Family Therapy in Lowell, MA
I am a spiritually oriented psychologist who has been practicing psychotherapy with individual adults and couples in the Greater Lowell community for 40 years and am certified as a marriage and family therapist (AAMFT) and pastoral counselor as well as a psychologist. I have practiced contemplative prayer/meditation in the Christian and Buddhist traditions for many years and integrate mind/body/spirit approaches to healing with counseling. Weaving strands from psychology, psychotherapy, and holistic healing continues to be my passion and I welcome persons of all faith persuasions or none.
I am a spiritually oriented psychologist who has been practicing psychotherapy with individual adults and couples in the Greater Lowell community for 40 years and am certified as a marriage and family therapist (AAMFT) and pastoral counselor as well as a psychologist. I have practiced contemplative prayer/meditation in the Christian and Buddhist traditions for many years and integrate mind/body/spirit approaches to healing with counseling. Weaving strands from psychology, psychotherapy, and holistic healing continues to be my passion and I welcome persons of all faith persuasions or none.
I offer talk and behavioral therapy on an individual, couples, family, and group basis.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist who provides initial diagnostic assessments, goal and treatment planning, as well as a variety of evidence-based practices based off the individuals’ needs. I am well versed in prescriptive psychotherapy where treatment is not a one-size-fits-all model, since people are more complex and intricate than meets the eye.
I offer talk and behavioral therapy on an individual, couples, family, and group basis.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist who provides initial diagnostic assessments, goal and treatment planning, as well as a variety of evidence-based practices based off the individuals’ needs. I am well versed in prescriptive psychotherapy where treatment is not a one-size-fits-all model, since people are more complex and intricate than meets the eye.
Northeast Health Services - Lowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01851
Northeast Health Services is a proud member of the Transformations Care Network, a family of local mental health clinics with a mission to transform lives through high quality, easily accessible psychiatry and therapy services.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Lowell. At our Lowell clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
Northeast Health Services is a proud member of the Transformations Care Network, a family of local mental health clinics with a mission to transform lives through high quality, easily accessible psychiatry and therapy services.
Northeast Health Services is an outpatient mental health care provider dedicated to serving Massachusetts and the local area of Lowell. At our Lowell clinic we provide a broad array of services including psychotherapy, group therapy, child & adolescent therapy, child & adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, medication management, and TMS therapy. TMS therapy, also known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is an effective, non-invasive, low-risk treatment that has shown success in treating major depressive disorder and other forms of treatment resistant depression.
If you and/or your loved one find that you are struggling with work, family, school, adjusting to new setting, relationships, or life, I can provide guidance.
Hello, my name is Josephine! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities As a counselor in mental health, my mission is to help people in their everyday life situations. Knowing and understanding our emotions as well as how they work can simplify how we can act, and change the ways we live and enhance our relationships.
If you and/or your loved one find that you are struggling with work, family, school, adjusting to new setting, relationships, or life, I can provide guidance.
Hello, my name is Josephine! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities As a counselor in mental health, my mission is to help people in their everyday life situations. Knowing and understanding our emotions as well as how they work can simplify how we can act, and change the ways we live and enhance our relationships.
Let us help you attain your goals and find freedom from the obstacles in your world and relationships through individual and/or family therapies.
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.
Let us help you attain your goals and find freedom from the obstacles in your world and relationships through individual and/or family therapies.
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.
Lexi Navarro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lowell, MA 01852 (Online Only)
“Shift happens”, and I’m here to support you through it. I have current openings for adolescents and young adults and I can’t wait to meet you! Whether you’re stepping into adulthood, exploring your identity, or navigating new family or relationship dynamics, transitions can be tough to handle alone. I understand that anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other mental health symptoms can make these changes feel even more overwhelming. I am here to help you create meaningful change in a space that celebrates you. Together, we will find ways to manage these challenges and build resilience so you can move forward with confidence.
“Shift happens”, and I’m here to support you through it. I have current openings for adolescents and young adults and I can’t wait to meet you! Whether you’re stepping into adulthood, exploring your identity, or navigating new family or relationship dynamics, transitions can be tough to handle alone. I understand that anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other mental health symptoms can make these changes feel even more overwhelming. I am here to help you create meaningful change in a space that celebrates you. Together, we will find ways to manage these challenges and build resilience so you can move forward with confidence.
Are you feeling burned out? Anxious? Unmotivated or uninspired? Are you struggling to manage work and family or confused about your career choices? I work with primarily adults on issues related to anxiety, depression, work/ family integration and work/career stressors. In my work, I most often utilize CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused and strength-based approaches to support people in achieving specific life and mental health goals. Our work is a partnership where you are the expert on YOU and I bring psychological expertse, challenge stuck beliefs and encourage growth and change.
