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.

Gary Goldstein — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center
Dr. Janice Goldstein — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

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

Kate Goldfield — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

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.

Rob Craig-Comin — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center
Karen Macdonald Fehr — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Karen MacDonald Fehr, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience in outpatient counseling settings including private practice, a family service agency and two local colleges, Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack College. Her focus is on individuals, couples, and families dealing with job stress, relationship issues, communication, depression, anxiety, family difficulties, college pressures and/or trauma. Karen uses a strength based eclectic approach empowering her clients to achieve meaningful mutual goals while solidifying potentially positive outcomes. 

Julie Anne Fiore — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Julie Anne Fiore is a Developmental Behaviorist with nearly 30 years experience working with children and families. She specializes in home-based intervention focusing on behavior management, individual skill development, parent training and support, family dynamics, community navigation, self-regulation, and skill generalization. She works with children with ASD, ADHD, OCD, RAD, ODD, NVLD, and anxiety. Julie believes in a working with the “whole child” and finding creative ways to help families connect with each other while addressing their children’s needs.

Julie Anne Fiore is a Developmental Behaviorist with nearly 30 years experience working with children and families. She specializes in home-based intervention focusing on behavior management, individual skill development, parent training and support, family dynamics, community navigation, self-regulation, and skill generalization. She works with children with ASD, ADHD, OCD, RAD, ODD, NVLD, and anxiety. Julie believes in a working with the “whole child” and finding creative ways to help families connect with each other while addressing their children’s needs.

Julie Anne Fiore — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center
Lauren Miller — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Lauren Miller, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 5+ years of experience working with children and their families. She is a graduate of Simmons University. Previous experience includes individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and community mental health program management . She integrates art, play, and evidence based practice into her eclectic work in order to provide client centered treatment to every individual. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, and family systems.

Dr. Celeste Blankenship, PsyD — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Dr. Celeste Blankenship, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in treating children, adolescents, and their families. She provides individual counseling to children and adolescents with a wide array of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, attention deficits, eating disorders, developmental disorders, and other social-emotional difficulties. She also conducts comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments addressing learning, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns for individuals across the lifespan with a special interest in the evaluation of children with questions of autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Blankenship’s therapeutic approach is empathetic and understanding and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with the child, their family as well as school staff and other providers involved in the child’s care. She utilizes evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral interventions specifically tailored to each individual while focusing on providing her patients with a warm, safe and comfortable environment. 

Lauren Miller — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Patti Corrente, LICSW has been working with children and families for more than twenty-five years. For many years, she's worked as a School Social Worker and now as an Assistant Principal in an elementary school. She is experienced in working with depression, anxiety and trauma.

Lauren Miller — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Nicole (Niki) Haggerty, LMHC is Licensed Mental Health Clinician with over 22 years of experience working with children and their families. She received her graduate degree from Salem State University. Previous experiences include working with children residing in congregate care settings and their families.

Niki works primarily with children and teens ages from 5 years thru 16 years old. Her areas of specialty include working with children with complex trauma histories, as well as individuals with diagnoses of PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders. Niki incorporates techniques including CBT, ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competencies), DBT, and therapeutic play.

Nicole (Niki) Haggerty, LMHC is Licensed Mental Health Clinician with over 22 years of experience working with children and their families. She received her graduate degree from Salem State University. Previous experiences include working with children residing in congregate care settings and their families.

Niki works primarily with children and teens ages from 5 years thru 16 years old. Her areas of specialty include working with children with complex trauma histories, as well as individuals with diagnoses of PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders. Niki incorporates techniques including CBT, ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competencies), DBT, and therapeutic play.

Dr. Celeste Blankenship, PsyD — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center
Allison Cerretani — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Allison (Alli) Cerretani, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor who has been working with children and their families for 10+ years. She received her Masters in Mental Health and School Adjustment Counseling at Cambridge College. Alli started her career in a daycare setting where her passion for working with kids grew. She has experience working with ages 4 through 18 in congregate care and school settings. Alli specializes in trauma, anxiety and depression and also has experience working with a wide array of diagnoses. She uses an empathetic and strength based approach through cognitive behavioral therapy and evidence based practices, while incorporating movement and therapeutic play.

Allison Cerretani — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Rachel Doe, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience working with children, families, and young adults. Rachel received her Master's of Social Work from Salem State. Rachel has worked in residential programs, outpatient settings, and currently works as a Social Worker at a Middle School. She has experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mood disorders. Rachel incorporates parts of CBT, ARC, ACT and other evidence based practices in her work with clients.

Rachel Doe, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience working with children, families, and young adults. Rachel received her Master's of Social Work from Salem State. Rachel has worked in residential programs, outpatient settings, and currently works as a Social Worker at a Middle School. She has experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mood disorders. Rachel incorporates parts of CBT, ARC, ACT and other evidence based practices in her work with clients.

Allison Cerretani — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center
Tim Simpson — North Andover, MA — Andover Counseling Center

Tim Simpson, M.Ed., LMHC has worked for the past 45 years as a clinician specializing in Trauma Informed Care, crisis management and substance use disorders. He has significant experience working in family and individual treatment with adults and adolescents and continues to work as a consultant to the Emergency Department at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and as the Clinical Director for the PACT Team at the Edinburgh Center serving persons with serious mental illness. Tim believes that each person has the capacity to overcome barriers with support and the opportunity for personal growth.