Therapists in Brentwood, NH

I work with adopted children and children who are in the foster care system. Treatment focuses on Attachment Theory and addresses trauma, abuse, loss, abandonment, and grief. This is a family centered approach and actively involves the child’s attachment figure(s) in treatment. I work with adolescents who are struggling with peers relationships, conflict with parents, transition issues, anxiety, stress, depression, self worth and self-esteem challenges. I also work with adults who are struggling with mood disorders, relationship difficulties, employment stress, and parenting issues.

I work best with individuals who prefer a therapist to be interactive and collaborative. I strive to support you emotionally and challenge you to experiment with new ways of thinking and behaving which increase happiness and life satisfaction. The nature of your presenting problem can vary from a recent disruption in a significant relationship to life-long difficulties with anxiety, depression, mood swings or childhood trauma. All these problems can be helped with self understanding and acceptance along with specific behavioral interventions to ease your pain and suffering.

I approach my clients collaboratively with a warm, accepting and compassionate attitude. I believe developing a trusting relationship is the most effective foundation to approach the hardships and mind habits we all face in life. I use specific CBT and Mindfulness skills to help my clients reduce symptoms and feel better soon. Anxiety, obsessiveness and depressed feelings can be significantly reduced while I teach clients how to govern the mind, creating new habits and strategies. As a practitioner of mindfulness who has attended many Insight Meditation retreats, I can share with you the benefits of attention from both personal and professional experience.

I specialize in the treatment modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused counseling, behavioral skills training and engage in collaborative care with school/medical providers. Clinical specialties include assessment and treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Adjustment and Depressive disorders as well as coaching clients in areas of mental/emotional focus training as related to Sports preparation/performance.

With Sixteen years of experience working in positive modalities with Adults, and Couples, I understand how life can get out of control and become overwhelming. Today, I counsel using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on the "here and now" to assist in a more balanced outcome and realistic achievement of life goals.

I firmly believe that each of us holds valuable insights about our own lives. As a compassionate and highly skilled professional, my passion lies in the transformative potential of therapy. My goal is to offer exceptional and personalized care, specifically tailored to address the unique challenges you bring to our sessions.

Throughout life, we will encounter difficult times that bring about emotional and behavioral challenges. These challenges can impact us in many ways from relationship issues to self-esteem problems, to discomfort at work, school or in social settings. Therapy helps you identify your unique challenges, provides an opportunity to work through them and empowers you to build new skills to use in the future. I take an integrative approach that draws from trauma informed care, mindfulness, and cognitive and behavioral interventions.

Welcome...breathe.... Maybe you feel like you've been "just getting by" for a long time? Or fatigue, anxiety, or depression weigh you down. Maybe there's "old stuff" you don't know what to do with. Perhaps it's the ache of loss. Is your child struggling? Do relationships leave you confused? Whatever it is, you are looking for something more. At New Hope Counseling, I meet clients right where they are. No judgement. I will listen and help you learn better ways to live, leading you to feel better...whether you are 6-years-old or 60-years-young! I will encourage you, support you and provide helpful resources along the way.

Welcome! Have you noticed more feelings of sadness or irritability, worry about your future, or trouble keeping up with the demands of everyday life? Are you struggling with the stress and uncertainty you've experienced over the past few years? I would be honored to help support you through this period in your life, while offering a safe space to process your concerns and encourage emotional growth and healing. I have a special interest in working with marginalized and diverse populations, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe every client has inherent strengths and the ability to find peace and joy in their lives.

Have you been struggling with life? Having difficulty functioning like you want to? Is the pandemic and social unrest overwhelming you? While there are some things you can't change in life, you can change how you respond. Your circumstances, fears, stressors and thoughts don't have to define you. If you are ready, I can help you move forward in life. I can teach you skills to manage anxiety and depression that can help you function and enjoy life. Your relationships can become more balanced and fulfilling. You can engage life with hope and confidence again. You can reconnect with your purpose, find meaning and even joy.

They Say "It takes a Village" Do you ever worry that you're just not getting through to your child? Does it seem like no matter what you try, nothing seems to work? Some families don't have a "village" to help them with all the different struggles kids face today. I have worked in many different settings; hospitals, group homes, schools, residential treatment centers, and clinical outpatient offices. I have helped lots of children of all age ranges and their families with similar situations that you're probably facing.

I love working with clients who are eager to start their healing journey but don't quite know where or how to begin, as well as clients who have tried therapy before and want to continue learning more about themselves. I have particular expertise in supporting neurodivergent individuals, folks who have experienced trauma, and those moving through grief and loss.

Conveniently located in historic downtown Exeter, I am a clinician who enjoys working with adults going through major life transitions. Sometimes when a relationship ends, career decisions need to be made, or parenting becomes challenging, it helps to have extra support. Often transitions in life bring significant emotional changes and therapy can sort these out and help someone move forward.

Inviting God into our thoughts, experiences and feelings, we allow for redemptive healing of our whole being. Called & Equipped by God to help His hurting people, we approach answers through wisdom and biblical Faith. You'll find that I am easy to talk with, and often people begin share details that they have never told anyone. God called and gifted me to help people find life and happiness through knowing Him. As a Pastoral Counselor dealing with trauma and behaviors, or as a life Coach and mentor helping you to grow and Thrive, I am confident that When we sit together at the feet of Jesus - our lives can be made whole By Him.

Change is difficult, but it is possible. I help people identify the changes they want to make and support them in their journey toward their goals. I use a holistic and flexible approach that is designed to meet the needs of the individual. I am direct yet gentle and I challenge clients to trust and listen to themselves. I believe that living in the moment, known as mindfulness, is one of the most helpful tools that we have available to help us to learn how to foster compassion for ourselves and others, quiet our fears, identify what is important, and create the life we want.

Everything we do serves a purpose for us at some point in time. However, our goals can change and sometimes our once-useful behaviors become ineffective or even harmful. I often describe dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as “common sense therapy.” Using familiar concepts, DBT helps people recognize when their behaviors are no longer serving them and teaches how to replace them with skills to more effectively meet their needs/goals.

Currently accepting new clients. The professionals at TCMA are committed to supporting individuals and families through difficult and challenging life moments. Our treatment philosophy is that people should receive only the services most appropriate to their specific needs, personal orientation and presenting problems. We employ only those counseling approaches that adhere to the highest standards of our profession and believe the counseling process is successful only when the work is done between both the counselor and the client.

Whether you are looking to increase self-confidence, manage depression, ADHD, anxiety or life changes, I’m here to provide the tools for you. We will work on practical solutions, guiding you to find your authentic self in a compassionate setting. You will be empowered to step outside of your comfort zone, grow and make healthy changes in your life. You will find your authentic self to live a better, more aligned life!

Jade Gibbons is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Sociology from Keene State College and a Master of Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. Jade believes in an approach to therapy that develops a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental collaboration with clients and families as they work towards overcoming hardships and living more fulfilled lives.