Blue Cross Therapists in Methuen, MA
![Photo of Michael Oster - Advanced Counseling Therapies, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5f7cb44a-5078-4f40-90d7-7565eff66195/3/320x400.jpeg)
Advanced Counseling Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Methuen, MA 01844
Many people who come to see me have frequently had disappointing experiences with therapists in the past "We just didn't click" or "all they did was nod their heads and didn't say much". When you run out of ways to make change and don't know how to do it, the last thing you need to feel in therapy is alone. Change takes energy, action, hard work and sometimes the support and guidance of someone to help you make it!
Many people who come to see me have frequently had disappointing experiences with therapists in the past "We just didn't click" or "all they did was nod their heads and didn't say much". When you run out of ways to make change and don't know how to do it, the last thing you need to feel in therapy is alone. Change takes energy, action, hard work and sometimes the support and guidance of someone to help you make it!
![Photo of Sobhan Namvar - Be Well At Black Barn Farm LLC., LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51e431a8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Be Well At Black Barn Farm LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Methuen, MA 01844
We use 10 acres of land on a farm we revived to give hope toward the pursuit of happiness and wholeness. Growth does not happen in an office; it happens while gardening, trimming hooves, picking eggs, shearing sheep, and chopping wood. We use the land to help you stretch your eyes. Maybe your search is around coping skills or developing interior athletics or just getting active again. Whatever it may be, we will support and guide you in finding wellness. We are prepared to confidentially, professionally, and in an nontraditional manner take some steps in addressing your mental health difficulties. Come join us on this journey.
We use 10 acres of land on a farm we revived to give hope toward the pursuit of happiness and wholeness. Growth does not happen in an office; it happens while gardening, trimming hooves, picking eggs, shearing sheep, and chopping wood. We use the land to help you stretch your eyes. Maybe your search is around coping skills or developing interior athletics or just getting active again. Whatever it may be, we will support and guide you in finding wellness. We are prepared to confidentially, professionally, and in an nontraditional manner take some steps in addressing your mental health difficulties. Come join us on this journey.
![Photo of Kelly Perry, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b04ba808-317e-4332-af46-796cf7a7a178/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am accepting new clients to start in September. I will have in person sessions available Monday afternoons as well as Telehealth Monday & Wednesdays 9am-1pm. Currently I am with the group practice Counseling Associates of MA & NH in Methuen, MA. Together we can address problems, improve coping mechanisms and achieve goals. It's my belief that everyone can benefit from meeting with a skilled therapist. It isn’t easy opening up and trying to improve oneself. If you are looking for someone with a kind, encouraging and supportive approach, I am the therapist for you.
I am accepting new clients to start in September. I will have in person sessions available Monday afternoons as well as Telehealth Monday & Wednesdays 9am-1pm. Currently I am with the group practice Counseling Associates of MA & NH in Methuen, MA. Together we can address problems, improve coping mechanisms and achieve goals. It's my belief that everyone can benefit from meeting with a skilled therapist. It isn’t easy opening up and trying to improve oneself. If you are looking for someone with a kind, encouraging and supportive approach, I am the therapist for you.
![Photo of Jessica Calcut-Bennett, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b8636f58-ee74-4255-bd8e-64d049733094/1/320x400.jpeg)
I pride myself for being an LGBTQIA+ affirming Licensed Mental Health Clinician and am apart of the community myself. I have a strong passion for helping others heal and discover their resilience from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective. While my primary focus is building a genuine connection and individualizing my approach to each person’s specific needs, I use a variety of interventions in session all from a trauma-informed perspective. My goal is to create a space for clients to be vulnerable in while challenging them to achieve identified goals
I pride myself for being an LGBTQIA+ affirming Licensed Mental Health Clinician and am apart of the community myself. I have a strong passion for helping others heal and discover their resilience from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective. While my primary focus is building a genuine connection and individualizing my approach to each person’s specific needs, I use a variety of interventions in session all from a trauma-informed perspective. My goal is to create a space for clients to be vulnerable in while challenging them to achieve identified goals
![Photo of Alyia Pothemont, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e602c55-f3f7-4642-8bc7-c8234c919d92/1/320x400.png)
Life can come with a lot of curveballs some that we can handle others can be more difficult. Life can start to become a rollercoaster that never ends. Having that one person you can speak to about life without judgement can help alleviate some of those curveballs. As a pre-licensed professional my purpose is to meet others where they are and help them discover themselves without feeling restricted. While helping them heal from their past. I am trained in numerous forms of therapy, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Life can come with a lot of curveballs some that we can handle others can be more difficult. Life can start to become a rollercoaster that never ends. Having that one person you can speak to about life without judgement can help alleviate some of those curveballs. As a pre-licensed professional my purpose is to meet others where they are and help them discover themselves without feeling restricted. While helping them heal from their past. I am trained in numerous forms of therapy, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered therapy.
