In-Person in Portsmouth, NH 03801
In-Person in Concord, NH 03301
Online in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Scheduling at AYC is easy - schedule an intake as soon as next week. Finding the courage to be true to yourself despite the challenges you have to overcome is the ultimate goal of therapy. I believe one of the greatest grievances is living an inauthentic life with who you are. Regardless of what you’ve been through, if something is stopping you from living your truth - if fear prevents you from engaging in life the way you want or you are attempting to live up to some societal or personal expectation so far out of reach it hurts - If something is preventing you from living your fullest life, you can make a difference!
I want to help you reach your fullest potential according to your personal truth, values and beliefs. If we embark on this journey together, you will be the driver. I will simply help you see the different paths to reaching your end goal. In the end, you must be true to yourself in choosing the path you wish to take - or none at all.
Finding your truth sometimes means making a decision about whether or not to live your full truth. We can work together to help you explore your options to make the right choice for You. Making the call (or email) to start your journey is the first step - Let us start your journey together!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 125
- Accepts Insurance
- Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare
Education & Credentials
Authentically You Counseling LCMHC
- Female, Male
- License # 2063
- Licensed in NH
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: AYC is a group practice with licensed and pre-licensed therapists highly trained to meet your individual needs. Along with a Master's degree, clinicians are required to further their education in their areas of interest and specialities to better help our clients.
Authentically You Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Portsmouth, NH 03801 and Concord, NH 03301
- Available Online for residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
- Online Therapy Details: Online therapy offered via the client portal
AYC is a place of acceptance. A place where you can come as you are and be met with unconditional positive regard. Only with this safe space can you finally start to explore all the pieces that make up who you are. AYC was built on a foundation of understanding - an understanding that you are an individual with unique needs. To meet those needs, we understand you may require different approaches. AYC consists of a team of therapists and a medication provider with different specialties. If you meet with one therapist, and another therapists specializes in a therapeutic approach that would benefit you, you can switch or see both with ease. We understand the benefit of a variety of approaches and we offer several of them at AYC.