Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Boscawen, NH
Holly Testerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Boscawen, NH 03303
Not accepting new clients
I provide telehealth and outdoor-based individual therapy for teens and adults, aged 12+, with a focus on ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ+ issues, gender-affirming care, and caregiver support.
I offer outdoor-based therapy and equine-assisted therapy. Horses are both powerful and sensitive, and are conscious of the energy, emotions, and intentions of those around them. In session, they function as a mirror for us to see our growth in real time, and then bring those skills back to our everyday lives.
I provide telehealth and outdoor-based individual therapy for teens and adults, aged 12+, with a focus on ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ+ issues, gender-affirming care, and caregiver support.
I offer outdoor-based therapy and equine-assisted therapy. Horses are both powerful and sensitive, and are conscious of the energy, emotions, and intentions of those around them. In session, they function as a mirror for us to see our growth in real time, and then bring those skills back to our everyday lives.
Jillian Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My passion is working with people across the lifespan to help achieve their goals and work towards a life they enjoy living. I strive to ensure my work with clients is a safe and comfortable environment, free for self exploration and expression. My areas of focus range from CBT, DBT, trauma focused work, gender identities and sexual orientation and working within relationships to establish trust and communication. I strive to provide culturally competent practices to my clients. I am a proud LGBTQ+ ally.
My passion is working with people across the lifespan to help achieve their goals and work towards a life they enjoy living. I strive to ensure my work with clients is a safe and comfortable environment, free for self exploration and expression. My areas of focus range from CBT, DBT, trauma focused work, gender identities and sexual orientation and working within relationships to establish trust and communication. I strive to provide culturally competent practices to my clients. I am a proud LGBTQ+ ally.
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I specialize in anxiety, perinatal and postpartum mental health, fertility challenges, grief and life transitions, couples facing stress or disconnection, and supporting children, adolescents, and adults coping with anxiety, trauma, and stress-related concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or the stress of a major life change—like becoming a parent, ending a relationship, or starting something new? You may be navigating postpartum challenges, relationship strain, or unresolved trauma. Whether you’re a new parent, part of a struggling couple, or supporting a child with big emotions, I provide a compassionate, holistic space to heal, grow, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
I specialize in anxiety, perinatal and postpartum mental health, fertility challenges, grief and life transitions, couples facing stress or disconnection, and supporting children, adolescents, and adults coping with anxiety, trauma, and stress-related concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or the stress of a major life change—like becoming a parent, ending a relationship, or starting something new? You may be navigating postpartum challenges, relationship strain, or unresolved trauma. Whether you’re a new parent, part of a struggling couple, or supporting a child with big emotions, I provide a compassionate, holistic space to heal, grow, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
I enjoy working with both adolescents and adults and have considerable experience providing individual, group and couples counseling.
If you are having difficulties with school/work, symptoms of depression/anxiety,substance misuse, relationship/communication problems, parenting struggles, life transtion issues or low self-esteem, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you. I have morning, afternoons and evening appointments available.
I enjoy working with both adolescents and adults and have considerable experience providing individual, group and couples counseling.
If you are having difficulties with school/work, symptoms of depression/anxiety,substance misuse, relationship/communication problems, parenting struggles, life transtion issues or low self-esteem, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you. I have morning, afternoons and evening appointments available.
You’re usually the one who has it all together, but lately, you don’t even recognize the person in the mirror. As a high-achiever who feels the world deeply, you’ve been conditioned by "Human-Giver Syndrome" to over-pour into others while leaving your own cup empty. You’re exhausted and hitting a wall you can’t productivity-hack your way out of. Whether you’re navigating the not-enoughness of gender roles & expectations or the heavy weight of systemic stress, I see you. You don’t have to keep feeling broken; you just need a space where it is finally safe for YOU to receive care.
You’re usually the one who has it all together, but lately, you don’t even recognize the person in the mirror. As a high-achiever who feels the world deeply, you’ve been conditioned by "Human-Giver Syndrome" to over-pour into others while leaving your own cup empty. You’re exhausted and hitting a wall you can’t productivity-hack your way out of. Whether you’re navigating the not-enoughness of gender roles & expectations or the heavy weight of systemic stress, I see you. You don’t have to keep feeling broken; you just need a space where it is finally safe for YOU to receive care.
I work with teens and adults across Maine and New Hampshire through telehealth, supporting you in building insight, resilience, and personal growth.
To me, therapy is a space for honest conversations and self-exploration. Together, we’ll look at the patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and responses. We’ll explore how they connect and build on your strengths to support growth, balance, and self-understanding.
I work with teens and adults across Maine and New Hampshire through telehealth, supporting you in building insight, resilience, and personal growth.
To me, therapy is a space for honest conversations and self-exploration. Together, we’ll look at the patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and responses. We’ll explore how they connect and build on your strengths to support growth, balance, and self-understanding.
Smith, LICSW, has over 30 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and athletes navigate personal, relational, and performance-related challenges in New Hampshire.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or the unique pressures that come with transitions or performance anxiety, Lenny provides a safe space to work through these concerns.
