Interpersonal Therapists in Ipswich, MA
Debbie Hardwick-Sutcliffe, LICSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ipswich, MA 01938
If you are reading this, it is your first step toward making permanent, positive life changes. Perhaps you are questioning some of your life choices; wondering how you got where you are at this point in your life; or someone you love is struggling and you want to help. Maybe past attempts have not worked out. Professional counseling can enhance almost any life situation and circumstance by first helping you to get clear on what you want or need to change, and what you are willing and able to do to make these changes. The first step is the hardest.
If you are reading this, it is your first step toward making permanent, positive life changes. Perhaps you are questioning some of your life choices; wondering how you got where you are at this point in your life; or someone you love is struggling and you want to help. Maybe past attempts have not worked out. Professional counseling can enhance almost any life situation and circumstance by first helping you to get clear on what you want or need to change, and what you are willing and able to do to make these changes. The first step is the hardest.
Corf Psychology Group LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ipswich, MA 01938
We believe each of us has the capacity to truly learn about ourselves through our most challenging experiences. We use life’s challenges to grow into the people we strive to be, however at times these experiences are difficult to navigate independently. We believe the best therapeutic relationship begins with a strong, safe, and trusting therapeutic alliance. Without this security, clients can not fully achieve their goals set forth in treatment. Our eclectic and client specific approach, allows us to meet clients where they are and develop a treatment plan to best fit their needs/goals.
We believe each of us has the capacity to truly learn about ourselves through our most challenging experiences. We use life’s challenges to grow into the people we strive to be, however at times these experiences are difficult to navigate independently. We believe the best therapeutic relationship begins with a strong, safe, and trusting therapeutic alliance. Without this security, clients can not fully achieve their goals set forth in treatment. Our eclectic and client specific approach, allows us to meet clients where they are and develop a treatment plan to best fit their needs/goals.
*TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE * I enjoy working with clients to identify and implement positive change in their lives. Working together, we will identify a client's strengths, areas of challenge, and goals. Once we have built this framework, we develop a plan to work on areas that are getting in the way of the client achieving his/her stated goals and use therapy sessions to understand current patterns and how change can be attained.
*TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE * I enjoy working with clients to identify and implement positive change in their lives. Working together, we will identify a client's strengths, areas of challenge, and goals. Once we have built this framework, we develop a plan to work on areas that are getting in the way of the client achieving his/her stated goals and use therapy sessions to understand current patterns and how change can be attained.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are curious and motivated for change. I focus on building relationships with people so they may deepen their awareness and understanding of themselves and their experiences. My work connects clients with their strength, intelligence and embodied experience to expand their inner resources and feel empowered to make lasting change. I specializes in working with complex trauma, sexual trauma, attachment issues, relationship challenges, sexual health, gender and identity issues.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are curious and motivated for change. I focus on building relationships with people so they may deepen their awareness and understanding of themselves and their experiences. My work connects clients with their strength, intelligence and embodied experience to expand their inner resources and feel empowered to make lasting change. I specializes in working with complex trauma, sexual trauma, attachment issues, relationship challenges, sexual health, gender and identity issues.
Jennifer Pugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ipswich, MA 01938 (Online Only)
Immediate Availability for Adult Individuals or Couples - Do you feel stuck in behaviors or routines that no longer serve you? Is your mindset preventing you from leading the life you wish to lead? Do you catch yourself comparing your life to those around you? I have the expertise to help you navigate life transitions, build your self-esteem, cope with depression and anxiety, and resolve any recurring patterns of conflict with your significant other. Learn more at jppsych.com or participate in a telephone consultation today and begin a treatment that will help you build the skills and insights you need to achieve your goals.
Immediate Availability for Adult Individuals or Couples - Do you feel stuck in behaviors or routines that no longer serve you? Is your mindset preventing you from leading the life you wish to lead? Do you catch yourself comparing your life to those around you? I have the expertise to help you navigate life transitions, build your self-esteem, cope with depression and anxiety, and resolve any recurring patterns of conflict with your significant other. Learn more at jppsych.com or participate in a telephone consultation today and begin a treatment that will help you build the skills and insights you need to achieve your goals.
Sally McCue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ipswich, MA 01938 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychotherapist and teacher, Sally offers a seasoned perspective on human growth and development. Her holistic psychotherapy practice resides at the intersection of wellness, psychology, and spirituality. Sally helps clients to understand how the human experience evolves toward greater and greater levels of conscious living. Clients are offered a highly empowering, transformational experience to match the times in which we live.
With over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychotherapist and teacher, Sally offers a seasoned perspective on human growth and development. Her holistic psychotherapy practice resides at the intersection of wellness, psychology, and spirituality. Sally helps clients to understand how the human experience evolves toward greater and greater levels of conscious living. Clients are offered a highly empowering, transformational experience to match the times in which we live.
