Adoption Therapists in North Andover, MA

Hi, my name is Jennifer McAdoo. My speciality is working with children ages 2-6 but have extensive experience working with all age groups. I offer in home therapy with a catchment area of Andover, Boxford, Middleton, North Andover and North Reading. These are offered from 8-11am. I offer office visits Thursdays 10-6 at my Danvers location. I also offer psycho educational parenting consults through telehealth.

Sometimes it feels like the world is crashing down around you, or it may feel like life has been chaotic for so long you can't imagine it any other way. Sometimes you might not be able to stop thinking about it, other times you'll do anything to avoid thinking about it. It's been a heavy burden to carry, even if others are trying to help. Many circumstances make us feel disconnected from ourselves and others; It might be a major life change, a loss, chronic anxiety, a traumatic event or abusive relationship. Whatever the reason you are seeking treatment for yourself or your child, I am here to be a teammate in the healing process.

I have spent my career working in a diverse range of settings from emergency rooms to inpatient medical and psychiatric settings. I have spent most of my time working in home based work with children and families facing crisis. I have worked with folks struggling with relationship issues and parenting, depression, anxiety and substance use. I am glad you are taking this step to make a shift. Please understand that availability is extremely limited and I am responding to an incredible number of referrals. PLEASE email me here rather than calling me as I cannot respond to the volume of calls I get.

Specializing in treatment of sex and relationship issues, "sex addiction", problematic sexual behavior, complex trauma, PTSD, sexual pain, mismatched desire, non-traditional relationships. I utilize the following modalities: EMDR, IFS, Transforming the Experienced-Based Brain (TEB) for developmental trauma, Safe and Sound protocol (SSP), somatic psychotherapy, sandplay & sandtray. I am also informed by the Polyvagal theory and neuroscience. I offer a unique multifaceted, sex positive approach and supervisor. In addition, author of Sand Therapy for Out of Control Sexual Behavior, Shame, and Trauma: Treatment Approaches Beyond Words.

My ideal patient comes with an open mind to participate in talk therapy and narrative therapy. Ready to start a process - not necessarily eager to engage but wanting to make a change. They are sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Many people come to therapy with specific goals, while others are looking for support and compassionate understanding about life's challenges and a desire to make a change. Whatever you are hoping to explore, I will work with you to help identify your goals and support your personal growth. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adults and families using a strengths-based model to improve their life circumstances. I have psycho-dynamic training and use a variety of treatment modalities, (CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy) to help understand and teach practical coping strategies for you to use in everyday life.

I am currently accepting new in-person and telehealth referrals. Life is challenging for everyone especially in a world that is so focused on what is going wrong rather than what is going right. While you cannot often control the difficulties you face, you can decide how you react to them. Everyone can benefit from someone in their life who supports them and helps process their experiences while also challenging the unhelpful thoughts and habits holding them back. My strength-based approach promotes the development of personal confidence and useful skills to manage whatever successes or challenges life presents.

I became a therapist because I saw early on how men are conditioned not to practice emotional vulnerability and I wanted to model something different in my own life. In the decade since I started down this path, I've met many people grappling with social expectations as I have. My experience working with clients of all backgrounds has reaffirmed for me that, while we all lead very different lives, today's world nudges each of us towards feelings of isolation, anxiety, insecurity, and overwhelm. If you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or just want a nonjudgmental space to explore your emotional landscape, let's chat.

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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an extensive background treating a variety of different ages, situations, emotional and mental health disorders in individuals and their families. I specialize in treating adolescents and college-age students, but also have significant expertise providing treatment to adults, families, and couples.

Andover Social Development and Counseling Center offers combinations of psychotherapy / varied therapeutic, counseling services with direct instruction of social skills, coping strategies, individual behavior plans, relaxation techniques and functioning skills to provide clients with the necessary resiliency tools to overcome stressors, low frustration tolerance, fears, loss, relationship conflict and social challenges.

Please reach out via email if interested in scheduling an initial assessment/session. I hold the foundational view that all of our stories occur within the context of the family, cultural, and social systems in which we live. Therefore, the pressure and supports that each of these systems provide are integral parts of both how we experience challenges and how we heal them. In each session, I utilize a strengths-based approach as well as my training in Family Systems Therapy to contour the work in order to find greater balance in client’s lives.

Does your child need help? Is your teen struggling? Are you struggling? Being a kid, teen, young adult, or parent is hard- especially in this day and age. Life can be stressful and full of challenges- some harder than others. You don't need to do it alone and I am here to help. I can help by normalizing and guiding the feelings brought up by living in a fast paced, outcome, and image based world. We can work to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and discover a way forward.

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.

I strive to create a warm, supportive atmosphere for my clients who are looking for guidance as they navigate through difficult experiences in their lives. My treatment approach is eclectic and flexible depending upon the varied experiences and goals that clients bring to each session. A clinical focus of my work includes support around experiences including depression, anxiety, life transitions and grief, as well as supporting individuals and couples pursuing varied family building pathways, individuals experiencing perinatal mood disorders and pregnancy/neonatal loss and women's health issues.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I have worked with children, families, adolescents and adults on issues of anxiety, depression, major life transitions, and a variety of other emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. I work from a systems focused perspective where treatment draws from client strengths, is solution-focused, and client centered. I believe in being supportive and empowering clients in their journey to improve. I enjoy using cognitive behavioral techniques to address concerns such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression and general life stressors.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with a 10 year background working with patients. My philosophy is that counseling is a journey where we learn about ourselves, our struggles and most importantly, our strengths. My biggest priority in therapy is to provide a safe space; one free of judgement, to promote trust by learning from one another, and feeling supported in the most difficult areas in our lives.