Therapist in Concord, New Hampshire Allison DeStefano, Therapist

Allison DeStefano, helps individuals, couples, and families in New Hampshire find balance, healing, and greater clarity in their lives. She works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, offering support tailored to each stage of life. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, depression, or complex transitions, Allison provides a compassionate and structured therapeutic space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Allison specializes in helping people manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. She also has extensive experience supporting individuals through major life transitions, including postpartum challenges, grief, and midlife changes. She works closely with children and adolescents to address behavioral issues and school avoidance, helping families build healthier communication patterns and routines that foster resilience. In addition, Allison is skilled in working with couples to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and address ongoing challenges. She is especially passionate about supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with PTSD and trauma histories, and families navigating adoption or foster care. These areas of care drive much of her work, and she is committed to creating an affirming, safe environment where clients can explore identity, heal from past experiences, and grow with confidence. In her approach, Allison uses evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and family and couples counseling. She also integrates parenting skills support, recognizing the importance of equipping caregivers with tools to strengthen family dynamics. While she focuses on these core interventions, she offers additional treatment approaches to best meet the diverse needs of her patients. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Allison finds inspiration through staying active with running, boxing, and hiking. She is also passionate about continuous learning, reading, and building routines that promote growth and fulfillment in her own life.