Marie Canton

Accepting Clients

I’m Marie Rose Canton, PMHNP with expertise in trauma, depression, and anxiety. I offer compassionate care to help clients heal and thrive.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Dorchester, MA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Medication Management

About My Clients

I work with individuals dealing with ADHD, depression, anxiety, substance use and emotional challenges. My ideal clients are those who seek to understand and heal from past trauma or are struggling emotionally. As a Haitian-American, I bring cultural sensitivity to my practice and understand the unique challenges that can come with cultural identity. My goal is to empower clients with tools for long-term mental wellness, offering personalized, empathetic care for each individual’s needs.

My Background and Approach

I hold a Master’s in Quality System Management and am a licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). With my diverse background, including my Haitian heritage, I bring a unique perspective to mental health care, especially for those facing cultural challenges. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and other emotional struggles. My approach is holistic and client-centered, combining evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with medication management when needed. I use a collaborative, compassionate approach to guide clients through their mental health journey, ensuring they feel heard and respected. Having personal insight into the effects of trauma, I am passionate about helping clients overcome past experiences and regain control over their lives. I provide a safe space for healing, focusing on building resilience and offering long-term strategies for mental wellness. My commitment is to help clients develop a healthier mindset and

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of their background, culture, or life experiences. As a mental health professional of Haitian descent, I am deeply committed to promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly in the context of trauma and mental health care. I advocate for mental health awareness and work to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health treatment within marginalized communities. I am passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their emotional well-being and supporting them through their healing journey. I believe that mental health care should be accessible to all, and I am dedicated to creating an environment of trust, compassion, and respect in my practice. Outside of work, I support initiatives that promote mental wellness, volunteer with mental health awareness programs, and engage in activities that foster personal growth, such as yoga and mindfulness.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Beacon
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • UniCare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health New England
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP)
  • Tufts
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon
  • Masshealth
  • Modern Health insurance
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • MassGeneral Brigham
  • Carelon
  • Tufts commercial
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $275/session

Info

Email Marie
51 Neponset AVE
Dorchester, MA 02122

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