Our Mission at Andover Therapy Services
Andover Therapy Services provides compassionate, non-judgmental, best practice treatment for individuals. Our mission is to help clients heal and grow. In order to heal, our grief needs to be held. Healing transpires when we allow ourselves to sit with, process and make meaning of our grief, loss and trauma. Feeling seen, heard and valued in our relationship with ourselves and others in an empathic, non judgmental way. We thrive when our values and roles are aligned and we are able to connect with our truest, most authentic selves.
Andover Therapy Services accepts BCBS, Aetna, Optum, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, as well as out of network benefits, and private pay for counseling services.
Our Dedicated Experts, Here to Support You
Katy MacDonald LMHC, PMH-C
Founder of Andover Therapy Services
Katy is a licensed mental health counselor and owner of Andover Therapy Services. Since 2012, Katy has worked in the Boston area with adolescents and adults from marginalized communities, using clinical skills and evidence-based practices to treat a wide range of mental health conditions. In addition to Katy’s general practice, she has experience and a passion for providing specialized treatment to the perinatal population to address mood and anxiety disorders that are encountered in addition to addressing emotional complications that may occur from unexpected challenges during the journey to parenthood, including infertility, grief and loss, birth trauma, and relationship strain, in addition to parent-child attachment difficulties.
Katy uses evidence-based practices from Ego-Parts Work, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure-response prevention, and mindfulness practices, in addition to techniques from positive psychology and dialectical behavioral therapy, to tailor the client’s treatment and help them develop insight to triggers from past relational wounds and internalized distorted beliefs that are contributing to mental health suffering in the present day. In 2023, Katy completed training curriculums (parts 1 & 2) in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy for the perinatal population through The Institute for Creative Mindfulness.
Katy is invested in validating her client’s emotional experiences and offering a safe space for emotional exploration and for new coping skills to develop. Katy says “Together, we will manage your scary thoughts, regulate your emotions, and utilize your strengths to build confidence and get you back to feeling like yourself again.”
Diane Knight, MEd Masters in Mental Health Counseling, Pre- Licensed Clinician
Diane is a master's-level, pre-licensed therapist in Massachusetts. Diane earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Salem State University in 2012, and in 2023, she achieved a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, specializing in Trauma, from Cambridge College, located in Massachusetts. Diane is in the process of obtaining her license in mental health counseling in MA.
Diane's extensive clinical experience encompasses working with diverse populations, including adolescents, families, older adults, and individuals grappling with severe mental health conditions. Her most recent role involved in-home therapy for children and youth with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Diane’s clinical strengths are working with clients to address trauma, anxiety, and depression, and she is currently receiving specialized supervision and training to work with clients navigating reproductive challenges and the emotional complexities connected to the perinatal phase and parenting. Diane employs evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness skills to enhance her treatment approach. Diane takes great care in fostering a positive, safe, and warmly therapeutic environment for her clients. She emphasizes that clients hold the reins during their sessions, with her role being that of a compassionate listener and guide throughout the healing journey. Diane firmly believes that everyone deserves mental freedom and happiness. Additionally, Diane is fluent in English and Haitian Creole, further enhancing her ability to connect with and assist a wide range of individuals.
Nicole Fischenich, LICSW, PMH-C
Nicole is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts with over 20 years of experience as a social worker. She earned her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and has completed advanced certificate programs in Traumatic Stress Studies and Post-Adoption Therapy. Nicole is also certified in Perinatal Mental Health Counseling and is currently in the process of completing foundational training in EMDR.
Nicole brings extensive clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, particularly those navigating trauma histories. She has a deep passion for supporting individuals and couples through fertility challenges, helping them navigate the complexities of grief and loss, and reimagining their family structure. Nicole also specializes in assisting parents during the transformative journey of pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and the early parenting years.
In addition, Nicole has significant experience working with incarcerated women preparing for re-entry into society, addressing mental health, substance use, and trauma to foster successful transitions. Her dedication to empowering her clients extends to individuals and families in the adoption community, helping them build connection and resilience.
Nicole’s therapeutic approach is evidence-based, strengths-focused, and rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices. She is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where her clients feel heard and valued. Nicole works collaboratively to help clients heal from the past, build confidence in the present, and move forward with hope for the future.
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