Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Dr. Christopher Joaquim – Licensed Mental Health Counselor · EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC (he/him)
Beverly residents arrive at every stage:
Whose worry follows them home and shows up at 2 a.m. instead of at work.
Who have functioned well for years while managing anxiety privately, and are tired of it.
People navigating a big transition, a new job, a move, a diagnosis, a loss, aging parents.
Carry a level of worry that no longer feels proportionate to the day.
Young adults facing performance pressure, social anxiety, or the first serious wave of it.
People whose anxiety shows up physically, a tight chest, a racing heart, disrupted sleep, after medical causes have been ruled out.
You do not have to be at your worst to come in. Some of the most durable work happens with people who are managing, and would rather not spend the next decade managing.
It may be worth reaching out to Dr Christopher, if several of these feel familiar:
None of these means something is wrong with you. Usually they mean a nervous system has been running at a high setting for a long time and has not been given a way down.
Sessions are warm, direct, and grounded in evidence-based methods, primarily cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which works on the loop between what you think, how you feel, and what you do, alongside mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and strength-based tools. The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. The aim is a steadier relationship with your own thinking, not the removal of every anxious feeling.
Yes. In-person sessions are held at the Salem office on Washington Street, minutes from Beverly over the Route 1A bridge. Online sessions are available to anyone located in Massachusetts.
Yes. Secure video sessions are available to anyone located in Massachusetts, so travel time and parking never have to be the reason you skip a week.
Dr. Joaquim is out-of-network. You will receive a superbill to submit for reimbursement, and many Massachusetts plans cover part of out-of-network therapy. A sliding scale may be available.
It varies. Some people do focused work over a few months; others stay longer to address patterns that run deeper. You will set the pace together and reassess it regularly.
This is an outpatient practice, not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent mental health support at any hour, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Yes, evening slots are available for people working around commutes, shift schedules, or childcare. Ask about current availability during your free 15-minute consultation.
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now – (781) 797-7002
Licensed by State of California / 14300
Christopher Joaquim
License: Florida
Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC
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