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Therapy for Norfolk, MA

Norfolk runs on full calendars. Between youth sports schedules, King Philip Regional commitments, and the commute to Boston or Providence, the adults in this town are often managing everyone else’s needs before their own. Harborside’s therapists work with each client to choose an approach that fits the person, not a fixed protocol, and sessions happen by video on a schedule built around a real week rather than an ideal one.

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Therapy for people in Norfolk, MA

A lot of Norfolk residents come to therapy already high-functioning on paper. Work is fine, the household runs, the obligations get met. What’s harder to see from the outside is the low-grade anxiety, the strained marriage, the teenager who’s withdrawn, or the exhaustion that never quite lifts. Therapy at Harborside starts with an honest look at what’s actually going on, not a checklist of symptoms, and the plan that follows is built around your life, not a template.

Some people want a structured, skills-based approach. Others need space to talk through what’s underneath a pattern before anything changes. Your therapist works with you to figure out which is useful, and adjusts as things shift.

How telehealth care actually works

Harborside Psychiatrics is based in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, and delivers care by video to clients across the state, including Norfolk. Sessions happen over a secure video platform. You’ll need a private space, a phone or computer with a camera, and a stable internet connection. Most therapy sessions run 45 to 50 minutes, and frequency is worked out between you and your therapist. Some clients start weekly and space out over time, others need every other week from the start.

If medication management is part of your care, prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy of your choice, so there’s no need to drive anywhere to fill a script or pick up a refill. Follow-up appointments for medication are typically shorter and spaced out based on what’s being managed.

What we treat

Harborside’s therapy team works with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, life transitions, disordered eating, and the kind of chronic stress that builds up in high-demand households. Clients range from young adults figuring out an independent life to parents managing a family and a career at once, to people navigating a divorce, a health scare, or a loss. Some clients are also working with one of Harborside’s prescribers for medication management alongside therapy, and the two clinicians coordinate as part of your care.

What the first appointment involves

Your first appointment is a longer session focused on understanding what brought you in, your history, and what you’re hoping care will look like. Your therapist will ask questions about your background, your current stressors, and any past experience with therapy or medication. By the end of that appointment, you should have a clearer sense of what the next several sessions will look like and how often you’ll be meeting.

Who our clinicians are

Medication management and functional psychiatry at Harborside are performed by psychiatric nurse practitioners: Rachel Egan, RN PMHNP-BC, who is also the practice’s clinical director, Emily Pardue, RN PMHNP-BC, and Kirstin Ritchie, RN PMHNP-BC. Each is qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe for mental health conditions. Full bios and credentials for each clinician are available on the team page.

Therapy and eating disorder care are delivered by Harborside’s licensed therapy team: Hannah Legesse, LICSW, Tori Mahoney, LMHC, Jacquelyn Duford, LCMHC ATR, a registered art therapist, and Lexie Carchedi, LCSW. Clients are matched with a therapist based on what they’re looking for and what fits their schedule.

What it costs

Harborside is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly for appointments. Current fees for an initial and a follow-up appointment are listed on the pricing page, and questions about cost can be answered before anything is booked.

Getting started

If you’re ready to schedule, you can book directly through Harborside’s website or reach out with questions first. There’s no requirement to know exactly what kind of therapy you want before your first appointment. That’s part of what the first session is for. Norfolk clients see the same clinicians and the same process as anyone else working with Harborside by video.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is therapy with Harborside the same as seeing a psychiatrist?

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Harborside does not provide emergency or after-hours care.

This page is educational and is not medical advice. It does not create a provider-patient relationship. For guidance on finding a mental health provider or understanding treatment options, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s help resource [CITATION: SAMHSA national resource for locating mental health services and understanding care options] is a useful independent reference.

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Most clients meet weekly or every other week, depending on what’s agreed with the therapist during the first few sessions.

No. Harborside is a private-pay practice. Clients with out-of-network mental health benefits can request a superbill to submit to their insurer for possible reimbursement.

That’s a reasonable place to start. Many clients begin therapy without a specific problem in mind, and the first session is built around figuring that out together.

Yes. Finding the right therapist sometimes takes more than one try, and raising it is a normal part of the process, not something awkward.

No. Therapy is ongoing, scheduled care, not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.

If you need help right now

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Harborside Psychiatrics does not provide emergency or after-hours care.

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