Therapists in Conway, NH

I have been a psychologist in private practice for 38 years in the rural town of Conway, NH. My initial training was in child and family therapy. I have been an Internal Family Systems trainer and therapist, trained in EMDR, AEDP and Nonviolent Communication. My spiritual work has included 20 years as a Zen Student, studied with Thich Nhat Hanh, Pema Chodron, Roger Costillo and several other non-dual teachers. My work has integrated Spiritual Wisdom and the latest methods offered in Western Psychology. I hope to help clients understand the causes of suffering and find happiness in everyday living regardless of their circumstances.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsatisfied at home, school, work, or in an important relationship? Is your child struggling socially or academically? I provide a warm, professional, and respectful environment where we will explore the concerns that brought you to therapy. We will work together to develop a coherent narrative of what is working and not working in your life, and draw on my experience and training to cultivate the insights, tools, and resources to create positive change. My website is www.johnnesbittlicsw.com

I have over a decade of experience in the field, focusing primarily on an approach called harm reduction. Harm Reduction is a grassroots movement that started among people who were at risk for HIV and HepC (queer people, people who use drugs, sex workers). This approach impacts the work I do with all people. It is an approach to behavioral change that emphasizes meeting you where you are without judgement while moving you towards your goals. My work is also trauma informed, works with your mind and body, relational, and informed by social justice and systems of power, privilege, and oppression.

Deciding to address challenges in order to feel strong, healthy and living the life you want is an important step. If you are facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, difficult life changes, self-esteem issues, grief, and/or substance abuse, I work collaboratively with you towards improving your mental well-being and your life. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental space, and can help you gain insight into problems, fears, and behaviors which may be creating or compounding your difficulties. I will support you in processing your challenges, while exploring problem solving strategies that lead to empowerment and healthy change.