Therapists in Durham, NH

Many of us are trying to manage depressive feelings, anxious thoughts, and relationship issues. Many of us long for more connection with the important people in our lives. Sadly, like a frustrating circle, lack of connection with others frequently leads to increased depression and anxiety, which in turn increases your sense of isolation. Bringing awareness and understanding to the emotions underneath your communication with others, as well as learning how to verbalize these emotions so others better understand your experience, can be helpful in decreasing these distressing symptoms. (Please see note below about hours)

Couples and Relationship Counseling. ON-LINE VIDEO COUNSELING AVAILABLE. All of us enter marriage or a committed relationship with a dream of spending a whole life together. Many couples find themselves struggling at some point- experiencing dissatisfaction and emotional pain. Some want to work it out but don't know how. Others have reached the point where both partners want to end the marriage/relationship. Still others are ambivalent, where one spouse is “leaning in” and the other “leaning out.” Some couples generally do well together but long to deepen their connection.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified School Psychologist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults. My experience in a variety of different settings including schools, hospitals, outpatient programs, and residential treatment facilities allows me to have a multi-dimensional perspective in my work with clients.

Providing psychotherapy is my vocation. I believe in the healing power of safe connections. I will approach you with a compassionate curiosity and that will help you to know yourself more deeply, take risks to grow, and feel more confident in your daily life. I often work with the nervous system to honor how you have survived what life has given you, metabolize trauma, and allow new ways of coping to emerge. My hope is to support you in being more present, joyful and fully alive. I believe in the capacity of the human spirit to survive and thrive through transitions and life’s challenges.

***My practice is full and I am not taking new clients at this time***Are you feeling anxious? Are you feeling depressed? Are you feeling like you just can't get out of your own way? I have been working with adolescents and adults who would like to make changes in their lives for more than 15 years. I believe in working with clients to support them in figuring out what they would like to change and how they would like to change it.

To name and work through patterns in our selves or our family takes courage and hard work. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I support clients by making therapy sessions safe and productive. I prioritize client's feeling heard while also keeping them focused on who they want to become.

Emotional and relational peace, joy, and power can feel impossible and elusive sometimes. But, often it takes one small first step to shift your life towards greater health. I love working with people ready to invite themselves to take that small step and see where it leads. If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship problems, upsetting personal experiences, or life transitions/losses, I hope you'll take the small step.

Genuine healing begins with gentle awareness and self-compassion. Together we will create a trusting and respectful space where you can pause and truly listen to yourself. I will invite you to honor the resiliency of your human spirit and grow in understanding and appreciation of your strengths, struggles and belonging. With this awareness, you can consider new options and develop healthier and more sustaining habits and resources. We will work to help you act towards yourself with kindness instead of judgement and responsiveness instead of reactivity so that you may choose your path forward with confidence and coherence.

If you are at a crossroad, feeling stuck, or coping with challenges that have come your way, therapy is a good place to connect with someone who can help untangle what is happening in your life. I believe that you are the expert on you and I have set of skills that may helpful in sorting out these concerns or questions you may have. Some of the important elements of my practice include safety, unpacking both strengths and challenges as well as on going collaboration between therapist and client.