*** Due to the COVID pandemic, our Counseling Center is now operating on a telehealth model. Most sessions are being held via phone or video. A limited number of in-person appointments are also available.
New Directions Counseling Center has been providing compassionate and skilled counseling services to the South Shore since 1947. All clinicians are professionally trained, licensed independent clinical social workers, licensed mental health therapists and masters level clinicians.
In a comfortable and confidential atmosphere, our therapists provide an individualized, dynamic, holistic, strength-based and respectful approach. Telehealth sessions are also available.
Schedule an Appointment
Call (617) 773-6203 ext. 12 for more information, or to schedule an appointment. Evening hours are available.
Calls are returned promptly. It is our policy to schedule an initial appointment within 2 weeks.
Need Assistance?
Schedule an Appointment
Call (617) 773-6203 ext. 12 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Evening hours are available.
Calls are returned promptly. It is our policy to schedule an initial appointment within 2 weeks.
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Counseling Services
Providing services for Individuals, Couples, Family, Group, Adults and Youth, Traditional and Christian
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Fee
Many health insurances are accepted. A sliding fee scale is available for those without coverage to accommodate all individuals who desire counseling.
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Specialties
Mood Disorders - Anxiety, Panic, Depression
Adjustment to life transitions
Impulse control/ Anger management
Relationships
Loss/ Grief
Trauma
Infertility
Parenting Issues
Addiction/ Substance abuse/ Relapse prevention/ Recovery
Get to know our therapists
Claire Hagan
New Directions Counseling Coordinator
Since 2000 Claire has been a therapist at Interfaith Social Services. Her specialties include adjustment and anxiety disorders. She has worked extensively with adults who are coping with the long term effects of inadequate parenting. Claire also works with couples who have had a pregnancy loss and women who experience a mood disorder after childbirth.
Una Armstrong, LICSW
Therapist
Una joined the counseling department of Interfaith Social Services’ New Directions Counseling Center in 2004. She provides counseling support to individuals and families dealing with issues of depression, substance abuse and grief.
Barbara Goodman, M.Ed.
Therapist
Barbara works with children, adolescents, and adults covering a broad spectrum of issues including self-esteem, bullying, peer pressures, parenting, trauma, abuse, loss and bereavement, depression, and anxiety.
Elizabeth Wagner, LMHC
Therapist
Elizabeth works with adults, adolescents, families and couples. She has extensive training with the Internal Family Systems method of counseling and also has many years of experience as a Christian counselor.
Caitlin Kaake
Therapist
Caitlin works with clients of all ages dealing with issues that include depression, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, social anxiety, grief, perfectionism, and miscarriage/infertility.
Anne M. Donovan, LADAC
Therapist
Anne’s clients work with the Twelve Step Philosophy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Reality Therapy. Anne is comfortable doing Christian counseling and understands the connection between feelings, addiction, and the co-occurring disorders of PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health issues.
Kerry MacDonald, LICSW
Therapist
Kerry's areas of expertise include: working with adults who are experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders; working with women who are coping with issues surrounding childbirth, infertility, and postpartum depression; helping adults cope and adjust to chronic illness or disability.
Maureen Richardson, RN, LMHC
Therapist
Maureen’s clinical focus has been spent helping others recover from Trauma. She is certified as an Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. Her primary focus is with adults suffering from trauma, anxiety, panic, and depression.
Rev. Clara Sparks
Hospital Chaplain
Clara is a graduate of Boston University (B.S.), Andover Newton Theological School and Boston College Graduate School of Fine and Applied Arts (M. Ed.) with a concentration in pastoral ministry.