Family Therapy in Portsmouth, NH
I hold a special interest in women's psychology, family issues, and working with young professionals.
Are you ready to begin your path toward healing? As a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I hold space for you to better understand yourself, where you have been, and where you are going more deeply. I believe healing is an ongoing practice instead of another task to complete. In our work together, I will use an integrative, collaborative, and client-centered approach to therapy.
I hold a special interest in women's psychology, family issues, and working with young professionals.
Are you ready to begin your path toward healing? As a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I hold space for you to better understand yourself, where you have been, and where you are going more deeply. I believe healing is an ongoing practice instead of another task to complete. In our work together, I will use an integrative, collaborative, and client-centered approach to therapy.
Judith Hatch-Orme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Online Only)
Also, if you're hoping to address multi-generational and family-of-origin trauma, I will support your journey of relational healing.
As a parenting specialist, I help parents understand their children's behavior & emotional needs. With over 30 years of clinical and divorce mediation experience, my approach to collaborative parenting (married or divorced) is child-centered. Parents struggling to meet their children's needs during times of heightened tension, need support and guidance.
Also, if you're hoping to address multi-generational and family-of-origin trauma, I will support your journey of relational healing.
As a parenting specialist, I help parents understand their children's behavior & emotional needs. With over 30 years of clinical and divorce mediation experience, my approach to collaborative parenting (married or divorced) is child-centered. Parents struggling to meet their children's needs during times of heightened tension, need support and guidance.
Nicole Bandera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Do you remember the confusion of your teen years and the worries about "growing up"? Stressful, right? Being a teenager and emerging adult can feel overwhelming at times. There is so much to navigate with school, family, friend groups, relationships, peer pressure, social media, identity, work, expectations, life goals...adulting! Sometimes all of this mental clutter can be paralyzing and keep your young person feeling stuck. If you are looking for some extra support, I can help.
Do you remember the confusion of your teen years and the worries about "growing up"? Stressful, right? Being a teenager and emerging adult can feel overwhelming at times. There is so much to navigate with school, family, friend groups, relationships, peer pressure, social media, identity, work, expectations, life goals...adulting! Sometimes all of this mental clutter can be paralyzing and keep your young person feeling stuck. If you are looking for some extra support, I can help.
Joshua S Hagar
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCMHC, MLADC
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, My name is Josh Hagar. I am a multi-licensed Mental Health Counselor (ME & NH) and Master's Level - Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor (NH) committed to helping those in need learn how to identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. My work focuses on a progress based approach utilizing interventions that fit your specific needs. I believe in taking a collaborative path to helping clients reach their goals. I’m passionate about working with diverse clientele. My specialties include extensive work with addiction/alcoholism treatment, family issues, LGBTQIA+ challenges, and co-occurring disorders.
Hello, My name is Josh Hagar. I am a multi-licensed Mental Health Counselor (ME & NH) and Master's Level - Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor (NH) committed to helping those in need learn how to identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. My work focuses on a progress based approach utilizing interventions that fit your specific needs. I believe in taking a collaborative path to helping clients reach their goals. I’m passionate about working with diverse clientele. My specialties include extensive work with addiction/alcoholism treatment, family issues, LGBTQIA+ challenges, and co-occurring disorders.
Maya Angelou said, “do the best you can until you know better and when you know better, do better.” It's never too late to meet your authentic Self & do better. Healing requires surrender & when we let go of the familiar we make room for something greater. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I provide a safe & secure space for everyone to peel back the layers & explore their inner world so they can heal. I provide insight toward better ways of being human that are in alignment with the true Self. We are all unique & deeply gifted human beings & I strive to empower every person I work with to discover their true unlimited potential.
Maya Angelou said, “do the best you can until you know better and when you know better, do better.” It's never too late to meet your authentic Self & do better. Healing requires surrender & when we let go of the familiar we make room for something greater. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I provide a safe & secure space for everyone to peel back the layers & explore their inner world so they can heal. I provide insight toward better ways of being human that are in alignment with the true Self. We are all unique & deeply gifted human beings & I strive to empower every person I work with to discover their true unlimited potential.
Kimberly Meurillon
Counselor, LCMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Waitlist for new clients
This Fall, I am starting a fellowship in Couple Therapy at the Psychodynamic Couple and Family Institute of NE.
I'm passionate about working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, mania, and perinatal mental health concerns. Engaging in therapy can be particularly meaningful when experiencing interpersonal conflicts and going through major life events: such as the onset of a mood disorder, preparing for life after high school and college, moving to a new community, adjusting to early parenthood, or coping with pregnancy loss.
This Fall, I am starting a fellowship in Couple Therapy at the Psychodynamic Couple and Family Institute of NE.
I'm passionate about working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, mania, and perinatal mental health concerns. Engaging in therapy can be particularly meaningful when experiencing interpersonal conflicts and going through major life events: such as the onset of a mood disorder, preparing for life after high school and college, moving to a new community, adjusting to early parenthood, or coping with pregnancy loss.
I often utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques when treating a client/ family, though each individual will have a unique treatment plan.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life right now? Could you use better coping skills to manage life transitions, whether it is relationship issues, parenting stress, body image/confidence problems, financial stress, or work changes? I would like to help you develop coping skills that can help you better manage stress, anxiety or depressive symptoms. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to help individuals, couples and families learn strategies for managing life stressors in order to increase their quality of life. Therapy is a collaborative effort that takes reflection, awareness, creativity and strength.
I often utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques when treating a client/ family, though each individual will have a unique treatment plan.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life right now? Could you use better coping skills to manage life transitions, whether it is relationship issues, parenting stress, body image/confidence problems, financial stress, or work changes? I would like to help you develop coping skills that can help you better manage stress, anxiety or depressive symptoms. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to help individuals, couples and families learn strategies for managing life stressors in order to increase their quality of life. Therapy is a collaborative effort that takes reflection, awareness, creativity and strength.
TESTING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, COUPLES/ FAMILY therapy, ABUSE/NEGLECT issues, and SEXUAL OFFENDER/VICTIM assessment & treatment services (ATSA member), CHRONIC PAIN evaluation/management.
Practicing 47 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 +.
TESTING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, COUPLES/ FAMILY therapy, ABUSE/NEGLECT issues, and SEXUAL OFFENDER/VICTIM assessment & treatment services (ATSA member), CHRONIC PAIN evaluation/management.
Practicing 47 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 +.
Michael G. McCay
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, NH 03802 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My training includes couples counseling, family therapy, and individual therapy for adults, teens, and children.
Couples, families, individuals. I hope to help couples regain the closeness that you felt when you were first together. I hope to help families to resolve conflict and find new ways to be together in a way that brings the family closer together. I hope to help adults to resolve personal difficulties and to work through the barriers that keep you from having the kind of life that you want. I also hope to help children in foster care and adoptive homes be able to feel accepted and welcome parts of their new families.
My training includes couples counseling, family therapy, and individual therapy for adults, teens, and children.
Couples, families, individuals. I hope to help couples regain the closeness that you felt when you were first together. I hope to help families to resolve conflict and find new ways to be together in a way that brings the family closer together. I hope to help adults to resolve personal difficulties and to work through the barriers that keep you from having the kind of life that you want. I also hope to help children in foster care and adoptive homes be able to feel accepted and welcome parts of their new families.
Julia E Ovalle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Online Only)
I have experience with a wide array of areas including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, stress management, relationship challenges, career/educational enhancement, life transitions and family work.
My view of therapy is an opportunity to engage in a collaborative process by which the therapist and client work together towards enriching lifestyle, and enhancing overall well-being. Additional treatment modalities I draw from include cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques aimed to help reframe and replace negative thought patterns leading to healthier responses in challenging situations. Furthermore, I work from a strengths based perspective that amplifies each individual's unique qualities through the process of self-discovery, healing and acceptance of self and others.
I have experience with a wide array of areas including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, stress management, relationship challenges, career/educational enhancement, life transitions and family work.
My view of therapy is an opportunity to engage in a collaborative process by which the therapist and client work together towards enriching lifestyle, and enhancing overall well-being. Additional treatment modalities I draw from include cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques aimed to help reframe and replace negative thought patterns leading to healthier responses in challenging situations. Furthermore, I work from a strengths based perspective that amplifies each individual's unique qualities through the process of self-discovery, healing and acceptance of self and others.
During that time I served on the faculty of the Couples and Family Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry at the Cambridge Health Alliance.
