Children's Friend and Family Services
Theresa Sanchez-Stegner, LMHC, is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as an Outpatient Therapist at Children's Friend and Family Services since February 2022. Previously, Theresa worked as an Outpatient Therapist at North Shore Counseling Center from June 2021 to March 2024, and held a Clinical Psychology Intern position at Arbour Counseling Services from September 2020 to May 2021. Additional experience includes roles as a Mental Health Counselor at Beth Israel Lahey Health and Walden Behavioral Care, as well as past positions as a Dental Assistant and Assistant Manager in the dental and retail sectors. Theresa holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Salem State University and a Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology from the University of Valley Forge.
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.