Are you feeling burned out? Anxious? Unmotivated or uninspired? Are you struggling to manage work and family or confused about your career choices? I work with primarily adults on issues related to anxiety, depression, work/ family integration and work/career stressors. In my work, I most often utilize CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused and strength-based approaches to support people in achieving specific life and mental health goals. Our work is a partnership where you are the expert on YOU and I bring psychological expertse, challenge stuck beliefs and encourage growth and change.
Mayumi Kimura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lowell, MA 01852 (Online Only)
Mayumi's approach to therapy is humanistic and relational, but other modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness, and the science behind human behavior.
Mayumi is a proud US Navy Veteran and therapist who provides individual therapy with adults who are ready to address trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, and life change. Are you genuinely curious about unhelpful patterns that seem to keep showing up in your life and relationships? Do you ask why you're such a people-pleaser, take things so personally, have trouble opening up, suffer from analysis paralysis, feel bad about setting boundaries or communicating your needs, etc, etc? Let's understand first and then learn new skills and strategies to break out of those cycles or even find ways to use them to your advantage.
Mayumi's approach to therapy is humanistic and relational, but other modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness, and the science behind human behavior.
Mayumi is a proud US Navy Veteran and therapist who provides individual therapy with adults who are ready to address trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, and life change. Are you genuinely curious about unhelpful patterns that seem to keep showing up in your life and relationships? Do you ask why you're such a people-pleaser, take things so personally, have trouble opening up, suffer from analysis paralysis, feel bad about setting boundaries or communicating your needs, etc, etc? Let's understand first and then learn new skills and strategies to break out of those cycles or even find ways to use them to your advantage.
I am a client-centered, strength-based therapist with an eclectic approach to working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I support clients seeking individual or family therapy for issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma, to parenting support, and counseling for children and adolescents. My goal is to help you experience the joy of living by growing beyond present difficulties.
I am a client-centered, strength-based therapist with an eclectic approach to working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I support clients seeking individual or family therapy for issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma, to parenting support, and counseling for children and adolescents. My goal is to help you experience the joy of living by growing beyond present difficulties.
I also enjoy helping you work through repetitive relational challenges stemming from early family dynamics resulting in attachment struggles.
When you are struggling with life's challenges, you want to get to the heart of the issues so that you can overcome the anxiety, depression, trauma, fears, anger, and other emotions that are preventing you from experiencing joy, peace, and freedom. There is hope that you can enjoy life, healthy friendships and relationships, and heal the ones that are troubled. Whether your struggles stem from primary/early family dynamics, or more recent developments, together we can build a strong, healthy therapeutic alliance to identify and achieve your needs and goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
I also enjoy helping you work through repetitive relational challenges stemming from early family dynamics resulting in attachment struggles.
When you are struggling with life's challenges, you want to get to the heart of the issues so that you can overcome the anxiety, depression, trauma, fears, anger, and other emotions that are preventing you from experiencing joy, peace, and freedom. There is hope that you can enjoy life, healthy friendships and relationships, and heal the ones that are troubled. Whether your struggles stem from primary/early family dynamics, or more recent developments, together we can build a strong, healthy therapeutic alliance to identify and achieve your needs and goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
"Finding the right therapist is partially thoughtful exploration and partly luck. Your connection with the therapist is the most significant factor in your therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family counseling for over 25 years and I love this work."
"Finding the right therapist is partially thoughtful exploration and partly luck. Your connection with the therapist is the most significant factor in your therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family counseling for over 25 years and I love this work."
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Both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked in the areas of relational issues, trauma, complex mental health issues, behavioral issues, disabilities, parenting, co-parenting, surviving infidelity, blended families, divorce, mood, post-partum, self-worth, and motivation.
For over 20 years I've enjoyed helping individuals and the people they love to learn from life's most difficult challenges and evolve into happier, wiser families who can laugh and grow together. I believe that our support systems as well as our inner personal strengths can be our greatest instruments toward well-being. Together, we will work on finding practical solutions in a supportive and caring environment. I tailor treatment to address each client's unique needs, and I maintain a hopeful, positive approach to therapy.
Both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked in the areas of relational issues, trauma, complex mental health issues, behavioral issues, disabilities, parenting, co-parenting, surviving infidelity, blended families, divorce, mood, post-partum, self-worth, and motivation.
For over 20 years I've enjoyed helping individuals and the people they love to learn from life's most difficult challenges and evolve into happier, wiser families who can laugh and grow together. I believe that our support systems as well as our inner personal strengths can be our greatest instruments toward well-being. Together, we will work on finding practical solutions in a supportive and caring environment. I tailor treatment to address each client's unique needs, and I maintain a hopeful, positive approach to therapy.
