Meet our clinicians

As a clinical psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families across diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns. My work has focused on helping people navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, career changes, and life transitions. Through this process, clients have gained deeper insight into their experiences, built resilience in pursuing their goals, and developed more fulfilling and lasting relationships.

I strive to create a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental environment that fosters trust and supports meaningful growth. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique needs, with the goal of breaking unhelpful patterns, building confidence, and empowering clients to achieve positive, lasting change.

I am extensively trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches and have also provided training to other clinicians. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Imago Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In addition, I have completed certification training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method.

Currently, I serve as the Clinical Director of North Shore Clinicians Group, where I oversee clinical development and training while continuing to provide direct care. My offices in both Peabody and North Andover offer a private, comfortable, and secure setting where clients can feel supported in their journey toward healing and growth.

I began my academic journey at Suffolk University in Boston, initially undecided about my career path. After taking my first psychology course, I discovered my passion for the field. In 2002, I graduated with a major in psychology (child development track) and a minor in criminal justice.

I went on to earn my Master's in Social Work from Simmons School of Social Work in 2004. During graduate training, I completed internships at the Bell Elementary School in Marblehead and at Massachusetts General Hospital's outpatient services in Chelsea. At the same time, I worked on the inpatient unit at North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital, gaining valuable experience in acute psychiatric care. After graduation, I transitioned to the emergency department at Salem Hospital, where I provided psychiatric triage and conducted risk assessments from 2004 to 2011.

In February 2011, my husband and I founded North Shore Clinicians Group (NSCG). Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with children as young as four and adults over the age of 100. Through this experience, I discovered that my deepest passion lies in supporting older adults. Today, I dedicate my clinical work to serving clients in assisted living settings, where I focus on helping seniors maintain their emotional well-being, resilience, and quality of life.

I am an LICSW with 15+ years of experience. My approach is collaborative, based in curiosity, and individually tailored to each client. I utilize concepts from EMDR, DBT, CBT, narrative therapy, and IFS.

Together we'll work to explore and understand the behavioral patterns, emotional experiences, and relational dynamics that shape your daily life. As we increase self awareness, you will feel supported as you move toward making meaningful changes and intentional choices in your life.

I specialize in working with people of all ages navigating stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I also have a passion for working with first responders and have additional training in maternal mental health.

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I provide therapy for both couples and individuals, drawing from a range of treatment modalities tailored to meet each client's unique needs.

For over five years, I have been part of North Shore Clinicians Group as a clinician and I am also the Site Director at our North Andover location.

My goal as a therapist is to create a warm, supportive, and safe space where clients can explore life's complexities, gain deeper understanding of themselves, and work toward living with greater fulfillment. I am committed to helping each client move toward the highest quality of life and embrace the person they want to be in the world.

My intention is to bring warmth, compassion, and curiosity to the therapeutic space. I see therapy as a collaborative process, bringing in relevant clinical knowledge and training, yet always centering the client as the expert on their own life.

As a clinical social worker, it is my privilege to connect with individuals and couples to co-create a path toward growth. I enjoy helping clients develop a greater understanding of themselves, cope more effectively with life stressors, build healthier relationships, and improve their overall wellbeing.

My clinical experience includes working with people struggling with grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, PTSD or complex trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. The primary treatment modalities I utilize include Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, mindfulness training, and the Gottman Method with couples.

I provide both individual and couples therapy, and work with teens and adults. I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering both in-person and telehealth sessions.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Sociology with a certificate in Business Studies from Providence College. During my studies, I developed a strong interest in understanding people and the systems that shape their lives, which ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in the helping professions. I went on to earn my master's degree in Social Work at Boston College, concentrating on Mental Health.

Currently, I am working toward independent licensure as a social worker under supervision. My professional background includes supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and the stressors that often accompany life transitions. I have gained valuable experience working in private practice.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, integrating evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, while also tailoring my work to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.

I believe strongly in the innate resilience of every person and see therapy as a way to nurture that strength. My goal is to help clients build a personalized set of tools that align with their unique needs and style, empowering them to approach their challenges with greater confidence, compassion, and clarity.

I am a Master's in Social Work, pre-LCSW clinician at NSCG. I am passionate about creating a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard and supported. Using CBT, DBT, and a strengths-based approach, I help clients take meaningful steps toward their goals.

