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Dean Pratt, Therapy Clinician

Dean Pratt helps adults move through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with care that is both clinically grounded and genuinely human. He provides individual therapy through LifeStance Health and serves adults and seniors across New Hampshire, offering a supportive space for people who want practical tools, emotional steadiness, and a clear sense of direction. A core area of Dean’s passion is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. He understands how overwhelming this transition can feel and focuses on helping clients regain stability, rebuild confidence, and reduce the risk of relapse. His work emphasizes continuity of care, coping strategies for daily life, and collaborative goal setting to support long-term mental health and independence. Dean’s primary specialties include anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma-related concerns, and he also has experience with additional mental health conditions and life stressors. He commonly works with adults from the Autism spectrum, those with ADHD or OCD, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military service members and veterans, while also supporting a wide range of other individuals seeking therapy. His therapeutic approach may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions, with additional evidence-based methods incorporated as appropriate. Clients often appreciate Dean’s steady, affirming presence and his ability to integrate emotional, practical, and values-based work. Outside of clinical practice, he enjoys leading groups, giving educational presentations on mental health topics, singing in a choir, swimming, hiking, and kayaking.

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Dover, NH

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Carley Soule, Therapist

Carley Soule is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges by creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic environment. Serving adults and seniors throughout New Hampshire, Carley uses humor and empathy to foster openness and collaboration in the healing process. She is passionate about helping clients develop strategies to manage their emotions and build stronger relationships. Carley’s approach empowers her clients to make meaningful changes that align with their personal goals and values. Carley specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions such as PTSD. With a strong background in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), she particularly enjoys working with individuals who are seeking to improve their emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. Carley also has expertise in addressing borderline personality disorder, helping clients build resilience and navigate complex emotional experiences. In addition to DBT, she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to guide clients in challenging negative thought patterns and adopting healthier coping mechanisms. Beyond her clinical expertise, Carley is passionate about working with individuals who are dealing with grief, bipolar disorder, or psychosis. Her approach is tailored to each person’s unique situation, ensuring that care is comprehensive and personalized. Carley primarily works with adults of all ages, from young adults to seniors, helping them achieve emotional well-being and find balance in their lives. Outside of her professional work, Carley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing board games, and watching comedy shows. She also loves listening to music and appreciates the calming and joyful influence it brings to her life. Carley’s personal interests reflect her warm, approachable nature, which she brings to her practice in New Hampshire.

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0.81 miles away

Dover, NH

16 Fifth St

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Erica Polonsky, Therapist

Erica Polonsky, LICSW, supports individuals in New Hampshire navigating life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering a safe, inclusive space to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Whether a client is facing anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions, Erica tailors therapy to meet each person’s unique needs, helping them gain clarity, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Erica specializes in helping clients who are experiencing life transitions, such as the shift from adolescence to young adulthood, relationship challenges, and midlife or later life changes. These experiences often bring uncertainty and emotional upheaval, and Erica works collaboratively to guide individuals through these periods with validation, practical tools, and a deep understanding of how identity and life roles evolve. Her work with neurodiverse individuals and those facing school avoidance or ADHD is grounded in respect, flexibility, and a strength-based approach. Erica is especially passionate about supporting youth, teens, and young adults managing self-esteem issues, trauma, and grief. She has extensive experience helping those involved in adoption or foster care, individuals on the autism spectrum, and first responders—populations who may face unique emotional and psychological stressors. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies, she supports clients in building emotional regulation, resilience, and healthier relationships. Erica also offers group therapy and case management services to provide more holistic care. Outside of her clinical work, Erica enjoys reading, spending time in nature, group fitness classes, and connecting with friends and family.

