Children's Friend and Family Services
Jamie Saxonis is a Masters Level Clinician at Children's Friend and Family Services since January 2021, providing psychotherapy to individuals and families affected by various forms of abuse while also educating them on diagnoses and treatment management. Previous experience includes roles as a Manager for the family-owned Bill's Salem Music, overseeing online retail operations, and multiple internships in mental health, including at Lahey Health Behavioral Services and McLean Hospital. Jamie Saxonis holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Psychological Services from Salem State University, where a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry was also obtained. Education includes attendance at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.
Children's Friend and Family Services
Providing a voice for children… and supporting the families who care for them. Today’s families face a range of powerful issues- from depression to troubled relationships. These issues can have an enormous impact on everyone in the family – adults and children alike – and can have serious consequences in other aspects of their life such as school, work and in the community. In many cases, the best way to find solutions to these issues is through guidance and counseling. Children’s Friend Mental Health services are provided by 100 staff members and reach over 3,000 children and families each year with clinics located in Salem, Lynn, Gloucester and Lawrence. Our services are specifically designed to address concerns of individuals or the family ranging from relationship and behavioral issues to grief, anxiety, trauma, depression and stress. Children’s Friend is dedicated to making sure that our services remain flexible and family friendly. We accept a variety of insurance plans.