Andover Counseling Center Therapists
A group of independent mental health practitioners who work collaboratively for the mental health needs of children, adolescents and adults.
Gary Goldstein, LICSW is the Coordinator of Andover Counseling Center's referral programs. He specializes in individual and couple counseling for individuals with depression and stress/anxiety related issues. His approach is directed at understanding specific client concerns/needs in order to effectively help individuals work on issues identified.
Dr. Janice Goldstein, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of professional experience. She treats children and their families as well as adults. Her specialties include: ADHD, Asperger's, Learning Disorders as well as anxiety and depression. She is the supervising coordinator of our testing and evaluation unit as well as the social skills program. Dr. Goldstein is available for consultation and advocacy around individuals with learning or school placement issues.
Kate Goldfield, M.ED., LMHC has focused her work on adolescent development and family systems therapy for the past 25 years. Having worked in high schools and now as Assistant Dean of Students at Brandeis, she specializes in transition, identity, and young women’s developmental issues as well as family therapy. Kate divides her time between Brandeis University and Andover Counseling
Angelica Acevedo, LICSW is an experienced bilingual, multi-cultural and compassionate therapist. With a strong background in community outreach, her counseling is very individualized as she works with a variety of clients, especially children from diverse backgrounds. Ms. Acevedo received her B.A. in psychology from Mount Holyoke College and her Masters in Social Work from Simmons College.
**Please Note Angelica will not be taking new clients until June 2017.
**Please Note Angelica will not be taking new clients until June 2017.
Rob Craig-Comin, LICSW has been practicing social work since 1979. With couples he focuses on helping them to use better tone and pace in their interactions, leading to safe, more intimate connections. With individuals (adolescents and adult) he makes elements of relational, cognitive and psychodynamics approaches in ways which best meet each client's needs. He specialized in men' s issues, ADHD and anger management, as well as anxiety and depression.
Ms. Karen MacDonald Fehr, LICSW has been practicing since 1978. She was trained in traditional psychodynamic therapy and sees couples, families and individuals for short term as well as longer term therapy.
Linda J. Vasconcellos, LICSW has been in clinical practice since 1979. With experience in the field of early intervention she works with children as young as 3 with their parents on behavioral and emotional concerns. Practice also includes adults dealing with issues of loss/separation as well as anxiety and depression. Families seeking help coping with diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism and Aspergers are welcomed.
Jim Brightman, LICSW is an experienced therapist who's focus is working with children, adolescents and young adults. He specializes in treating individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, ADHD, adjustment around school related challenges, social skills, anxiety and depression. His therapeutic work is with individuals, groups and families. He has worked in many different environments which have included schools, residential facilities and home based settings. He is a compassionate and warm individual who uses humor, clinical work experience and training, private sector and life experiences, to help his clients experience meaningful change and wellbeing.