I work with children and adults through a holistic, connection-focused lens. I believe people grow and heal in the context of safety, understanding, and meaningful connection. My approach is warm, sensitive, and collaborative, with attention to how disconnection can show up in thoughts, behaviors, relationships, personal history, and daily life. I support clients in exploring patterns, building insight, strengthening coping skills, and creating space for growth and change. I aim to offer a respectful, grounded environment where clients can feel supported as they move toward healing and greater wholeness.

—Brandon Alexis

I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling clinician at North Shore Clinicians Group. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where adolescents and adults can explore their strengths, build coping skills, and work toward healing and resilience through evidence-based approaches.

I work with children, teens, and adults in a safe, supportive, and collaborative way. I believe therapy offers space to explore experiences, understand patterns, and create meaningful change. My approach is grounded and practical, drawing from play therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to meet clients where they are. I support clients in building insight, strengthening coping skills, navigating emotions, and moving toward healing at a pace that feels respectful and manageable. I aim to offer a calm, nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

—Cayla

Dedicated Master's Level Clinician with experience working with a diverse range of clients, including adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples.

My clinical approach is integrative and evidence-based, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed care, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and behavioral therapy.

I am committed to providing a supportive and respectful therapeutic environment where clients from all backgrounds feel safe to explore their challenges and build on their strengths. My goal is to collaborate with clients to facilitate meaningful change and promote overall well-being.

I am a pre-licensed CMHC clinician with over 40 years of experience in human services. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples, offering a warm, grounded, and practical approach to counseling. My work is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs, with attention to life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, and personal growth. I believe therapy should be a respectful space where clients feel genuinely heard while also developing insight, clarity, and useful tools for change. I aim to meet each person with steadiness, compassion, and care as they navigate challenges and strengthen resilience.

—Maureen

As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), I am passionate about supporting the emotional well-being and growth of children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life's challenges. I approach each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect, working to create a safe and collaborative space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered.

My therapeutic approach is primarily person-centered and strength-based, while also integrating motivational interviewing (MI), narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to meet each client's unique needs. I also incorporate mindfulness practices and take a holistic perspective, recognizing the importance of the mind, body, and environment in overall well-being.

My clinical focus includes ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I also support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, along with their families, to promote growth, build skills, and foster resilience, while helping clients develop the skills needed to thrive both emotionally and socially.

In therapy, I believe healing happens through a safe and supportive relationship where you feel both seen and understood. You don't have to have everything figured out—together, we'll work to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in your own life.

I am a pre-CMHC student intern who works with children and adults in a thoughtful, grounded, and collaborative way. My approach is steady, reflective, and direct, with attention to the many layers that shape a person’s life, including relationships, identity, meaning, culture, and lived experience. Before entering clinical training, I studied religion, gender, and culture at Harvard Divinity School, earning a Master of Theological Studies and advancing to ABD in doctoral studies. I aim to offer a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges honestly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and self-understanding.

—Jacob

I am a pre-CMHC student intern who works with children and adults in a grounded, steady, and respectful way. I believe therapy is a place to slow down, look honestly at what is happening, and build practical tools for moving forward. My approach is direct, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that people can grow through challenge with the right support. I help clients better understand their emotions, strengthen coping skills, navigate life transitions, and reconnect with their own resilience. I strive to offer a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel supported while doing meaningful work.

—Matthew

I am an MSW intern at Simmons School of Social Work, providing counseling support to children and adults. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience. I believe therapy can offer a steady space to better understand emotions, relationships, stressors, and patterns that may be getting in the way. I support clients in building coping skills, strengthening self-awareness, navigating life transitions, and moving toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their growth.

—Sara

I am a pre-CMHC student intern who provides a grounded, compassionate space for children and adults to feel heard, supported, and understood. With a warm, holistic approach, I honor the mind-body connection and the unique experiences each client brings into the room. My work is rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and respect for each person’s natural capacity for growth and healing. I support clients in exploring emotions, strengthening coping skills, navigating life transitions, and reconnecting with their inner resilience. I strive to create a calming, nonjudgmental environment where clients can move toward greater self-awareness and balance.

—Vanessa