Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Depression and 9 more.
Johnny Sperzel
(he/him)
I have experience working with people from many different ages and backgrounds, however I specialize in working with youth and young adults. Topics commonly addressed in my work with clients include: understanding/managing emotions, excessive thoughts or worries, time management/ goal setting, life transitions, anger management, substance misuse, self-esteem, work/ school performance, and communication skills/managing relationships. Outside of my practice I enjoy surfing, snowboarding, hockey, biking, hiking with my dog, and time with friends & family.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
A first session typically involves discussion of what brings you to therapy, background information, potential goals or objectives for treatment, and beginning to get to know one another and build rapport
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I offer a holistic view and approach, and a calm nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, life experiences, and behaviors to increase awareness and work towards personal growth
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with individuals to address their unique needs. You are the expert in you, and my goal is to guide to where you would like to be, personal growth to be your best self. There is no one fit to doing therapy and anyone can find a benefit to giving it a shot. My approach with clients is collaborative.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Substance Misuse
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
Buddhist
Christian
Man
White
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is helpful for a variety of mental health conditions by working towards acknowledging and observing negative thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness strategies aid ACT with coping strategies and focusing on the present, while taking action/ steps that align with your personal values and what's important to you.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
When we have awareness of how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, we can take steps towards changing unhelpful thinking patterns to confront or cope with our emotions and change unwanted behaviors or consequences.