Counseling Services in Andover, MA

Our addiction counseling services help individuals overcome challenges with substance use and addictive behaviors. Our experienced clinicians in Andover, MA, provide tailored support for various addictions, including alcohol, drugs, vaping, digital dependency, and more.

Struggling with anger or self-injury? At Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates in Andover, we offer specialized counseling to help individuals manage and channel anger constructively.

Anxiety, ranging from general anxiety to specified anxiety such as PTSD, can be a pervasive experience at any age. Fear and worry may make you feel limited in your everyday life, but our team can help you understand your anxiety disorder and identify healthy ways to cope with overwhelming feelings.

We offer evidence-based children’s play therapy in Andover, MA, to help kids navigate emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental challenges. Through engaging play sessions, children can express themselves, develop coping skills, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.

Navigating young adulthood can be challenging, especially when balancing newfound independence, education, career choices, relationships, and mental health. We offer compassionate, individualized counseling for college-age individuals and young adults to support them through this pivotal phase of life.

Whether you’re facing escalating conflicts or simply want to enhance your bond, our couples therapy services create a safe space for all couples, including LGBTQ+ relationships, to grow and thrive. Take the next step in fostering a healthier, happier partnership by contacting us today.

When you experience depression, you may deal with unexplainable sadness and a loss of passion for things you once loved. It can be challenging to navigate these heavy feelings on your own, whether brought on by a traumatic experience or family history. Our clinicians can help identify healthy coping mechanisms and provide a newfound sense of hope.

Struggling with an eating disorder? Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates in Andover offers compassionate, effective counseling tailored to your needs. Our experienced therapists specialize in treating various eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

We provide dedicated family counseling services to support families in overcoming emotional, behavioral, and relational struggles. Our skilled therapists utilize proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy to address challenges such as marital issues, grief, trauma, mental health conditions, and parenting difficulties.

When you lose something or someone of value, you may encounter a rollercoaster of feelings that can be hard to manage on your own. We can help you process your loss, find your way to acceptance, and experience the joy you deserve.

Struggling with learning disabilities can affect every aspect of life, from education to emotional well-being. We offer specialized therapy for conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, and dyscalculia to help individuals overcome these challenges.

Therapy tailored for the LGBTQI+ community addresses the unique challenges related to discrimination, rejection, and mental health disparities. Individuals often face obstacles such as abuse, prejudice, and healthcare discrimination, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and substance use.

While stress can be healthy in the right situation, it may become unmanageable when it’s constant. Stress can also take a toll on your physical and mental health, making it vital to get treatment when it gets out of hand. When you work with us, we can find ways to help release your tension and free you of the negative side effects of stress.