MultiPlan Therapists in Brentwood, NH

Donna McDermott is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. She graduated from The University of New Hampshire with a masters of social work. Donna is known for providing a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space for individuals. Donna integrates her professional training with her life experience to help others heal and grow. Her main areas of of focus include depression, anxiety, attachment, divorce and trauma. Donna specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

I approach my clients collaboratively with a warm, accepting and compassionate attitude. I believe developing a trusting relationship is the most effective foundation to approach the hardships and mind habits we all face in life. I use specific CBT and Mindfulness skills to help my clients reduce symptoms and feel better soon. Anxiety, obsessiveness and depressed feelings can be significantly reduced while I teach clients how to govern the mind, creating new habits and strategies. As a practitioner of mindfulness who has attended many Insight Meditation retreats, I can share with you the benefits of attention from both personal and professional experience.

Jim Michaels is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in New Hampshire who has his Doctorate in Theology and has been practicing since 2011. Jim believes that every person should live their best possible lives, and at times this requires that someone walks with us to grow and flourish. Jim is trained in multiple evidence-based interventions to help others attain their goals. As a U. S. Marine, Jim understands the unique mindset that military veterans and their families face.

LIMITED availability, waitlist started - Are you and/or your teenager feeling worried, overwhelmed, and struggling with the stress of work, school, and day to day life? Are you or you looking for traditional as well as holistic, mindfulness based, and movement based therapeutic modalities to help you navigate life's challenges? Are you looking for alternatives to medication to manage your symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, Aspergers syndrome, or an eating disorder? Are you seeking guidance for gender identity and transgender issues? Then Mandi may be right for you!

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.

Nadine Thompson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 1991. She earned her Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Clinical Practice, from Smith College School of Social Work. She also has post-graduate certification in Addiction counseling, multicultural practice, DBT, and Couples and Family Therapy. Nadine is committed to helping people heal themselves by providing a safe space where they can explore their challenges, restore their mental health, and create the life that they want to live.

LIMITED availability, waitlist starting for May availability. Looking for a therapist can be a vulnerable and overwhelming experience. Knowing more about a provider can help to decrease some of the initial anxieties.

Katheryne Grijalva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 2016. Katheryne offers clients a trauma-informed approach. Outside of work, Katheryne enjoys reading, yoga, nature, fitness, and organic food and products.

Dr. AJ Diamonti began his career as a classroom teacher and school administrator, before returning to school himself to train as a psychologist. He received a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling and his doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, both from Boston College, and completed his pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at Tewksbury Hospital in Massachusetts. His education and experience have included working with children, adolescents, and adults within public and private school systems, college counseling centers, and inpatient hospital settings.

Currently accepting new clients. The professionals at TCMA are committed to supporting individuals and families through difficult and challenging life moments. Our treatment philosophy is that people should receive only the services most appropriate to their specific needs, personal orientation and presenting problems. We employ only those counseling approaches that adhere to the highest standards of our profession and believe the counseling process is successful only when the work is done between both the counselor and the client.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist in Portsmouth for 25 years, specializing in depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I have also successfully helped clients struggling with trauma, OCD, anger management, prolonged grief, parenting issues, and Bi-polar Disorder. I emphasize a collaborative effort with clients and believe therapy is only successful when there is a positive relationship between the client and the clinician. I have worked with numerous clients who have needed medication at some point in their treatment. I do not rush to recommend medication, but I do work closely PCP's or psychiatrists if medication is necessary.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

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.

New Ashland Location! Accepting new patients at both our Franklin and Ashland location both in person and Telehealth. Our Group Practice: Goodwin Counseling offers a variety of counseling services to help clients get the most out of their life’s journey. We work with children, adults, couples, and families and a number of mental health disorders both in person and through tele-health sessions.

Since 2002, The Plymouth House has been providing individuals and their families hope for a better life, free from addiction. We offer residential treatment at our picturesque 60-acre campus in the heart of the white mountains. The Plymouth House specializes in treating clients who have failed to maintain recovery after past treatment stays. Our 12-step inspired, evidence-based program has been helping clients achieve life long sobriety for over 20 years.

I find that a client is best served when they are listened to, validated, but also challenged to make positive change. That is why I take a cognitive behavioral approach to the counseling I do. Whether the client is a child or adult we all have the ability to learn from the past and make different choices for the future.

Heidi Schlenz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 2021. She has an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Plymouth State University and a BS in Psychology from Brigham Young University Idaho. When working with clients, Heidi builds trust and rapport with them early on in the counseling process. She provides a welcoming environment in which children and adolescents can express their concerns and process their emotions and problems effectively.

My ideal client(s) are those who are ready to be in therapy, to make conscience choices to better their lives, are talkative, on-time, and ready to work. To hear the truth, even if it's painful, open to suggestions to better their lives, can tell me I'm wrong if they think I am, have open, honest dialogue.

Welcome into my virtual office! We can talk together in confidence, discovering new approaches to whatever challenge brings you to therapy now. My focus is to mindfully assist you towards well being including, but not limited to, freedom from anxiety, depression, addiction symptoms, trauma, physical pain, impulsivity and the resolution of grief. Self confidence, self knowledge, skillfulness and the personal freedom that comes from letting go of the past and moving forward in your life is the reward you can look forward to by engaging in therapy. I am queer welcoming and enjoy helping trans folk.