Massachusetts Locations:
- Northcentral
- North Reading
- Reading
- Northeast
- Danvers
- Northwest
- Bedford
- Lexington
Programs and Services
Possible Referral Issues
The Academy North serves a wide range of children, adolescents, young adults and families. Presenting concerns include, but are not limited to the following:
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Services
Counseling and ConsultationOur licensed professionals have expertise in a wide range of issues such as social skills difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders, attention deficits, learning disorders, anxiety, depression, anger management, executive functioning, and communication. We also help adolescents and young adults learn how to perform better in school, sports, music, public speaking and other areas.
Counseling and consultation services may include multiple modalities. Child, adolescent, and young adult groups help youngsters develop social and other skills needed for healthier relationships in school, home and in social settings. Individual therapy ranges from play therapy for younger children to insight oriented and cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescents and young adults. Parent and school consultation provide additional support so that the individual can begin to have greater success in school, home and other settings.
Professional StaffOur counseling and consultation services are under the co-directorship of Dr. Jeff Colucci and Dr. George Marinakis. Dr. Rob Smith serves as the clinical director for adolescent and young adult services. Our professional staff consists of licensed psychologists, licensed independent social workers, licensed mental health counselors and other human service professionals. Psychiatric assessment and neuropsychological testing can be facilitated as necessary.
Individual ServicesOur professional staff have experience in a range of treatment approaches, including child play therapy, insight oriented therapy, cognitive-behavioral and behavioral therapies. In some cases, our clinicians serve as a personal coach to clients in needs of specific skill training. We help clients identify the key areas which they wish to change and then work collaboratively with them to reach their target goals. The duration of this counseling process ranges from a few meetings to longer-term work, which depends on the client’s unique difficulties and goals.
Family ServicesOften times, parents and families need help with challenges due to losses, developmental transitions, or communication breakdowns. Our clinicians provide support to couples, parents and families to help them address the many challenges that interfere with healthy relationships. Parent consultation educates and informs parents about their child and helps foster more effective parenting skills.
Specialized Group ServicesSpecific, time-limited groups are available to address life-long skill needs, including social skills, handling bullying, peer pressure, dating, academic/career planning, leadership, volunteerism, and performing under pressure. Group leaders model and share with members the skills necessary to function well in these essential areas of life development.
Consultation ServicesOur professionals offer ongoing consultation services to school systems, colleges, non-profit organizations and corporations. Subject content may include, but is not limited to, leadership, social development, teamwork, stress management, and communication skills. We also offer workshops to schools, colleges and other organizations.
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Since 1954...
helping children build self-esteem and peer relationships through cooperative and non-competitive activities.