![Photo of Michelle Kelly, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/031ec42f-404e-4ad5-a861-109d0de2a0f7/2/320x400.jpeg)
We all go through transitions. Sometimes they seem as easy as exhaling after holding your breath. Then there are the times when it can be painful, overwhelming, and lonely. Whether you’re going to the next level of education, starting a career, or changing jobs, it can make life feel scary and uncertain (kind of like deciding to explore an eternal abyss). That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you cross whatever proverbial bridge you have in front you. Since 2015, I've worked with folks from 12 to 60 going through some changes using an eclectic but meaningful combination of theories and interventions.
We all go through transitions. Sometimes they seem as easy as exhaling after holding your breath. Then there are the times when it can be painful, overwhelming, and lonely. Whether you’re going to the next level of education, starting a career, or changing jobs, it can make life feel scary and uncertain (kind of like deciding to explore an eternal abyss). That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you cross whatever proverbial bridge you have in front you. Since 2015, I've worked with folks from 12 to 60 going through some changes using an eclectic but meaningful combination of theories and interventions.
![Photo of Sean Lowther - Nova Initia Counseling, LMHC, LISCW, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/106fa542-4e96-4122-9554-02aa63394a8f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nova Initia is a collaborative group of therapists with a common goal, to help our clients improve their lives and to grow as individuals. This allows for a unified approach to treatment that focuses on the needs of the client, whether that client is an individual, couple or family. Additionally, our clinicians work closely together to offer our clients a robust supportive environment that understands that while we are all responsible for our own lives and choices, we are also affected by the choices of others.
Nova Initia is a collaborative group of therapists with a common goal, to help our clients improve their lives and to grow as individuals. This allows for a unified approach to treatment that focuses on the needs of the client, whether that client is an individual, couple or family. Additionally, our clinicians work closely together to offer our clients a robust supportive environment that understands that while we are all responsible for our own lives and choices, we are also affected by the choices of others.
![Photo of Patrice A Blanchette - Patrice A. Blanchette, MEd, RN, LMHC, MEd, RN, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/846b5933-3621-48df-a552-8886b1f9454c/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Rebecca Ramsey Papadinis - Andover Wellness and Counseling, LMHC, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/21f8177d-3f73-4c8c-a7f0-d18ad8a667ef/2/320x400.jpeg)
Andover Wellness and Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Methuen, MA 01844
AWC does currently have a waitlist, we are working hard to add new clinicians to be able to provide the support that's needed. Life can take us down unexpected paths, and the change that must occur can be difficult, especially to do alone. We believe that every person is unique and experiences the world in their own way and that every person has internal motivation to reach their full potential. We are here to help you navigate your journey in a safe and nurturing environment.
AWC does currently have a waitlist, we are working hard to add new clinicians to be able to provide the support that's needed. Life can take us down unexpected paths, and the change that must occur can be difficult, especially to do alone. We believe that every person is unique and experiences the world in their own way and that every person has internal motivation to reach their full potential. We are here to help you navigate your journey in a safe and nurturing environment.
Michael David Dahnke
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Methuen, MA 01844
Waitlist for new clients
Finding the right "fit" for therapy is one of the most important tasks for a client. Therapy that is grounded in a positive therapeutic relationship works. I strive to help build this type of relationship with clients.
Finding the right "fit" for therapy is one of the most important tasks for a client. Therapy that is grounded in a positive therapeutic relationship works. I strive to help build this type of relationship with clients.
![Photo of Leslie Sampson, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46490e75-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about my work and strive to create a safe and warm atmosphere to assist in personal growth and increased self-awareness. Collaboratively joining to explore concerns and arrive at feasible solutions. Facilitating positive change by assisting you to identify your inherent strengths and realize possibilities. Often when faced with problems, solutions seem out of reach. When things become overwhelming, you feel stuck or you are experiencing a lack of support and clarity, there can be relief through the therapeutic process. I look forward to working with you. I give you credit for having courage to take this step.
I am passionate about my work and strive to create a safe and warm atmosphere to assist in personal growth and increased self-awareness. Collaboratively joining to explore concerns and arrive at feasible solutions. Facilitating positive change by assisting you to identify your inherent strengths and realize possibilities. Often when faced with problems, solutions seem out of reach. When things become overwhelming, you feel stuck or you are experiencing a lack of support and clarity, there can be relief through the therapeutic process. I look forward to working with you. I give you credit for having courage to take this step.
![Photo of Mary Dullen, LMHC, LCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ce405245-3a38-4539-b986-d809060d95ad/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 14 years of experience in the mental health field. When you make the first step in finding a therapist for the first time, or have tried therapy in the past, it can be overwhelming and stressful. Therapy is a place to bring all the mental stressors and worries, to begin to work through them and find ways to help you be the version of yourself you want to be. If you want to stop feelings down, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed therapy is a good place to start. I have worked with many people to help achieve an inner calm and peace they desire to have. I have Immediate openings between 11am and 3pm.
