Therapists in Rockingham County, NH

I work with teens, and adults. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, gender dysphoria, relationship issues, and life transitions. My general goals for clients are navigating the need for change, developing coping skills, engaging in self-care activities, and empowerment. I work in the LGBTQIA+ community quite a bit, and have experience with issues specific to that community. I engage clients in music therapy if it's appropriate to their treatment, and interests.

I am an LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming therapist and Reiki Master, in addition to being a certified breath coach. I specialize in helping young women with ADHD and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community create a deeper connection to themselves. Are you ready to make a change but not sure how? Want to work on your relationship with yourself and others? Do you find yourself questioning your sexual/romantic orientation or your gender identity? Do you want to learn how to express your feelings effectively? Are thoughts of self doubt getting in the way of your true potential? Do you want to learn to love life, and love yourself?

I provide a wide array of services for married and unmarried, heterosexual and same-sex partners at all stages of the coupling process. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples to develop necessary skills and knowledge to achieve their highest potential for joy, growth, and problem-solving. I also know that not every relationship can be saved, and work with those clients, individually or together, who need to let go as amicably as possible. *I am also a Certified Discernment Counselor providing specialized brief treatment for couples presenting with ambivalence about staying married or getting divorced.

I work with a wide range of clients but have a special interest in working with individuals dealing with anxiety and depression and life transitions. I don't believe in a “one size fits all” model and tailor my approach to my clients’ personalities. My hope is that individuals become empowered to guide their lives with tools and skills to bring out their strengths and develop the ability to navigate bumps in the road with confidence.

Having started working as a therapist 15 years ago, I continue to feel grateful to join clients on their pathway to healing. I believe that a relaxed, interactive, nonjudgmental, and empathic style leads to the most successful therapeutic outcomes. I often use a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, insight oriented therapy, and psychodynamic concepts. I find that a collaborative, team approach focused on solutions to the pain or discomfort in the "here and now" encourages emotional growth. I work with individuals 18 and older.

I realize that considering therapy may provoke all sorts of assumptions about the process. Reaching out can feel intimidating and you may put it off. I will provide you with an emotionally safe environment where you and I will explore your reasons for contacting me. You may be feeling sad most days or have experienced anxiety attacks that are preventing you from experiencing your best life. I understand the difficulties of trying to feel put together. We will explore the versions of what may be preventing you from experiencing inner peace while encouraging the emergence of your true self.

Are you a person who wishes to work through relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression or self-esteem issues in a practical and compassionate way? Are you interested in a more holistic approach that addresses emotions, cognitions, body armor and inner spiritual resources? If so, we can collaborate to release old patterns and access creative energy, build confidence and insight and enhance work and relational performance. Relationship challenges, PTSD, phobias, mood disorders, transitions, grief and loss, sexual identity issues, and family issues are common areas of concern that can transform through a positive therapeutic experience.

Julie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Portsmouth, NH. Julie is known for her collaborative, non-judgmental and respectful approach. She integrates her professional training with her life experience to help others transform their lives into places where they can not only live but thrive. Julie has acquired extensive training and experience with energy psychology techniques, which she integrates with traditional talk therapy and couple/family therapy models to create rapid and profound change with her clients. Her holistic, integrative approach utilizes some of the most effective and ground-breaking psychological techniques available today to create emotional, psychological, and physical healing.

If you're questioning your relationship, pregnant or postpartum and don't recognize yourself, overwhelmed by the demands of work, family and life stressors, I can help you rediscover what you need to feel like yourself again.