Therapists in New Hampshire

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.

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.

Hello! If you are reading this and looking for help you are right where you need to be :) I like to think of myself as an "UNshrink" . I believe in helping to de-pathologize you and whatever it is that you are struggling w, and helping you to experience your self, situation, and LIFE in a whole new way. I'm usually a good fit for ppl that aren't into traditional "therapy" for whatever reason: anxiety, skepticism, bad or unsuccessful past experiences, if you think you, your family, everything is/are beyond hope, or if you are interested in something completely "outside the box", bc that is me.

I am a firm believer in collaboration, transparency, and authenticity in my work as a therapist. I have experience working with children 4+, adolescents, adults, family and group work. My priority is to create a safe, supportive, compassionate, and collaborative space where we can work together to explore issues that are troubling you.

When looking for a therapist to help listen, process and sort through so many of life's varying worries, concerns, and obstacles that we experience on a daily basis, whether immediate or long term, it is all about finding the right fit and developing a trusting relationship. Empathy, understanding, and the ability to listen with open ears are what I strive to provide to you and your family in your time of need. I approach you and your family as individuals while believing that you all exist within a large system made up of many moving parts that need to be included and considered as part of your healing and rebuilding process.

Do you struggle with feelings of depression or anxiety? Are you a couple experiencing difficulty in your relationship or a parent challenged by your child/teens behavior? I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families. I have over ten years experience working with family/couple conflict, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss and parenting challenges. I also bring experience working with child and adolescent behavior problems, attachment, mood disorders and couple communication.

I have been working with children and adolescents for over 10 years in the context of individual and family therapy. I often work with teenagers who experience social problems, anxiety, and depression. I also provide psychological assessment for those in need of diagnostic clarification. Parent consultation and intervention is a big part of my practice. Navigating challenges with dysregulated children, children with learning disorders, and young adults is complex and I enjoy guiding parents through these difficult times. I also enjoy providing consultations to parents and caregivers soon emergency bases when needed.

My view of therapy is an opportunity to engage in a collaborative process by which the therapist and client work together towards enriching lifestyle, and enhancing overall well-being. Additional treatment modalities I draw from include cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques aimed to help reframe and replace negative thought patterns leading to healthier responses in challenging situations. Furthermore, I work from a strengths based perspective that amplifies each individual's unique qualities through the process of self-discovery, healing, acceptance and forgiveness of self and others.

Now accepting new patients at Ellie Mental Health! I offer individual and family counseling services to individuals ages 3-30. I aim to utilize a warm, holistic, and collaborative clinical style that places you in the driver’s seat of your healing. I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships to promote goal achievement and increased self-esteem. You are an individual and therefore need personalized care! I believe in the value of learning emotional regulation skills, processing through play (whatever that may look like for you), and having a sense of humor throughout the healing journey!

I work with children, adolescents, and adults to provide individual, couple, and family therapy. I work from a systems focused perspective where treatment draws from client strengths, is solution-focused, and family centered. I believe in being supportive and empowering clients in their journey to improve. I enjoy using cognitive behavioral techniques to address concerns such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and general life stressors.

Couples, families, individuals. I hope to help couples regain the closeness that you felt when you were first together. I hope to help families to resolve conflict and find new ways to be together in a way that brings the family closer together. I hope to help adults to resolve personal difficulties and to work through the barriers that keep you from having the kind of life that you want. I also hope to help children in foster care and adoptive homes be able to feel accepted and welcome parts of their new families.

Accepting new clients! Empowering lives at every stage. Welcome to a compassionate space where healing begins. I specialize in supporting children, teens and adults through the challenges of ADHD, depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem, bullying, and trauma. I have expertise in tailored to diverse age groups, creating a nurturing environment where individuals can explore grow, and find their inner strength. Offering tailored strategies of individuals for all ages to navigate and thrive with ADHD. Gentle guidance for understanding and managing and overcoming feelings of anxiety and depression. Caring support for trauma and esteem.

At times, I know that it is hard to make the first step towards a better you. Life and the world are not fair at times, and this can often bring on discouragement, and may even result in you isolating yourself. Whether you are young or old these moments can be draining! Let's work on getting your life back on track. We here at Mercy provide individual therapy, family therapy, and even have options for reunification therapy.

Accepting help can be scary, but I believe it is a courageous and vulnerable step. I am a licensed clinical social worker in NH and MA who specializes in working with adolescents and complex family systems after over 10 years of experience working in a wide-variety of adolescent treatment settings. I’m passionate about helping young people develop a strong sense of self, and empowering them to find direction and happiness in their lives. My approach incorporates evidence based practices focused on developing skills, personal insight and healing. I have experience working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Feeling comfortable and understood is essential to the outcome of therapy. I take a compassionate yet direct stance to help you increase fulfillment and happiness in your life. I strive to act as a coach and active partner in helping individuals set and reach their goals. I use a collaborative, skills-focused approach that balances change with acceptance. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, stress management, PTSD, trauma, relationship problems, anger/behavioral issues, low self-esteem, infertility/post-partum, self-harm, and coping with challenging life events (ex. Divorce, illness, stress at work, difficult family dynamics).

No Telehealth. Due to the increase in demand in therapy and time I am available, email is preferred to get back to you in the most timely manner. I work with individuals and couples from a systemic, client focused and strength-based perspective. I have worked with individuals with an array of issues as well including life transitions, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief and loss, as well as trauma. I particularly enjoy assisting clients on the autism spectrum, people with their anxiety, and couples with sexual intimacy issues. I utilize CBT, narrative therapy and solution focused aspects. I also offer supervision for MFTs.

As a clinical psychologist, I help adults make meaningful changes in their life and address roadblocks that lie in their way. Whether you are struggling with issues related to relationships, illness, family, work, stress, or other life changes, I can help you find your way.

I am passionate about helping couples and families navigate difficult life transitions, family conflict, relationship issues and the feelings such as stress, anxiety, depression, or shame that can often accompany these times. I also work with individual clients who are experiencing these symptoms and feel like it is affecting their relationships. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I use a collaborative approach built on mutual trust. Having a diverse background helps me utilize many approaches (attachment focused, solution focused, cognitive behavioral interventions) in order to meet the unique needs of my clients.

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!