Emotionally Focused Therapists in Andover, MA
Modalities include internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, evidenced based couples therapy and multicultural/ethnic and social issue perspectives.
Life is challenging - full of joys,sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. When this occurs one can feel stuck, unclear, anxious. It helps to have a place to talk, to process and then be able to move forward. As a licensed mental health counselor with a holistic orientation to therapy I assist individuals and couples to do just that. Anxiety, depression, chronic physical/emotional conditions, stress management, work/life balance, marital stressors - communication, finances, parenting - are areas to be explored.
Modalities include internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, evidenced based couples therapy and multicultural/ethnic and social issue perspectives.
Life is challenging - full of joys,sorrows and everything in between. Sometimes, the challenges seem too daunting or affect more than one area of life - relationships, career, physical and emotional health. When this occurs one can feel stuck, unclear, anxious. It helps to have a place to talk, to process and then be able to move forward. As a licensed mental health counselor with a holistic orientation to therapy I assist individuals and couples to do just that. Anxiety, depression, chronic physical/emotional conditions, stress management, work/life balance, marital stressors - communication, finances, parenting - are areas to be explored.
I work with clients from a relational perspective based on the attachment model. In the past 25 years, I have worked extensively with adult clients individually or as a couple to work through depression, anxiety, and other mental health illnesses due to the relational trauma with their significant others. We will work together to process through old relationship patterns related to mental illness, rebuild a secure attachment experience, and build a new working model for your life. Our work together is to transform traumatic experiences into a fulfilled and satisfying life.
I work with clients from a relational perspective based on the attachment model. In the past 25 years, I have worked extensively with adult clients individually or as a couple to work through depression, anxiety, and other mental health illnesses due to the relational trauma with their significant others. We will work together to process through old relationship patterns related to mental illness, rebuild a secure attachment experience, and build a new working model for your life. Our work together is to transform traumatic experiences into a fulfilled and satisfying life.
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.
I believe that everyone's journey to therapy is unique. Whether you seek help for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, personal growth, life changes, or any other concern, I am here to support you. We will work together to explore the reasons that led you to therapy and address them in a personalized and effective manner. Your well-being and empowerment is paramount. I have created a safe and secure therapeutic environment where you can freely express yourself, knowing that your words and feelings are protected.
I believe that everyone's journey to therapy is unique. Whether you seek help for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, personal growth, life changes, or any other concern, I am here to support you. We will work together to explore the reasons that led you to therapy and address them in a personalized and effective manner. Your well-being and empowerment is paramount. I have created a safe and secure therapeutic environment where you can freely express yourself, knowing that your words and feelings are protected.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and teenagers, with advanced training and extensive experience in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders more broadly, but OCD more specifically as well as having done a great deal of work with the LGBTQ population with a particular focus on supporting trans youth. I incorporate a number of therapeutic interventions including CBT and DBT and enjoy working with individuals who are motivated, engaged and open to the process of cultivating a therapeutic rapport, feeling supported and also challenged.
I am a licensed mental health therapist with 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and teenagers, with advanced training and extensive experience in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders more broadly, but OCD more specifically as well as having done a great deal of work with the LGBTQ population with a particular focus on supporting trans youth. I incorporate a number of therapeutic interventions including CBT and DBT and enjoy working with individuals who are motivated, engaged and open to the process of cultivating a therapeutic rapport, feeling supported and also challenged.
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.
David C Miller
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Andover, MA 01810
Waitlist for new clients
(waitlist) Anxiety, depression, stress in the family and it’s much worse during this time. What do you do? You are watching your child suffer but you just can’t find the right answers to help them. The entire home is turning into a battlefield. You know your child is in pain but they just won’t talk. Your own relationship with your partner is so strained you are both questioning how to carry on. Things have never seemed so hopeless but I am here to assure you there are answers. I am here to help your family confront these issues head on and overcome the adversity disrupting your lives.
(waitlist) Anxiety, depression, stress in the family and it’s much worse during this time. What do you do? You are watching your child suffer but you just can’t find the right answers to help them. The entire home is turning into a battlefield. You know your child is in pain but they just won’t talk. Your own relationship with your partner is so strained you are both questioning how to carry on. Things have never seemed so hopeless but I am here to assure you there are answers. I am here to help your family confront these issues head on and overcome the adversity disrupting your lives.
