Therapists in Strafford County, NH

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 excited that a part of you is curious about ways to get support for whatever life has thrown at you. This is a puzzling time for most! There may be a part of us that is anxious, depressed, critical, scared or many other sensations that can take a hold of us. For years and even decades we have formed our own ways of dealing with things with the tools we had available. There is help and support for all of us from the world outside of us and from the world within us. Mental health and addiction are quiet illnesses that we often don't want to share or acknowledge.

I currently have a waitlist for minors but do have limited daytime availability for adults. To get started, complete our screening form found on our website at www.alliancementalhealth.org. In my practice, I have worked with a wide range of clients, from adults to children, including couples and families. I'm trained in a wide range of therapeutic techniques and styles, but feel most at home using a combination of client-centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe that at its core, therapy is forming a positive relationship, and then using that relationship to motivate and reinforce healing and change.

Are you tired of the day to day struggle of using? Is everyone around you using and you don't know how to make it all stop? Do you just want your life back? Are you afraid today could be your last day and still that won't keep you from using? I meet you where you are, in a judgment free zone, where we can identify your internal and external triggers, emotions, thoughts and addictive behaviors. Together we will create an individual roadmap to recovery that will work for you! Christian or secular counseling available.

You're likely sifting through therapist profiles because you feel lost, hopeless, or stuck – wanting to make a change or feel different, but not sure about how to do that, where to start, or if the kind of change you quietly wish for is possible. Maybe you are isolated and want someone to help you through an unexpected situation, or perhaps you've got a lot of support already, but want the perspective of someone who's separate from your life. It takes a lot of strength to honestly acknowledge your struggles and decide to turn inward to find a way out of them. I am honored to walk with you at whatever point you're at on this journey.

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 offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adults ages 18 and up. Psychotherapy can improve your relationships and help you become more aware of your inner life, releasing you from repetitive patterns and anxiety.

I am honored to be able to provide clinical services to those suffering from Substance Use Disorders. My ideal in practice is to form a strong, collaborative, therapeutic relationship with my clients. My style is empathetic, compassionate, and direct. I believe that by exploring thoughts, emotions, and maladaptive behavior patterns, we can become more insightful and understanding of ourselves. Through this vulnerable process we are able to create life-long change that will increase self esteem and the ability to form close interpersonal relationships with those we care about.

Making an investment in your own mental health can be one of the most pivotal decisions you can make. When you are well, your relationships, your work, your parenting and your life experience are all better off. My goal is to provide clients with the space, comfort, and freedom to be open and honest with themselves and me as a witness. I genuinely enjoy supporting people as they identify and master how to make lasting changes in their life. I intend to arrive to the therapeutic space with an outstretched hand and an open heart. I work to provide honest feedback, caring support, and practical guidance.

What if anxiety, depression, anger, and negative thinking aren't symptoms, but strategies? What if we considered those emotions, thoughts, and body sensations to be trailheads to discover parts of us that are working hard to protect us and to navigate a challenging world filled with stressors and complicated relationships? And what if we considered the roles those parts are playing and directed them instead of being controlled by them?

I am a passionate and caring provider who is excited to learn more about you and help identify areas for positive change. My practice includes an integrated approach involving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I will work alongside you to support your needs as you pursue happiness and achieve overall wellness.

Sharing your thoughts and feelings can be difficult, but with a trusted therapist it can feel a little less scary. In fact, it can be the first step towards making the changes you've been hoping to see in your life. Finding the right fit with a therapist is a key element to building a positive and effective therapeutic relationship. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and validating with some humor sprinkled in at appropriate times. I use a client-centered approach so although I may gently guide, reflect, and ask questions, you are in charge of our pace and what our sessions cover.