Smith, LICSW, has over 30 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and athletes navigate personal, relational, and performance-related challenges in New Hampshire.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or the unique pressures that come with transitions or performance anxiety, Lenny provides a safe space to work through these concerns.
Lafe provides relationally-focused coaching for individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children with a wide range of life challenges and goals.
In addition to holding a M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Lafe also earned a PhD in social psychology. Some of his interests and life experiences include blended families, couples, spiritual challenges, psychedelic integration, caregiver support, grief/loss, adolescents, elderly, anger management, and internet/screen addiction issues.
Lafe provides relationally-focused coaching for individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children with a wide range of life challenges and goals.
In addition to holding a M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Lafe also earned a PhD in social psychology. Some of his interests and life experiences include blended families, couples, spiritual challenges, psychedelic integration, caregiver support, grief/loss, adolescents, elderly, anger management, and internet/screen addiction issues.
Kate McClain, an LICSW therapist at LifeStance Health in New Hampshire, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their unique challenges and discover their path to happiness. She provides a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy, designed to address the complexities of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Kate's practice emphasizes creating a supportive and safe space where clients can explore their feelings and work towards meaningful change.Kate McClain, an LICSW therapist at LifeStance Health in New Hampshire, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their unique challenges and disc
Kate McClain, an LICSW therapist at LifeStance Health in New Hampshire, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their unique challenges and discover their path to happiness. She provides a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy, designed to address the complexities of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Kate's practice emphasizes creating a supportive and safe space where clients can explore their feelings and work towards meaningful change.Kate McClain, an LICSW therapist at LifeStance Health in New Hampshire, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their unique challenges and disc
I believe suffering begins when we fall out of alignment with who we truly are, and it ends when we embody self-love, self-trust, and self-acceptance. I am here to help navigate the challenging path to peace that so many of us face.
I’m a holistic therapist trained in EMDR, hypnosis, DBT, IFS, compassion-based therapy, medicine integration, and shamanic practices. For those who prefer, I am able to integrate energy work, past life regression, and other experimental modalities to support mind, body, and spirit. I'll be honored to be part of your journey as you release old wounds, strengthen boundaries, and rediscover your wholeness.
I believe suffering begins when we fall out of alignment with who we truly are, and it ends when we embody self-love, self-trust, and self-acceptance. I am here to help navigate the challenging path to peace that so many of us face.
I’m a holistic therapist trained in EMDR, hypnosis, DBT, IFS, compassion-based therapy, medicine integration, and shamanic practices. For those who prefer, I am able to integrate energy work, past life regression, and other experimental modalities to support mind, body, and spirit. I'll be honored to be part of your journey as you release old wounds, strengthen boundaries, and rediscover your wholeness.
Clients who have wounds, especially interpersonal ones, find that they feel heard without judgement when working with me. I don't get embarrassed or surprised and I think clients find I am warm, genuine, open-minded and respectful. My experience is heavily focused on trauma, especially interpersonal; anxiety; and parenting challenges. Talking with people in counseling is a gift people share with me and I am honored when I can be a part of someone's "story." With 20 years of clinical experience, I have had many opportunities to help people navigate changes in their lives. I believe in the importance of connectedness.
Clients who have wounds, especially interpersonal ones, find that they feel heard without judgement when working with me. I don't get embarrassed or surprised and I think clients find I am warm, genuine, open-minded and respectful. My experience is heavily focused on trauma, especially interpersonal; anxiety; and parenting challenges. Talking with people in counseling is a gift people share with me and I am honored when I can be a part of someone's "story." With 20 years of clinical experience, I have had many opportunities to help people navigate changes in their lives. I believe in the importance of connectedness.
Are you tired of pecking away at 50 minute sessions and getting nowhere? I offer an alternative, extended session model designed to cut through the lost momentum of starts and stops common with typical therapy. Experience breakthroughs during lengthened time slots devoted to accelerating your progress as life distractions are dramatically reduced. If you are ready to do the work and see tangible growth and results... this model of dedicated, uninterrupted therapy may be for you. We can craft a timeline and schedule tailored to your individual needs and budget. Of course, if you prefer a more traditional model, I offer this as well.
Are you tired of pecking away at 50 minute sessions and getting nowhere? I offer an alternative, extended session model designed to cut through the lost momentum of starts and stops common with typical therapy. Experience breakthroughs during lengthened time slots devoted to accelerating your progress as life distractions are dramatically reduced. If you are ready to do the work and see tangible growth and results... this model of dedicated, uninterrupted therapy may be for you. We can craft a timeline and schedule tailored to your individual needs and budget. Of course, if you prefer a more traditional model, I offer this as well.
She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family therapy modalities.
She believes that individuals are the experts on their own lives, and works to empower her clients towards meeting life goals through the use of client centered approaches.
She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family therapy modalities.
She believes that individuals are the experts on their own lives, and works to empower her clients towards meeting life goals through the use of client centered approaches.