It is a privilege to introduce myself to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with more than 30 years of clinical experience in private practice, outpatient clinic, and inpatient settings. My clinical interests include mind-body medicine, health psychology, and optimal performance. I would describe myself as compassionate and thoughtful, with a good sense of humor.
During that time I served on the faculty of the Couples and Family Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry at the Cambridge Health Alliance.
It is a privilege to introduce myself to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with more than 30 years of clinical experience in private practice, outpatient clinic, and inpatient settings. My clinical interests include mind-body medicine, health psychology, and optimal performance. I would describe myself as compassionate and thoughtful, with a good sense of humor.
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I believe psychotherapy should be solution focused, compassionate, and forward thinking -- and that the therapist helps bring this perspective to the theraputic environment and each individual or family has the ability to live a happier life.
If you are a first responder or work in a high stress job that is affecting your personal or family life there is help to manage those symptoms and situations in order to enjoy life again. If you are diagnosed with PTSD there are ways to help manage and cope with those symptoms. It is my goal to help individuals and families reduce conflict, improve communication, and develop healthier relationships.
I believe psychotherapy should be solution focused, compassionate, and forward thinking -- and that the therapist helps bring this perspective to the theraputic environment and each individual or family has the ability to live a happier life.
If you are a first responder or work in a high stress job that is affecting your personal or family life there is help to manage those symptoms and situations in order to enjoy life again. If you are diagnosed with PTSD there are ways to help manage and cope with those symptoms. It is my goal to help individuals and families reduce conflict, improve communication, and develop healthier relationships.
I emphasize the mind/body connection through mindfulness and CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and more cutting edge, innovative trauma-informed therapies.
As a dual licensed therapist I partner, with children, parents, adolescents/teens, adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and big life transitions, adjustment to change, addiction, and relationship problems. I offer the soft landing of a supportive, trusting, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment that is grounded in empathetic listening and innovative therapies beyond the traditional “talk therapy.” Most clients begin to notice improvement within 2 to 5 sessions.
I emphasize the mind/body connection through mindfulness and CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and more cutting edge, innovative trauma-informed therapies.
As a dual licensed therapist I partner, with children, parents, adolescents/teens, adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and big life transitions, adjustment to change, addiction, and relationship problems. I offer the soft landing of a supportive, trusting, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment that is grounded in empathetic listening and innovative therapies beyond the traditional “talk therapy.” Most clients begin to notice improvement within 2 to 5 sessions.
Julianne H Farrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
This means that I am dedicated to building a supportive therapeutic relationship with you as well as helping you increase the support in your family and romantic relationships.
I help families and couples recover from generational and childhood trauma. My clients are cycle-breakers who are committed to their growth and looking for support in their journey toward healing. In my practice, I support youth in healing from childhood trauma and rebuilding trust with their caregivers. I guide caregivers in developing their parenting skills and breaking unhelpful generational cycles. I work with romantic partners to improve their communication and intimacy in their relationship.
This means that I am dedicated to building a supportive therapeutic relationship with you as well as helping you increase the support in your family and romantic relationships.
I help families and couples recover from generational and childhood trauma. My clients are cycle-breakers who are committed to their growth and looking for support in their journey toward healing. In my practice, I support youth in healing from childhood trauma and rebuilding trust with their caregivers. I guide caregivers in developing their parenting skills and breaking unhelpful generational cycles. I work with romantic partners to improve their communication and intimacy in their relationship.
Peg Correia
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, MLADC, CCFC, CCDVC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Waitlist for new clients
Offering EMDR therapy in person or online. Ketamine Assisted Therapy in person with discounts for BIPOC, LGBTQ and other clients from marginalized communities who want KAP treatment. I am an EMDR therapist who specializes in working with clients who are struggling with issues such as trauma (sexual abuse, family violence, combat trauma, accidents, natural disasters), attachment and/or addiction. I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. I provide groups and individual services for therapists wanting to enhance their EMDR therapy practice both on-line and in person. Also licensed in substance use treatment.