Erina M White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, MPH, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ipswich, MA 01938
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.
Your life may be very stressful, with anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, grief and isolation preventing you from experiencing happiness and joy. you may long for deeper meaning and connection with yourself and others. Physical and emotional hardships may seem endless and beyond your ability to manage. I am a seasoned, wise and knowledgeable, clinician/therapist who brings decades of Nursing experience to my unique individualized Psychotherapy Practice. Together we explore and utilize many therapeutic modalities to foster a greater sense of health and well being.
Your life may be very stressful, with anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, grief and isolation preventing you from experiencing happiness and joy. you may long for deeper meaning and connection with yourself and others. Physical and emotional hardships may seem endless and beyond your ability to manage. I am a seasoned, wise and knowledgeable, clinician/therapist who brings decades of Nursing experience to my unique individualized Psychotherapy Practice. Together we explore and utilize many therapeutic modalities to foster a greater sense of health and well being.
My primary goal for psychotherapy places an emphasis on developing a strong, empathic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients, as I believe this is essential in facilitating the process of change. Through working with my clients to explore sources of emotional conflict, effective strategies to cope with life's various stressors are developed, thereby enhancing personal growth. Whether it is coping with life transitions, sources of anxiety or depression, relationship issues, or health concerns, I strive to help my clients overcome the obstacles that have impeded upon achieving their life goals.
My primary goal for psychotherapy places an emphasis on developing a strong, empathic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients, as I believe this is essential in facilitating the process of change. Through working with my clients to explore sources of emotional conflict, effective strategies to cope with life's various stressors are developed, thereby enhancing personal growth. Whether it is coping with life transitions, sources of anxiety or depression, relationship issues, or health concerns, I strive to help my clients overcome the obstacles that have impeded upon achieving their life goals.
Jennifer Zaniboni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ipswich, MA 01938 (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.
I am currently taking new clients for the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, behavior changes needed for wellness and health, stress management, and sobriety maintenance. I also work with individuals who are affected by a loved one's substance use and/or mental health issues. I provide consultations to individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, school and behavioral issues for the first time, to provide information re: utilizing community and clinical resources and potential treatment options.
I am currently taking new clients for the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, behavior changes needed for wellness and health, stress management, and sobriety maintenance. I also work with individuals who are affected by a loved one's substance use and/or mental health issues. I provide consultations to individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, school and behavioral issues for the first time, to provide information re: utilizing community and clinical resources and potential treatment options.
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You will laugh and learn and become more of who you essentially are in your work with Dr. Brittany Sterling. As a highly-skilled clinical psychologist specializing in therapy for both adults and teens, she brings heart to her work, and she knows how to work with all kinds of minds. She will help you find the positive potential for healing and growth in even life’s most difficult setbacks and transitions. Her specialties include parent coaching and advocacy, ADHD, and treating anxiety and depression.
You will laugh and learn and become more of who you essentially are in your work with Dr. Brittany Sterling. As a highly-skilled clinical psychologist specializing in therapy for both adults and teens, she brings heart to her work, and she knows how to work with all kinds of minds. She will help you find the positive potential for healing and growth in even life’s most difficult setbacks and transitions. Her specialties include parent coaching and advocacy, ADHD, and treating anxiety and depression.
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.
I'm an LMHC specializing in women’s mental health, though I work with individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and identities. With 15+ years in biotech/research, and experience as a Reiki Master, Polarity Practitioner, and licensed Massage Therapist, I blend science with holistic approaches to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and recover from trauma. I believe mental health challenges often stem from external pressures, not personal fault. I create a safe space to uncover root causes, replace self-criticism with compassion, and turn evidence-based insights into a flexible path for sustainable growth.
I'm an LMHC specializing in women’s mental health, though I work with individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and identities. With 15+ years in biotech/research, and experience as a Reiki Master, Polarity Practitioner, and licensed Massage Therapist, I blend science with holistic approaches to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and recover from trauma. I believe mental health challenges often stem from external pressures, not personal fault. I create a safe space to uncover root causes, replace self-criticism with compassion, and turn evidence-based insights into a flexible path for sustainable growth.
Katesy C Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ipswich, MA 01938
Not accepting new clients
My theoretical orientation is integrationist, drawing on interpersonal, psychodynamic and mindfulness-informed approaches.
I'm a licensed psychologist in private practice in downtown Newburyport where I see adults age 18+ for individual psychotherapy. Please visit my website http://www.drtownsend.net to learn more about me. I practice short- and longer-term individual therapy, with a focus on self-worth and relationship concerns, adjustment and transition struggles, and family and career dilemmas. I also meet with people who want to increase their capacity to manage anxiety and depression, prevent perfectionism and unproductive habits from controlling their actions and self-perceptions, improve their quality of life, and generally feel more fulfilled.
