**I don't have any availability until mid-October** I consider the therapeutic relationship very important, as is the fit between counselor and client. I like for our work to be collaborative and interactive, so it is together that we will be navigating your path of awareness and unfolding. I consider myself an eclectic therapist, drawing mainly from Psychodynamic, Relational, and Emotionally Focused Therapy models. My speciality is working with couples, helping you and your partner develop a sense of safety between each of you, allowing for trust and vulnerability.

My practice is currently FULL! I will NOT be taking new cases until SPRING! Are you not feeling quite like yourself? Are you feeling stuck or struggling with a difficult experience that you have had? Are you struggling with worry or feeling down? Do you want to improve your relationship with your partner or with your child/teenager? My goal as a therapist is to work in a collaborative manner to empower clients to reach their goals. It is a privilege to help people improve their lives and their relationships.

Do you see people changing and wish you could too? Sometimes all a person needs is a little encouragement to move forward. Other times self motivation or outside forces make change more complicated. I have helped people of all ages find creative ways to change either by altering the way their approach to a problem or by finding peace within themselves through acceptance. I meet with individuals, couples and families and see that often magical things happen once internal or external obstacles are set aside. Life is an strange and wonderful adventure!

I am a licensed psychologist based in Phoenix, AZ specializing in issues affecting men and the LGBTQ+ community. My research focuses on strategies targeted to resolve issues related to intimacy, sexuality, communication, anxiety, and trauma. What makes a good partner, husband, son, father? Am I a poor communicator? What is healthy sexuality? Is this addictive or unhealthy? Is what happened traumatic? Am I healed? These questions can continue over our lifetime and sometimes navigating solutions with others can be complicated. I offer safe non-judgmental space to explore these ideas with you individually, as a couple, or a family.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I help children, parents, and couples overcome obstacles, improve relationships, and better their lives. Starting a family can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences, but when things do not go according to plan, this can be one of the biggest struggles for parents and children. I help families uncover the issues that contribute to the problem and find solutions to help you obtain the vision you always wanted for your child and your family.

Most people considering therapy are deep into the pattern Albert Einstein warned of: "...doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results." Sadly, when life isn't working it can be difficult or frightening to think of options other than the old ones which perpetuate the distress and dysfunction. Finally picking up the phone can be the beginning you need. To learn more about my practice please visit my website at: www.drerniedowns.com

I have over twenty years of experience working with individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties. I believe that the power of listening is even more important these days and that the best therapy is a true collaboration. We'll take the time you need to feel understood and develop a plan. You may know what you need or have vague concerns. Either way, we'll figure it out.

As a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work with 30 years experience, I've worked in hospitals, clinics, guidance centers, courts, and on psychiatric emergency teams. I have advanced training in eating disorders&depression and have consulted to the community on issues of ADHD, obesity,alcoholism, grief,parenting, geriatric care and trained graduate students from area colleges in short/ long term psychotherapy. The foundation of my training is psychodynamic. Additional training in cognitive behavior, family systems, and coaching, has created an integrated approach to my treatment of individuals, couples,and families. Careful assessment determines which approach best suits each patient.

Everyone has the capacity to change. It is often the challenges of life stress, biology, and circumstances that keep us from becoming the person that we want to be. Therapy is a partnership and through mutual goal setting we can address the things that get in the way of your ability to do the things that are important to you. My professional experience has been with children and families and the challenges adults face as they create relationships or families of their own.

Are you struggling with communication within your family? Do you need help navigating the many trials of parenthood, life, relationships? Are you hoping for a safe space to share your dreams, fears, and hopes?

I am not accepting new clients right now. Couples and Relationship Counseling. ON-LINE VIDEO COUNSELING AVAILABLE. All of us enter marriage or a committed relationship with a dream of spending a whole life together. Many couples find themselves struggling at some point- experiencing dissatisfaction and emotional pain. Some want to work it out but don't know how. Others have reached the point where both partners want to end the marriage/relationship. Still others are ambivalent, where one spouse is “leaning in” and the other “leaning out.” Some couples generally do well together but long to deepen their connection.

Do you ever wish you could change your brain? Do you find yourself struggling with the same patterns in relationships that leave you feeling disconnected, anxious, and depressed? You may benefit from talking with Elle. Elle uses her knowledge of the brain and implicit memory to target root issues and promote lasting healing. You can learn more by visiting her website: https://www.courageousstepscounseling.com and follow her on instagram @psychotherapistisin.

Because of a broad range of training and experience, I work with the entire lifespan of people, from high schoolers to retired persons in individual and family contexts. I focus on assisting with life transitions, resolving interpersonal conflicts, improving family and social relationships, and also individual emotional and self-regulation issues. I work with people in a collaborative, positive, non-blaming way, using a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies. As a retired school psychologist, I am also familiar with how challenges such as ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Developmental Disabilities can impact adjustment

Many of us are trying to manage depressive feelings, anxious thoughts, and relationship issues. Many of us long for more connection with the important people in our lives. Sadly, like a frustrating circle, lack of connection with others frequently leads to increased depression and anxiety, which in turn increases your sense of isolation. Bringing awareness and understanding to the emotions underneath your communication with others, as well as learning how to verbalize these emotions so others better understand your experience, can be helpful in decreasing these distressing symptoms.

I love my work and am in awe of the adults and adolescents I work with who courageously address the hurts in their life that prevent them from living more fully. It maybe a crisis in a relationship, ongoing anxiety or depression, a painful trauma, or an inner sense that things are just not right. Together we pay attention to these feelings, enabling them to be talked about, more fully experienced and then understood. This transformative process can restore joy and resilience in life, as well as improve the capacity to care about oneself and be in relationship with others.

My name is James Marston, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. In my practice I have worked with a wide range of clients, from adults to children, including couples and families. I'm trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques and styles, but feel most at home using a combination of client-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe that at its core, therapy is forming a positive relationship, and then using that relationship to motivate and reinforce healing and change.

Reclaiming our lives by working to ground in today and ride out challenges is the thread of emotional work. Loving connections, grounded self-esteem, and mindful self-care can be hard to achieve. Yet when we find success in these areas, the way we experience and navigate our world changes. I create a safe, supportive environment which provides the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of yourself, experience growth, and bring about lasting change. You are the expert of your life experience. Together, we walk through the therapeutic process and hopefully return you fully to the life that's waiting for you.

Welcome to my practice. With over 18 years as a practitioner in the mental health field, I have learned that at the heart of every successful clinical relationship is a strong therapeutic connection between the therapist and client. I consider it my responsibility to create a safe and nonjudgmental space that allows you to openly explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative, present-focused, and solution-oriented. I also believe strongly in the connection between the mind and body and support a holistic approach to emotional health and wellness.