Your brain is the command center for your emotions and your thoughts dictate your reality; this is why my approach focuses on positive psychology and the impactful use of gratitude and positive thinking habits. Due to neuroplascity, unwanted behavior and conditioned responses can be changed by retraining the brain through corrective thinking techniques, sensory input changes through somatic practice and the calming effects of mindfully being in the present moment, just to name a few. One of my specialties is coping with chronic pain through a proven-effective approach called Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
Your brain is the command center for your emotions and your thoughts dictate your reality; this is why my approach focuses on positive psychology and the impactful use of gratitude and positive thinking habits. Due to neuroplascity, unwanted behavior and conditioned responses can be changed by retraining the brain through corrective thinking techniques, sensory input changes through somatic practice and the calming effects of mindfully being in the present moment, just to name a few. One of my specialties is coping with chronic pain through a proven-effective approach called Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma, I can help you. As a licensed mental health counselor I utilize evidence based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. I offer a safe, compassionate environment which allows for a peaceful place to work towards your personal goals. Your initial consultation is just a call away. It would be a privilege to work with you. I also have several experiences therapist working with me at Mending Mind Wellness.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma, I can help you. As a licensed mental health counselor I utilize evidence based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. I offer a safe, compassionate environment which allows for a peaceful place to work towards your personal goals. Your initial consultation is just a call away. It would be a privilege to work with you. I also have several experiences therapist working with me at Mending Mind Wellness.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or confused? Have you tried counseling before but didn't find it helpful or you didn't feel that your therapist was a match? Are you anxious about what the counseling process will look like or nervous about sharing your story? I understand how hard the counseling journey can feel. I enjoy working with clients that need support with autism, ADHD, anxiety, grief, trauma, crisis interventions, independent living skills, OCD, bipolar, major life transitions, and eating disorders. I support clients with reaching their goals, helping them find the power within, and to move towards who they want to be.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or confused? Have you tried counseling before but didn't find it helpful or you didn't feel that your therapist was a match? Are you anxious about what the counseling process will look like or nervous about sharing your story? I understand how hard the counseling journey can feel. I enjoy working with clients that need support with autism, ADHD, anxiety, grief, trauma, crisis interventions, independent living skills, OCD, bipolar, major life transitions, and eating disorders. I support clients with reaching their goals, helping them find the power within, and to move towards who they want to be.
Accepting New Patients!
We service individuals and families ages 7 and up.
Are you and/or your child 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, art, play, mindfulness, nature, somatic, or movement/yoga based therapeutic modalities to help you navigate life's challenges? Are you looking for alternatives to medication to manage your symptoms of trauma, anxiety, autism, or spirituality? Are you seeking guidance for gender identity and transgender issues? Then this practice may be right for you!
Accepting New Patients!
We service individuals and families ages 7 and up.
Are you and/or your child 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, art, play, mindfulness, nature, somatic, or movement/yoga based therapeutic modalities to help you navigate life's challenges? Are you looking for alternatives to medication to manage your symptoms of trauma, anxiety, autism, or spirituality? Are you seeking guidance for gender identity and transgender issues? Then this practice may be right for you!
My name is Heather and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Bedford, NH specializing in adults and couples. I work with you to identify the negative cycle you are in, recognize triggers, validate the emotions coming up and challenge and change negative thoughts and behaviors in order to get you to the preferred and positive interactional cycle you are looking to achieve.
My name is Heather and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Bedford, NH specializing in adults and couples. I work with you to identify the negative cycle you are in, recognize triggers, validate the emotions coming up and challenge and change negative thoughts and behaviors in order to get you to the preferred and positive interactional cycle you are looking to achieve.
Our therapists are dedicated to supporting and facilitating lasting change by providing treatment to diverse populations including adults, children, adolescents and the LGBTQ+ community.
Our team of therapists offer outpatient therapy for various Mental Health issues including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, and Addiction. The approaches used to treat the various mental health challenges are dynamic, evidenced-based and personalized to each individual we serve.
Our therapists are dedicated to supporting and facilitating lasting change by providing treatment to diverse populations including adults, children, adolescents and the LGBTQ+ community.
Our team of therapists offer outpatient therapy for various Mental Health issues including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, and Addiction. The approaches used to treat the various mental health challenges are dynamic, evidenced-based and personalized to each individual we serve.
I work with adults and adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, or stress that interferes with daily life.
Many clients reach out when life feels heavier than they expected. You may be trying to stay composed for others while carrying stress that shows up as worry, tension, or sudden emotional reactions. If this resonates, you’re in the right place.
I use trauma-informed approaches such as CBT, AEDP, mindfulness, and EMDR-based work to help you understand what’s affecting you and build steadier emotional patterns. My role is to offer a calm place to step out of survival mode, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and begin creating a more stable way forward.
I work with adults and adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, or stress that interferes with daily life.
Many clients reach out when life feels heavier than they expected. You may be trying to stay composed for others while carrying stress that shows up as worry, tension, or sudden emotional reactions. If this resonates, you’re in the right place.
I use trauma-informed approaches such as CBT, AEDP, mindfulness, and EMDR-based work to help you understand what’s affecting you and build steadier emotional patterns. My role is to offer a calm place to step out of survival mode, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and begin creating a more stable way forward.
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.