Therapists in Lowell, MA
Therapists work in various settings, from online platforms to independent practices to community centers. Whether in-person or online, therapy can assist individuals with a variety of life’s challenges. If you’re feeling stuck or need help learning to cope, working with a therapist can help.
If you’re looking for a therapist in Lowell, MA, consider BetterHelp online therapy. BetterHelp provides a flexible, convenient treatment approach that fits your busy schedule. While BetterHelp therapists do not prescribe medications and cannot supervise medication management, every professional on the platform has at least a master’s degree and is licensed to provide mental health services in their state. They have years of experience assisting clients using a variety of approaches to treatment, like art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed therapy.
Whether you need to identify your passion, figure out your gender identity, or work through challenging events in your past, therapy can help. Connect with a Lowell-based counselor below to learn more.
Ellen Silbert
Clinician
License Type(s): LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes
40 years offering treatment
Ellen Silbert, LICSW; ABOUT ME My name is Ellen Silbert. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Massachusetts. I am also a certified Telehealth clinician. I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from New York University in 1984. I've literally worked with people from birth to death. I worked in the labor and delivery room with young mothers and have expertise in hospice care. I have worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal and medical issues such as depression/anxiety, stress, family struggles trauma/abuse, addictions , eating disorders relationships and parenting . My 38 years of experience has taught me that the connection and comfort you feel with your therapist is very important. You need to feel trust and emotional comfort from your therapist to grow through challenging experiences. It would be my pleasure to be that person for you. I believe it's very important for a therapist to create an environment that is open-minded, non-judgmental and supportive. This allows for self-awareness and insight when trying to work through life's issues. You are welcome to message me through Better Help. I usually check messages each day. I offer messaging, live chat and phone sessions with limited availability in the evenings and weekends. Please note that what you see in my calendar may not reflect my only availability so you always want to check that out with me through messaging first. I look forward to working with you! SPECIALTIES Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBTQ support, Grief and Depression, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self-esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar D and basic emotional support. please feel free to reach out and I will be in touch within 24 hours. Years of Experience: 35 SERVICES OFFERED MESSAGING LIVE CHAT PHONE LICENSING
Bruce Barrett
Clinician
License Type(s): MA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
40 years offering treatment
Throughout my counseling career, I have always been interested -- fascinated, in fact -- in finding meaning and value in the experiences of others, joyful and sorrowful, frightened or courageous, and in helping them to grow in their own lives. Although I am not rigid in my approach to therapy, I see myself as a Narrative Therapist (Dulwich Model), with a strong background in Gestalt Therapy for dream work and understanding polarities (contradictions) in our lives, Gendlin's Focusing for sifting through psychological uncertainty, and along with Focusing, a strong interest in mindfulness-based stress management as a support technique for personal growth.. I have worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts since 2012 (including my licensure training), and for many more years prior to that as an Associate Psychologist (Masters Level) in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I also worked for several years as a Certified Alcoholism Counselor (CAC) in Massachusetts in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a strong 12-step orientation. I am myself a recovering alcoholic, with 40 years of continuous sobriety -- a day at a time! I have a particular interest in working with people living on the Autism Spectrum, both adults and younger folks. Like many who work in the field, I bring personal family experience to the work, and I take pride in my ability to find common ground with people living on or near the Spectrum. More generally, I have an abiding interest in working with military family members, including those who have long since left the life of being a Military Dependent. As a former Army Brat and "Third Culture Kid," (TCK) I bring particular awareness and concern to the life-long issues of those whose developmental years were spent "inside the Fortress, " as Mary Edwards Wertsch describes it, including those TCKs who grew up in cultures and countries overseas.
Amelia Jensen
Clinician
License Type(s): LICSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment
Welcome to my Therapy Room. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in Mental Health. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including refugees, geriatric, chronic mental illness, relationship issues, and trauma. I have had special training in diagnosing Adults on the Autism Spectrum using the ADOS 2. I have had training in sex therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy as well. I can supervise other therapists/students in WA state and discuss cases with colleagues as required per your code of ethics. My therapy style is person centered and solution focused. I believe you already have answers within you but may need someone to shine a flashlight on parts that may be hidden or buried. I will tailor our dialogue to meet your unique and specific needs. I am an introvert and will be more of a listener and guider. My style is not as interactive and upbeat as compared to an extroverted therapist. I am straightforward and go straight to the work in most cases, rather than spending lengthy time on small talk. I am part of the LGBTQ+ community. I came to this country as a refugee in the 1980s and am a survivor of trauma. Age is important to clients so I will disclose I am in the 40s age range. My hobbies, include hiking, board games, reading, drinking tea and playing with cats. A little explanation on how I use different therapies: Somatic- helping you locate the feeling in the body and describing it based on a feeling meditation that originates from Eastern philosophies (this is a common technique used by therapists in recent years) CBT- working on thought distortions. Specifically, I like to teach a session on 12 common thought distortions and help you identify how they show up for you. ACT- working on seeing things can be both this way and that way, it's not black and white. We add the word "and" rather than "or" to your view of the world. AEDP- exploring how anxiety is really a cover for other emotions such as disappointment, rage, fear etc. Compassionate Inquiry- identifying how the emotional flashbacks (aka triggers) you are experiencing now are related to things that took place in the past. Awareness leads to initiation and we work on no longer letting these patterns take control of your life. Therapist self disclosure with personal stories that relate to yours is necessary. (this goes against some older styles where therapists didn't self-disclose) Motivational Interviewing- looking at how your goals don't match your current behaviors. Regular talk therapy and venting is great too- it helps me reflect back your patterns to you. For instance if you say a certain phrase frequently I will point this out to you. Poetry- I enjoy mixing in poetry when it pertains to certain issues and especially if you are a writer/poet. Shadow Work- exploring your unconscious patterns and stored memories and how they affect your way of thinking. Please take advantage of the journal feature. If you share it with me I may comment and we can discuss highlights during our sessions. I am ok with you having to multitask/snack/cook/text as long as you are dressed appropriately and engage in therapy. While we try our best to have a professional setting, sometimes working from home entails apartment noises, and a less than perfect setting. I may eat a snack or use my standing desk and exercise my feet for health reasons. If you are here for relationship struggles I will ask you and your significant other to take the Gottman Relationship Checkup which will cost $39 per couple. It will give us a comprehensive map of areas to focus on. Please do not pay for this test before you see me, the one that therapists use is very different than the one people get when they self-refer. My sessions are 30 to 45 minutes. We can see how the session is flowing and the stopping point will occur naturally for each session. However the minimum is 30 minutes. I can't accept less than that due to financial reasons. Betterhelp is great because you have an unlimited chat service available 24/7 and when you schedule sessions, you can choose between phone, video and chatroom (livechat). So if you had a video session booked but it turns out you are at the doctor's office- we can quickly make it a livechat or if you are driving we can make it a phone call. It's easy to switch on my end. I look forward to meeting you!
Mark Jimerson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
30 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Massachusetts with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Leah McMullin
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
I am Leah McMullin, LICSW (she/her) licensed therapist in Massachusetts. I specialize in working with teens and young adults. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, depression, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an important part of treatment. My style is flexible, empathic, and authentic. I understand that each client is unique and do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach in regard to treatment. My approach is centered on what matters most to you! We can work collaboratively to develop coping skills and strategies for managing distress in life. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support you in that journey. By the end of treatment, I often see clients leaving feeling more empowered, happier, and better equipped to cope with future challenges.
Jasmine Elrod
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: LGBTParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
7 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, and coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Vanessa Latorre
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with over 15 years of professional experience. I have helped both teenage and adult clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues and depression. My treatment approach is client centered and humanistic. I specialize in methods such as DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing and solution focused talk. I understanding the importance of working thru a trauma informed lens and believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I look forward to meeting you and hope we are good fit for one another.
Melissa Carriveau
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Massachusetts with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Christopher Keil
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Utah with 7 years as a professional counselor and have a total of 12 years as a licensed professional in the mental health field. l have experience in helping clients with severe trauma and abuse experiences, stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, and challenges with self-esteem, and confidence. Prior to sessions with me, my clients had found themselves stuck with no progress. Often in 2-3 sessions with me guiding them, my clients are able to heal and make progress towards long lasting results. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started.
Xinran Yu
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
Drawing from over 8 years of practical experience, I specialize in solution-focused and strength-based therapies, addressing both your inner feelings and practical realities. I work with individuals across stages of their immigration journey, supporting cultural adjustment, family conflict, and self identity exploration and development. If you are looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist who understands the multicultural experience firsthand, I am here to support you. Together, we can explore your unique challenges and work towards building a fulfilling and empowered life.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Lowell?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Lowell that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Lowell available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Lowell therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Lowell therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Lowell region and in the state of Massachusetts.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Lowell can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Lowell may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Lowell offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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