NEW DIRECTIONS COUNSELING CENTER
New Directions Counseling Center has been providing compassionate and skilled counseling services to the South Shore since 1947. In a comfortable and confidential atmosphere our counselors provide an individualized, dynamic, holistic, strength-based and respectful approach.
Call – 617 773-6203 ext. 12 to schedule an appointment
Counseling Services: Individual, Couples, Family, Group, Adults and Youth, Traditional and Christian
Fee: Most health insurances are accepted. A sliding fee scale is available for those without coverage to accommodate all individuals who desire counseling.
Specialties:
- Mood Disorders/ Anxiety, Panic, Depression
- Adjustment to life transitions
- Impulse control/ Anger management
- Addiction/ Substance abuse/ Relapse prevention/Recovery
- Relationships
- Loss/ Grief
- Trauma
- Infertility
- Parenting Issues
Call – 617 773-6203 ext. 12 for more information, to arrange a visit, or to schedule an appointment.
Evening hours are available.
Counseling Coordinator – Claire Hagan, RN, LMHC
Counselors
Una Armstrong, LICSW
Anne M. Donovan, LADAC
Barbara Goodman, M.Ed.
Kerry Macdonald, LICSW
Maureen Richardson, RN, LMHC
Robert F. Taylor, MSW
Rev. Clara Sparks – Hospital Chaplain
Elizabeth Wagner, LMHC
Quincy Medical Center Interfaith Chaplain
Each year Interfaiths Chaplain makes thousands of visits to hospital patients. She provides pastoral counseling and support to those suffering with poor health and assists those coping with the loss of a loved one. Financial support for this program is partially provided by numerous houses of worship across the South Shore.

