“Hope is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops at all.” ― Emily Dickinson
We provide person centered counseling focused on your unique experiences, identities, goals, and needs. We are here to support you on your journey to living a full, creative, and joyful life, and nurturing the relationships that you want and deserve.
Counseling Services
Bluebird Counseling offers individual and couples counseling services. We specialize in therapy for individuals and couples experiencing relationship distress, depression, anxiety, trouble adjusting to life changes, chronic illness, grief, and healing from trauma. We use an integrative, evidence-based approach. We welcome all couples to seek services, and are dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA community. We operate via telehealth but are based in Salem MA.
Specialties we work with:
Chronic Illness and Post-ICU
Burnout Among Health Care Providers
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and Depression
Relationship Issues: trouble with communication, trust, finding the relationship you want, divorce, and others
Grief and Ambiguous Loss
Adjusting to Change
Women’s Health
About Brenda
Brenda Kissane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that the mind, body, and spirit are naturally inclined to healing if given the right space and support. Brenda studied social work at the University of Chicago and believes that social justice is a fundamental part of being a social worker. Brenda is trained in and incorporates DBT, somatic counseling, mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy, and narrative therapy into her work with individuals and couples.