Anthem Therapists in Dover, NH

Are you not "feeling like yourself?" Would you like to live in a life-enhancing rather than just life-sustaining way? Do you struggle with achieving your goals? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then perhaps I may be of assistance to you.

**I AM CURRENTLY FULL*** Offering in person sessions late afternoon, evening and some Saturdays. I specialize in working with youth and young adults (but willing to work with a variety of ages) who struggle with anxiety, OCD, depression, behavior, social relationships and trauma related issues. I have many years of experience working with youth and their families providing individual, group and family services within educational, justice, residential and home settings.

Life's many challenges, such as chronic illness, cognitive changes, grief and loss can all take a toll on a person's emotional well-being. Emotions such as, sadness, fear and shame can make you feel stuck or even hopeless. My practice focuses on helping those living with chronic conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, treatment resistant depression and anxiety disorders, develop tools to face these challenges head on and find a kind of peace.

I have an integrative approach to treating individuals and I focus on compassionate self-acceptance, teaching non-rumination, and mindfulness in the process of healing. I find worth in learning the language of our nervous system in order to identify our needs and challenge our habits in the process of self regulation. It is important that the therapeutic relationship is the right fit for you in your journey to maintain balance and health.

Each one of our journey's are our own, impacted by our personal experiences and our environment. When you make a choice to seek counseling, you are giving yourself permission to create your experiences from a fresh perspective. This choice can happen throughout your life: during times of transition , crisis, or a desire for personal growth. As a counselor, I consider it a privelege to join with you on this journey.

*I am not currently accepting new patients. Please email all inquiries.* Are you going through a time in your life when you emotions feel overwhelming? Are you lacking clarity about your true self? Do you tell yourself that you are doing the best you can, but wonder why you don't feel as good as you'd like to? Do you want to feel more like yourself, feel more connected to others and function better? Often times we have unmet emotional needs we are not even aware of, that pile up and negatively impact many areas of our lives: self-esteem, relationships, communication, academic/work performance, sports performance, parenting, etc.

Life is filled with many ups and many downs. Unfortunately, it is the downs that we tend to focus on which can lead us to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and hopeless. I respect and validate the struggles my clients have endured and help them realize they have the ability to make change and live a better life. My goal is for my clients to gain knowledge, coping strategies, and to feel empowered to overcome challenges. I work with my clients to make treatment as simple, realistic, and light hearted as possible.

I struggled with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, suicide ideation. I’ve had a long journey of healing. As a counselor, I now use tools I’ve learned throughout my life to help others. I will help you to stop distracting and avoiding yourself, as you strive to gain a deeper understanding of the “why’s” of your feelings and behaviors. As we work together, you’ll learn to work with yourself instead of against.

A good life begins on the inside. I believe therapy is a collaborative relationship involving caring support, humor and spontaneity to gain self awareness, improve interpersonal relationships, increase coping skills, understand emotional patterns and enhance self esteem; empowering you to transform your life so that you can emerge a stronger, healthier person.