McCool Joseph R & Associates Psychologist

A doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Boston University and dual licensure as a Psychologist and as a Marriage and Family Therapist; certified by APA's College of Professional Psychology in substance abuse treatment; Clinical Member and Past President of the Massachusetts Division of the American Asociation for Marriage and Family Therapy; Board Certified in Couples' and Family Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and Past President of the Board's Academy of Family Psychology, the national organization for Board Certified Family Psychologists; listed on the National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology; on most insurance panels. In 31 years of private practice, I have assisted many clients. Our work together starts with a family tree focused on intergenerational family dynamics and examination of communication patterns. Partners are encouraged to take personal responsibility for behavior. Couples are empowered by cognitive and communication therapy approaches to reinvigorate their relationships. In addition to to my family systems orientation my practice includes five additional experienced licensed psychologists: two child psychologists, a specialist in adolescent therapies, another in eating disorders. The fifth specializes in neurological/ psychological assessments. On most major Health insurances(Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Tufts, Harvard/Pilgrim, United Behavioral Health.)