I have over 14 years of experience in the mental health field. When you make the first step in finding a therapist for the first time, or have tried therapy in the past, it can be overwhelming and stressful. Therapy is a place to bring all the mental stressors and worries, to begin to work through them and find ways to help you be the version of yourself you want to be. If you want to stop feelings down, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed therapy is a good place to start. I have worked with many people to help achieve an inner calm and peace they desire to have. I have Immediate openings between 11am and 3pm.
![Photo of Ashley Serpa, LMHC, LCMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d9f1f061-5745-4191-9569-7e2de52b3702/1/320x400.jpeg)
Current limited telehealth availability! - 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 limited telehealth availability! - 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!
![Photo of Simóne Dorsey, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c7450e06-a9b4-41ee-8bad-be5397bea4eb/2/320x400.jpeg)
"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!
![Photo of Johelly Chalas - New England Counseling Services and Wellness PLLC, LMHC , Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/03dfe5dc-c126-4853-b635-6e6974376cc7/2/320x400.jpeg)
New England Counseling Services and Wellness PLLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Methuen, MA 01844
New England Counseling Services has a short term goal, that goal is to provide services to our local community, show support and provide services that are culturally sensitive and bilingual to communities that have been presenting a high need of mental health services, we will collaborate with doctors offices, school systems, and other community programs to deliver bilingual services.
New England Counseling Services has a short term goal, that goal is to provide services to our local community, show support and provide services that are culturally sensitive and bilingual to communities that have been presenting a high need of mental health services, we will collaborate with doctors offices, school systems, and other community programs to deliver bilingual services.
![Photo of Gina Edson - Currao Counseling LLC , MS, LMHC, LADAC1, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/931cd355-df95-44a2-92cc-2968e87d2c14/2/320x400.jpeg)
Currao Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LADAC1
Verified Verified
Methuen, MA 01844 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, who has been working in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field for nine years. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in group homes, inpatient psychiatric facilities and detoxification units, as well as individual and group therapy sessions.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, who has been working in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field for nine years. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in group homes, inpatient psychiatric facilities and detoxification units, as well as individual and group therapy sessions.
![Photo of Francoise Charles - Alliance Lifetime Mental Health](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/70afca5e-7069-496d-8517-2641fbd3e41b/2/320x400.png)
Alliance Lifetime Mental Health is an outpatient mental health clinic with locations in Lawrence, MA and Bedford, NH. We provide services for children, adolescents and adults seeking mental health services and support. We are committed to delivering quality services to the communities we serve. We offer counseling and medication management services with appointments offered both in office and via telehealth. Spanish speaking counselors are available!
Alliance Lifetime Mental Health is an outpatient mental health clinic with locations in Lawrence, MA and Bedford, NH. We provide services for children, adolescents and adults seeking mental health services and support. We are committed to delivering quality services to the communities we serve. We offer counseling and medication management services with appointments offered both in office and via telehealth. Spanish speaking counselors are available!
![Photo of Sarah Schultze, MSW, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/958f3f38-17eb-41ad-a7bd-ca1aacb108d0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Whether you are coming in for your first therapy appointment or your hundredth, at the start of your personal journey or in the thick of it, it would be my pleasure to work with you along the way. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel what you feel without fear of judgment or dismissal. Whether you need to laugh or cry, or feel the infinite range of emotions in between, I am here to hold space for you and walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges (and celebrate your successes along the way!).
Whether you are coming in for your first therapy appointment or your hundredth, at the start of your personal journey or in the thick of it, it would be my pleasure to work with you along the way. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel what you feel without fear of judgment or dismissal. Whether you need to laugh or cry, or feel the infinite range of emotions in between, I am here to hold space for you and walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges (and celebrate your successes along the way!).
![Photo of Katherine Dewey-Rosenfeld, LMHC, AT-R, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52dd775d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. Over the course of my career I have worked in a variety of settings which has helped me learn to adapt my methods to best suit each individual, couple or family I work with. I believe in meeting a client where they are while also challenging them to take positive steps toward change and growth. Be it a gentle nudge or a more assertive push I believe it helps create a shift for those I see.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. Over the course of my career I have worked in a variety of settings which has helped me learn to adapt my methods to best suit each individual, couple or family I work with. I believe in meeting a client where they are while also challenging them to take positive steps toward change and growth. Be it a gentle nudge or a more assertive push I believe it helps create a shift for those I see.
![Photo of Stephanie Baez, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ee21ad73-2fe5-4a38-989f-9388b23fc575/3/320x400.jpeg)
While life puts us through many challenges and adversities, I believe that every individual has within themselves the potential to build resilience and persevere in life. Within therapy, I works with clients with a strength based approach to build resilience, strengthen their community connections and grow through the sufferings of life.
While life puts us through many challenges and adversities, I believe that every individual has within themselves the potential to build resilience and persevere in life. Within therapy, I works with clients with a strength based approach to build resilience, strengthen their community connections and grow through the sufferings of life.
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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
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy