Therapist for Mood Disorders in Salem and surrounding area

Marriage & Relationship

Salem clinical therapist with years of experience dealing with issues pertaining to marriage & couples in conflict, ranging from communication difficulties, financial differences or issues of intimacy. My practice serves both the heterosexual and homosexual populations.

Anxiety & Depression

There is a treatment and cure for your anxiety and depressive disorders. I am here to support and guide you in that process.

Women’s Counseling

I am a licensed clinician with a Masters in Social Work from Boston University with years of experience helping women overcome their problems.

Who I Am

Pathways Counseling Service is my private practice where I strive to help my patients reconnect to a path of wellness through empathic counseling, hence the name Pathways Counseling Service. All of my services are provided with complete confidentiality, care, respect, and without judgment. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with my own practice in Salem, it is imperative that I provide the most pragmatic and effective solutions to treat mental health disorders. I am an interactive therapist who shares in the discussion with my patients as we explore the causes and reasons of their hardships.

At Pathways Counseling Service, you can rest assured that you will leave with a renewed sense of self and hope for the future, regardless of your mental health condition, social issue, or physical health problem. I am trained to handle a range of depression & anxiety disorders, some of which include the following: bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, major depression, dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, hypochondria, , post traumatic stress disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and several phobias, such as agoraphobia, and claustrophobia.

What I Do

The process of therapy is a choice an individual or couple takes when desiring to renew balance or clarity in their life. I respect the delicate nature of exploring personal matters with a therapist. When you come in for the first time, called the intake evaluation, I begin by asking you the specific reason you’ve chosen to seek out therapy. After an understanding of why you’ve chosen to see me, I ask about background information to gain a better understanding of your world. This would include if you’ve ever been in therapy before; any health issues; current mood medications (if any), and a general outline about your life (family, place of origin, etc.) This session establishes the groundwork for the following visits, at which time we delve into the issues at hand more closely. I see my role as a guide who asks helpful questions that then open up passages in your conscious mind. Taking this approach, the goal is for you to leave feeling more insightful about how to act on strengths rather than vulnerabilities.

Please contact Pathways Counseling Service today to discuss your situation or that of a loved one. You are not alone, and I am here to provide care, support, and sound psychological counsel so that you can move on with your life and start anew.