Therapists in Dover, NH

If it's mentionable, it's manageable (quote from Mr. Rogers). Crafting this unpredictable, at times, painful and wondrous journey called life can be frightening and leave you feeling groundless. With so much going on in our current world having a space to discuss and face your anxieties, sadnesses and fears can help life feel more manageable. Clients working with me might consider the therapy process as compassionate "challenge by choice".

I have limited availability for adults. To get started please complete our screening form found on our website at alliancementalhealth.org. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and I consider myself a "person centered" therapist who believes that the key to having a successful professional relationship is building a strong rapport with my clients. Since obtaining my Master's Degree in Social Work from Boston College in 1996, my career work settings has included community mental health centers, hospital based gero-psychiatric units, emergency services, private practice and residential treatment centers.

Living with anxiety is painful. Whether it is feeling overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life, navigating illness or survivorship, grappling with sexuality or identity, or struggling with past trauma, anxiety shows up in many ways and robs individuals of their joy. My ideal client is looking for a space of connection and peace, so they can feel safe to do healing work.

I'm a certified EMDR therapist licensed in NH, ME and MA. My passions are trauma, young adults, adults, the LGBTQ+ community & the slightly eccentric and off-beat. I have no interest in being a cookie cutter, blank slate type therapist! If that’s what you’re looking for I may not for you. A comfortable, safe connection is top priority. I have experience providing therapy in college counseling and this population is near to my heart. I'm an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, ally to the community and enjoy working with people as they discover who they are and how to live authentically.

Jade Gibbons is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Sociology from Keene State College and a Master of Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. Jade believes in an approach to therapy that develops a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental collaboration with clients and families as they work towards overcoming hardships and living more fulfilled lives.

Are you struggling with low self-esteem, strong emotional reactions that feel out of proportion to current situations, increased anxiety and/or challenges in your job or relationships? You may be having a trauma reaction to unprocessed psychological distress. Together we can identify when trauma factors are at play in your symptoms and prescribe the correct treatment for you. I focused on personal growth through skill building, solution-focused therapy. Solution-focused therapy gives us a chance to develop skills to incorporate into daily living and ultimately improve your relationships overall sense of self and belonging.

Kate Lachance is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire who has been practicing since 2014. She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling. Kate believes in treating the mind, body and spirit from a strengths-based perspective using positive psychology, mindfulness principles, and existential philosophy. In her spare time, Kate is a competitive West Coast Swing Dancer and enjoys paddling in the summer, hiking in the fall, and running year-round.

Do you feel there are areas of your life you can personally work on improving for your own mental wellbeing or looking for help for your teenager? Do you acknowledge the importance of self-care, finding a healthy balance in your life and ready to be proactive about it? Would you like to try new things like alternative therapies while also incorporating traditional evidence based approaches? If so, please reach out to see if we are a good fit! I have 10 years of experience with a wide array of clients from seniors, adults, LGBTQ+ and especially teenagers and parents who simply want to be better at balancing life in any and many ways.

I am continuously inspired by those that navigate life's most difficult circumstances and still take steps to find healing. Engaging in therapy with someone you feel comfortable with is essential for therapeutic progress. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals, couples and families where each person can engage in the therapeutic process. Combined with a customized treatment plan you'll gain an increased feeling of safety, confidence, and connection as you learn the tools you need to improve connection, communication, and heal from trauma.

Do you long for greater fulfillment in your personal relationships or at work? Are you considering a career change? Do you want to apply your professional skills and strengths in more rewarding and competitive ways?  The focus of my counseling is on the Transitions - planned and unplanned, that we encounter in life. These may involve life changes, education, career, or health matters, among other things. I can help you identify and build on your strengths and resilience for greater success and happiness as you move forward in your relationships.

Wellness is more than an absence of problems; it is an experience of living life to the fullest. Recognizing that the resources for healing and negotiating interpersonal conflicts already exist within us, I rely on a sensitive understanding of each individual and the unique abilities they can further develop to achieve their goals.