Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Cambridge, MA
With over 35 years of dedicated clinical experience, I provide tailored psychotherapy services designed to address the unique challenges faced by individuals, couples, and families in Cambridge and the greater Boston area. My practice focuses on active collaboration to help clients navigate critical life transitions, including stress management for executives, alcohol use moderation, family interventions, and support for adult children of alcoholics. Drawing from my extensive background at McLean Hospital, private practice, and teaching roles, I employ a goal-oriented approach that emphasizes understanding historical patterns, building resilience, and overcoming obstacles to lasting change.My work prioritizes creating a supportive therapeutic relationship while maintaining clear focus to accelerate progress. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and complex emotional impasses, offering both insight-driven and action-oriented strategies for clients at life's crossroads.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
Family Treatment
ACOA Treatment
Alcohol Management
Executive Coaching
Intervention Services
Clinical Supervision
Practice Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 35 years of clinical experience in Cambridge and Boston area
- Specialize in executive stress and burnout management
- Tailored approach for alcohol use moderation and recovery
- Experienced in family interventions for substance abuse
- Proven track record with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA)
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized psychotherapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions through evidence-based techniques. Tailored to individual needs with a focus on building resilience and overcoming emotional obstacles. Combines historical pattern analysis with practical solutions for lasting change.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for couples in traditional and non-traditional relationships addressing communication issues and relationship dynamics. Helps partners develop healthier interaction patterns and resolve conflicts effectively using goal-focused therapeutic approaches.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions providing peer support for specific issues at an accessible price point. Facilitates shared experiences and collective problem-solving while maintaining professional guidance and therapeutic focus.
Family Treatment
Comprehensive family therapy and intervention services for substance abuse and medical illness challenges. Offers modified and full-scale intervention options with post-intervention support for sustained recovery and family healing.
Executive Coaching
Targeted coaching for executives and high-level professionals addressing work-life balance and burnout prevention. Focuses on resolving complex interpersonal dynamics and developing effective leadership strategies for organizational success.
People
Dr. Marsha Vannicelli
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical psychologist with 35+ years of experience specializing in trauma recovery, substance abuse treatment, and executive coaching. Former McLean Hospital staff member and therapy supervisor, now maintaining a private practice in Cambridge, MA.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy with specialized programs for ACOA, alcohol management, executive coaching, and family interventions.
How does therapy work for anxiety and depression?
Therapy combines historical pattern analysis with resilience-building techniques to address anxiety and depression, focusing on practical solutions for lasting emotional improvement.
Do you accept insurance?
Fees may be covered by insurance plans. I can help determine your coverage options and provide necessary documentation for reimbursement.
What areas do you serve?
I serve Cambridge and the greater Boston area including Arlington, Belmont, Brookline, Concord, Lexington, Medford, Newton, Waltham, and Watertown.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact me at (617) 499-9992 or [email protected] for a free consultation to discuss your needs and determine the best treatment approach.
