Thank you for visiting my profile. I work with many ages and numerous issues that people face in their lives. I believe in building a relational foundation in order for my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about the struggles they are trying to address in their lives. I love to work with both families and their children, as well as, adults. I am a very active person, especially when I work with my young clients. I believed that the best clinicians are the ones that can connect with their clients on many levels and that therapy is not just about talking about problems, but building trust, to make life better.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor working with adolescent and adults around issues of personal empowerment and growth. I have experience working with teens and adults with alcohol/substance misuse and mood disorders. I also treat clients with a variety of difficulties ranging from anxiety/stress, impulse control, and trauma. My approach is realistic; meeting you where you are in life-without judgement. I utilize a humanistic, strength-based, and cognitive behavioral therapies to accomplish your treatment goals.

Do life stressors and responsibilites at home, work, or school have you feeling out of balance or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing less joy in activities or relationships? As an Individual and Group Psychotherapist, I will help you identify and work though thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and events that create barriers to wellness. My clinical approach focuses on the whole person with application of Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior strategies, psychodynamic, and holistic concepts. Southern NH Counseling, provides a safe, caring and professional environment. I look forward to talking with you to assess your needs. Together, we will create a supportive plan.

**Accepting new clients**Are you battling with a substance use disorder or mental health disorder? Are you feeling like getting through your day is extremely challenging due to substance use, unwanted thoughts or mental health symptoms? If you can relate to this and are looking for help then I am here to guide and support you. I will approach our work together completely non-judgmentally and open to guiding you back to your own strength and resilience. Everyone’s path to recovery is different and with your willingness I can help you to find your own path and be your best self.

Do you get into the same circular fights with your spouse or significant other and just can't find your way out? Questioning your relationship in general? Ready to make it work but not sure what to do? I can help.

I have a private practice consisting of counseling patients and patients seeking bariatric surgery and spinal cord stimulator surgery. I also worked at Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center in Nashua, NH at 45 High Street and prescribe medication at that location to children, adolescents and adults.

I believe there are a lot of pressures in today's world, especially for preteens, teens, and young adults. This can cause many stressors and an imbalance in one's life. I strive to help clients find balance in their lives by providing support, overcoming chronic anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is important to build and have a safe professional therapeutic relationship to assist a client through their own process. I also believe in meeting the client where they are currently at in their lives and create individualized goals to make them successful in their journey.

I have been practicing psychotherapy for over thirty years. I consider it an honor to be entrusted by my clients as they share their story and work through issues of daily life and transition. I specialize in assisting adult clients who are both anxious and depressed around relationship conflict, divorce, parenting, grief, GLBT issues,self-esteem, and Adult Children of Alchoholics and Abuse.

Do you notice mood or behavior changes in your child or young adult? Have they been more irritable, tired or withdrawn? Have they expressed not knowing why? Everyday pressures can impact children and young adults differently. Your child might suddenly seem different to you, their grades might drop, and it could feel like they are pulling away from you. It can be hard to understand what they are going through and they may not have the words to explain how they are feeling or what they need. Please allow me to help you or your child identify barriers, create healthier paths and achieve desired goals.

*I am offering online telehealth sessions at this time. Your life hasn't turned out the way you planned. Anxiety or depression are making you feel stuck...like you don't recognize yourself anymore. Maybe you are considering a divorce, you've gotten sick, you've lost your job, or you've had a loved one die. Situations like these and others can leave you feeling angry, heartbroken, and confused. Having a safe place, and the support of an experienced and compassionate therapist during those ups and downs can be transformative.

Whether you are starting over or starting out, feeling overwhelmed can stop you from moving forward. Relationship issues causing you anxiety or depression? Sometimes you just need someone to talk to that can be objective. In todays world, stress has become the norm at the expense of our peace and contentment. It does not have to be that way. Let me help you get to a better place where you can enjoy a fulfilling life and the happiness everyone deserves.

**Now offering specialized medication management services for women ** We are here to offer support during this highly anxious time using telehealth (video) for counseling and medication management. With our current clients, we are finding that the issues that were present prior to Covid are just as ever present and may even be made worse because of the forced "together time" and radical change in routines. Some of our newer clients are choosing to use their therapist as a sounding board, someone they can vent to, rather than working on significant issues right now. Whatever your preference, we are here for you!

GateHouse Treatment is a private drug and alcohol rehab with intervention and treatment services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and those with co-occurring mental health issues. We provide individualized treatment in a gender-specific environment. Also, Gatehouse offers one the only comprehensive vocational program in New England. At GateHouse, evidence-based practice is applied along with creative and cutting-edge interventions. We provide extraordinary care and enable our clients to gain insight into their underlying factors driving addictive and co-dependent behaviors.

Life brings many unexpected and sometimes very difficult challenges. Change and transition can be uncomfortable and painful, particularly when it is not what we want or envision. Through therapy one can gain insight into one's self and come to understand how certain life events impact your life. Through this process of self reflection one can explore how to better manage events outside of one's control, learn more adaptive coping skills and find strategies for dealing with distress. Therapy is a tool to help people develop and improve areas of their lives that ultimately lead to greater inner contentment.

I am welcoming clients into my practice that seek positive change in their mental health and want to experience an increased life satisfaction. My approach is client centered in order to honor each individual's story as well as assist in their healing process. Both my clientele and my and therapeutic modalities are very eclectic and differ depending on what serves each client best in their life journey. I am passionate about supporting those who struggle with anxieties relating to sense of self, family dynamics, life transitions, perfectionism, and trauma. My goal is to guide you in becoming your unique version of "best self."

Are you experiencing stress from home, work, school or do you feel less joy in your everyday life? It can be intimidating to need or ask for help, but sometimes we need to work through our own stuggles, with the help from others. At Mind Validation we will help you to build new and effective coping skills that are tailored to your situation. These methods are designed to work through your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. together we can get control back in your life.

Dr. Flynn is a licensed psychologist in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He received his master's degree and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Assumption College, Massachusetts, and his doctorate degree in counseling psychology from Boston University. His professional background includes several years of full-time undergraduate and graduate teaching and counseling experience at Franklin Pierce University, River College, Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Antioch New England Graduate School, Notre Dame College, and the University of New Hampshire. He has completed internships at Boston University and University of Massachusetts Medical Center at Worcester.

All individuals need support during some stage in life, from the youngest children struggling with social, school or family issues to individuals facing trauma, anxiety, issues with mood, grief/loss or terminal illness. Many families today have also been touched by separation, divorce and parenting concerns. I feel privileged to share in their experiences and have an accepting, warm regard for the struggles that people endure along life's journey. Come in to learn strategies for healing and coping with some of these challenges or changing direction entirely.