Psychodynamic Therapists in Boscawen, NH
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.
Holly Testerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Boscawen, NH 03303
Not accepting new clients
As a neurodiversity affirming therapist, I validate the unique way your brain is wired, and seek to understand rather than pathologize. Understanding how and why your brain works helps you advocate for yourself and identify what skills and life changes will help you feel more comfortable. Finding meaning and fulfillment in life despite when challenges come your way is the goal!
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.
As a neurodiversity affirming therapist, I validate the unique way your brain is wired, and seek to understand rather than pathologize. Understanding how and why your brain works helps you advocate for yourself and identify what skills and life changes will help you feel more comfortable. Finding meaning and fulfillment in life despite when challenges come your way is the goal!
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.
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Life has ups and downs and sometimes this can be stressful and overwhelming. If you’re having marital or family challenges, work related problems or struggling with anxiety, depression or chronic pain, I can offer you a safe and comfortable environment to find solutions to get you through these rough times.
Life has ups and downs and sometimes this can be stressful and overwhelming. If you’re having marital or family challenges, work related problems or struggling with anxiety, depression or chronic pain, I can offer you a safe and comfortable environment to find solutions to get you through these rough times.
Limited daytime openings It's no secret we are living in stressful and difficult times! My approach with clients is personalized to meet each individual's needs and goals. For 30 years, I have worked with adolescents, families, and individuals in various settings. I offer a space for clients to realize their strengths and resilience. In my practice, clients are valued, respected, encouraged, and honored in their journey toward emotional, spiritual, and interpersonal health.
Limited daytime openings It's no secret we are living in stressful and difficult times! My approach with clients is personalized to meet each individual's needs and goals. For 30 years, I have worked with adolescents, families, and individuals in various settings. I offer a space for clients to realize their strengths and resilience. In my practice, clients are valued, respected, encouraged, and honored in their journey toward emotional, spiritual, and interpersonal health.
Courtney's clinical experience spans from working with ages 18-72, a range of genders, sexual orientations, races and ethnicities, ability levels, and diagnoses. She is a Christian and is comfortable working with religiously-diverse clients. Her primary client base is adult women struggling with grief &loss, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal challenges. Her main treatment modality is Internal Family Systems Therapy. Courtney has practiced the last several years in a Community Mental Health Center. Courtney is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of New Hampshire.
Courtney's clinical experience spans from working with ages 18-72, a range of genders, sexual orientations, races and ethnicities, ability levels, and diagnoses. She is a Christian and is comfortable working with religiously-diverse clients. Her primary client base is adult women struggling with grief &loss, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal challenges. Her main treatment modality is Internal Family Systems Therapy. Courtney has practiced the last several years in a Community Mental Health Center. Courtney is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the State of New Hampshire.
I practice CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, multicultural counseling, strength-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, as well as play, art and music therapies.
I believe that therapy works best when a client is ready for change. Therapy should be a collaborative process between client and therapist. Client strengths, stressors, triggers, symptoms and environmental factors need to be explored in order to create insight. This insight, in turn, assists the client in establishing positive coping skills in order to create a happier and more fulfilling life. Change can be a difficult and intimidating process, but with the courage and strength of the client, anything is possible. Part of my role is to assist clients in understanding unhealthy patterns of behavior that can make them feel "stuck".
I practice CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, multicultural counseling, strength-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, as well as play, art and music therapies.
I believe that therapy works best when a client is ready for change. Therapy should be a collaborative process between client and therapist. Client strengths, stressors, triggers, symptoms and environmental factors need to be explored in order to create insight. This insight, in turn, assists the client in establishing positive coping skills in order to create a happier and more fulfilling life. Change can be a difficult and intimidating process, but with the courage and strength of the client, anything is possible. Part of my role is to assist clients in understanding unhealthy patterns of behavior that can make them feel "stuck".
You feel like the black sheep of your family; like you never really fit anywhere. You feel like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on what is causing your discomfort. You may feel like you’re stuck in your past, unable to move forward and create the life you want. You’re tired of the same unsatisfying relationships that happen over and over again. You crave closeness with others but find it difficult to let people in. You worry about people leaving you. You might feel or have even been told by family in one way or another that you’re the problem.
You feel like the black sheep of your family; like you never really fit anywhere. You feel like something is “off” but can’t quite put your finger on what is causing your discomfort. You may feel like you’re stuck in your past, unable to move forward and create the life you want. You’re tired of the same unsatisfying relationships that happen over and over again. You crave closeness with others but find it difficult to let people in. You worry about people leaving you. You might feel or have even been told by family in one way or another that you’re the problem.
I am a pre-licensed therapist experienced in working with individuals of all ages. I offer a safe, compassionate environment to help clients identify and achieve their short and long-term therapeutic goals. The first priority in our work together, is to create a safe, therapeutic environment. I believe building trust between the client and therapist is important in order to achieve authenticity, vulnerability and the openness that is essential in counseling process. Together we will explore strengths, barriers, and your potential to achieve your therapeutic goals. I look forward to working with you!
