Portsmouth
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Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
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Kerri M. Vercellini

Counselor, LCMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
135 McDonough St., Studio 324B, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 513-2134
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I offer an intuitive, holistic, non-medication-based alternative to traditional therapy—supporting individuals seeking deeper clarity, emotional balance, and meaningful change. Many clients come to me for a grounded space to reconnect with themselves amid the demands of daily life. Using Energy Psychology, EFT/Tapping, Reiki-integrated counseling, and intuitive assessment, I help uncover root causes while offering solution-focused guidance and practical tools to support authentic alignment. I welcome people from all backgrounds ready to grow and transform.
I help clients strengthen communication, improve emotional regulation, and create healthier patterns that support personal well-being. My integrative sessions blend counseling, intuitive insight, and energy-based methods to support meaningful progress. I especially enjoy working with sensitive or perceptive individuals.
I am down-to-earth, authentic, and honest with who I am as a person and a professional. I am welcoming; non-partisan. I treat people as "humans" not "numbers", and I work with people "where they are at" rather than where "I think they should be" in their own journey. I would love to assist you with defining what your next steps are to living your best life!
Call or Kerri M. Vercellini now for a free 15 minute consultation - (603) 513-2134

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Awaken Holistic Counseling Services, LLC

135 McDonough St.

Studio 324B

Portsmouth, NH 03801 map

 (603) 513-2134

Awaken Holistic Counseling Services, LLC

83 Lafayette Road

Rm 31

Hampton Falls, NH 03844 map
Accepting new clients from NH and MA. I am seeing people virtually AND in person in Hampton Falls and Portsmouth, NH.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
My joy is helping my clients gain a better understanding of themselves so they can feel more whole & achieve their goals and desires.
Kerri M. Vercellini
Let's Connect (603) 513-2134
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Awaken Holistic Counseling Services, LLC

135 McDonough St.

Studio 324B

Portsmouth, NH 03801 map

 (603) 513-2134

Awaken Holistic Counseling Services, LLC

83 Lafayette Road

Rm 31

Hampton Falls, NH 03844 map
Accepting new clients from NH and MA. I am seeing people virtually AND in person in Hampton Falls and Portsmouth, NH.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
My joy is helping my clients gain a better understanding of themselves so they can feel more whole & achieve their goals and desires.
Kerri M. Vercellini

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $185
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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NO insurances are able to be BILLED. I have a sliding scale based on income. Itemized bills available for OON insur. reimbursement. FSA/HSA accepted for payment. Cash, check, card otherwise.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (603) 513-2134
"
NO insurances are able to be BILLED. I have a sliding scale based on income. Itemized bills available for OON insur. reimbursement. FSA/HSA accepted for payment. Cash, check, card otherwise.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (603) 513-2134

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Hampshire / 2680 Kerri M. Vercellini

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Rivier University, Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2012

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Commonwealth of Massachusetts- Board of Allied Mental Health Professionals 9526 / 2025
  • Membership with Director-At-Large, State Rep- MA; Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) 2017
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I am also trained in Trauma-informed care through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping; helping reprogram distressing memories and event. I am also trained to work with Military Connected Persons.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (603) 513-2134
"
I am also trained in Trauma-informed care through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping; helping reprogram distressing memories and event. I am also trained to work with Military Connected Persons.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (603) 513-2134

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)/Empath
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Technology Addiction/Problems
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in helping people understand their bodily responses to stress, provide psychoeducation and skills training on a variety of energy-based and aware resources, and help my clients get to the root of what's truly going on within themselves so they can address it and start feeling better in their day-to-day functioning. I am very solution-focused and also know how to hold space for you.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (603) 513-2134
"
I specialize in helping people understand their bodily responses to stress, provide psychoeducation and skills training on a variety of energy-based and aware resources, and help my clients get to the root of what's truly going on within themselves so they can address it and start feeling better in their day-to-day functioning. I am very solution-focused and also know how to hold space for you.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (603) 513-2134

2 Endorsements

Michael D. Lynch
Michael D. Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kerri J Husman
Kerri J Husman
Psychiatrist, MD, LFAPA, IFMCP, DCEP
Kerri is an incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable therapist, who continually is gaining new insights and wisdom to support her clients, especially in the field of energy psychology. I recommend her without hesitation for lasting change!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Holistic
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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My primary focus on types of approaches center around Energy Psychology, EFT tapping, and other more holistic tools and techniques. I lean on my traditional background of education for evaluation more than I do for treatment approaches. I also evaluate from an energy-informed perspective.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (603) 513-2134
"
My primary focus on types of approaches center around Energy Psychology, EFT tapping, and other more holistic tools and techniques. I lean on my traditional background of education for evaluation more than I do for treatment approaches. I also evaluate from an energy-informed perspective.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (603) 513-2134

Location

Primary Location

Awaken Holistic Counseling Services, LLC

135 McDonough St.

Studio 324B

Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 513-2134

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Awaken Holistic Counseling Services, LLC

83 Lafayette Road

Rm 31

Hampton Falls, NH 03844

(603) 513-2134

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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Accepting new clients from NH and MA. I am seeing people virtually AND in person in Hampton Falls and Portsmouth, NH.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (603) 513-2134
"
Accepting new clients from NH and MA. I am seeing people virtually AND in person in Hampton Falls and Portsmouth, NH.
Photo of Kerri M. Vercellini, Counselor, LCMHC
Kerri M. Vercellini
Counselor, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (603) 513-2134