Therapists in Salem, MA
![Photo of Stephen Medina, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a9198585-44d2-43bd-b793-3903fc5d7900/1/320x400.png)
Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMCH) who has 4 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. Stephen completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and his Master of Science (MS) in Counseling at Bridgewater State University.
Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMCH) who has 4 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders. Stephen completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and his Master of Science (MS) in Counseling at Bridgewater State University.
![Photo of Emilie Mellal, MS, MFT, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e0d556c2-5585-414e-8256-3d481bf36be9/1/320x400.jpeg)
My practice is: Queer/ Trans-affirming, Neurodiversity-affirming, Body positive, Fat positive, Sex positive, Kink-affirming, and Poly/Non-Monogamy-affirming. I work with individuals and relationships. I like to establish up front that I am a safe person to correct, call-out, interrupt, disagree and argue with. It will not impact our therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life.
My practice is: Queer/ Trans-affirming, Neurodiversity-affirming, Body positive, Fat positive, Sex positive, Kink-affirming, and Poly/Non-Monogamy-affirming. I work with individuals and relationships. I like to establish up front that I am a safe person to correct, call-out, interrupt, disagree and argue with. It will not impact our therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life.
![Photo of Hannah Spiro, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/434b077c-8ff3-4888-9fa2-6ff6f7b86e4e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hannah Spiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
The journey of self-discovery is valuable and worthwhile, deserving of the effort required to connect with one's authentic self. Throughout our work together, we will create an environment where vulnerability is embraced, challenging conversations occur, and discomfort is a catalyst for growth and change. My approach is characterized by flexibility, adapting to your unique needs and preferences, ensuring that our collaboration is a dynamic and responsive process. Therapy with me involves taking the time to connect with your joys, struggles, history, and hopes, facilitating a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of yourself.
The journey of self-discovery is valuable and worthwhile, deserving of the effort required to connect with one's authentic self. Throughout our work together, we will create an environment where vulnerability is embraced, challenging conversations occur, and discomfort is a catalyst for growth and change. My approach is characterized by flexibility, adapting to your unique needs and preferences, ensuring that our collaboration is a dynamic and responsive process. Therapy with me involves taking the time to connect with your joys, struggles, history, and hopes, facilitating a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of yourself.
![Photo of Jeff Stein, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e83d17b7-db48-49fb-b29d-cc55233bd72b/1/320x400.jpeg)
My practice is dedicated to providing clinical treatment and supportive counseling to adolescents and adults who are seeking improvement in their daily functioning and activities, interpersonal relationships, and life and career planning. Trained as a clinical psychologist in the 1990s, I have been conducting forensic psychological evaluations of individuals and families for 20 years, and offer therapy and counseling to a small number of clients. My practice is physically located in Salem, Massachusetts, but I am able to offer services to clients from Massachusetts and New Hampshire through telehealth appointments as well.
My practice is dedicated to providing clinical treatment and supportive counseling to adolescents and adults who are seeking improvement in their daily functioning and activities, interpersonal relationships, and life and career planning. Trained as a clinical psychologist in the 1990s, I have been conducting forensic psychological evaluations of individuals and families for 20 years, and offer therapy and counseling to a small number of clients. My practice is physically located in Salem, Massachusetts, but I am able to offer services to clients from Massachusetts and New Hampshire through telehealth appointments as well.
![Photo of Timothy Gau, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/be7503ae-d5b9-44ec-bb4d-61988100ce1b/3/320x400.jpeg)
Timothy Gau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts who has 10 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are seeking support in coping with depression, anxiety, stress, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), OCD, low self-esteem, chronic stress, and more. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from the University of Rochester and received his Master of Science in Counseling and Applied Educational Psychology from Northeastern University.
Timothy Gau is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts who has 10 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are seeking support in coping with depression, anxiety, stress, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), OCD, low self-esteem, chronic stress, and more. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from the University of Rochester and received his Master of Science in Counseling and Applied Educational Psychology from Northeastern University.
![Photo of Gina Higgins, EdD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e59005d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
"I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families from age eighteen through every adult decade. My style is interactive, collaborative, and non-hierarchical. My emphasis is on promoting psychological resilience by helping my clients expand their copings skills in the manner of resilient individuals. You do not have to be unusually healthy or come from a terrible past in order to benefit from the lessons of the resilient. I am equally comfortable and conversant with agony as much as ecstasy. If you are motivated to change through therapy, you are highly likely to be a lot happier with yourself and your life over time."
"I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families from age eighteen through every adult decade. My style is interactive, collaborative, and non-hierarchical. My emphasis is on promoting psychological resilience by helping my clients expand their copings skills in the manner of resilient individuals. You do not have to be unusually healthy or come from a terrible past in order to benefit from the lessons of the resilient. I am equally comfortable and conversant with agony as much as ecstasy. If you are motivated to change through therapy, you are highly likely to be a lot happier with yourself and your life over time."
![Photo of Mary Doherty, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ec2a4888-4a54-4012-ad35-dd42e04b24cc/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am licensed independent clinical social worker with over 20 years experience working with adults, youth and families. I currently work with adults and young adults helping to navigate transitions, relationships and life stressors. My approach is collaborative, strength based tailoring treatment to the individual 's needs. I bring expertise and real lived experience to working with issues of divorce, child custody, parenting support, and anxiety and depression. I use both behavioral and interpersonal approaches to therapy. Please feel free to reach out to me for a 15 consultation.
I am licensed independent clinical social worker with over 20 years experience working with adults, youth and families. I currently work with adults and young adults helping to navigate transitions, relationships and life stressors. My approach is collaborative, strength based tailoring treatment to the individual 's needs. I bring expertise and real lived experience to working with issues of divorce, child custody, parenting support, and anxiety and depression. I use both behavioral and interpersonal approaches to therapy. Please feel free to reach out to me for a 15 consultation.
![Photo of Amy Carlson-Pallazola, MS, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d22e481-dccf-40e5-a72e-b1f0de012038/3/320x400.jpeg)
Amy Carlson-Pallazola
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to work through life challenges that can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of outpatient mental health. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, chronic illness/pain, life transitions, grief, stress management, parenting/caregiver stress and relationship issues.
Welcome! I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to work through life challenges that can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of outpatient mental health. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, chronic illness/pain, life transitions, grief, stress management, parenting/caregiver stress and relationship issues.
![Photo of Edith Bross Johns - Edith Bross Johns LICSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/417292fd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Edith Bross Johns LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Does it seem as if you are weathering the same emotional storm with your partner, no matter what the topic? Does it seem as if life has tossed you into a deep ocean of surging emotions and thoughts- and you're treading water in your moments of disconnection? Or do you feel alone in a dark pit, or frozen and cut off from the one who matters most? Are there nagging problems you just can't seem to find solutions for? Together, you and I can find the shore, the sunshine, the ladder up to the renewed connection to full connection in love.
Does it seem as if you are weathering the same emotional storm with your partner, no matter what the topic? Does it seem as if life has tossed you into a deep ocean of surging emotions and thoughts- and you're treading water in your moments of disconnection? Or do you feel alone in a dark pit, or frozen and cut off from the one who matters most? Are there nagging problems you just can't seem to find solutions for? Together, you and I can find the shore, the sunshine, the ladder up to the renewed connection to full connection in love.
![Photo of Shawntay Grasso, PsyD, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a969d706-41d7-42a0-bd8e-7308b8ceea13/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Grasso works with children (8+), adolescents, and adults struggling with: Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emerging adulthood, trauma, lgbtqia+, identity issues, marginalization stress, and body-image concerns. Dr. Grasso utilizes both a person-centered and goal-directed approach to assist individuals in meeting their healing potential. She applies techniques from evidence-based treatment models and holistic approaches to support individuals in reducing symptoms and regaining a sense of control and mastery in their life.
Dr. Grasso works with children (8+), adolescents, and adults struggling with: Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emerging adulthood, trauma, lgbtqia+, identity issues, marginalization stress, and body-image concerns. Dr. Grasso utilizes both a person-centered and goal-directed approach to assist individuals in meeting their healing potential. She applies techniques from evidence-based treatment models and holistic approaches to support individuals in reducing symptoms and regaining a sense of control and mastery in their life.
![Photo of Shane MacDonald - OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW , LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d664c32e-31fa-4f8b-a178-c617fac9d15b/1/320x400.jpeg)
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonald, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.
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![Photo of Nicole Faraci, PhD, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dbb1fdd8-c492-4699-af25-6848e9c27a9d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Faraci works with children, adolescents, and young adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, body-image concerns, and stress. Dr. Faraci is a licensed School Psychologist, with a history of supporting children and adolescents experiencing social-emotional difficulties, academic stress, and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder). Dr. Faraci’s approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and strengths-based. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Dr. Faraci works with children, adolescents, and young adults. Her areas of interest include: Anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, body-image concerns, and stress. Dr. Faraci is a licensed School Psychologist, with a history of supporting children and adolescents experiencing social-emotional difficulties, academic stress, and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder). Dr. Faraci’s approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and strengths-based. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
![Photo of Jennifer Mulcahy Avery, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7e31c7ab-fd50-4cbc-b608-7f84e1e36bd4/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Mulcahy Avery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970
Not accepting new clients
I tend to work mostly with adolescents (ages 12-22), though please feel free to reach out as I work with all ages! My clients tend to be working through issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity development. I am intensively trained in DBT and often bring those skills into session, though it is not required, and we can certainly discuss what approach feel best. I find myself wanting to help create "a life worth living" for the client, identifying values, and aligning behaviors in accordance.
I tend to work mostly with adolescents (ages 12-22), though please feel free to reach out as I work with all ages! My clients tend to be working through issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity development. I am intensively trained in DBT and often bring those skills into session, though it is not required, and we can certainly discuss what approach feel best. I find myself wanting to help create "a life worth living" for the client, identifying values, and aligning behaviors in accordance.
![Photo of Matt Stella, LCSW, DiplPW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c1e1043-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Matt Stella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DiplPW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome. My name is Matt Stella, and my goal is to reconnect you to the wisdom and depth in your life that make all problems workable. In fact, the worst symptoms and problems that we wrestle with often hold the seed for growth and transformation. Working with adults, couples, and men's groups, my life’s work is to facilitate transformation out of all forms of suffering. Part of my work is to serve male survivors of sexual abuse or assault. (See MenHealing.org) When needed, I use EMDR to address and heal the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect for adults of all genders.
Hello and welcome. My name is Matt Stella, and my goal is to reconnect you to the wisdom and depth in your life that make all problems workable. In fact, the worst symptoms and problems that we wrestle with often hold the seed for growth and transformation. Working with adults, couples, and men's groups, my life’s work is to facilitate transformation out of all forms of suffering. Part of my work is to serve male survivors of sexual abuse or assault. (See MenHealing.org) When needed, I use EMDR to address and heal the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect for adults of all genders.
![Photo of Eleanor Patricia Zambrano - Eleanor Zambrano, LICSW, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f32489d7-0e7f-41ec-8849-e6130ae94ec4/3/320x400.jpeg)
Eleanor Zambrano, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970
** I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME ** I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years and I focus on helping others navigate relationships, family stressors and life challenges that may be impacted by anxiety and depression. I work with adults, in couples as well as family therapy sessions.
** I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME ** I have been working with individuals and families for over 20 years and I focus on helping others navigate relationships, family stressors and life challenges that may be impacted by anxiety and depression. I work with adults, in couples as well as family therapy sessions.
![Photo of Katherine Russell, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54524724-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Katherine Russell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Russell is currently accepting new clients for online sessions. She works with adults, providing treatment that respects mind, body, and spirit. Her areas of interest include: anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, health and wellness, and the spiritual/existential. Dr. Russell takes an integrative approach to psychotherapy and incorporates a variety of orientations including relational, existential, trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and psychodynamic. She also has training in mindfulness and EMDR.
Dr. Russell is currently accepting new clients for online sessions. She works with adults, providing treatment that respects mind, body, and spirit. Her areas of interest include: anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, health and wellness, and the spiritual/existential. Dr. Russell takes an integrative approach to psychotherapy and incorporates a variety of orientations including relational, existential, trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and psychodynamic. She also has training in mindfulness and EMDR.
![Photo of Stephanie Halloran, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/900c16e5-db72-4848-9cf4-9793a25b6b85/1/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in meeting people where they are at by offering empathy, validation, and techniques that will help to elicit deeper meaning and connection to their emotions and thoughts while working towards whatever goals they may have. I specialize in helping clients with trauma (physical, mental, sexual, and medical) and those going through an adjustment period struggling with anxiety and depression.
I specialize in meeting people where they are at by offering empathy, validation, and techniques that will help to elicit deeper meaning and connection to their emotions and thoughts while working towards whatever goals they may have. I specialize in helping clients with trauma (physical, mental, sexual, and medical) and those going through an adjustment period struggling with anxiety and depression.
![Photo of Jackie Kono, MA, LMHC, LCMHC, CYT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/64f12e1f-7895-4021-9734-eb73f7f7b70c/3/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling like nothing is working? Tired of talk therapy? Done looping through the same patterns and limiting beliefs of "I am a burden/I am unworthy" leading to shame, guilt, depression and anxiety? By combining psychotherapy& Attachment Focused EMDR with energy medicine (EFT, Reiki, yoga/mindfulness),I can help you overcome these old ways of being while creating space for more joy and fulfillment. I offer a safe space to explore your phobias, fears, concerns and goals, while encouraging curiosity around your experience and to help build a life of deeper meaning and sense of connection.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling like nothing is working? Tired of talk therapy? Done looping through the same patterns and limiting beliefs of "I am a burden/I am unworthy" leading to shame, guilt, depression and anxiety? By combining psychotherapy& Attachment Focused EMDR with energy medicine (EFT, Reiki, yoga/mindfulness),I can help you overcome these old ways of being while creating space for more joy and fulfillment. I offer a safe space to explore your phobias, fears, concerns and goals, while encouraging curiosity around your experience and to help build a life of deeper meaning and sense of connection.
![Photo of Meg Seymour, MEd, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b7ff46e3-df1c-49eb-907d-fddc7acfda9f/1/320x400.jpeg)
With over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Meg’s passion has always been to help individuals cope with all life stressors, including, but not limited to, those who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties. As a Certified Mindfulness Coach, as well as a Certified Resilience Coach, Meg works with people to increase strength and resilience to grow, gain new perspectives, and live a more fulfilling life.
With over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Meg’s passion has always been to help individuals cope with all life stressors, including, but not limited to, those who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties. As a Certified Mindfulness Coach, as well as a Certified Resilience Coach, Meg works with people to increase strength and resilience to grow, gain new perspectives, and live a more fulfilling life.
![Photo of Christina Brackett, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b0d6ee2d-133b-45e6-b800-46f896913f36/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christina Brackett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, MA 01970 (Online Only)
For the last two decades, I have provided a non-judgmental space for adults and teens coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, and typical everyday challenges. I strive to create a comfortable space for my clients by approaching hard conversations with empathy and understanding. I have done extensive trauma training and am well versed in somatic practices.
For the last two decades, I have provided a non-judgmental space for adults and teens coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, and typical everyday challenges. I strive to create a comfortable space for my clients by approaching hard conversations with empathy and understanding. I have done extensive trauma training and am well versed in somatic practices.
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Number of Therapists in Salem, MA
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Salem, MA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
65% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
60% | Optum |
58% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Salem, MA see their clients
58% | In Person and Online | |
42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |