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Shoreline Counseling Group
Counselor
Verified Verified
Dover, NH 03820
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you feel like your life is not where you expected it to be? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better, more meaningful? Now more than ever, people are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and busy lives. Pushing away your needs can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you feel like your life is not where you expected it to be? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better, more meaningful? Now more than ever, people are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers, and busy lives. Pushing away your needs can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body.
(603) 810-8695 View (603) 810-8695
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White Birch Recovery Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LICSW, MLADC
Verified Verified
Dover, NH 03820
I am honored to be able to provide clinical services to those suffering from Substance Use Disorders. My ideal in practice is to form a strong, collaborative, therapeutic relationship with my clients. My style is empathetic, compassionate, and direct. I believe that by exploring thoughts, emotions, and maladaptive behavior patterns, we can become more insightful and understanding of ourselves. Through this vulnerable process we are able to create life-long change that will increase self esteem and the ability to form close interpersonal relationships with those we care about.
I am honored to be able to provide clinical services to those suffering from Substance Use Disorders. My ideal in practice is to form a strong, collaborative, therapeutic relationship with my clients. My style is empathetic, compassionate, and direct. I believe that by exploring thoughts, emotions, and maladaptive behavior patterns, we can become more insightful and understanding of ourselves. Through this vulnerable process we are able to create life-long change that will increase self esteem and the ability to form close interpersonal relationships with those we care about.
(603) 369-4225 View (603) 369-4225
Photo of Brian D Wener, Psychologist in 03820, NH
Brian D Wener
Psychologist, BA, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dover, NH 03820
Practicing 40 years in Seacoast Tri-state area. Portsmouth Family Institute faculty member, former Guest Lecturer, UNH Grad. Studies in Marriage/Family Therapy. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING for ADHD- child/adult; Presurgical evaluations; Court-Legal-School evaluations. APA Board Certified in Assessment/Treatment of Substance Use Disorders ADDICTION services to families. Individuals/couples/families undergoing life transitions/divorce. I am a former GAL. I provide psychological assessment/treatment to clients of GALs. I gladly work with ages 14 +.
Practicing 40 years in Seacoast Tri-state area. Portsmouth Family Institute faculty member, former Guest Lecturer, UNH Grad. Studies in Marriage/Family Therapy. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING for ADHD- child/adult; Presurgical evaluations; Court-Legal-School evaluations. APA Board Certified in Assessment/Treatment of Substance Use Disorders ADDICTION services to families. Individuals/couples/families undergoing life transitions/divorce. I am a former GAL. I provide psychological assessment/treatment to clients of GALs. I gladly work with ages 14 +.
(603) 769-4162 View (603) 769-4162
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John Pelikan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Dover, NH 03820  (Online Only)
Do parts of you feel worry, restlessness, or emotional overwhelm? Do you have a critical inner voice that's really harsh? Have you noticed yourself feeling hopeless and stuck, only to shut down, get lost in your phone, spend money, or reach for comfort through something familiar and unhealthy? My clients learn how to separate from the parts of them that take over, understand their thoughts and impulses, allow their true self to take the lead, and access curiosity, calm, connectedness, and clarity. While proficient in several forms of talk therapy which I integrate into session, I’ve found IFS therapy most beneficial for my clients.
Do parts of you feel worry, restlessness, or emotional overwhelm? Do you have a critical inner voice that's really harsh? Have you noticed yourself feeling hopeless and stuck, only to shut down, get lost in your phone, spend money, or reach for comfort through something familiar and unhealthy? My clients learn how to separate from the parts of them that take over, understand their thoughts and impulses, allow their true self to take the lead, and access curiosity, calm, connectedness, and clarity. While proficient in several forms of talk therapy which I integrate into session, I’ve found IFS therapy most beneficial for my clients.
(609) 853-5169 View (609) 853-5169

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Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.