Emotionally Focused Therapists in North Andover, MA
As a therapist certified in EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy), I specialize in helping couples break free from negative cycles and achieve the loving intimate relationship they desire.
Are you feeling lonely even when you are with your partner? Do you find yourselves having the same argument over and over even if it starts differently every time? Has your relationship suffered an infidelity? Or are you just looking for more warmth and connection in your relationship? All of these are good reasons to begin couples therapy. You are both good people but somehow you've gotten into a pattern of hurting each other. Let me show you how to get out of this negative cycle and revive the love that brought you together!
As a therapist certified in EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy), I specialize in helping couples break free from negative cycles and achieve the loving intimate relationship they desire.
Are you feeling lonely even when you are with your partner? Do you find yourselves having the same argument over and over even if it starts differently every time? Has your relationship suffered an infidelity? Or are you just looking for more warmth and connection in your relationship? All of these are good reasons to begin couples therapy. You are both good people but somehow you've gotten into a pattern of hurting each other. Let me show you how to get out of this negative cycle and revive the love that brought you together!
Rebecca A Mallen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Andover, MA 01845
I've been in practice for 20 years and have worked in a variety of settings. My experience has taught me that the most effective way to address issues is to first identify strengths and use those to address weaknesses. I believe that people are driven toward peace and happiness and need to be empowered by identifying goals and creating a plan for achieving those goals. Sessions are always client driven; your treatment must be about your agenda and no one else's.
I've been in practice for 20 years and have worked in a variety of settings. My experience has taught me that the most effective way to address issues is to first identify strengths and use those to address weaknesses. I believe that people are driven toward peace and happiness and need to be empowered by identifying goals and creating a plan for achieving those goals. Sessions are always client driven; your treatment must be about your agenda and no one else's.
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.
In the ideal scenario, my client seeks therapy to address a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and everyday life stressors. They desire a safe and supportive space to freely express themselves without fear of judgment. Their goals include developing healthier thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, and fostering greater self-awareness. Ultimately, they aspire to cultivate a deeper sense of fulfillment, inner peace, and authenticity, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections with others.
In the ideal scenario, my client seeks therapy to address a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and everyday life stressors. They desire a safe and supportive space to freely express themselves without fear of judgment. Their goals include developing healthier thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, and fostering greater self-awareness. Ultimately, they aspire to cultivate a deeper sense of fulfillment, inner peace, and authenticity, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections with others.
Henry Anne Velysia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
North Andover, MA 01845
My ideal client is an individual facing challenges such as life transitions, stress, anxiety, or depression, who seeks guidance and support in navigating their emotions and relationships. They may be grappling with self-esteem or identity issues and are motivated to better understand their needs and feelings. Their goals include building resilience, enhancing mental well-being, fostering healthy connections with others, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. They are open to have their believes be challenged, self-help, self-reflection, and are committed to personal growth in order to develop.
My ideal client is an individual facing challenges such as life transitions, stress, anxiety, or depression, who seeks guidance and support in navigating their emotions and relationships. They may be grappling with self-esteem or identity issues and are motivated to better understand their needs and feelings. Their goals include building resilience, enhancing mental well-being, fostering healthy connections with others, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. They are open to have their believes be challenged, self-help, self-reflection, and are committed to personal growth in order to develop.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
My ideal client would be someone who has not had much success with counseling in the past but is very motivated to participate. I would love to work with a client who has struggled with depression, anxiety, some substance use, and has a history of trauma. I would work to help this client recognize how these issues are connected and perpetuate a cycle. I would also want to help them interrupt that cycle and set boundaries with themselves and in interpersonal relationships. I would work with this client to find healthy hobbies and coping skills while also challenging them.
Life can be challenging and difficult for anyone and for all ages. It can bring changes and stressors to all of us. So many times, my clients will focus on what is going wrong with their lives, which can cause them to feel self-defeated. We all have the capacity to make things better, to be stronger, and to be supportive and appreciative of everyone close to us. The model of therapy I use gives my clients the skills to look at their lives differently and finally break out of dysfunctional cycles to achieve an individual state of peace.
Life can be challenging and difficult for anyone and for all ages. It can bring changes and stressors to all of us. So many times, my clients will focus on what is going wrong with their lives, which can cause them to feel self-defeated. We all have the capacity to make things better, to be stronger, and to be supportive and appreciative of everyone close to us. The model of therapy I use gives my clients the skills to look at their lives differently and finally break out of dysfunctional cycles to achieve an individual state of peace.
My ideal client would be one who struggled through their life and needed to trust themselves, have internal resources and coping mechanisms, be open to the therapeutic process, and become more vulnerable and adaptable. Their goals are achievable, measurable, and short and long-term. They would want to be able to accept where they came from and focus on the here and now, utilizing the tools that we discover effective for their self-love and acceptance.
My ideal client would be one who struggled through their life and needed to trust themselves, have internal resources and coping mechanisms, be open to the therapeutic process, and become more vulnerable and adaptable. Their goals are achievable, measurable, and short and long-term. They would want to be able to accept where they came from and focus on the here and now, utilizing the tools that we discover effective for their self-love and acceptance.
I work with Adults, Children aged 3+ and Adolescents. Specializing in treating ADHD, Asperger/Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Learning Disabilities, OCD, ODD as well as Family Counseling. I uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as Mindfulness. I use a holistic approach to clients. I hopes to provide a safe and therapeutic relationship during our time together.
I work with Adults, Children aged 3+ and Adolescents. Specializing in treating ADHD, Asperger/Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Learning Disabilities, OCD, ODD as well as Family Counseling. I uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as Mindfulness. I use a holistic approach to clients. I hopes to provide a safe and therapeutic relationship during our time together.
