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Children's Friend and Family Services - Salem Clinic

We provide specialized outpatient mental health services for those facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our offerings include individual, family, and group counseling, along with psychopharmacology when appropriate.

In-Home Therapy and Therapeutic Mentoring are also offered through our Salem location.

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At a Glance
Evidence-based outpatient mental health counseling aimed at supporting emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.

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Referrals

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About

Our clinicians bring expertise and understanding to their work, supporting individuals and families through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and developmental disorders. We use proven, evidence-based approaches—including Triple P, ARC, and Trauma-Focused CBT—to help clients heal, grow, and thrive. We also offer parents essential guidance to enhance their skills and create a nurturing home environment.


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Individual, Family, and Group Therapy

  • Treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and high-risk behaviors
  • Individual counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Group counseling

Trauma-Focused Services

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Evidence-based treatment for ages 3-18 that reduces negative physical and emotional symptoms related to traumatic experiences
  • Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART): Uses gross motor play activities to increase youth's ability to tolerate feelings such as anger and frustration, build trust, and process overwhelming experiences
  • Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC): Evidence-based framework for youth and families who have experienced multiple/prolonged traumatic stress. Addresses attachment, self-regulation, and competency domain

Youth-Specific Programs

  • The Coping Cat Curriculum: Evidence-based treatment for children ages 7-13 with anxiety-related difficulties including generalized anxiety, social phobia, and separation anxiety
  • Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA): For youth ages 12-24, addressing substance use and related behaviors while promoting health, self-care, and recovery-oriented lifestyle
  • Therapeutic Mentoring Program: Structured, one-to-one support services addressing daily living, social, and communication skills

Family Support Services

  • Triple P (Positive Parenting Program): Evidence-based parenting program for children ages 0-12, providing simple and practical strategies to help parents build strong relationships and manage behavior
  • Family Support and Training: Structured, one-to-one, strength-based relationship between a Family Partner and parent/caregiver

Specialized Therapeutic Approaches

  • Horticultural Therapy: Indoor and outdoor therapeutic spaces, including a sensory garden for private sessions and ecotherapy interventions
  • Expressive Therapies: Utilizing art, music, and movement
  • Nature-Infused Therapy: Incorporating time outside and therapy dogs
  • Mind-Body Approaches: Including yoga, mindfulness, and meditation

Additional Locations

We have additional outpatient offices located in Lynn, Gloucester, Lawrence, Taunton, and Acton:

  • Gloucester Office: Blackburn Center 3 & 4, Second Floor, Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 283-7198
  • Lawrence Office: 15 Union Street, Suite 200, Lawrence, MA 01840 (978) 682-7289
  • Lynn Office: 112 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 592-5691
  • Chelmsford Office: 227 Chelmsford St, Suite 13C Chelmsford, MA 01824 (774) 504-4334
  • Southeast Behavioral Health Center: 35 Summer Street, Suite 202, Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 745-3720
  • Metrowest Behavioral Health Center: 360 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 103, Acton, MA 01720 (978) 264-3500
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Frequently Asked Questions
Referral Information

Referrals are open to anyone. We accept the following insurance: Massachusetts Behavioral Health Plan (MBHP), BMC (Beacon) Mass Health, Beacon (Fallon) Mass Health, Beacon (Carelon), Optum, Tufts-Harvard Pilgrim, Wellsense Blue Cross Blue Shield (B/X)

Let's Connect

Kelsey Tam, LICSW

Area Director, Salem

P: (978) 744-7905
F: (978) 740-9145

[email protected]

110 Boston Street, Salem MA 01970
(978) 744-7905

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For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

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Request More Information
Request More 
Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?


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