Mental Health & Addiction Treatment in Essex County, MA

Local Care That Respects Your Privacy—and Your Life

In a place as close-knit as Essex County, asking for help can feel vulnerable. At Bold Steps, we offer mental health and addiction treatment that’s flexible, discreet, and grounded in real respect.

Whether you’re managing anxiety, struggling with substance use, or navigating both, you’ll find compassionate support here—without having to leave your job, family, or community behind.

From Lynn to Lawrence, Haverhill to Salem, we’re proud to support recovery in the communities that make Essex County strong.

What We Offer in Essex County

Medical Detox Placement
We help you get into a safe, supervised detox facility that matches your needs, insurance, and location. Quick access, no judgment.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
For those needing intensive daily structure after a mental health or addiction-related crisis—without inpatient hospitalization.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Structured group and individual care several days a week. Ideal for building stability while maintaining work, family, or school routines.

Outpatient Therapy
Licensed therapists offer weekly sessions tailored to your goals—whether you’re working on long-term recovery or navigating depression, trauma, or life transitions.

Virtual Treatment
Commuting from Gloucester, Methuen, or Newburyport? Access care from home with secure telehealth options built for real life.

Live in Peabody, Andover, or Salem?

Treatment is closer than you think—and easier to start than you might believe.

Conditions We Treat

Addiction & Substance Use
We work with adults struggling with:

We also treat co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis)—when substance use and mental health conditions overlap.

Mental Health Conditions
Whether you’ve had a diagnosis for years or are just starting to ask questions, we offer support for:

How We Treat

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Learn to challenge negative thinking patterns and shift how you respond to stress, triggers, and uncertainty.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Especially helpful for emotion regulation, impulsivity, self-harm urges, or unstable relationships.

EMDR
Trauma-focused therapy that helps desensitize painful memories and rewire how they show up in your life.

12-Step Facilitation
We support those who connect with the 12-step model—and honor other recovery paths too.

💬 Not sure which approach is right for you?

You don’t need to figure it all out alone.

Proud to Serve the North Shore

Bold Steps is proud to work with individuals and families across Essex County—including:

  • Salem – Historic, creative, and full of people who quietly carry a lot
  • Lynn – Real, resilient, and often underserved in mental health care
  • Lawrence & Methuen – Diverse communities with strong family roots
  • Haverhill & Peabody – Where recovery needs to fit around work, kids, and commuting
  • Gloucester – Coastal isolation can feel peaceful—or overwhelming. We help you sort it out.
  • Andover, North Andover & Newburyport – For those seeking flexible, private care

Need a place to clear your head? From Halibut Point to Salem Willows, Essex County is full of places to breathe. Let’s help you feel ready to enjoy them again.

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