Norman Townsend
Norman Townsend
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Norman Townsend(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Massachusetts
Addiction- Anxiety -Autism spectrum disorder- Depression- Loss, grief, and bereavement-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-

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Not accepting new clients

In-network with some insurances

$100-$150

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Professional statement

Norm Townsend is a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed marital therapist who has over 25+ years in counseling. He has served in community mental health settings, in private practice, and as served as a pastor/pastoral counselor (35+ years). His main focus has been working with couples, those who navigate through depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction and has a worked with the neurodiverse population for over 20+ years.

He is a graduate of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary where he received both his Masters of Arts in Counseling as well as his Masters of Divinity. He is a Clinical Associate of the American Association of Marital Therapist.

Norm's practice is in downtown Framingham and is open to in person as well as Telehealth. The parking is great!! He accepts all major insurances, takes a fee for service (and a sliding scale).

Message to clients

One of the best gifts that I hope to offer is the gift of hope. It's been my privilege over the last 30+ to encourage, support and assist people as they journey on their path to well-being; that's what I hope to offer you. In this process I hope you'll discover what it means to become the best version of yourself.

I don't believe there's a one size fits all for therapy (wouldn't that be nice!!). I do utilize a lot of different tools in my toolbox. They include: CBT/DBT/EMDR/Schema therapy (a form of psycho-dynamic therapy). If you navigating through depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction; if you are part of the community that identifies a neurodiverse, I hope I can help. I look forward to hearing from you and to help you all become your own therapist.

Licensure

Massachusetts: 1277/6735

Languages

English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
  • Optum
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • VA Community Care

Norman Townsend is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $150
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