Female Therapists in Alton, NH
Because we are unique and complex people I choose a holistic and individualized counseling approach. I am both a traditional "talk therapist" and an expressive arts therapist specializing in art therapy. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field working in various treatment setting with teens and adults. I help people gain insight, awareness, emotional release, problem solving and coping skills. I have considerable experience in treating emotional disturbances, trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and anxiety. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy and psychodynamics; I use both approaches.
Because we are unique and complex people I choose a holistic and individualized counseling approach. I am both a traditional "talk therapist" and an expressive arts therapist specializing in art therapy. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field working in various treatment setting with teens and adults. I help people gain insight, awareness, emotional release, problem solving and coping skills. I have considerable experience in treating emotional disturbances, trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and anxiety. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy and psychodynamics; I use both approaches.
Past trauma and stressors have a way of unexpectedly surprising survivors at the most inopportune time leaving them feeling vulnerable, alone, overwhelmed, and stuck. Work, school, church, social events, and family functions become places to avoid because big emotions, panic, anxiety, guilt, and shame rob survivors of the self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy needed to build healthy relationships, balanced lives, and freedom. Learn to have more confidence, self control over reactions and inner strength
Past trauma and stressors have a way of unexpectedly surprising survivors at the most inopportune time leaving them feeling vulnerable, alone, overwhelmed, and stuck. Work, school, church, social events, and family functions become places to avoid because big emotions, panic, anxiety, guilt, and shame rob survivors of the self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy needed to build healthy relationships, balanced lives, and freedom. Learn to have more confidence, self control over reactions and inner strength
Christina 'nina' Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Alton, NH 03809
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or discouraged because of a challenging relationship in your life or a big change? Changes, difficult people in our lives and demanding jobs can leave us drained, confused, and extremely frustrated. Lets talk about balance, boundaries, self compassion, gaining perspective, and finding ways to find peace amidst the challenges. We can work together to understand negative patterns in your life, and choose to make positive changes for yourself, family, faith and work. I especially love working with other helpers such as nurses, first responders, social workers, ministry leaders, teachers, and parents.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or discouraged because of a challenging relationship in your life or a big change? Changes, difficult people in our lives and demanding jobs can leave us drained, confused, and extremely frustrated. Lets talk about balance, boundaries, self compassion, gaining perspective, and finding ways to find peace amidst the challenges. We can work together to understand negative patterns in your life, and choose to make positive changes for yourself, family, faith and work. I especially love working with other helpers such as nurses, first responders, social workers, ministry leaders, teachers, and parents.
Julia E Ovalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alton, NH 03809 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Estelle M. Thibodeau Currently Accepting New Referrals
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Alton, NH 03809
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
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Julie Mayer Norvilas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alton Bay, NH 03810 (Online Only)
As a person deeply rooted in relationship dynamics, I am passionate and committed to helping my clients explore their growth potential, both in relationships and individually. By nurturing insight and providing consistent support, you will have the opportunity to work at your own pace and work through issues that you feel are preventing you from moving forward. I provide Individual, Couples, and Family therapy in addition to Life Coaching.
As a person deeply rooted in relationship dynamics, I am passionate and committed to helping my clients explore their growth potential, both in relationships and individually. By nurturing insight and providing consistent support, you will have the opportunity to work at your own pace and work through issues that you feel are preventing you from moving forward. I provide Individual, Couples, and Family therapy in addition to Life Coaching.
Heather Pinkham
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Center Barnstead, NH 03225 (Online Only)
Evening appts available! If you're struggling to navigate a big life transition (like early adulthood or the transition to parenting), I'm happy to help! Or perhaps you’re not in a transition but are you or your child are just going through a tough time and could use some extra support-I can help with that, too! I use an attachment-based approach to help my clients navigate boundaries, family dynamics, and life changes, as well as stresses of daily life. With experience working with young adults, parents, and kids/teens, I enjoy using a holistic approach to meet my clients where they are and help them get to where they want to be.
Evening appts available! If you're struggling to navigate a big life transition (like early adulthood or the transition to parenting), I'm happy to help! Or perhaps you’re not in a transition but are you or your child are just going through a tough time and could use some extra support-I can help with that, too! I use an attachment-based approach to help my clients navigate boundaries, family dynamics, and life changes, as well as stresses of daily life. With experience working with young adults, parents, and kids/teens, I enjoy using a holistic approach to meet my clients where they are and help them get to where they want to be.
