to acquire balanced mental health are Self-awareness, Understanding, Acceptance and Courage. Women progress through "Natural Life Stages". Pregnancy Loss, Infertility, PTSD, Postpartum Depression, Relationship Discord, Menopause and Medical Issues. Children & Adolescent Behavioral Issues are also areas of interest to me. Children our born with a "blank slate". The world around them has the greatest influence on their development.
The inherent nature of life is constant change. You set a goal, create a plan. Something happens that changes your plan. You could benefit from guidance to help promote your mental health wellness. Some methods to acquire balanced mental health are Self-awareness, Understanding, Acceptance and Courage. Women progress through "Natural Life Stages". Pregnancy Loss, Infertility, PTSD, Postpartum Depression, Relationship Discord, Menopause and Medical Issues. Children & Adolescent Behavioral Issues are also areas of interest to me. Children our born with a "blank slate". The world around them has the greatest influence on their development.
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Sandra Dorros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Andover, MA 01810 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years. I offer warmth, compassion, and empathy to my clients. Among the issues that clients bring to therapy are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties, and loss .
I have been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years. I offer warmth, compassion, and empathy to my clients. Among the issues that clients bring to therapy are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties, and loss .
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been providing behavioral and mental health care services for many years. I have worked in community-based settings including homes, schools, clinic, as well as in inpatient hospitals. My background includes working with elementary age children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to my experiences in community mental health, my inpatient work with adolescents and adults with trauma and dissociative disorders gave me invaluable experiences that highlight the importance of compassionate care.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been providing behavioral and mental health care services for many years. I have worked in community-based settings including homes, schools, clinic, as well as in inpatient hospitals. My background includes working with elementary age children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to my experiences in community mental health, my inpatient work with adolescents and adults with trauma and dissociative disorders gave me invaluable experiences that highlight the importance of compassionate care.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an extensive background treating a variety of different ages, situations, emotional and mental health disorders in individuals and their families. I specialize in treating adolescents and college-age students, but also have significant expertise providing treatment to adults, families, and couples.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an extensive background treating a variety of different ages, situations, emotional and mental health disorders in individuals and their families. I specialize in treating adolescents and college-age students, but also have significant expertise providing treatment to adults, families, and couples.
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I provide care to individuals and families of diverse backgrounds throughout the lifespan experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am committed to supporting my clients on their healing journey towards health and well-being. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I have experience working with many populations, but especially with children, families, parents, couples, and college-age.
I provide care to individuals and families of diverse backgrounds throughout the lifespan experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am committed to supporting my clients on their healing journey towards health and well-being. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I have experience working with many populations, but especially with children, families, parents, couples, and college-age.
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Katy MacDonald
Counselor, MA, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Andover, MA 01810
Waitlist for new clients
Owner of Andover Therapy Services, LLC. I offer a strengths-based and trauma informed approach when working with individuals encountering unexpected challenges in fertility and/ or the perinatal period. My treatment comes from cognitive behavioral therapy, though I use DBT and ERP skills in treatment and I am actively working towards a certification in EMDR for the perinatal population.
Owner of Andover Therapy Services, LLC. I offer a strengths-based and trauma informed approach when working with individuals encountering unexpected challenges in fertility and/ or the perinatal period. My treatment comes from cognitive behavioral therapy, though I use DBT and ERP skills in treatment and I am actively working towards a certification in EMDR for the perinatal population.
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Julia Linkova
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Andover, MA 01810 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am an independently licensed practitioner with over 30 years' experience. I integrate a wide range of different therapeutic approaches and techniques to better suit the unique needs of individuals and couples. I have experience working with individuals - children, adolescents and adults - as well as couples. My clients include those who deal with issues of increased stress, depression, anger, anxiety, grief and those who would like help navigating relationships.I believe in peoples' ability for growth and transformation and is grateful to those who allowed me to be part of this process.
I am an independently licensed practitioner with over 30 years' experience. I integrate a wide range of different therapeutic approaches and techniques to better suit the unique needs of individuals and couples. I have experience working with individuals - children, adolescents and adults - as well as couples. My clients include those who deal with issues of increased stress, depression, anger, anxiety, grief and those who would like help navigating relationships.I believe in peoples' ability for growth and transformation and is grateful to those who allowed me to be part of this process.
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I am a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience working in the field of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other related issues. I provide care to individuals struggling with unhealthy relationships with food, exercise, body image, as well as co-occurring diagnoses, such as anxiety and depression. I have experience facilitating family, couples, and group therapies. I have also taken part in several speaking engagements and trainings at high schools, colleges, and primary care settings to educate those about feeding and eating disorders. I am also an advocate for anti-diet and intuitive eating approaches.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of experience working in the field of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other related issues. I provide care to individuals struggling with unhealthy relationships with food, exercise, body image, as well as co-occurring diagnoses, such as anxiety and depression. I have experience facilitating family, couples, and group therapies. I have also taken part in several speaking engagements and trainings at high schools, colleges, and primary care settings to educate those about feeding and eating disorders. I am also an advocate for anti-diet and intuitive eating approaches.
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Sheila Marie Tucke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CAGS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Andover, MA 01810
I have had a private therapy practice in Andover and Westford, Ma. for nearly 30 years. During this time, I have worked with those struggling with a variety of concerns including relationships, parenting, identity, work and careers, depression, anxiety, trauma, school and education, gender, and cultures. Generally, the individuals, couples, and families with whom I work come to my office in some sort of pain or discomfort as they move back and forth between their real and ideal lives.The conversations we have shed light on what is happening and to try to help reduce feelings of pain and distress.
