Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Portsmouth, NH
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Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
You notice everything. The way someone’s tone doesn’t match their words. The shift in a room when tension walks in. The beauty in small, fleeting things most people rush past. You feel deeply, love fiercely, and carry more than anyone realizes—because from the outside, you probably seem composed, capable, even unshakeable.
But inside? It’s a different story. Loud noises feel like an ambush. Crowded schedules leave you overstimulated and drained. Criticism—especially from yourself—lingers far longer than you’d like. Maybe you’ve spent years wondering why things seem to hit you harder, why you can’t just “let it go,” or why rest never feels like enough.
Dr. Jenny Shields sees you. She understands what it’s like to live in a world that’s too fast, too harsh, too loud—and to feel like you’re too much for it. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and compassion-based work, she helps sensitive souls turn down the inner noise, set boundaries that protect their peace, and reclaim their sensitivity as the strength it truly is. You don’t need to toughen up. You need space to be exactly who you are—and to learn how to thrive because of your sensitivity, not in spite of it.
12 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH
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Brittany Ryan-Berzins
Psychologist, PhD
I work with highly sensitive individuals from a place of deep compassion and respect for the way they experience the world. Sensitivity can bring remarkable depth, intuition, empathy, and awareness, but it can also leave individuals feeling overwhelmed by emotions, relationships, expectations, or the intensity of everyday life. Rather than viewing sensitivity as something that needs to be fixed, I help clients understand and honor it as an inherent part of who they are while developing greater emotional regulation and resilience. Drawing from mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive behavioral therapy, we explore patterns of self-criticism, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing that can develop when sensitive individuals feel they need to protect themselves or adapt to the needs of others. Together, we cultivate greater self-acceptance, healthy boundaries, and trust in one’s own inner experience. The goal is not to become less sensitive, but to feel more grounded and confident in your sensitivity—able to experience life deeply without becoming overwhelmed by it.
16 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH
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Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From one highly sensitive person to another, it can be a crazy world out there. Two things that I've found helpful:
1st, resiliency training: Although our bodies can react to things that other people might brush off, Somatic Experiencing can help build up our ability to settle our stress and activation levels. That party might still be uncomfortably loud, but it's more tolerable when you have confidence that you can quickly find comfort again once you leave.
2nd: Boundary training and asking for what you want: As we get better at knowing what would help us feel more comfortable, and better at asking for it, we can start to re-shape our environment to feel better. Then as we feel better, and as our loved ones know how to help us, we are more resourceful, more able to connect with others, and more able to be the people we want to be in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH (Online Only)
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Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who identify as 'highly sensitive.'
18 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH
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Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I work with adults who identify as highly sensitive, helping them understand and navigate the intensity of their emotions, sensory experiences, and interpersonal interactions. I view sensitivity as a strength that can be supported and regulated, rather than a flaw, and I help clients develop strategies to honor their needs while managing overwhelm.
I integrate trauma-informed, somatic, and parts-based approaches to help clients regulate their nervous system, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Together, we explore boundaries, coping strategies, and relational patterns to support well-being, emotional balance, and a deeper connection to themselves and others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Portsmouth, NH Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Portsmouth, NH average 17 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (47%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |