Barney Kennedy

Barney Kennedy

I have an extensive background working with families that are either directly substance(abuse/dependence)-involved, or directly affected by it through their families of origin. I work with families experiencing the normal results of substance-abuse, be it physical, mental or emotional abuse, neglect, or other.““I also do a great deal of work helping couples learn more effective parenting and communications skills, with “family therapy” situations becoming “marital therapy” to assist the couple in Address:ing the issues between them that may be hindering their ability to communicate with each other and parent effectively.““I am a fully-qualified Substance Abuse Professional, and perform U.S. Department of Transportation evaluations regularly for several different insurance providers and employer groups.

Professional Associations: AAMFT/MaMFT, AMHCA/MaMHCA, ACA/ACA of MA, EAPA, AMCD

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Organization Type: Private Practice

Staff: Under 3

Types of Therapy: interventions & theoretical orientations Adult Assessment, Forensic Assessment, Behavioral, Cognitive behavioral, Eclectic, Family/Marital, Systems Oriented

Disorders Treated: ADHD/ADD, Adjustment disorders, Alcohol abuse/dependence, Anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, Depression/dysthymia, Forensic/court evaluations, Mens Issues, Substance abuse/dependence, PTSD, Oppositional Defiant/Conduct Disorders, Parenting Issues, Couples Communications

Fees: Insurance, Set cash fee, Sliding-scale

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