I have had a private therapy practice in Andover and Westford, Ma. for nearly 30 years. During this time, I have worked with those struggling with a variety of concerns including relationships, parenting, identity, work and careers, depression, anxiety, trauma, school and education, gender, and cultures. Generally, the individuals, couples, and families with whom I work come to my office in some sort of pain or discomfort as they move back and forth between their real and ideal lives.The conversations we have shed light on what is happening and to try to help reduce feelings of pain and distress.
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Andover Social Development Counseling LICSW, EdS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, EdS, CAGS
Verified Verified
Andover, MA 01810
Andover Social Development and Counseling Center offers combinations of psychotherapy / varied therapeutic, counseling services with direct instruction of social skills, coping strategies, individual behavior plans, relaxation techniques and functioning skills to provide clients with the necessary resiliency tools to overcome stressors, low frustration tolerance, fears, loss, relationship conflict and social challenges.
Andover Social Development and Counseling Center offers combinations of psychotherapy / varied therapeutic, counseling services with direct instruction of social skills, coping strategies, individual behavior plans, relaxation techniques and functioning skills to provide clients with the necessary resiliency tools to overcome stressors, low frustration tolerance, fears, loss, relationship conflict and social challenges.
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Compassion and comfort are two of the key building blocks that an effective therapist can offer to their clients. I strive to meet my clients where they are and work hard to support the development of understanding, insight, and daily coping skills. I have experience working with a wide variety of issues and work together with each client to create a warm and accepting space where I believe change is possible for all.
Compassion and comfort are two of the key building blocks that an effective therapist can offer to their clients. I strive to meet my clients where they are and work hard to support the development of understanding, insight, and daily coping skills. I have experience working with a wide variety of issues and work together with each client to create a warm and accepting space where I believe change is possible for all.
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Grace Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Andover, MA 01810 (Online Only)
Hi! I am passionate about helping teens, young adults, and adults learn how to lead a more fulfilling life. I enjoy working with burnt-out perfectionists, those struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem/self-worth, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationships, and life transitions. I also have specialized experience in supporting people in recovery from eating disorders. I particularly enjoy working with college-age and post grads who are exploring their transition into adulthood as well as individuals facing grief/loss of a pet. My priority in therapy is to create an honest relationship through humor and compassion.
Hi! I am passionate about helping teens, young adults, and adults learn how to lead a more fulfilling life. I enjoy working with burnt-out perfectionists, those struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem/self-worth, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationships, and life transitions. I also have specialized experience in supporting people in recovery from eating disorders. I particularly enjoy working with college-age and post grads who are exploring their transition into adulthood as well as individuals facing grief/loss of a pet. My priority in therapy is to create an honest relationship through humor and compassion.
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I am a licensed mental health counselor with many years of clinical experience. I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of people over the course of my career, dealing with a wide range of mental health issues that are impacting their ability to function the way they want to. I've also had the chance to work with many budding professionals as they struggle with burnout, decision fatigue and determining what the next steps in their career should be. I also have a significant specialty in working with Substance Abuse, Addictions, Spectrum Disorders, and much more.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with many years of clinical experience. I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of people over the course of my career, dealing with a wide range of mental health issues that are impacting their ability to function the way they want to. I've also had the chance to work with many budding professionals as they struggle with burnout, decision fatigue and determining what the next steps in their career should be. I also have a significant specialty in working with Substance Abuse, Addictions, Spectrum Disorders, and much more.
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Living life presents each of us with unique challenges and difficulties that can live inside of our bodies, often resulting in emotional and physical pain. Learning to listen to and trust our body's inner wisdom is an empowering experience that can help us to heal and find forward direction with our lives. While I utilize a variety of traditional approaches in my work with clients, I also use mind-body and energy psychology approaches as I feel that these experiences often lead to a deeper more empowering healing for my clients.
Living life presents each of us with unique challenges and difficulties that can live inside of our bodies, often resulting in emotional and physical pain. Learning to listen to and trust our body's inner wisdom is an empowering experience that can help us to heal and find forward direction with our lives. While I utilize a variety of traditional approaches in my work with clients, I also use mind-body and energy psychology approaches as I feel that these experiences often lead to a deeper more empowering healing for my clients.
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I am an LMHC with over 14 years experience working with clients in various stages of their life from adolescence through adulthood.The clinical approaches that I lean towards to help clients achieve their goals include CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and internal family systems, but overall I take a Strengths-Based and Person-Centered approach so that we can explore different modalities to find what is right for you. I have experience working with clients who struggle with substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, navigating family or peer relationships, life transitions, and ADHD.
I am an LMHC with over 14 years experience working with clients in various stages of their life from adolescence through adulthood.The clinical approaches that I lean towards to help clients achieve their goals include CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and internal family systems, but overall I take a Strengths-Based and Person-Centered approach so that we can explore different modalities to find what is right for you. I have experience working with clients who struggle with substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, navigating family or peer relationships, life transitions, and ADHD.
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Broad Meadow Cooperative
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Andover, MA 01810 (Online Only)
You're feeling stuck. You've tried everything, and nothing has really fixed the problem. Maybe you know what the problem, or maybe you don't. It's not going to fix itself. You've overcome challenges in the past, but this time it's different. Maybe you've tried therapy before, but it didn't help. Maybe you've never tried therapy before. The point is that you're ready for change. You're ready to do the work. You're ready to open up. You're ready to ask for help.
You're feeling stuck. You've tried everything, and nothing has really fixed the problem. Maybe you know what the problem, or maybe you don't. It's not going to fix itself. You've overcome challenges in the past, but this time it's different. Maybe you've tried therapy before, but it didn't help. Maybe you've never tried therapy before. The point is that you're ready for change. You're ready to do the work. You're ready to open up. You're ready to ask for help.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
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