Joshua Poirier (He/Him)

LICSW
Accepting Clients

I am an LICSW dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered, and evidence-informed psychotherapy to individuals and couples.

Psychotherapist in Salem, MA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

For those seeking services, I specialize in sexual health concerns, relational problems, life transitions, men’s issues, trauma, and any co-occurring anxiety and depression that may accompany these topics. As a queer clinician, I am committed to improving the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community, yet I invite clients of any background to explore working together.

My Background and Approach

When I meet with clients, I hope to nurture a safe, warm, and affirming environment. I approach clinical work through a non-pathologizing lens and value the knowledge, wisdom, and intuition that are developed through one's experiences. I operate from a place of empathy, curiosity, and cultural humility when navigating every interaction. I am knowledgeable in a variety of therapeutic modalities and believe in uniquely tailoring each experience to best support my clients. I often integrate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In addition, I incorporate an ecological symptoms framework that considers the interplay between biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence a person’s mental health and well-being. At its core, my approach is strengths-based and collaborative.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Sex Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Marriage Counseling Men's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • AllWays Health Partners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Info

Email Joshua
9 North Street
Salem, MA 01970

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