My theoretical orientation is integrationist, drawing on interpersonal, psychodynamic and mindfulness-informed approaches.
I'm a licensed psychologist in private practice in downtown Newburyport where I see adults age 18+ for individual psychotherapy. Please visit my website http://www.drtownsend.net to learn more about me. I practice short- and longer-term individual therapy, with a focus on self-worth and relationship concerns, adjustment and transition struggles, and family and career dilemmas. I also meet with people who want to increase their capacity to manage anxiety and depression, prevent perfectionism and unproductive habits from controlling their actions and self-perceptions, improve their quality of life, and generally feel more fulfilled.
As a former Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, I am committed to helping my clients understand what has become challenging and develop new ways to address these difficulties. My approach is collaborative, warm, strength based and adapted to each individual. I offer psychotherapy emphasizing modern cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies, and treat adolescents and adults. People seek help from me for a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, difficulties in relationships, women’s health issues such as infertility, adjustment to losses and life transitions.
As a former Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, I am committed to helping my clients understand what has become challenging and develop new ways to address these difficulties. My approach is collaborative, warm, strength based and adapted to each individual. I offer psychotherapy emphasizing modern cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies, and treat adolescents and adults. People seek help from me for a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, difficulties in relationships, women’s health issues such as infertility, adjustment to losses and life transitions.
Situations change. People change. Stuff happens in this life. How we respond to difficult situations and life changes determines our level of satisfaction with ourselves and our lives. Feeling competent to handle whatever comes our way in this life allows us to feel happy and appreciate the goodness in our daily existence. I work collaboratively with clients to help empower them through development of increased awareness of old, misguided patterns of behavior along with enhanced, healthy adaptation skills. In combination, these help to build clients’ confidence in their ability to adapt to change and feel satisfied in their lives.
Situations change. People change. Stuff happens in this life. How we respond to difficult situations and life changes determines our level of satisfaction with ourselves and our lives. Feeling competent to handle whatever comes our way in this life allows us to feel happy and appreciate the goodness in our daily existence. I work collaboratively with clients to help empower them through development of increased awareness of old, misguided patterns of behavior along with enhanced, healthy adaptation skills. In combination, these help to build clients’ confidence in their ability to adapt to change and feel satisfied in their lives.
Sharon Gantman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ipswich, MA 01938
Not accepting new clients
I am very sorry but I am only open to past clients at this time. If you are a past client returning to talk again, please just leave your information in an email to me and I will contact you ASAP.
I am very sorry but I am only open to past clients at this time. If you are a past client returning to talk again, please just leave your information in an email to me and I will contact you ASAP.
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Elliott Kronenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, MSW, MS, CSTS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Newburyport, MA 01950
I am a certified sex therapist who is licensed in NH, ME, and MA, and specialize in therapies for individuals and couples that are dealing with issues that inhibit future growth and happiness. As the author of Couples by Intention: Creating and Cultivating Relationships That Matter!, specialties include sex/intimacy, infidelity recovery, infertility, Surrogacy/Adoption, life transitions/personal growth, men's issues, and sexual minorities' concerns. My approach is solution focused, varied and includes a strength based perspective. Narrative therapy, CBT and interpersonal methods are often used.
I am a certified sex therapist who is licensed in NH, ME, and MA, and specialize in therapies for individuals and couples that are dealing with issues that inhibit future growth and happiness. As the author of Couples by Intention: Creating and Cultivating Relationships That Matter!, specialties include sex/intimacy, infidelity recovery, infertility, Surrogacy/Adoption, life transitions/personal growth, men's issues, and sexual minorities' concerns. My approach is solution focused, varied and includes a strength based perspective. Narrative therapy, CBT and interpersonal methods are often used.
This involves attending to one’s emotions, physical health and sexuality, interpersonal and social connection, spirituality, and creativity.
The people who come to me tend to be those having difficulty in relationships; those dealing with life transitions (e.g., divorce, illness, marriage, moves, changes in work or studies); and those experiencing loss, trauma, anxiety. or depression. Psychotherapy often involves addressing the fear, denial, avoidance, and other obstacles that prevent us from constructively attending to psychological pain and from leading a life that is true to who we are and to how we want to be in the world. I work best with people who are open to change and who are willing to consider their resistance to change.
This involves attending to one’s emotions, physical health and sexuality, interpersonal and social connection, spirituality, and creativity.
The people who come to me tend to be those having difficulty in relationships; those dealing with life transitions (e.g., divorce, illness, marriage, moves, changes in work or studies); and those experiencing loss, trauma, anxiety. or depression. Psychotherapy often involves addressing the fear, denial, avoidance, and other obstacles that prevent us from constructively attending to psychological pain and from leading a life that is true to who we are and to how we want to be in the world. I work best with people who are open to change and who are willing to consider their resistance to change.
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Interpersonal Therapists
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.