About
The New England Pastoral Institute is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary, pastoral psychotherapy and education center committed to caring for the emotional, intellectual, relational, physical, and spiritual needs of persons, families, and organizations through counseling, education, training, and consultation. Aaron Pawelek, an experienced pastoral counselor/therapist, offers couple, family, group, and individual therapy sessions in and around Salem, New Hampshire. The Institute serves persons of all backgrounds and is committed to an integrated approach that serves the whole person, including the individual's values that give purpose and meaning to life. The Institute's clinical goals are dedicated to strengthening and resourcing the faith of all who find this ministry of value. The uniquely trained and experienced psychotherapists at the New England Pastoral Institute can assess problems, explore solutions, and provide a secure framework as individuals seek personal and spiritual growth in their life.
Insurance & payment
The New England Pastoral Institute accepts Anthem, Beacon Options, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Centene, Cigna and Evernorth, ComPsych, and Harvard Pilgrim insurance plans.
- Anthem
- Beacon Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centene
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health Net
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare
- Well Sense
- Out of network
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Pastoral Psychotherapy
combines the clinical skills of psychology with the insights of theology to meet the therapeutic and spiritual needs of individuals
Marriage and Family Problems
addressing issues such as family difficulties, intimate relationships, and personal struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, a sense of failure, or lack of fulfillment
Personal Struggles with Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
offering guidance and support for individuals seeking to work through difficult questions and emotions