MPC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Amy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor's with a psychology degree from Cornell University and a Masters in Social Work from Simmons College in 1995. She also has a Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She has experience working with clients of all ages. Amy works with children, families, individuals, and couples. She is fluent in Spanish and speaks some French. She has experience in community mental health, home and school visits, and outpatient clinics. She uses of variety of psychological theories and techniques, but feels that a client's trust and comfort with a therapist in paramount.
Dr. Cooper is a licensed psychologist. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College. She runs MPC's Public Safety Division, providing various Massachusetts' cities and towns psychological evaluations as part of their hiring process.
It is a universal human truth that people long to be loved and in loving relationships, of all kinds. After that, it's health that many are most concerned about. Both are essential to one's well-being. Blair E. Smith, MWS, LICSW studied at Gordon College in Wenham and received his Master's Degree from Simmons Graduate School of Social Work. He was Director of Social Work at Beverly Hospital for twenty years. He has provided counseling services for over thirty. He has a keen respect for individuals and families confronted with life altering medical conditions and the adaptations such conditions demand. He has professional and life experience with neonatal loss, developmental disabilities, gender and sexual identity concerns, trauma, depression and coping with grief and loss. He encourages the integration of faith and faith traditions for those seeking to live more authentic lives. His specialties include sexual abuse, families of origin, adoption and addictions. He believes change can happen, adaptation is possible and relationships are essential.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Caroline Loughlin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Yoga Teacher. She received her MA in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University and completed her yoga teacher training with Be. in Union Yoga. Caroline carries extensive and varied clinical experience from her time spent working at a day treatment program and with a community outreach support service. She draws from an array of therapeutic modalities including narrative, racial/cultural identity, feminist theories, client-centered, family relations, and expressive arts. Caroline strives to create a secure space where the therapeutic alliance can provide opportunities for an individual to explore their unique experience, gain awareness, and promote transformative healing.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Certified Social Worker
Dorothy Fraggetta is a Licensed Certified Social Worker who earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Salem State University. During that time, Dorothy interned at North Shore Elder Services where she worked in both their Behavioral Health and Hoarding & Cluttering departments. She worked one-on-one with clients and their families, while also facilitating support groups. Dorothy uses a variety of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Strongly influenced by her previous work and personal life experiences, Dorothy finds joy in helping each of her patients overcome the obstacles that prevent them from living their best lives.
Dr. Alicia Janos is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist through the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN). She received her Bachelor's degree in psychology, with a minor in biological sciences (neurobiology and behavior), from Cornell University. She earned her doctoral degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where she worked with patients across the developmental lifespan (children, adults, older adults). Her research and clinical interests in graduate school included the investigation of neuropsychological impairments following damage to the brain. Among her many accomplishments, she was awarded the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (Division 40) Dissertation Award for her research on the relationships between serum biomarkers and three-month outcomes following pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following her graduate studies, Dr. Janos completed her pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at The VA Boston Healthcare System and her post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at The Harvard Partners Consortium (Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital). She has co-authored numerous professional journal articles and book reviews.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Psychologist / Director
Dr. Inz is a Licensed Psychologist with 30 years of research and clinical experience working in the areas of behavioral medicine and medical psychology. He was previously an Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Inz also previously directed the Outpatient Psychiatry Service of Beverly Hospital.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Judy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a master's degree in social work from Boston University. As a medical social worker in the inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, Judy has offered support to adults of all ages, and their families, facing challenges around life transitions. She understands that building a trusting relationship is the most important step in therapy. Her approach is warm and non-judgmental, using a strength-based and person-centered lens. Judy welcomes the privilege of being part of your care team.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Intake Coordinator
Rachel graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Curry College in 2019. While at Curry College, Rachel worked as a research assistant in the EEG laboratory studying treatment methods for ADHD and presented her undergraduate research seminar findings at the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture's national conference in 2019. Rachel's post-graduation experiences include coordinator of the cognitive engagement programs for residents in memory care and assisting chiropractic functional neurologists in brain injury rehabilitation. Rachel is currently a graduate student at William James College working towards her Masters in Psychology.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Sue Kostur has worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over nine years, treating individuals and couples of all ages. Her interests in philosophy and psychology have influenced her approach to treatment. She believes that by understanding our learned past we free ourselves to make fulfilling choices in the present. Sue's background is particularly applicable for treating the mental health needs of a technological age and the over involvement with others. These treatments include the development of a healthy sense of self, of one's healthy state of aloneness, and a personal meaning in life.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Independent Social Worker
Dr. O'Brien specializes in the psychological and neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents and young adults. She completed her doctorate at the Pennsylvania State University and her Clinical Psychology internship at Hutchings Psychiatric Center in New York. She then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Developmental Neuropsychology at North Shore Children's Hospital.
Areas of Focus: Individual therapy with adolescents aged 18+, adults, and older adults, Couples therapy, Life Transitions, Trauma, and Disordered Eating
Suzie is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health. She received her Masters in Social Work from University of California, Berkeley. Suzie supports patients to foster the growth and change they are seeking by taking the time to explore whatever issues or concerns in a safe and supportive manner. She has a warm and collaborative approach and uses humor liberally. Suzie works with adolescents ages 18 and older, adults, couples and older adults. She specializes in managing family, personal and career transitions, changing your relationship with substance use, couples therapy, caring for aging parents, resolving and caring for trauma, and eating disordered behaviors- primarily binge eating disorder. Suzie is also a Level One Certified Accelerated Experiential Dynamic psychotherapy practitioner.