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4,973 people sought cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) help in Massachusetts in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +21 more
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Anxiety, +3 more

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO), +23 more
LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Stress, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, +2 more

As a long-term career therapist, I have a passion for my work and feel privileged to work with those who share their heartfelt challenges with me.

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Stephen Medina

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What is your go-to approach for cognitive behavioral therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is assisting clients in challenging negative automatic thoughts through different worksheets and in-session activities. I find the best benefit in practicing this because it helps clients understand where the negative self-talk or negative thoughts may be coming from and assists in reframing the way they think, which in turn can change the way they feel.

What tools do you teach in cognitive behavioral therapy?

In CBT, I teach the following tools:

  • Cognitive triad model: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they're connected.
  • Automatic thoughts/cognitive restructuring techniques: challenging negative thinking and reframing it.
  • Behavioral activation: assisting with building motivation and routine.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in cognitive behavioral therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in CBT when they are able to practice and utilize the skills we discuss in between sessions.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement cognitive behavioral therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in CBT with the action plan discussed in sessions. I believe they can make the homework or plan we discuss in session their own and bring their own spin to it.

What should someone do to prepare for starting cognitive behavioral therapy?

To prepare for your first CBT session, an individual can always be asking questions, being open to new ideas, and meeting themselves where they are at.

Starting Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Salem therapists and counselors accept 29 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

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Self-pay costs at Salem
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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★★★★★
The therapist at Thriveworks ( Stephen Medina) is absolutely fantastic. He is very well educated and is able to get me to open up.
Read more The therapist at Thriveworks ( Stephen Medina) is absolutely fantastic. He is very well educated and is able to get me to open up.
Sharron Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Outstanding from first call to assigning me a therapist for my particular needs. I would recommend them to anyone. My therapist is top notch!
Read more Outstanding from first call to assigning me a therapist for my particular needs. I would recommend them to anyone. My therapist is top notch!
Sharron Feb 2024
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★★★★★
My therapist, Stephen Medina is professional, caring, smart and is very good at gaining my trust. He is highly skilled in PTSD. I am starting to feel whole again.
Read more My therapist, Stephen Medina is professional, caring, smart and is very good at gaining my trust. He is highly skilled in PTSD. I am starting to feel whole again.
Sharron Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Celine is very compassionate and professional
Debra Dec 2023
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Salem is located in McIntire Historic District on Washington St. where it intersects with Lynde St. We share a building with MassHire North Shore Career Center - Salem, Koto Grill & Sushi, and other businesses.

Phone number

(978) 637-8213

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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