Offering EMDR therapy in person or online. Ketamine Assisted Therapy in person with discounts for BIPOC, LGBTQ and other clients from marginalized communities who want KAP treatment. I am an EMDR therapist who specializes in working with clients who are struggling with issues such as trauma (sexual abuse, family violence, combat trauma, accidents, natural disasters), attachment and/or addiction. I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. I provide groups and individual services for therapists wanting to enhance their EMDR therapy practice both on-line and in person. Also licensed in substance use treatment.
Judith Hatch-Orme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a couples therapist and parenting specialist, I understand family dysfunction, helping couples identify multi-generational patterns that they've inherited, creating communication impasses.
I offer counseling for adults and couples. With over 36 years of clinical experience, I'm also a parenting specialist, helping parents understand their children's behavior. As a divorce mediator, my approach is child-centered. Ongoing parental conflict increases psychological damage to children, thus by strengthening the co-parenting relationship, the parties can focus on their children's needs. If you're struggling with relational challenges, childhood trauma, divorce, & ready to make positive changes, we can work together to identify generational patterns holding you back. Telehealth only.
As a couples therapist and parenting specialist, I understand family dysfunction, helping couples identify multi-generational patterns that they've inherited, creating communication impasses.
I offer counseling for adults and couples. With over 36 years of clinical experience, I'm also a parenting specialist, helping parents understand their children's behavior. As a divorce mediator, my approach is child-centered. Ongoing parental conflict increases psychological damage to children, thus by strengthening the co-parenting relationship, the parties can focus on their children's needs. If you're struggling with relational challenges, childhood trauma, divorce, & ready to make positive changes, we can work together to identify generational patterns holding you back. Telehealth only.
Please know that my specialty is trauma and systems work (which means couples and families), and I do not accept insurance for couples and family therapy, as insurance companies either don't cover these services or their reimbursement rates are less than for individual treatment.
I focus on working primarily with couples and individual adults who are dealing with trauma histories, identity/cultural issues, depression and/or anxiety. I can help you excavate your past trauma, your attachment and communication styles in a way that helps you understand them, and how these may be impacting what is going on with you in the present moment, so you can feel more in control of your body, your emotions, your thoughts, and your relationships. I have very limited space for teens also dealing with trauma, anxiety and depression, who can come for in-person services, at my Portsmouth, NH location.
Please know that my specialty is trauma and systems work (which means couples and families), and I do not accept insurance for couples and family therapy, as insurance companies either don't cover these services or their reimbursement rates are less than for individual treatment.
I focus on working primarily with couples and individual adults who are dealing with trauma histories, identity/cultural issues, depression and/or anxiety. I can help you excavate your past trauma, your attachment and communication styles in a way that helps you understand them, and how these may be impacting what is going on with you in the present moment, so you can feel more in control of your body, your emotions, your thoughts, and your relationships. I have very limited space for teens also dealing with trauma, anxiety and depression, who can come for in-person services, at my Portsmouth, NH location.
Lauren Drinker, LCMHC
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults dealing with a variety of challenges using the Internal Family Systems model.
I feel honored and privileged to do this work and assist my clients in meeting their goals. I am experienced working with clients to improve mood, behavior and relationships. My focus is to identify the sources and patterns that stand between my patients and the outcomes they would like to see in their lives. Collaboratively, we develop a plan to overcome challenges and meet personal goals. Together, we can work to identify and overcome the challenges in your life too. See my website for full details. www.laurendrinker.com.
I work with adults dealing with a variety of challenges using the Internal Family Systems model.
I feel honored and privileged to do this work and assist my clients in meeting their goals. I am experienced working with clients to improve mood, behavior and relationships. My focus is to identify the sources and patterns that stand between my patients and the outcomes they would like to see in their lives. Collaboratively, we develop a plan to overcome challenges and meet personal goals. Together, we can work to identify and overcome the challenges in your life too. See my website for full details. www.laurendrinker.com.
Rebecca Peake LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, NH 03801
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to provide individual, couple, and family therapy. I work from a systems focused perspective where treatment draws from client strengths, is solution-focused, and family centered. I believe in being supportive and empowering clients in their journey to improve. I enjoy using cognitive behavioral techniques to address concerns such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and general life stressors.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to provide individual, couple, and family therapy. I work from a systems focused perspective where treatment draws from client strengths, is solution-focused, and family centered. I believe in being supportive and empowering clients in their journey to improve. I enjoy using cognitive behavioral techniques to address concerns such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and general life stressors.
