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New England Pastoral Institute

Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, NEPI
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In-Person in Salem, NH 03079
Online in New Hampshire
The New England Pastoral Institute is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary, pastoral psychotherapy and education center committed to caring for the emotional, intellectual, relational, physical, and spiritual needs of persons, families, and organizations through counseling, education, training, and consultation.

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.

Treatment Approach

  • Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
  • Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
  • Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
  • Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
  • Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
  • Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
  • Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
  • Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
  • Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
  • Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
  • Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
  • Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.

Fees & Insurance

Fees
  • Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
  • Each therapist at NEPI have separate fee policies. Please follow up with your therapist for more details.
Insurance
  • Accepts Insurance

Education & Credentials

New England Pastoral Institute NEPI
  • Female, Male
  • Licensed in NH
  • Practicing Since 1983

New England Pastoral Institute Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available In-Person in Salem, NH 03079
  • Available Online for residents of New Hampshire
  • Online Therapy Details: google meets
New England Pastoral Institute Practice Description
The Counseling Center Staff includes Licensed Pastoral Psychotherapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Certified Group Psychotherapists, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, Licensed Social Workers, and Board Certified Psychiatrists experienced in providing psychotherapy for: marriage and family problems problems with intimate relationships personal struggles with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, a sense of failure, or lack of fulfillment coping with grief or loss emotional problems associated with physical illness or accident spiritual meaning and direction the dilemmas of growing up, parenting or aging issues related to separation, divorce, remarriage and life in blended families addiction interpersonal violence and abuse life-transition counseling

Practice Overview

15 Ermer Road
Available both in-person and online
43 Years Experience
Couple, Family, Group, Individual

Specialties

Office Hours

Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Driving Directions

We are located in the North Salem Village Office Park at the intersection of Route 111 and Ermer Road in North Salem, NH. The offices are on the second floor above "Moo's Place Ice Cream" and "The European School of Dancing." An accessible lift is available at the "West" entrance.

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