I work with clients to understand their own thinking processes and belief systems, to develop new coping strategies and learn new skills to interact with family and others interpersonally, and to make lifestyle adjustments to bolster internal psychological and coping resources. Making targeted changes in these areas leads to improvements in overall mood and well-being for families and individuals. I work with children and adolescents using tools that are engaging and interactive and take their developmental needs and abilities into account.
I work with clients to understand their own thinking processes and belief systems, to develop new coping strategies and learn new skills to interact with family and others interpersonally, and to make lifestyle adjustments to bolster internal psychological and coping resources. Making targeted changes in these areas leads to improvements in overall mood and well-being for families and individuals. I work with children and adolescents using tools that are engaging and interactive and take their developmental needs and abilities into account.
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.
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.
Long Term Healing, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilmanton, NH 03237
Hello! My name is Genevieve, and when you work with me at Long Term Healing, my goal is not to identify your symptoms, or diagnosis. Rather, the focus is on healing and growing from what happened to you. It could be your first time ever in therapy or it could be your 10th, no matter what your circumstance, I'm here to stand by you and support your journey. I understand that finding the right fit can be one of the most difficult steps. I am compassionate although direct in my approach. In my office we say out loud the words and experiences that others may have shied away from.
Hello! My name is Genevieve, and when you work with me at Long Term Healing, my goal is not to identify your symptoms, or diagnosis. Rather, the focus is on healing and growing from what happened to you. It could be your first time ever in therapy or it could be your 10th, no matter what your circumstance, I'm here to stand by you and support your journey. I understand that finding the right fit can be one of the most difficult steps. I am compassionate although direct in my approach. In my office we say out loud the words and experiences that others may have shied away from.
Judith Fay Kollmorgen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (Online Only)
Are you an individual who finds it difficult to release the grip of old patterns that keep you from experiencing true freedom within your relationships? Are you a couple having difficulty with intimacy, communication, or trust? I can help! Often times underlying trauma, anxiety, and depression can impact our ability to form meaningful relationships with ourselves and others. My approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques, combined with a direct and empathetic style that fosters growth and healing for individuals and couples.
Are you an individual who finds it difficult to release the grip of old patterns that keep you from experiencing true freedom within your relationships? Are you a couple having difficulty with intimacy, communication, or trust? I can help! Often times underlying trauma, anxiety, and depression can impact our ability to form meaningful relationships with ourselves and others. My approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques, combined with a direct and empathetic style that fosters growth and healing for individuals and couples.
Denise Champagne
Counselor, MS, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with couples, families and children. My focus is on resolving behavioral issues and relationship issues, with an emphasis on letting the past go and working to make the future better. My emphasis on proper parenting techniques and on improved communication skills helps my clients to work through existing issues and find better ways to handle day-to-day interactions. Specific specialty areas include: law enforcement and military personnel and families. Telehealth provider for Florida residents and New Hampshire residents.
I specialize in working with couples, families and children. My focus is on resolving behavioral issues and relationship issues, with an emphasis on letting the past go and working to make the future better. My emphasis on proper parenting techniques and on improved communication skills helps my clients to work through existing issues and find better ways to handle day-to-day interactions. Specific specialty areas include: law enforcement and military personnel and families. Telehealth provider for Florida residents and New Hampshire residents.
Coaching is about pushing you beyond your comfort zone to achieve your goals. Coaching is about action and commitment. If you are looking to make changes in your life, coaching may be an option for you. Coaching is all about examining what you want to achieve, a change in your relationship patterns, a healthier life style, a new career; and putting the right plan and actions in place to do so. Maybe you don't know where to begin, tried and not succeeded, or just keep repeating the same patterns. Coaching can help move you forward.
Coaching is about pushing you beyond your comfort zone to achieve your goals. Coaching is about action and commitment. If you are looking to make changes in your life, coaching may be an option for you. Coaching is all about examining what you want to achieve, a change in your relationship patterns, a healthier life style, a new career; and putting the right plan and actions in place to do so. Maybe you don't know where to begin, tried and not succeeded, or just keep repeating the same patterns. Coaching can help move you forward.
Accepting New In-person and Telehealth Clients! I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist with more than 10 years of experience facilitating growth in adults and children seeking support for a variety of mental health issues, including, stress management, Anxiety Disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance use, Depression, Post-partum Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, etc. I can assist individuals in identifying the problem(s) and working towards solutions to help you live a more fulfilling and manageable life.
Accepting New In-person and Telehealth Clients! I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist with more than 10 years of experience facilitating growth in adults and children seeking support for a variety of mental health issues, including, stress management, Anxiety Disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance use, Depression, Post-partum Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, etc. I can assist individuals in identifying the problem(s) and working towards solutions to help you live a more fulfilling and manageable life.
