Existential Therapists in Washington, NH

Have your thoughts or mood started to interfere with your life goals? Are you feeling stuck, afraid, powerless or inadequate? Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times but you don't have to feel this way anymore. Whether your problems are momentary or long deep seeded wounds; I will offer you a safe, nonjudgmental space to journey your way toward hope and change and greater health and happiness.

I am a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. My scope of practice includes counseling for those struggling with drug and/or alcohol issues for themselves or those in their lives as well as mental health issues. I have worked with clients of all ages for nearly 25 yrs. I provide drug and alcohol evaluations with a lead time of at least one month. I primarily meet with clients at the end of the day by Zoom/phone, now throughout New Hampshire.

Feel free to visit our website to view my availability and book a telehealth appointment. I enjoy employing a multifaceted, integrated approach to helping individuals growing in the art of being human. From the systemic perspective that trustworthy relationships with others help us build healthy relationships with ourselves, and vice versa, I strive to offer a therapeutic relationship that is genuine, respectful, curious, and compassionate. My approach to the therapeutic process is rooted in the integration of somatic and existential techniques,

Most of us have heard the saying “Everyone has a story.” What most of us aren’t aware of is how many stories we’re telling about ourselves, other people and the world; and how those stories are impacting our lives. When you increase your awareness and understanding of how your thoughts and feelings are connected, you can identify patterns and beliefs you’ve been stuck in that are not serving you. This awareness and insight provide you the opportunity to change.

I believe that we author the chapters of our own life, and I look forward to walking alongside my clients on their journey to improved coping, self knowledge, personal growth, and mastery. I work with clients to build a trusting relationship that is based on listening, empathy and genuine regard. I collaborate with them in working through challenges, exploring life's existential concerns, and examining the here-and-now of the therapeutic encounter.

Practicing 40 years in Seacoast Tri-state area. Portsmouth Family Institute faculty member, former Guest Lecturer, UNH Grad. Studies in Marriage/Family Therapy. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING for ADHD- child/adult; Presurgical evaluations; Court-Legal-School evaluations. APA Board Certified in Assessment/Treatment of Substance Use Disorders ADDICTION services to families. Individuals/couples/families undergoing life transitions/divorce. I am a former GAL. I provide psychological assessment/treatment to clients of GALs. I gladly work with ages 14 +.

Life's challenges are best understood contextually and faced collaboratively. I believe we, as a society, have built a world that does not account for what we need to thrive. Because of this, I see my clients as courageous to ask for help in navigating it. In counseling, I provide a warm, supportive and, at times, challenging environment in service of your growth. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, or other patterns that are not working, I strive to provide a space for us to do the work of healing together. I work with adults of all ages.

In my work with clients, I strive to develop a strong working relationship where they feel safe to discuss their values, goals, and concerns. I aim to highlight clients' strengths and develop treatment goals collaboratively. I'm passionate about supporting clients as they explore new ways of conceptualizing and coping with life's challenges. My approach is based in Person-Centered theory and frequently incorporates elements of Existential theory. I often utilize interventions from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Psychological suffering exists on different levels and manifests in different ways, in psyche, body, interpersonally, socially, both consciously and unconsciously. Thankfully, there are many ways to address psychological struggle, ranging from the exploration of non-conscious intra-psychic and interpersonal dynamics underlying "symptoms" to the exploration of ways that we are alienated from community and meaningful action in community. My work is social justice-informed and incorporates an understanding of how larger socio-political systems impact our lives. Facilitating empowerment is key in my work.

I have over a decade of experience empowering individuals struggling with a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and past trauma. My counseling style is warm, nonjudgemental, and direct.

I specialize in anxiety, addiction, perfectionism, spiritual and religious trauma, and creative industry careers. I'm a psychodynamic, existential, and trauma-aware therapist, trained in EMDR, and I work with clients in California and New Hampshire.

I'm a pre-licensed professional working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I'm working under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Prior to joining the Counseling Associates team, I worked at a college counseling center and supported students with a wide variety of presenting concerns. In my work with clients, I strive to develop a strong working relationship where they feel safe to discuss their values, goals, and concerns. I aim to highlight clients' strengths and develop treatment goals collaboratively.

In our moments of quiet reflection, which are often fleeting in today's fast-paced world, we may find ourselves listening to an inner monologue that is in limbo. Perhaps you feel there is no time to sort through all of your thoughts and feelings, and you're stuck in "go-mode", juggling the day to day but not living your life to the fullest. This stress may manifest as substance misuse, relationship conflict, avoidance, feeling "numb", neglecting one's self-care, work or school problems, parenting challenges, and more. These challenges, if the origins are not understood, can reinforce feelings of failure and self-doubt.

I look forward to coming alongside you on your personal journey of self-discovery and healing through the therapeutic process. I bring a lifetime of personal experience and ten years of nursing and wellness experience. I take an integrated, holistic approach to understanding each individual's needs to find wholeness, peace, mindfulness, and growth in recovery and self-discovery process. In a partnership with you, we will take a collaborative and integrated approach to your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healthcare and overall well-being in a safe place for your personal exploration.

Expertise, deeply caring, experienced, collaborative & open, down to earth- these describe me as a licensed psychologist. I'm an especially good fit if you're looking to avoid the mystery, confusion, and awkwardness sometimes associated with therapy. If you’re struggling with difficult emotions or challenging life circumstances, like many of us you may be feeling some unease about getting help. Well, I'm so glad you're here right now taking the courageous step of prioritizing your well-being! I'm confident that from my approach, therapy together will be wonderfully transformational, restorative, and life changing. You got this!

The people who like to work with me are facing challenges in their work or personal lives including, self-inflicted stress, relationship or peer conflict, and accepting a loss (or multiple losses). They appreciate a cognitive or thinking approach to their challenges and appreciate learning skills that they can use to reduce their distress. They may have sought treatment elsewhere for anxiety or depression, and it's not unusual that the challenges they face are either going home with them or making their way into their work.

Now accepting new clients. Everyone is at a crossroads during their life that they need to talk about issues that they struggle with. Whether it be loss of a love one, battling a substance use issue, a mood disorder or coping with an intellectual disability. Clients have a wide variety of issues that they are seeking to manage and to cope with in a better way. Many times a client is seeking someone to help them make sense out of something that, at least to them in the beginning, seems to be senseless. Answers and ways of moving their life into a forward motion is what many people seek in counseling.

I have been a therapist for over 20 years and enjoy working with a wide variety of people and issues. To see if I am currently accepting new clients please go to my main website at www.TalkingCure.net and click the Request Appointment button. My availability changes frequently so you might want to check back often. I know that finding the right therapist can be challenging; I hope you stick with it.

TRUST Peer reviewed articles published in recent years regarding and quantifying the importance of trust between a client and his or her mental health clinician indicate that the professional’s education or credentials have less to do with positive therapeutic outcomes than trust between the client and clinician. Finding a clinician you might trust can be a time consuming proposition. However, a relatively quick and totally free phone call may give you an initial indication of whether the professional on the other end of the phone may be suited to help you with the present difficult situation at hand.