I am a pre-licensed therapist experienced in working with individuals of all ages. I offer a safe, compassionate environment to help clients identify and achieve their short and long-term therapeutic goals. The first priority in our work together, is to create a safe, therapeutic environment. I believe building trust between the client and therapist is important in order to achieve authenticity, vulnerability and the openness that is essential in counseling process. Together we will explore strengths, barriers, and your potential to achieve your therapeutic goals. I look forward to working with you!
Lisa is a dually licensed clinician, with over twenty years of experience who strives to catalyze individual's healing, growth, and transformation helping them align with their soul's purpose. She specializes in helping individuals recover from trauma, substance use disorder, anxiety, life transitions, and loss. She helps people transcend their suffering to achieve life satisfaction going beyond symptom elimination but toward discovering the root cause of their symptoms promoting self awareness, self understanding, self compassion and self forgiveness to move beyond shame into deep self acceptance.
Lisa is a dually licensed clinician, with over twenty years of experience who strives to catalyze individual's healing, growth, and transformation helping them align with their soul's purpose. She specializes in helping individuals recover from trauma, substance use disorder, anxiety, life transitions, and loss. She helps people transcend their suffering to achieve life satisfaction going beyond symptom elimination but toward discovering the root cause of their symptoms promoting self awareness, self understanding, self compassion and self forgiveness to move beyond shame into deep self acceptance.
I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, considering the whole person; their mental, emotional, and physical health, relationships, spirituality, and environment. I incorporate modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, somatic interventions, ecotherapy, nutrition, and more to support clients in feeling more embodied, connected, and empowered to make the changes necessary to improve their well-being. I bring warmth and compassion to each session and offer a collaborative, strengths-based approach. In addition to telehealth therapy, I also offer walk and talk therapy in New London.
I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy, considering the whole person; their mental, emotional, and physical health, relationships, spirituality, and environment. I incorporate modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, somatic interventions, ecotherapy, nutrition, and more to support clients in feeling more embodied, connected, and empowered to make the changes necessary to improve their well-being. I bring warmth and compassion to each session and offer a collaborative, strengths-based approach. In addition to telehealth therapy, I also offer walk and talk therapy in New London.
I utilize an integrated clinical approach, including aspects of psychodynamic, narrative and relational therapies
I have a specialty in working with gender diverse youth (under 18) and their families. Clinical work in this area can include assessment and diagnosis of gender dysphoria, family therapy and support, and partnerships with other providers as necessary.
I utilize an integrated clinical approach, including aspects of psychodynamic, narrative and relational therapies
I have a specialty in working with gender diverse youth (under 18) and their families. Clinical work in this area can include assessment and diagnosis of gender dysphoria, family therapy and support, and partnerships with other providers as necessary.
I’m a down-to-earth, intuitive therapist who offers counseling from a practical, non-judgmental, respectful place. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, always tailoring my work to meet each person’s unique needs, goals, and pace. I believe deeply in our innate capacity to heal and grow. I value working collaboratively—meeting you exactly where you are in your process.
I’m a down-to-earth, intuitive therapist who offers counseling from a practical, non-judgmental, respectful place. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, always tailoring my work to meet each person’s unique needs, goals, and pace. I believe deeply in our innate capacity to heal and grow. I value working collaboratively—meeting you exactly where you are in your process.
Starting a family is not always as easy as expected. There are many ups and downs along the way, which can leave you feeling hopeless, sad and even angry at times. You do not have to go through this alone. I have been working with clients who are trying to conceive and/or start a family for 20+ years. I also had my own struggles, which has given me insight into the medical procedures, the insurance hassles and all the other hoops that need to be jumped through just to become a parent. Let me help you regain your hope and support you through this journey. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Starting a family is not always as easy as expected. There are many ups and downs along the way, which can leave you feeling hopeless, sad and even angry at times. You do not have to go through this alone. I have been working with clients who are trying to conceive and/or start a family for 20+ years. I also had my own struggles, which has given me insight into the medical procedures, the insurance hassles and all the other hoops that need to be jumped through just to become a parent. Let me help you regain your hope and support you through this journey. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Jamie is a candidate for licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and practices at Counseling Associates’ Upper Valley and New London offices. Her therapeutic approach integrates a wide range of modalities, including HeartMath, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), art and play based approaches, nature-based therapy, strengths-based approaches, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This integrative style allows her to provide a personalized and holistic path to well-being for each client.
Jamie is a candidate for licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and practices at Counseling Associates’ Upper Valley and New London offices. Her therapeutic approach integrates a wide range of modalities, including HeartMath, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), art and play based approaches, nature-based therapy, strengths-based approaches, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This integrative style allows her to provide a personalized and holistic path to well-being for each client.