Sarah Titus-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker with 28 years of professional work experience in the mental health field working in hospitals, clinics and private practice. In my practice I utilize various therapeutic modalities to help people struggling with past trauma, grief and loss, caregiver burnout, parenting issues and managing day-to-day life stressors. I create an open and safe environment where thoughts, behaviors and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I would like to help support you in that process.
I am a clinical social worker with 28 years of professional work experience in the mental health field working in hospitals, clinics and private practice. In my practice I utilize various therapeutic modalities to help people struggling with past trauma, grief and loss, caregiver burnout, parenting issues and managing day-to-day life stressors. I create an open and safe environment where thoughts, behaviors and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I would like to help support you in that process.
PEEPS Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
My name is Anne Marie Allwine LICSW with P.E.E.P.S. Psychotherapy. P.E.E.P.S. stands for: P.eople seeking E.mpathy E.mpowerment P.ersonal growth and S.upport. I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years in a variety of settings, most recently as the School Counselor for a private high school. I use a supportive strengths-based approach but also will challenge one's thoughts if they are irrational or self- destructive (CBT). I find it is also helpful to assist people to learn coping strategies and build skills that work for them.
My name is Anne Marie Allwine LICSW with P.E.E.P.S. Psychotherapy. P.E.E.P.S. stands for: P.eople seeking E.mpathy E.mpowerment P.ersonal growth and S.upport. I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years in a variety of settings, most recently as the School Counselor for a private high school. I use a supportive strengths-based approach but also will challenge one's thoughts if they are irrational or self- destructive (CBT). I find it is also helpful to assist people to learn coping strategies and build skills that work for them.
Caitlyn Cook
Counselor, LCMHC, LCPC, LCAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (Online Only)
Growing up is hard. Besides drowning in a culture of “never enough,” we are bombarded daily by a constant stream of messaging about who, how and what we are supposed to be. The pressure is often crippling, the messages are confusing, and it can be tough to know where to turn for help. For over a decade, I have worked with teens, young adults, and parents who are learning how to navigate this important period with self-awareness, skill, and confidence. I listen carefully and read between the lines, helping young people figure out what is really going on and helping them forge their own, unique path forward.
Growing up is hard. Besides drowning in a culture of “never enough,” we are bombarded daily by a constant stream of messaging about who, how and what we are supposed to be. The pressure is often crippling, the messages are confusing, and it can be tough to know where to turn for help. For over a decade, I have worked with teens, young adults, and parents who are learning how to navigate this important period with self-awareness, skill, and confidence. I listen carefully and read between the lines, helping young people figure out what is really going on and helping them forge their own, unique path forward.
Are you an adult feeling stressed, uncertain of your relationships, coping with grief and loss, longing for understanding of your experiences and emotions? I offer an environment of genuine understanding, empathy, and encouragement as you come to understand yourself in a deeper way and gain more confidence and direction in your life.
Are you an adult feeling stressed, uncertain of your relationships, coping with grief and loss, longing for understanding of your experiences and emotions? I offer an environment of genuine understanding, empathy, and encouragement as you come to understand yourself in a deeper way and gain more confidence and direction in your life.
Most of us at some point feel we want things in our lives to be different, but don’t always know how to make the changes we need to or can’t do it on our own because we get stuck. I am optimistic we can work towards positive change together! I am offering individual and group Life Coaching for children and teenagers. This is an alternate approach to traditional mental health methods. My sessions with your child will be primarily outdoors and we will be using nature and physical activity to alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms. I have 15 years of experience as a School Counselor and over 20 years working with youth.
Most of us at some point feel we want things in our lives to be different, but don’t always know how to make the changes we need to or can’t do it on our own because we get stuck. I am optimistic we can work towards positive change together! I am offering individual and group Life Coaching for children and teenagers. This is an alternate approach to traditional mental health methods. My sessions with your child will be primarily outdoors and we will be using nature and physical activity to alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms. I have 15 years of experience as a School Counselor and over 20 years working with youth.
Ashleigh Galiano
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Now accepting new Anthem BCBS and self-pay clients! We are not given directions on how to walk the path of this life. The number one thing I believe in is the fact that we do not have to walk it alone. Through therapy, I will strive to help you recognize patterns and obstacles of your past and present to help you gain understanding to create a better future.
Now accepting new Anthem BCBS and self-pay clients! We are not given directions on how to walk the path of this life. The number one thing I believe in is the fact that we do not have to walk it alone. Through therapy, I will strive to help you recognize patterns and obstacles of your past and present to help you gain understanding to create a better future.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.