Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in North Shore
North Shore Psychology & Behavioral Medicine (NSPBM) has been providing personalized mental health care since 1984. Founded by Dr. Paul Greenfield, our practice was established to address gaps in mental health services on the North Shore. Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians specializes in treating adults, couples, and families with conditions ranging from anxiety and depression to life transitions and chronic illness. We employ evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral medicine, and virtual reality exposure therapy. Every client undergoes a personalized screening process to ensure optimal therapist matching.Our clinicians collaborate with primary care physicians and hospitals to maintain continuity of care. We accept most major insurance plans and offer telemental health services for added accessibility. With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes compassionate care tailored to individual needs. Our expertise spans mood disorders, geriatric mental health, and psychopharmacology, with a focus on holistic treatment approaches. We remain committed to our founding values of personalized care and therapeutic excellence.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couple Counseling
Family Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Pharmacotherapy
Virtual Reality Therapy
Relaxation Training
Telemental Health Services
Behavioral Medicine
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapist matching through our screening process
- Our team includes specialists in virtual reality exposure therapy
- We provide telemental health services for remote accessibility
- Our clinicians collaborate with medical professionals for holistic care
- We specialize in treating complex conditions like chronic illness anxiety
Services
Virtual Reality Therapy
Virtual Reality Therapy uses immersive 3-D environments to treat phobias and anxiety disorders through controlled exposure. This evidence-based approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with technology to retrain fear responses. Patients work at their own pace under professional guidance to build confidence and reduce symptoms.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses negative thought patterns and behaviors through structured, goal-oriented sessions. Our clinicians use CBT to treat anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders. This approach focuses on developing practical coping strategies and measurable improvements in mental health outcomes.
Telemental Health Services
Telemental Health Services provide remote therapy through HIPAA-compliant platforms. This option accommodates scheduling conflicts, weather issues, and medical limitations. Sessions maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits while offering greater accessibility for our patients.
Behavioral Medicine
Behavioral Medicine integrates psychological and medical approaches to treat chronic illness and stress-related conditions. Our specialists use techniques like biofeedback and relaxation training to improve physical and mental health outcomes. This holistic approach addresses both psychological and physiological aspects of wellness.
Family Counseling
Family Counseling addresses relationship dynamics and communication patterns within families. Our therapists help resolve conflicts, improve understanding, and strengthen family bonds. This service supports families navigating life transitions, mental health challenges, and interpersonal difficulties.
People
Paul Greenfield
Director
Dr. Paul Greenfield founded NSPBM in 1984 after serving at Winthrop Hospital. He specializes in mood disorders and behavioral medicine, combining CBT with psychodynamic approaches. His expertise includes chronic illness management and virtual reality therapy development.
Maggie Cycz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Maggie Cycz specializes in geriatric mental health and psychopharmacology. She emphasizes collaborative medication management and treats patients across the lifespan. Her approach focuses on patient empowerment and active participation in treatment decisions.
Mary Jo Peterson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mary Jo Peterson brings 30+ years of experience in individual and group therapy. She specializes in life transitions and wellness coaching, integrating NLP techniques with traditional therapeutic approaches to facilitate lasting personal growth and behavioral change.
Marc Maccini
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Marc Maccini offers mindfulness-based therapies and assertiveness training with 35 years of counseling experience. He specializes in LGBTQ+ mental health and developmental disabilities, emphasizing compassionate listening and humor as tools for emotional wellbeing.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life transitions, divorce/remarriage issues, and chronic illness-related mental health concerns using evidence-based therapies.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telemental health services for remote therapy sessions when in-person visits aren't possible.
How do you match clients with therapists?
Dr. Greenfield conducts initial screenings to assess needs and personality fit, then matches clients with the most appropriate specialist based on expertise and compatibility.
What is virtual reality therapy?
Virtual reality therapy immerses patients in controlled 3-D environments to treat phobias and anxiety disorders through gradual exposure combined with cognitive behavioral techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major health insurance plans. Contact us directly to verify if we accept your specific insurance provider.