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Exeter, NH

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Dover, NH

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Dr. Kristen Lawlor, Therapist

Dr. Kristen Lawlor, LICSW, DSW, helps adults and seniors across New Hampshire navigate life’s challenges with empathy and evidence-based care. Whether you’re experiencing depression, navigating grief, or facing difficult life transitions, Kristen offers a supportive therapeutic space to help you build resilience, foster emotional balance, and work toward meaningful personal goals. She provides individual and couples therapy to adults aged 27 and older, with a particular focus on helping those in midlife or later life adapt to shifting roles, relationships, and health-related changes. Kristen is especially passionate about supporting individuals through grief, later life transitions, and challenges related to chronic medical conditions. With over a decade of experience, she works with clients facing the emotional toll of health changes, aging, and loss. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients manage distress, cultivate coping skills, and rediscover purpose during life’s more complex phases. Kristen’s dedication to this work is rooted in a deep respect for the stories and strengths each client brings to therapy. She also specializes in working with military personnel and veterans, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Her clinical style is informed by both compassion and cultural competence, ensuring each client feels seen, heard, and respected. In addition to her clinical work, Kristen remains engaged in the field through adjunct teaching and advocacy work aimed at combating ageism.

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Dover, NH

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RICHARD NAIMARK, Psychiatrist

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Kathryn Lachance, Therapist

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Dover, NH

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David Schmidt, Psychiatrist

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Dover, NH

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Cathy Shamshak, Therapist

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9.76 miles away

Portsmouth, NH

100 Eileen Dondero Foley Ave, Suite 302

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Marie Riviere, Therapist

Marie Riviere, LICSW, helps individuals and families across New Hampshire find healing, resilience, and clarity through life’s challenges. She works with children, adolescents, and adults to address a wide range of mental health concerns, offering a compassionate and clinically grounded approach. Through both individual and family therapy, Marie supports clients in building stronger relationships, navigating emotional distress, and developing skills for lasting change. Marie is especially passionate about supporting individuals through significant life transitions, with a strong focus on women’s issues, midlife and later-life changes, and postpartum anxiety and depression. She brings empathy and deep clinical insight to those navigating identity shifts, grief, and the complex emotional terrain that can arise during pivotal moments in life. Whether helping a new mother adjust to the demands of parenthood or guiding someone through the uncertainty of retirement, Marie offers a steady and empowering presence. With over three decades of experience, Marie specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, and childhood behavioral issues using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and family therapy. She also supports couples in improving communication and rebuilding connection. Clients appreciate her collaborative style, cultural sensitivity, and her ability to adapt therapy to meet their unique needs. Marie offers services in Arabic and French in addition to English, making care more accessible to diverse communities. Outside of her clinical work, Marie enjoys swimming, biking, painting, reading, and spending time walking or playing with her grand dog. Her multifaceted interests mirror the creativity and warmth she brings into her sessions.

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9.76 miles away

Portsmouth, NH

100 Eileen Dondero Foley Ave, Suite 302

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Elizabeth Bernier, Nurse Practitioner

Elizabeth Bernier, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is dedicated to helping individuals in New Hampshire navigate their mental health journey with compassionate and evidence-based care. She specializes in medication management for a range of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sleep disorders. Elizabeth understands that every patient’s needs are unique and works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans that support well-being and resilience. She is committed to empowering patients to take an active role in their mental health, offering a supportive and nonjudgmental approach. With a deep passion for addressing women's mental health, Elizabeth provides specialized care for post-partum depression and anxiety, reproductive challenges, and midlife transitions. She recognizes the profound impact these experiences can have on emotional and physical health and offers targeted interventions to help women regain stability and confidence. In addition, she helps individuals struggling with grief and trauma, guiding them toward healing with a compassionate and patient-centered approach. Elizabeth is dedicated to serving diverse populations, including first responders, military personnel and veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She understands the unique mental health challenges these groups face and tailors her approach to provide culturally competent and affirming care. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where all individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered. Outside of her professional life, Elizabeth enjoys spending time in nature with her family and friends. Whether gardening, hiking, fishing, swimming, or snowmobiling, she embraces the beauty of each season. She is also an amateur artist, working in a variety of mediums, and enjoys reading science fiction.

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9.76 miles away

Exeter, NH

24 Front St, Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH

100 Eileen Dondero Foley Ave, Suite 302