Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy Services in North Andover, MA
Established in 1968, Somers Trust Psychological Associates has been dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological services to the Merrimack Valley community for over five decades. Our team of experienced, licensed clinicians specializes in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, and psychiatric medicine, offering respectful, collaborative, and confidential care. We focus on addressing individual, couples, and family challenges through evidence-based therapies tailored to each client's unique needs. Our therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. We prioritize personalized approaches to help clients navigate life's difficulties, from depression and anxiety to relationship conflicts and trauma.Our administrative team ensures seamless appointment scheduling and insurance facilitation, supporting accessibility to our services. With decades of collective experience, our clinicians bring expertise in areas such as mood disorders, substance abuse, trauma recovery, and behavioral health. We maintain a commitment to ethical practice, professional development, and community engagement, ensuring our services evolve with emerging best practices. Our mission remains centered on empowering individuals and families to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth through compassionate, client-focused care.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychopharmacological Evaluation
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in psychological services since 1968
- Our team includes licensed clinicians from multiple mental health disciplines
- We provide evidence-based therapies tailored to individual client needs
- We maintain a collaborative, client-centered approach to treatment
- Our clinicians hold specialized expertise in trauma, mood disorders, and family systems
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide personalized support for clients navigating life challenges. Through one-on-one sessions, we address depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and career transitions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts within relationships. We help partners understand behavioral patterns affecting their relationship dynamics, addressing issues like trust, intimacy, and conflict resolution through structured therapeutic interventions that strengthen emotional connections and partnership resilience.
Psychopharmacological Evaluation
This service evaluates medication needs for mental health treatment. Our psychiatric nurse practitioner conducts comprehensive assessments to determine if medication would benefit clients' treatment plans, working collaboratively with therapists to ensure integrated care for conditions like anxiety, mood disorders, and behavioral health concerns.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
CBT helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors. We use this structured approach to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders, teaching practical coping strategies that clients can apply to improve emotional regulation and develop healthier behavioral responses to challenging situations.
Family Systems Therapy
Family systems therapy examines how family dynamics influence individual members. We address intergenerational patterns and relationship conflicts through sessions that promote understanding of family roles, improve communication, and foster collective healing while respecting each member's unique perspective and experiences.
People
Heather Slack
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Heather Slack specializes in medication management for clients over 12 with anxiety, behavioral issues, mood disorders, and ADHD. She graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2015 and coordinates with treatment teams for optimal client outcomes.
Harry J. Somers
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Harry Somers has practiced since 1992, specializing in cognitive/behavioral therapy for substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. He works with adolescents and adults, focusing on conflict resolution and behavioral modification techniques.
Lonnie S. Stowe
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Lonnie Stowe specializes in women's issues, trauma, and mood disorders. With a doctorate from Northeastern University and EMDR certification, she works with all age groups and has expertise in family counseling and special education services.
James Conway
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. James Conway specializes in integrative and cognitive-behavioral therapy for trauma, character disorders, and attachment issues. He teaches behavioral modification at Salem State University and works with court-involved clients through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Elizabeth Dean-Diamond
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Elizabeth Dean-Diamond provides counseling for adults and seniors, specializing in stress management, mood changes, and relationship conflicts. She uses Acceptance and Strength-based therapies and accepts Medicare patients for accessible mental health care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy for individual, couples, and family counseling needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Our administrative staff facilitates the insurance process for clients. Please contact us directly to discuss specific insurance coverage details and verification.
Are your clinicians licensed professionals?
Yes, all our clinicians are licensed mental health professionals including psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed mental health counselors with specialized training and certifications.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, relationship conflicts, mood disorders, ADHD, and behavioral health issues for clients aged 12 and older through personalized therapeutic approaches.
How can I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule appointments by calling our office at (978) 688-8004. Our administrative staff will assist with availability and coordinate your initial consultation.
Do you offer medication management services?
Yes, our psychiatric nurse practitioner provides psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management services in coordination with ongoing therapy for comprehensive mental health treatment.
