It's easy to feel like a loser for your failed relationship... especially if you believe in love and marriage. I help divorced women who are ready to begin a new chapter, first with themselves and then with a loving partner.

Candace has worked with older adolescents, adults, and elders. She maintains comfort working with various populations with a diverse range of clinical issues. She has interest working with individuals who are affected by chronic health conditions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, addiction and phase of life transitions, placing emphasis on holistic care. Candace is a member of the Somatic Experiencing Institute and has completed trainings in Integrated Health Care, Addictions and Neuroscience of Anxiety

Each person will face challenges at some point in their lives and sometimes we need help to handle our life-stressors. I would like to help you find the tools to better your life and accomplish your goals, while providing a safe, warm, non-judgmental professional environment.

***Accepting new clients 8/19/20*** Are racing thoughts or stressful emotions impacting your daily life? Do you avoid things you enjoy or isolate from friends and family? Are you feeling more stressed or worried lately, or has life often felt stressful with one challenge after another? Maybe you feel overwhelmed or less patient than you want to be. It can be exhausting when you think things like, "I'm the problem, I'm not good enough or, I should just fix everything myself"! One stressful or traumatic event can create worry, anxiety, depression, and physical health issues too. The mind-body connection is real and YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Feeling anxious, depressed, stuck in patterns of behavior that no longer work, struggling with marriage or relationship issues? You don't have to figure it out alone! I provide a safe, compassionate, and professional environment to help you improve your communication, strengthen your marriage, deepen your relationships, process past trauma, learn healthy coping skills, develop richer spiritual insight, and increase your emotional awareness to affect positive changes in your life.

Appointments Available 4/6/2020. Sherri M. Bernstein, MS, LCMHC received her Master's degree from New Hampshire College, School of Human Services in 1984 and went on to receive postgraduate studies at Boston University School of Social Work in Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. She has practiced for 30 years, working in a variety of outpatient counseling positions, including Greater Manchester Mental Health Center, Child and Family Services and now The Counseling Center. Ms. Bernstein has also served as adjunct faculty, teaching undergraduate psychology courses at Southern NH University.

Would you like to feel happier and more at peace? Are you tired of arguing with yourself? Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, sadness, anger or indecision? Perhaps you want a better relationship with a relative or partner. Or you are troubled by someone else's problems to the point that it's affecting you. I can help you resolve conflicts with others and within yourself, so you are free to be who you want to be.

I am accepting new clients and can offer weekend sessions. Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming and can leave us feeling discouraged, anxious, and depressed. Don’t struggle alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change. I aim to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship in a safe and welcoming environment where you feel heard and respected. My approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental. I strive to understand you, what is important to you, what your strengths are, what your unique concerns are, as well as what your ideal future entails.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.* Feeling confused? Lonely? Wondering what your life trajection is supposed to be? In the past several years, I have worked with adults who are seeking to create and act out a life worth living. This may come in the form of supporting how to develop the vision, as well as learning to validate oneself and personal needs, to create concrete action plans to achieve goals. I have found myself enjoying the work with various populations who are often dismissed and working together to support their vision for a better life.

Life is a journey filled with moments of happiness, joy, sadness, and frustrations. Learning how to manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life's many surprises is a healthy step towards a more positive, relaxed, and happier way of life. I am inspired each day by the individuals who put their trust into the professional relationship that I hold with them. My practice in Manchester, NH focuses on work with adults with an approach that is compassionate and supportive. Reiki, Life Coaching, Yoga Nidra and mediation services are available by appointment.

~CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELEHEALTH.~ At Dharma Counseling I work with clients on their healing journey to overcome issues they are struggling with to feel more whole and in control of themselves. I provide an empathic, non-judgmental space and work in a collaboration with clients to identify and move forward towards their individual recovery goals.

Do you have difficulty with feeling depressed, hopeless, or anxious? Do you and your partner have conflict, or do you lack emotional connection or intimacy together? Are there challenges with your adolescent? I offer individual, couples and family therapy. I bring 21 years of experience working with family conflict, and also couple issues such as communication, sexuality, and infidelity. I treat anxiety, OCD, depression, grief/loss. I bring experience with challenges connected to sexual orientation, a family member coming out, and same-gender relationships, as well as transgender and non-binary individuals.

Anxiety, worry, fear, and depression are among primary struggles. People are looking for not a way to cope with such struggles, but a way out of their control.

"When all parts of a person's life are manageable or in good standing, they will experience wellness." My job is to assist you to regain "balance" during life's challenges. Counseling can help sort through these struggles, and help you gain perspective so you can create a better future. I work with individuals experiencing substance abuse/addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship problems, divorce, stress as well as many other issues. I utilize mindfulness, identifying thinking and behavior patterns, and symptom relief using Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Reiki, Emotion Freedom Technique, Hypnosis, and Past Life Regression Therapy.

A quote I like to utilize is by Maria Robinson, "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." Allow me to assist you during your time of new tomorrow's. In the therapeutic setting, I strive to create a safe, respectful and non-judgmental atmosphere for everyone.

I believe life is a process of change and growth. However, change and growth can be difficult and challenging. We often resort to old behaviors or thoughts that worked for us at some point in our lives, but now are causing us pain and difficulty in our present lives. I am passionate about helping clients to identify these challenges, and to develop a plan of action that will work to create a better life.

Dr. Taylor received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. She went on to earn her M.A. and Ph.D. in Developmental-Clinical Psychology from the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. She completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship training program at Westchester Jewish Community Services in Yonkers, New York, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with Maine Child Psychology in Bangor, Maine. She was working in independent practice in rural Maine prior to joining The Counseling Center of Nashua in 2018.

At James Foster & Associates,Ltd I provide compassionate, supportive and caring counseling services for children, couples, adolescents, adults and families. I understand and appreciate how difficult a decision it can be to seek counseling services. My first goal is to help you to feel welcomed, comfortable and safe. I will work with you from a place of respect and trust that allows for self exploration and growth. It can be difficult to take that first step but my hope is that we can find solutions to ease your tension, discomfort or pain. I look forward to meeting with you.

People seek therapy at a time when life's struggles become overwhelming. The decision to begin therapy is often the first step in moving toward positive change. Allow me to assist you in the process of healing and growth. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, heard, and respected. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach in working with my clients. I aim to understand my clients, what is important to them, and their unique concerns. I challenge my clients to discover their strengths, and I believe in using holistic methods for personal wellbeing.

I am skilled at working with adults and adolescents on transitions or crises that evoke anxiety or depression. Also, couples who are stuck in an issue, conflict, or decision point. I am particularly trained to work with the integration of spirituality and psychotherapy for clients that wish to do so (see specialty).