Therapists in Andover, MA

Considering therapy is a big step and finding a therapist who matches your needs is an important part of the process. I specialize in working with new parents through pregnancy and postpartum, also have experience working with adoptive parents. The journey into parenthood can simultaneously be filled with joy and uncertainty. Changes in mood, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts are common as one navigates this enormous life change. It may feel isolating at times, and you do not need to face this alone.

My first passion has always been couples therapy. I've aided clients struggling with infidelity, high conflict, parenting issues, mental health diagnoses, and substance abuse. I also have significant experience with individual and family therapy. Even when I am doing individual therapy, I am exploring the larger systems that people live in in order to improve their relationships and overall well-being.

I am a Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about equipping people with the tools to feel empowered in their everyday lives. My work in college mental health, trauma informed care, and substance abuse recovery has provided me with crucial experience working with individuals and groups addressing a range of concerns. My specialties are varied and continue to grow, ranging from depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, to life transitions, multicultural considerations, social justice, relationship challenges, and stress-management.

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!

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 am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who believes in providing you with a non-judgmental atmosphere of support on your path to self-acceptance. My professional work has focused on the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, women’s issues, substance abuse, self-esteem issues, maternal mental health and life transitions.

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.

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.

Imagine...therapy that really helps people to improve well-being and happiness. Therapy is based on the basic principles of how psychological reality is created moment to moment. People often describe having spend many years and a great deal of money on traditional therapy with little improvement in symptoms or overall well-being. Most people dramatically benefit from is a basic understanding of how our minds work and how it impacts our approach to life each day. I am a neuropsychologist and work with adults, adolescents and children in a friendly and relaxed manner.

I coach motivated women, aged 18 +, who are interested in making sustainable change and in actualizing their best self. I am passionate about helping women get clear on what they want their life to be about and then in helping them move towards that vision, step by step. Together, we can identify where you might feel stuck; what thoughts and behaviors contribute to that and begin challenging old patterns that no longer serve you. My goal is to help you let go of patterns that don’t support you, optimize the ones that do and find new ways that allow you to show up for yourself and step fully into your life.

I specialize in working with children to build their existing social-emotional skills in conjunction with their parents to best support the family's journey. This work includes building skills to improve positive communication, emotional regulation, ability to identify and understand feelings, social relationships, and other challenges they may be experiencing, including anxiety and depression. My experience has made me passionate about the importance of using a collaborative approach to child therapy. I believe that individuals and families are experts in their own lives.

When trauma has impacted you, or someone you love, it can feel like every aspect of your life has been upended. Not only does trauma change the way you see yourself and the world around you, but the impacts that follow (anxiety, depression, irritability, low self-esteem, substance use, dissociation, relationship disruptions) can leave you feeling hopeless about returning to a life that feels safe and manageable. However, as research in trauma continues, it all points to the same conclusion: there can be peace and fulfillment after trauma.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing individual counseling to the young adult, adult and older adult populations. I will provide a supportive, safe, non-judgmental space for you where you to feel seen and heard. I believe in meeting you where you’re at and to support you in obtaining the goals that are important to you. I will do that by providing space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings where you will be met with empathy, compassion and understanding. My focus is person centered and strengths based. I believe that therapy is a collaboration and that it should be a good fit for both of us.

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.

Do you find yourself stuck or pained in relationships - relationships with yourself, others, the world, or your past? The struggle may express itself in loneliness, emptiness, existential concerns, or maladaptive interpersonal patterns. It may manifest as symptoms, such as anxiety, fear, depression, or disordered eating. I strive to create trust in a nonjudgmental and authentic atmosphere, from where we work together to understand and resolve your struggles. Through a collaborative process, we work towards identifying and removing blocks in order for you to live your life with more agency and vitality.

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 am a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience with anxiety, work stress, depressed mood and low self-esteem. It can be difficult to get through the day when you are preoccupied with worry and indecision.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked with a variety of clients from children to adults. Over the past several years, my work has been focused on treating individuals with chronic and severe mental illness including addictions. I have worked in a variety of settings including individual outpatient clinics, therapeutic mentoring, adult day treatment and community based clinical services focused on helping people remain stable in the community. Through my experience, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse group of clients from many different cultures, ages, religions, and backgrounds.

I am a compassionate trauma-informed mental health counselor providing therapy to individuals aged 25 and up. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in empathy, acceptance, and respect. I feel it’s a sincere privilege to walk side-by-side with you on your healing journey. I provide a safe space for you to navigate life’s challenges and explore the feelings that creep up along with them. My passion is to guide other others to achieve their goals while encouraging personal growth and self-empowerment.