Find a Therapist in Salem, MA

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood-related challenges.

Christine Fisher is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 9 years of experience who specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, and trauma. No matter where someone starts, it’s possible to have a life with peace, joy, and healthy relationships. Christine has successfully helped many clients move forward on this journey.

My name is Sarah Murphy, and I have worked in the mental health field for three years now. I primarily work with folks who deal with anxiety, depression, life adjustments, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem. I have a history working in both community mental health and partial hospitalization programs, helping clients build resilience and develop sustainable ways to manage stress.

Celine De Santis is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts who has been practicing in the mental health field for over 30 years. Her clientele includes children, teens, and adults who are experiencing the negative effects of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), posttraumatic stress (PTSD), phobias, grief, bereavement, and more.

I am a dual-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, delivering thoughtful, evidence-based treatment across the lifespan. I work with adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, mood-related challenges, and life transitions. Many of my clients seek greater clarity, stability, and a renewed sense of control. Whether you are aiming to better understand your symptoms, enhance daily functioning, or build sustainable strategies for long-term mental wellness, I am here to support that process with intention, collaboration, and care.

Christine Burgess is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 15 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and codependence, as well as the effects of trauma, divorce, life transitions, and relationship troubles.

I welcome your courage in sharing your challenges with me and believe that we can work together using evidence-based therapy to create change. Our relationship matters to me and I will check in with you frequently about our work. I bring respect, empathy, humor, and authenticity (I'm a real person!) to the therapy room. I often work with body image and eating issues (e.g., food restrictionother), addiction, anxiety & OCD, insomnia, depression, trauma & PTSD, shame, perfectionism, relationship issues and parenting. I am a certified couples' and Level 2 AEDP and IFS therapist. I also use mindfulness, CBT and DBT heavily in my practice. I draw on evolutionary psychology to understand how our feelings (e.g., anxiety, fear, anger, joy) evolved to protect us and push us to take survival-oriented actions that we may or may not want to take. I use mindfulness to help us gain awareness of feelings and make new choices when needed. I am part-time faculty at Harvard Medical School, where I trained. I often work with adult professionals as well as adolescents and young adults. I enjoy meditating and spending time in nature — rock-climbing, hiking and cycling. I grew up in Europe in a diverse family and bring a multicultural sensitivity to therapy. I conduct therapy in French and Spanish as well, languages I am fluent in. https:www.dremilymanove.com

As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I work with individuals who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, often battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability. My ideal clients are those who have tried therapy, medication, or other routes but still feel like something is missing. They’re searching for real, lasting relief and a provider who listens deeply, understands their unique story, and offers compassionate, evidence-based care that goes beyond a prescription pad. My approach is holistic and client-centered. I don’t just treat symptoms; I look at the whole person, mind and body.

How I Can Help — My Approach Collaborative, Not Prescriptive Therapy is a partnership. We’ll identify your goals and work together to create realistic, personalized strategies that fit your life. Emotionally Focused and Insight Driven We'll explore the patterns, experiences, and emotions that shape how you think, feel, and relate to others, helping you understand yourself. Practical Tools You Can Use Each session offers useful skills to navigate daily challenges, reduce stress, and work toward solutions with confidence.

As a school psychologist and a family therapist for over 30 years, it has been my pleasure and privlege to work with children and families. My work includes, but is not limited to, helping children with: social anxiety, task and school performance issues, "big feelings" and high level of reactivity, generalized anxiety, grief, fearfulness, sense of inferiority, and trouble with recurring thoughts. Some of these traits fall within various diagnoses (such as ADHD. Anxiety Disorder, Neurodivergence) but your personal concerns about your child are what I am listening for, closely, as each child is a unique individual. My office has space for expressive play therapy with art materials, sand tray, puppets, toys and games. Parents are invited to stay and play with their child for the whole session or a part of a session. I make therapy fun for children so that they will want to participate and become curious about themselves and their behaviors and responses. I help them to discover their own creative inner resources that can be available to them in times of stress. I also counsel and support parenting practices which are helpful for both parent and child. “It is in playing and only in playing that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality, and it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self.” (Donald Winicott)

TELE HEALTH Life can simply work better at times with some help. Psychotherapy is an effective tool, both to resolve deep seated difficulties rooted in the past and to make headway with the more immediate issues in our present day lives. It can help relieve anxiety, depression and stress and can help you with relationships with family, at work and in a more general way. My approach is interactive, using a psychoanalytic context to understand current difficulties. While clients want to better deal with long-standing issues rooted in the past, they also want present - oriented help resolving these troubles.

Tracy Tran is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with eight years of experience serving diverse populations in Massachusetts. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals, families, and groups as they navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal relationships. Tracy is a compassionate, dedicated therapist who is committed to helping people achieve their goals and improve their well-being. She provides a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment, and she works collaboratively with them to develop personalized treatment plans that meet their unique needs.