Therapists in Dover, NH

Do you wake up in the night thinking about your life experiences, wondering what happened or how you could have achieved a different outcome? Do these stories leave you feeling your grief and possible trauma, remorse, anger, fear, or loneliness? Are you willing to delve deeply into who you truly are and into what makes you uniquely you? Whatever your life journey, there is a path to understanding who you are, holding your stories with compassion & an evolving self-awareness. It is possible to tenderly reshape even the hardest stories while coming to understand their significance. You can claim authority over your life & find peace.

Late teens, Adults and Elders who are experiencing anything from life stressors, to complex and overlapping diagnoses, and who want evidence-based treatment in a relaxed and supportive environment are a great fit for us. Years of earning certifications in a variety of evidence based modalities craft a variety of tools to help most any situation. Are you seeking support for a sensitive issue or just don't feel like you are living the life you are meant to be? Please know we will be glad to hear from you and have confidence we can work toward wellness together.

Whether or not you have experienced therapy before, I would be honored to help you. It is a privilege to learn about, grow with, and support you throughout the therapeutic process. I primarily work with clients struggling with Depression, Grief + Loss, Life Transition, Stress, Self-Esteem, and other areas of difficulty. Therapy helps you show up as your authentic self and feel safe and supported along the way, to find peace with yourself and in life.

I am a certified sex therapist who is licensed in NH, ME, and MA, and specialize in therapies for individuals and couples that are dealing with issues that inhibit future growth and happiness. As the author of Couples by Intention: Creating and Cultivating Relationships That Matter!, specialties include sex/intimacy, infidelity recovery, infertility, Surrogacy/Adoption, life transitions/personal growth, men's issues, and sexual minorities' concerns. My approach is solution focused, varied and includes a strength based perspective. Narrative therapy, CBT and interpersonal methods are often used.

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.

My ideal client is anyone who, despite their fears and apprehensions about therapy, is ready to do the necessary work to develop the tools which will enable them to actively pivot towards a better life; a life that is aligned with their deeply held values.

Welcome! Life is a journey and everyone’s path is unique. I offer a safe space with judgement-free listening, compassion, humor and empathy to assist you on your personal journey of health and wellness. Which treatment approach I use will vary depending on what you need or seek. I have a background in both physical health and health psychology, and my approach to mental health treatment stems from a holistic perspective that includes mind, body and spirit. Some of the modalities I utilize include IFS, EMDR, CBT, expressive arts and somatic based therapies.

If you are going through something and need some support, it would be my honor to try to help you out. What you might face now may have something to do with the past, and may also impact the future for the worse if something isn't done now, in the present. I would enjoy working with you to consider the past and future while also focusing on the present as much as possible in order to glean what is most within your control, what are your resources and options, your abilities and limitations, how do we honor and validate these while also encouraging some change, and how do we tolerate what is outside of our control, etc.

I am a creative by heart, and a counselor by trade. It is my pleasure to hold space for people as they seek to get to know themselves better and learn how to best solve their own problems. I am a firm believer that deep down, people know what is right for them, and they know how to solve their own problems. My job as a counselor is to help you remove the layers of cultural conditioning, negative self-talk, trauma memories, and more to help you get reconnected with your self. My goal is to stand beside you as we examine barriers, explore possibilities, and help you find your inner strength to fight any battles that come your way.

Everyone faces struggles in their life, and sometimes having a supportive and unbiased person can help make those struggles easier to navigate. I have experience working with trauma, family and couple issues, mood disorders, anxiety, addiction and dual diagnosis, grief and bereavement, anger management, self esteem struggles, and postpartum and women's issues.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Wouldn't it be great to get to the root cause of your challenges and make positive changes that are actually long lasting? It is possible with trauma therapy methods as well as an integrative approach which looks at what's happening in the body, not just the mind. Early experiences or recent traumas can change the way we feel about ourselves, others, and our world. Addressing these memories with techniques that go beyond just talking make positive changes in the brain. This means the memories no longer fuel negative thoughts, feelings or behaviors.

I look forward to coming alongside you on your personal journey of self-discovery and healing through the therapeutic process. I bring a lifetime of personal experience and ten years of nursing and wellness experience. I take an integrated, holistic approach to understanding each individual's needs to find wholeness, peace, mindfulness, and growth in recovery and self-discovery process. In a partnership with you, we will take a collaborative and integrated approach to your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healthcare and overall well-being in a safe place for your personal exploration.

When you are facing uncertainty & change, or feel ready to embark on the journey towards self-awareness and connection, it can be helpful to have a therapist to walk by your side. I have specialized experience with women's mental health, self-esteem, end of life/grief, life transitions, & trauma. As a pre-licensed clinician, I receive regular supervision from Doug Stephens, Ed., LICSW.

Working with anxious and depressed clients, focusing on understanding their individual culture, how they interpret the world. It is important to understand what is missing in a coping system, this is where the work leads us.

At Counseling Associates we take a strengths-based counseling approach to assist you in moving toward your goals and opening doors to new possibilities. With multiple clinicians and areas of expertise, we are able to offer comprehensive, specialized services for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. It is common for those new to therapy to feel both eager to get going and uncomfortable about starting the process of therapy. Do not let some awkwardness keep you from beginning what you know will be in your long-term best interest. We look forward to working with you.

If you've never had therapy before, you may be imagining a silent, clinical note-taker who may not truly understand your perspective. I want to be the therapist to change that for you. My interactive, laid-back, upfront style helps my clients feel at ease. Alfred Adler, an early pioneer of psychotherapy says, "Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another." This best describes my approach to therapy. I have a natural authentic interest in the stories of others and the experiences they bring in.

I offer an interactive, skills building approach to assist clients with managing emotions, anxiety, impulsivity, low-energy, distractibility, anger, binging/purging, grief/loss, depression, parenting, interpersonal and relationship dynamics, achieving goals, and moving through a variety of life challenges. I can help you come to know and recognize your strengths moving you toward healing and building inner joy. I provide individual and couples therapy. I also work with parents and their child assisting to enhance their positive connection.