As an immigrant, I also have the advantage of understanding the nuances of emotions and the impact of the family culture on individuals' mental health and relationship struggles.
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.
As an immigrant, I also have the advantage of understanding the nuances of emotions and the impact of the family culture on individuals' mental health and relationship struggles.
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.
Alexa Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lowell, MA 01850
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples and have training in working with active military, veterans, first responders and their family members.
I have experience working in various settings including the Veteran's Affairs, inpatient hospitals and specialize in working with individuals who are seeking help with PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other related mental health conditions. Additionally, I enjoy working with first responders, Veterans/active military, and their family members. My focus is humanistic, and I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach to help empower and support others through their therapeutic journey.
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples and have training in working with active military, veterans, first responders and their family members.
I have experience working in various settings including the Veteran's Affairs, inpatient hospitals and specialize in working with individuals who are seeking help with PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other related mental health conditions. Additionally, I enjoy working with first responders, Veterans/active military, and their family members. My focus is humanistic, and I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach to help empower and support others through their therapeutic journey.
Prior to working as a therapist, I worked primarily with adolescents in a church setting and had the opportunity to support youth as they navigated challenges related to family, school, faith, relationships, and identity.
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.
Prior to working as a therapist, I worked primarily with adolescents in a church setting and had the opportunity to support youth as they navigated challenges related to family, school, faith, relationships, and identity.
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.
Are problems getting in the way of your preferred way of being? Do you need a space to process complex emotions and relationships? Hi, I'm Lindsay Mason, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals to identify the effects that problems are having in their lives. Especially the concerns no one talks about because of the stigma traditionally attached. I offer a judgement free, safe space to shift away from blame and address hopes, values and goals.
Are problems getting in the way of your preferred way of being? Do you need a space to process complex emotions and relationships? Hi, I'm Lindsay Mason, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals to identify the effects that problems are having in their lives. Especially the concerns no one talks about because of the stigma traditionally attached. I offer a judgement free, safe space to shift away from blame and address hopes, values and goals.
I specialize in supporting children and families by reducing stress within family dynamics.
My name is is Nitza and I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities. I welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds, navigating significant life transitions. I with individuals and struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders.
I specialize in supporting children and families by reducing stress within family dynamics.
My name is is Nitza and I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities. I welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds, navigating significant life transitions. I with individuals and struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders.
If you or a loved one are facing challenges related to work, family, school, adapting to new environments, relationships, or just life in general, I'm here to offer guidance and support.
Hi, my name is Farrah Colon! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities Whether you aim to achieve a new personal goal or heal from past traumas, rest assured that I offer a non-judgmental and encouraging environment. My goal is to guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself!
If you or a loved one are facing challenges related to work, family, school, adapting to new environments, relationships, or just life in general, I'm here to offer guidance and support.
Hi, my name is Farrah Colon! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities Whether you aim to achieve a new personal goal or heal from past traumas, rest assured that I offer a non-judgmental and encouraging environment. My goal is to guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself!
Noretza Rivera
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lowell, MA 01850 (Online Only)
If you or a loved one is facing challenges related to work, family, school, adjusting to new environments, relationships, or life transitions, I'm here to offer guidance and support.
Hi, my name is Noretza! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities.
If you or a loved one is facing challenges related to work, family, school, adjusting to new environments, relationships, or life transitions, I'm here to offer guidance and support.
Hi, my name is Noretza! I am a proud member of Trust Therapeutics, LLC, dedicated to offering my support to a diverse range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, the Latino/a community, and individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities.
Transcending Chaos Counseling, LLP
Counselor, MA, MBA, LMFT, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Lowell, MA 01852 (Online Only)
Educationally, I hold a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy along with a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration.
With 12+ years of experience in the field of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, I have used my skills and knowledge to help individuals and families problem-solve through their most difficult times through Cognitive Restructuring and Narrative approaches. Treatment specialties include: Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, individuals who are struggling with family members with Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ODD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Addiction/ Substance Use, and Personality Disorders. I offer specialized treatment for First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and their families.
Educationally, I hold a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy along with a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration.
With 12+ years of experience in the field of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, I have used my skills and knowledge to help individuals and families problem-solve through their most difficult times through Cognitive Restructuring and Narrative approaches. Treatment specialties include: Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, individuals who are struggling with family members with Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ODD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Addiction/ Substance Use, and Personality Disorders. I offer specialized treatment for First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and their families.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.