Dr. Christopher Joaquim

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Anxiety Therapy in Beverly, MA

Dr. Christopher Joaquim – Licensed Mental Health Counselor · EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC (he/him)

Dr. Joaquim offers anxiety therapy for Beverly residents, in person at his Salem office, a short drive over the Veterans Memorial Bridge, and online for anyone located in Massachusetts. With 22 years in practice, he helps people understand what keeps anxiety running and learn to respond to it differently. Every new client starts with a free 15-minute consultation.

Who Dr. Joaquim works with

Beverly residents arrive at every stage:

Professionals

Whose worry follows them home and shows up at 2 a.m. instead of at work.

Adults

Who have functioned well for years while managing anxiety privately, and are tired of it.

Transition

People navigating a big transition, a new job, a move, a diagnosis, a loss, aging parents.

New Parents

Carry a level of worry that no longer feels proportionate to the day.

Students

Young adults facing performance pressure, social anxiety, or the first serious wave of it.

Physical Anxiety

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.

Signs You May Need Anxiety Therapy

It may be worth reaching out to Dr Christopher, if several of these feel familiar:

Worry that runs most days and does not switch off when the situation resolves.

Physical symptoms with no medical explanation: chest tightness, stomach trouble, jaw or shoulder tension.

Sleep that goes first, trouble falling asleep, or waking at the same hour, mind already going.

Reassurance that helps for an hour, then wears off entirely.

Avoiding things you used to do, and finding smaller and smaller reasons to.

Irritability or a short fuse that lands on the people closest to you.

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.

How Anxiety Therapy Works with Dr. Joaquim?

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.

  • Free 15-minute call — A short conversation about what is going on and whether it is a fit.
  • First sessions — Mapping when the anxiety shows up, what it attaches to, and what you currently do to manage it.
  • The ongoing work — Practicing different responses, testing them between sessions, and adjusting at a pace that fits your week.
Call or  Dr. Christopher Joaquim now for a free 15 minute consultation – (561) 532-1187

My Practice at a Glance

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Dr. Chris has a beautiful ability to create a safe and attuned therapeutic space. He blends insight with a genuine, personable, thoughtful presence. The scope of his expertise and talents contributes to his unique and empowering approach to healing, personal development, and growth. I highly recommend him.
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As a hockey referee , I manage games with competitive college players as well as high school seniors and post graduate players . Dr Joaquim is one of the best therapists out there working with competitive hockey players , and athletes in other sports. He understands the commitment , focus, and stress involved.
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Dr. Joaquim has been a friend for many years . I always recommend him to individuals and organizations looking for support from someone with substantial clinical, organizational , and education experience.
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I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Dr. J. He is a knowledgeable clinician who listens and provides clients with various types of therapy to support their needs. He is a patient clinician who offers the best counseling services for adults, teens, or couples. I highly recommend Dr. Joaquim.
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“As an oncology nurse , I’m in contact with some great healthcare professionals who truly care about their patients. Dr. Joaquim is one of them. “
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I highly recommend Dr. Christopher Joaquim . He is perceptive, smart, and always empathetic. He strives for results and has an exceptional connection with athletes being a former athelete and current private coach. He does really well with teens , young professionals , college students ,and career coaching too.
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My goal & mission in life is to teach & share "The Power of Positivity" to youth's and teens. Dr. Chris Joaquim is a therapist who focuses his efforts on helping others create positive emotion, thoughts, and relationships!
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“Dr. Joaquim has done a lot of research in developmental and cognitive psychology as well as school and workplace bullying. He brings decades of applied counseling experience and a research background with him to counseling sessions, which benefits his clients.”
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Working with Chris over the last three years in club sports, and working as a HS strength & conditioning coach , I know Chris is one of the best therapists helping teens, college students, student-athletes, and young adult professionals.
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I’ve known Dr. Joaquim personally for more than 15 years . When someone I know is searching for a therapist , I always recommend Chris.
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Dr. Christopher Joaquim

Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC

Call or  for a free 15 minute consultation now – (781) 797-7002

Qualifications

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Licensed by State of California / 14300

Christopher Joaquim

In Practice for 22 years

License: Florida

MH19024 / 2021
 

Dr. Christopher Joaquim

Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. 

Specialties and Expertise

Coping Skills

Men’s Issues

Life Transitions

Self Esteem

Trauma & PTSD

Grief

Relationship Issues

Parenting

Couples

Dr. Christopher Joaquim

Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC

Do these issues align with your needs? or (781) 797-7002

Specialties and Expertise

Age

Preteen , Teen , Adults , Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , Couples , Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , Gay Allied , Lesbian Allied , Non-Binary Allied , Racial Justice Allied , Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Christian Counseling

Coaching

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Emotionally Focused

Integrative

Interpersonal

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Narrative

Person-Centered

Positive Psychology

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Strength-Based

Dr. Christopher Joaquim

Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC

Do these issues align with your needs?  or (781) 797-7002

Cities

Downtown Beverly

North Beverly

Beverly Farms

Montserrat

Montserrat (Beverly)

Ryal Side (Beverly)

Beverly Cove

Danvers

Wenham

Wenham

Manchester-by-the-Sea 

Counties

Essex County

 Middlesex County

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Dr. Christopher Joaquim

Counselor, EdD, MEd, MS, LMHC, LPCC

Do these issues align with your needs?  or (781) 797-7002

Book a free consultation with Dr. Christopher J.