Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in New Hampshire

I come to my work as a therapist from backgrounds as an artist, hospital oncology chaplain, art professor and activist, meditation teacher, lover of movement, backpacker Dharma bum, essayist, companion of rescue pups, and former Buddhist nun. I've been around the block, tried many things, succeeded and failed, and carried my heart through many of this world's wild, beautiful, boring, terrible, sacred spaces. All of which feels relevant to working with clients who dare to trust their creative and intuitive processes as they come into fierce, tender, inalienable wholeness.

We all have a story. I believe our stories and experiences deserve a trusting space to process free from judgment. Within the therapeutic relationship, I aim to empower individuals to honor their stories with empathy through nuances of language and self-exploration. When we are given a validating space to understand ourselves in relation to our experiences, we are capable of making meaningful changes in our lives. Through curiosity and collaboration, I support people’s natural ability to heal in the wake of hardship.

Do you often feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Are you lacking support and feeling alone? Or perhaps you do have support and still feel on your own. Anxiety, depression, parenting, stepparenting, postpartum, stress, trauma, infidelity, and other challenges may be serving as barriers to healing and accessing your true authentic self.

(Currently Not Accepting New Clients) I provide counseling to people with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD and substance use. I work with clients who are age 14 and older, I enjoy working with people of all ages. My interest in non-invasive techniques and complimentary treatments would likely be attractive to patients with similar interests. I believe that patients have the ability heal their own struggles and my role is to provide support and guidance to patients as they go through this journey.

Is your past holding you back from achieving your goals for the future? Feeling stuck and unable to move on from past traumas, big or small, can be difficult when trying to find progress. As a trauma-informed therapist, I use evidence-based treatments to help you move forward in life and find healing from the memories of your past.

I work with adults and college students facing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress management, relationship problems, and identity questions. I provide a safe, supportive environment in which people can address difficult feelings and thoughts in order to increase self-awareness and facilitate healthy change.

Kelli Woodson is a Psychologist in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 2019. She received a BA in Psychology from Clark University and then an MS and PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. Kelli has received training and supervision in multiple treatment setting including the Brattleboro Retreat, Barre Family Health Center, Keene High School, and Antioch's Psychological Services Center.

Are you battling with a substance use disorder or mental health disorder? Are you feeling like getting through your day is extremely challenging due to substance use, unwanted thoughts or mental health symptoms? If you can relate to this and are looking for help then I am here to guide and support you. I will approach our work together completely non-judgmentally and open to guiding you back to your own strength and resilience. Everyone’s path to recovery is different and with your willingness I can help you to find your own path and be your best self.

Cheryl Ferreira is a Professional Counselor Associate with two years of experience specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, personality disorders and addiction issues. Cheryl has experience in person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT and mindfulness.

I firmly believe that each of us holds valuable insights about our own lives. As a compassionate and highly skilled professional, my passion lies in the transformative potential of therapy. My goal is to offer exceptional and personalized care, specifically tailored to address the unique challenges you bring to our sessions.

Healing occurs when we feel seen, heard, and accepted. We become empowered to live a life that aligns with our values. A felt sense of safety and grounding is key to regulating our nervous systems and accessing our inner wisdom. We will work collaboratively on challenges and explore how they can be opportunities for personal growth. We will explore specific tools and coping strategies that can be useful for you in your process.

Are you feeling out of balance? Do you need help identifying what is keeping you from living your best life? Mental health is health. My approach is based on the idea that people can change and want to change, and it starts with your own thoughts, feelings and beliefs. I utilize evidence based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, EMDR and Motivational Interviewing. I hold a BA in History, MS in Education and a PhD in Education. I am also graduating with an MA in mental health counseling later this year.

I provide a calm and compassionate environment for individuals to grow and to heal. I utilize the idea of holistic well-being and pull from a variety of modalities to assist in the therapeutic process. Some modalities I use include, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness.

Compassion and safety, metaphors and stories, laughter and creativity, brainstorming and education are some of the tools I will combine to help you feel understood, heal, and then grow. I will adjust my style to what I sense you need as a whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I frame my work in psychodynamic theory, while using cognitive-behavioral and experiential techniques. I infuse all sessions with the principles of mindfulness. I can help you organize your thoughts on difficult decisions, coach you to be more assertive, and help you establish better boundaries. I will teach you a variety of coping skills for managing stress.

We all want to be happy, to have a mind and heart at ease. And yet for so many of us, our minds are caught in worry about the future and regrets about the past. We feel stressed and overwhelmed. Our relationships may be fraught with conflict or distant and unsatisfying. And yet happiness is not so far away as it might sometimes seem. It is a practice that we can learn to cultivate in each moment. Therapy is no guarantee that we will always be happy, but with patience and dedication, each of us has the capacity to become happier, more loving, and more self-realized.

By seeking out therapy, you're already doing the most important step - showing motivation to change. My goal in therapy is to help clients identify how symptoms or mismatches in coping strategies have gotten in their way, and seek out alternatives that are more firmly aligned with the kinds of lives and relationships that they want to have. Whether your struggles are recent or lifelong patterns that you're now looking to address, I'm here to help you engage in your life in ways that feel comforting and fulfilling.

I find that unmanaged stress is the root cause of many mental health disorders. My work with clients includes helping them to identify triggers, understand their stress and find ways to balance the mind, body and spirit by building a daily self-care practice that includes mental, physical, emotional and spiritual practices. I use a variety of techniques depending on the age and needs of my client. I work primarily with teens, young adults, and adult women.

Finding peace and calm in the anxieties that surround you can be an overwhelming challenge. Do you desire to improve your relationships and ease the impact of daily stress in your life? I can walk with you on a path of empowerment in making needed changes. My hope is that you will feel empowered, validated, and accepted as you work toward change. Developing coping skills using evidence based practices helps guide our progress together.

There are many circumstances that we face in life that are not our fault and often are out of control. Though this may be true, it is still our responsibility to learn from these situations and heal. This takes courage and strength. I would be honored to support you through the journey.