Avista Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Andover, MA 01810
Sometimes talking through our feelings and emotions can be helpful as we deal with day to day stressors. Whether you or your child is experiencing situational or environmental stressors or are coping with life-long biological symptoms or past trauma, the highly trained team at Avista Counseling can support you through your challenges. Let us help you manifest the changes you desire. There is no dress rehearsal in life. Together we will create an individual and/or family plan of productivity and happiness and bring it to fruition.
Sometimes talking through our feelings and emotions can be helpful as we deal with day to day stressors. Whether you or your child is experiencing situational or environmental stressors or are coping with life-long biological symptoms or past trauma, the highly trained team at Avista Counseling can support you through your challenges. Let us help you manifest the changes you desire. There is no dress rehearsal in life. Together we will create an individual and/or family plan of productivity and happiness and bring it to fruition.
Robert Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Andover, MA 01810 (Online Only)
I am deeply curious about human relationships; the conditions that make them mutually satisfying and joyful as well as how they can go wrong leaving people feeling in pain, lonely or unworthy. My practice consists of couples and adults whose relationships with themselves and/or others are in disrepair. We all have many relationships. Yet, the more personal and intimate they are, the more distressing and challenging they can be at one time or another. I encourage individuals and couples looking to discover greater relational joy and willing to look both inward and outward for more satisfying life solutions to contact me.
I am deeply curious about human relationships; the conditions that make them mutually satisfying and joyful as well as how they can go wrong leaving people feeling in pain, lonely or unworthy. My practice consists of couples and adults whose relationships with themselves and/or others are in disrepair. We all have many relationships. Yet, the more personal and intimate they are, the more distressing and challenging they can be at one time or another. I encourage individuals and couples looking to discover greater relational joy and willing to look both inward and outward for more satisfying life solutions to contact me.
"Life is easy!" said no one, ever. Life can be quite difficult and the pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality causes more harm than good. My job is not to tell you how to live your life or to dole out advice, but to help you navigate how YOU want to live your life. My belief is that the client is the expert of their life. Change is scary but necessary for progression and growth. If you're ready to take a stand for your mental health, I am ready to walk with you!
"Life is easy!" said no one, ever. Life can be quite difficult and the pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality causes more harm than good. My job is not to tell you how to live your life or to dole out advice, but to help you navigate how YOU want to live your life. My belief is that the client is the expert of their life. Change is scary but necessary for progression and growth. If you're ready to take a stand for your mental health, I am ready to walk with you!
Erin Loehner
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Andover, MA 01810
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed mental health counselor providing individual and group counseling to the young adult and adult population. I believe in taking a holistic approach to my work and looking at all aspects of a client’s life to help navigate them on the path that is right for them. I believe that each client is an expert on their own life, and I strive to provide a welcoming, safe space where each client can feel the freedom to be completely authentic and understood. I strive to create a space where clients have fun and enjoy coming back for each session.
I am a licensed mental health counselor providing individual and group counseling to the young adult and adult population. I believe in taking a holistic approach to my work and looking at all aspects of a client’s life to help navigate them on the path that is right for them. I believe that each client is an expert on their own life, and I strive to provide a welcoming, safe space where each client can feel the freedom to be completely authentic and understood. I strive to create a space where clients have fun and enjoy coming back for each session.
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.
I am a strength based therapist who uses multiple techniques in order to best serve each client's individual needs. My hope is to help clients by empowering them to become in charge of their own lives and growth. I am insightful, compassionate and straight forward. I believe you are the expert on your life and I guide you to create positive changes in your life.
I am a strength based therapist who uses multiple techniques in order to best serve each client's individual needs. My hope is to help clients by empowering them to become in charge of their own lives and growth. I am insightful, compassionate and straight forward. I believe you are the expert on your life and I guide you to create positive changes in your life.
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.
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.
