Business Details
Expert Counseling Services in Massachusetts
At Anderson Family Therapy, we recognize the courage it takes to seek help and the profound impact of healthy relationships on our lives. Our practice is dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, families, and children through the complexities of emotional and relational challenges. We believe that therapy is a collaborative journey requiring effort, honesty, and a safe space for self-exploration. Our team employs evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs, including Internal Family Systems for individuals, the Gottman method for couples, and Strategic Therapy for families. With decades of combined experience, our therapists have supported clients through marital conflict, family crises, life transitions, and trauma.We emphasize strengths-based, person-centered care, fostering environments where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to enact meaningful change. Our clinicians bring expertise from diverse settings, including hospitals, academic institutions, and community outreach programs. We are committed to meeting clients where they are, providing tools to break harmful patterns, and cultivating resilience. While we specialize in communication and emotional healing, our mission extends to helping clients rediscover their inherent capacity for growth and connection. Through compassionate, individualized care, we strive to be a trusted partner in our clients' journeys toward healthier relationships and personal fulfillment.
Services
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Individual Therapy
Child Counseling
Adult Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapy tailored to individual, couple, and family needs
- Our therapists use Internal Family Systems and Gottman method approaches
- Decades of combined experience in marital conflict and family crisis resolution
- Strengths-based, person-centered care with licensed, credentialed professionals
- Collaborative approach integrating play therapy for children aged 6-12
What people say
Empathetic therapists
Effective communication strategies
Supportive environment
Fostering growth
Healing journey
Services
Family Therapy
Our family therapy addresses communication breakdowns and entrenched relational patterns. We help families identify strengths, reframe roles, and develop healthier interaction dynamics. Using strategic interventions, we guide families through crisis resolution and long-term relationship building, focusing on creating sustainable positive change through collaborative sessions that involve all key family members.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling employs the Gottman method to break destructive communication cycles. We help partners develop vulnerability, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution skills. Through structured sessions, couples learn to rebuild trust, enhance intimacy, and establish healthier relationship patterns while receiving practical tools for maintaining progress between sessions.
Child Counseling
Specialized child counseling utilizes play and expressive therapies for ages 6-12. We help children process emotions through age-appropriate modalities while involving caregivers in the therapeutic process. Our approach combines non-directive play with mindfulness techniques to address behavioral challenges and emotional difficulties through developmentally appropriate interventions.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy follows the Internal Family Systems model to help adults achieve self-awareness and emotional regulation. We guide clients in understanding internal 'parts' and developing their core Self to manage life challenges. This strengths-based approach focuses on personal growth, trauma resolution, and building resilience through compassionate self-exploration.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery services address anxiety, grief, and life transitions using integrative approaches. We combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques to process traumatic experiences. Our trauma-informed care focuses on establishing safety, building coping skills, and facilitating post-traumatic growth through personalized treatment plans.
People
Peter H. Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with advanced degrees in theology and family systems. Specializes in Internal Family Systems for individuals and Gottman method for couples. Adjunct professor at Endicott College with hospital clinical experience.
Hadar Lutman
Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker using CBT and strengths-based approaches. Focuses on self-exploration and meaning-making through life transitions, anxiety, and stress management. Currently accepting clients with a collaborative therapeutic style.
Jessica Pechinis
Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist offering person-centered, humanistic therapy. Specializes in relationship enrichment and trauma recovery. Provides supportive environment for clients navigating life transitions and building secure attachments.
Meredith Johnson
Clinical Social Worker
Strengths-based therapist with 15+ years experience treating depression, anxiety, and addiction. Combines direct approach with compassion to help adults overcome challenges and achieve personal growth through evidence-based interventions.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer family therapy, couples counseling, individual therapy, child counseling using play therapy, and trauma recovery services using evidence-based approaches like Internal Family Systems and the Gottman method.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, all our therapists are licensed professionals with advanced degrees and specialized training in their respective fields, including Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office directly to verify your specific insurance coverage and any potential out-of-pocket costs for therapy sessions.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule appointments by calling our main number at 978-288-1926 or contacting individual therapists directly via the email addresses provided on our website.
What if I need urgent help?
While we don't offer emergency services, we can provide referrals to appropriate crisis resources. For immediate emergencies, please contact local emergency services or go to the nearest hospital.
Do you offer telehealth options?
We offer telehealth therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote counseling. Please inquire about availability and technical requirements for virtual therapy sessions.