Many people struggle with anxiety or depression and need support. Have you experienced traumatic events in your life that you're having a hard time coping with? It's hard to do it all on your own all the time. I work hard to build a safe and comfortable space for clients in order to learn coping skills that work for them and their lifestyle, re-process difficult memories, and work towards the life you really want. I work with people from all walks of life and specialize in military and first responders.
Many people struggle with anxiety or depression and need support. Have you experienced traumatic events in your life that you're having a hard time coping with? It's hard to do it all on your own all the time. I work hard to build a safe and comfortable space for clients in order to learn coping skills that work for them and their lifestyle, re-process difficult memories, and work towards the life you really want. I work with people from all walks of life and specialize in military and first responders.
Tree of Life Psychotherapy & Counseling Services
Counselor, MC, LCMHC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Bedford, NH 03110
The tendency in mental health care is to look at people through a lens of deficit. Here, we honor every individual’s capacity for survival and provide the framework to move through difficult traumas, losses, fears and sadness to support the next stage of your life. We treat those struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, survivors of alcoholic and emotionally abusive families, mood and anxiety disorders. We are also proud to offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, a ground breaking approach to treating trauma and mood disruption. Struggling to break out of patterns of behavior that are holding you back? We may be able to help.
The tendency in mental health care is to look at people through a lens of deficit. Here, we honor every individual’s capacity for survival and provide the framework to move through difficult traumas, losses, fears and sadness to support the next stage of your life. We treat those struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, survivors of alcoholic and emotionally abusive families, mood and anxiety disorders. We are also proud to offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, a ground breaking approach to treating trauma and mood disruption. Struggling to break out of patterns of behavior that are holding you back? We may be able to help.
Amanda K McRight- Kernan
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHC, MS
3 Endorsed
Manchester, NH 03101
Waitlist for new clients
I believe healing happens when we reconnect with the wisdom of the whole self—mind, body, and spirit. As an integrative trauma therapist, I provide a compassionate and collaborative space for you to explore what feels heavy, rebuild trust in yourself, and move toward greater balance and wholeness.
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and attachment or relational wounds. My work draws from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based practices, supporting healing on both emotional and physiological levels.
I believe healing happens when we reconnect with the wisdom of the whole self—mind, body, and spirit. As an integrative trauma therapist, I provide a compassionate and collaborative space for you to explore what feels heavy, rebuild trust in yourself, and move toward greater balance and wholeness.
I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and attachment or relational wounds. My work draws from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Polyvagal Theory, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based practices, supporting healing on both emotional and physiological levels.
Do you want long lasting and effective change? Did you know that hyper and/or hypo arousal of your autonomic nervous system due to developmental and other trauma can leave you feeling stuck? This is simply because words and willpower are not enough to make change.
As a Christian psychotherapist, I have always believed that true healing happens when psychology, neuroscience, and faith work together. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking with clients through seasons of loss, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles - helping them rediscover the steady, loving presence of God within and around them.
Do you want long lasting and effective change? Did you know that hyper and/or hypo arousal of your autonomic nervous system due to developmental and other trauma can leave you feeling stuck? This is simply because words and willpower are not enough to make change.
As a Christian psychotherapist, I have always believed that true healing happens when psychology, neuroscience, and faith work together. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking with clients through seasons of loss, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles - helping them rediscover the steady, loving presence of God within and around them.
I believe we all have the strength and power to heal ourself when we are able to take a deeper look. Often, we just need a safe space to explore, be curious, and build compassion for ourself. I specialize in traumatic stress and use a mind body approach to either heal, or simply increase self awareness and engage in self discovery. I work with any client who wants to deepen their understanding of themselves.
I believe we all have the strength and power to heal ourself when we are able to take a deeper look. Often, we just need a safe space to explore, be curious, and build compassion for ourself. I specialize in traumatic stress and use a mind body approach to either heal, or simply increase self awareness and engage in self discovery. I work with any client who wants to deepen their understanding of themselves.
If you are feeling sad, stressed, worried, or simply out of balance, I can help. When we meet, I will listen without judgment, help you develop new ways to navigate life’s challenges, and encourage you to grow in healthy and meaningful ways. My goal is to help you feel better, build on your strengths, and become the best version of yourself. I am on your team, and I believe in your ability to create positive change.
Counseling chose me at a young age. While working at a local Boys & Girls Club, children began sharing their lives, struggles, and hopes with me. They trusted me and often asked for my help. For the first time, I felt a
If you are feeling sad, stressed, worried, or simply out of balance, I can help. When we meet, I will listen without judgment, help you develop new ways to navigate life’s challenges, and encourage you to grow in healthy and meaningful ways. My goal is to help you feel better, build on your strengths, and become the best version of yourself. I am on your team, and I believe in your ability to create positive change.
Counseling chose me at a young age. While working at a local Boys & Girls Club, children began sharing their lives, struggles, and hopes with me. They trusted me and often asked for my help. For the first time, I felt a
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.