I’m honored to offer a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive space for growth/healing & self-exploration. On our life’s path we all have highs and lows. We experience various emotions, some more difficult than others. It can be hard to know what to do with our feelings; how to have them, how to show & share them or simply how to acknowledge them. Emotions can be heavy yet fragile & deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. Using tools & techniques, I help people to observe, describe, experience & participate in the full spectrum of emotions along their life’s path in a non-judgemental way.
I’m honored to offer a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive space for growth/healing & self-exploration. On our life’s path we all have highs and lows. We experience various emotions, some more difficult than others. It can be hard to know what to do with our feelings; how to have them, how to show & share them or simply how to acknowledge them. Emotions can be heavy yet fragile & deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. Using tools & techniques, I help people to observe, describe, experience & participate in the full spectrum of emotions along their life’s path in a non-judgemental way.
Hi and welcome! The clients that I help may be starting to undo their inner people-pleasers. They have been taught that they are not enough, or are too much. That their needs somehow don’t matter as much. They get in their own way, don’t live in accordance to their values, and ruminate on every perceived mistake. They worry about being a burden or an inconvenience to others. They have a wounded inner child. Many of my clients are survivors of narcissistic abuse, struggle with addictions or self-harm, and struggle with just being nice to themselves. Sound familiar? You may not see it now, but you are worthy of the life you dream of!
Hi and welcome! The clients that I help may be starting to undo their inner people-pleasers. They have been taught that they are not enough, or are too much. That their needs somehow don’t matter as much. They get in their own way, don’t live in accordance to their values, and ruminate on every perceived mistake. They worry about being a burden or an inconvenience to others. They have a wounded inner child. Many of my clients are survivors of narcissistic abuse, struggle with addictions or self-harm, and struggle with just being nice to themselves. Sound familiar? You may not see it now, but you are worthy of the life you dream of!
Your child and I may be a good fit if they do not seem to “fit the mold” emotionally and/or behaviorally and you would like to support them with a therapy process. In sessions with me, children who are neurodiverse and/or experience anxiety, social skills challenges, trauma, and other needs will find a safe space to be themselves and explore ways to make changes at their own pace. I offer an emotionally supportive environment whether in- or outdoors which fosters deep therapeutic work. I even make sessions fun! Let’s work as a team to support your child on the journey from where they are to where they’d like to be. Email to Inquire.
Your child and I may be a good fit if they do not seem to “fit the mold” emotionally and/or behaviorally and you would like to support them with a therapy process. In sessions with me, children who are neurodiverse and/or experience anxiety, social skills challenges, trauma, and other needs will find a safe space to be themselves and explore ways to make changes at their own pace. I offer an emotionally supportive environment whether in- or outdoors which fosters deep therapeutic work. I even make sessions fun! Let’s work as a team to support your child on the journey from where they are to where they’d like to be. Email to Inquire.
Current accepting new clients! - Hi! I'm so glad you found yourself here! The clients who meet with me strive to deepen their sense of self, challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and work to develop new ways of managing difficult emotions. When couples meet with me they aim to strengthen their friendship and understanding of their partner for a more secure relationship with better communication overall. Whether you're hoping to develop better self-esteem, manage your depression or anxiety, improve your relationships, work through past trauma, or get a better understanding of your emotions, I am here to support you!
Current accepting new clients! - Hi! I'm so glad you found yourself here! The clients who meet with me strive to deepen their sense of self, challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and work to develop new ways of managing difficult emotions. When couples meet with me they aim to strengthen their friendship and understanding of their partner for a more secure relationship with better communication overall. Whether you're hoping to develop better self-esteem, manage your depression or anxiety, improve your relationships, work through past trauma, or get a better understanding of your emotions, I am here to support you!
As a therapist, I focus on assisting clients with OCD, life transitions, and anxiety. I’m particularly passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the challenges of growing up. I believe in customizing therapy to fit each individual's needs, incorporating various evidence-based methods to foster a nurturing environment for healing and development. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients strengthen their resilience and coping strategies
As a therapist, I focus on assisting clients with OCD, life transitions, and anxiety. I’m particularly passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the challenges of growing up. I believe in customizing therapy to fit each individual's needs, incorporating various evidence-based methods to foster a nurturing environment for healing and development. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients strengthen their resilience and coping strategies
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.