Torres-Vega Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
North Andover, MA 01845 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We are deeply committed to working with individuals who are grappling with challenges surrounding their self-perception and the influence of external factors on their lives. Our therapeutic approaches are rooted in relational therapy and a family-centered treatment model, which guide our sessions toward meaningful and impactful outcomes. Drawing from our experiences and extensive knowledge in these areas, we are passionate about supporting specific groups who may face unique struggles.
We are deeply committed to working with individuals who are grappling with challenges surrounding their self-perception and the influence of external factors on their lives. Our therapeutic approaches are rooted in relational therapy and a family-centered treatment model, which guide our sessions toward meaningful and impactful outcomes. Drawing from our experiences and extensive knowledge in these areas, we are passionate about supporting specific groups who may face unique struggles.
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.
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.
Sara Correia Ladc-1 Cadc
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LADC-1, CADC
Verified Verified
North Andover, MA 01845
Are you or someone you love struggling with alcohol or substance use or other mental health issues? If you answer YES to this question you are taking a great first step towards recovery by reaching out to me.
Are you or someone you love struggling with alcohol or substance use or other mental health issues? If you answer YES to this question you are taking a great first step towards recovery by reaching out to me.
For me, there is no one "ideal client" because therapy is about addressing diverse challenges and finding unique solutions. My ideal client's issues might include anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship difficulties, substance use, life transitions, and a broad range of emotional disorders clients' needs may include but are not limited to problem identification, developing coping strategies, psychoeducation, and awareness of one's thoughts and emotions. My client's goals would center on continuing or returning to normal function with safety as the priority, given that "normal" can and will look different per client.
For me, there is no one "ideal client" because therapy is about addressing diverse challenges and finding unique solutions. My ideal client's issues might include anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship difficulties, substance use, life transitions, and a broad range of emotional disorders clients' needs may include but are not limited to problem identification, developing coping strategies, psychoeducation, and awareness of one's thoughts and emotions. My client's goals would center on continuing or returning to normal function with safety as the priority, given that "normal" can and will look different per client.
Having either been through challenges or currently existing in crisis, my clients want to stop merely surviving and instead begin thriving. They see the way things are, and they are no longer satisfied with it. My clients seek understanding, internal peace, and personal growth. They need help clarifying their goals and identifying the methods by which to achieve them. They want to live a life based on their personal values, uninhibited by mental health challenges or relational struggles.
Having either been through challenges or currently existing in crisis, my clients want to stop merely surviving and instead begin thriving. They see the way things are, and they are no longer satisfied with it. My clients seek understanding, internal peace, and personal growth. They need help clarifying their goals and identifying the methods by which to achieve them. They want to live a life based on their personal values, uninhibited by mental health challenges or relational struggles.
Andover Wellness and Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Andover, MA 01845
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.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief from loss, a recent life transition, relationship issues, family issues, or trauma from a catastrophic event, I can help you. My approach with individuals centers around helping you to review emotions, thoughts, life experiences and beliefs to gain insight into your present-day challenges. We can begin to evaluate the problematic patterns you may have developed over time and work together on ways to change those patterns. I do not use a one-size-fits-all approach and will often integrate different treatment methods into our work.
Thank you for visiting my profile. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief from loss, a recent life transition, relationship issues, family issues, or trauma from a catastrophic event, I can help you. My approach with individuals centers around helping you to review emotions, thoughts, life experiences and beliefs to gain insight into your present-day challenges. We can begin to evaluate the problematic patterns you may have developed over time and work together on ways to change those patterns. I do not use a one-size-fits-all approach and will often integrate different treatment methods into our work.
My ideal client may be struggling with depression or trauma in addition to the main issues listed. I've specialized in working with gastric bypass transitions, law enforcement professionals, people needing pet support services, those benefitting from art therapy, and interior design aesthetic supports, and reiki energy supports.
My ideal client may be struggling with depression or trauma in addition to the main issues listed. I've specialized in working with gastric bypass transitions, law enforcement professionals, people needing pet support services, those benefitting from art therapy, and interior design aesthetic supports, and reiki energy supports.
Julie Bernstein, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
North Andover, MA 01845
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.
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.
Katherine Mitchell-Gregory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Andover, MA 01845
My expertise in assessing and treating depression, anxiety, stress management, and self-esteem, combined with my experience in diverse settings—including healthcare, educational environments, and crisis intervention—enables me to offer tailored, effective support. Are you motivated to put in the effort required to achieve your goals and committed to making meaningful progress in your mental health and well-being? This proactive and engaged approach enhances the effectiveness of our work together and empowers you to take charge of your own story and create positive, lasting change in their lives.
My expertise in assessing and treating depression, anxiety, stress management, and self-esteem, combined with my experience in diverse settings—including healthcare, educational environments, and crisis intervention—enables me to offer tailored, effective support. Are you motivated to put in the effort required to achieve your goals and committed to making meaningful progress in your mental health and well-being? This proactive and engaged approach enhances the effectiveness of our work together and empowers you to take charge of your own story and create positive, lasting change in their lives.
I enjoy working with others struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, confidence, spirituality, relationship issues, and self-worth. I often find myself working with those who are learning how to honor their intuition and develop their true and higher selves. I also enjoy working with clients who are open to alternative therapies. I am a heart-centered and strengths-based therapist who meets clients where they are in life and strives to provide a nurturing environment to allow my clients to grow into the best versions of themselves.
I enjoy working with others struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, confidence, spirituality, relationship issues, and self-worth. I often find myself working with those who are learning how to honor their intuition and develop their true and higher selves. I also enjoy working with clients who are open to alternative therapies. I am a heart-centered and strengths-based therapist who meets clients where they are in life and strives to provide a nurturing environment to allow my clients to grow into the best versions of themselves.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.