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Top therapists in Portsmouth, NH accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Portsmouth across neighborhoods like South End, North End, and Downtown. Headway connects you with 364 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With insurance coverage and free consultations available, begin your care journey as soon as tomorrow.

Karen Greene

Karen Greene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I listen to your issues and instead of general ideas, I want you to describe your diagnosis such as anxiety or depression to best be able to treat you with medication, therapy, and tools.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Henry Hernandez-Torres

Henry Hernandez-Torres

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that is personalized to each client's unique needs and goals, while fostering a safe and supportive space for healing and growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Julie French

Julie French

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I am passionate about perinatal mental health and have experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, grief, and loss.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Withrow

Lindsey Withrow

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I aim to create a space that feels safe and accepting.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Hunter

Melanie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


My name is Melanie Hunter and I am a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioner. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas State University. I began my career working with adolescents through a non-profit organization and then later, adults in employment settings. My work providing telehealth counseling with adults began in 2020.



Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Mariah McHose

Mariah McHose

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Bedford, NH


“I believe that the most effective care comes from a team-based, trusting relationship, and I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where your voice and choices are always respected.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jessica Sidhu

Jessica Sidhu

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I take a strengths-based approach, ensuring that no matter the challenges you face, you will leave our sessions feeling more confident and authentically yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Carrigg

Jessica Carrigg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hillsborough, NH


“She believes effective psychiatric care begins with listening and understanding each person's unique experiences and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Klain

Laura Klain

Therapist

Virtual • Londonderry, NH


“My hope is that individuals become empowered to guide their lives with tools and skills to bring out their strengths and develop the ability to navigate bumps in the road with confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie McGill

Carrie McGill

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your growth and healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Barb Drotos

Barb Drotos

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, NH


“I listen, support, develop coping skills that work for you, and use positive psychology to help you have positive emotion, meaning and joy in your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lee Jackson Jr

Lee Jackson Jr

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I have a particular proclivity with men who would not typically seek out therapy or are skeptical of the results.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Mueller

Karen Mueller

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“My style is positive, warm and interactive and I believe in treating all clients with respect, sensitivity and compassion, without judgement.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Idenice Sargut

Idenice Sargut

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I have always had a nurturing and patient heart in wanting to help people. I allow my clients the freedom to guide themselves through their own experiences and challenges with support and unconditional positive regard.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Anthony Ramirez

Dr. Anthony Ramirez

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I am direct and practical. I not only look at the psychiatric but also the medical aspect of the patient helping them to achieve and maintain overall health.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Smith

Jill Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of mental health treatment...”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Deborah Botnick-Basile

Deborah Botnick-Basile

Psychologist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults who struggle with various issues, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflict, and trauma.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dominiqua Bernardin

Dominiqua Bernardin

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I believe that every young person deserves a safe and supportive space to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and build a strong sense of self.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pilara Bauer

Pilara Bauer

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I specialize in working with adults living in NH struggling with traumatic life experiences (no matter how big or small).”
Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Carly McKay

Carly McKay

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I believe each individual client is unique and treatment modalities must vary based on each individual's needs.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shayla Gray

Shayla Gray

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I believe people strive to live their best lives. At times, life can throw in a few challenges and reaching out for help is not always easy.”
Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy Stewart

Tracy Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“A measurable, strength-based treatment plan that outlines clear and realistic goals based on a mutually agreed upon time frame will be created...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristine Catalogna

Kristine Catalogna

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in practical strategies and a deep understanding of systems and relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Devon Voake

Devon Voake

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


I specialize in working with adolescents and adults of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity concerns. I have particular experience providing gender-affirming therapy and supporting clients as they explore and celebrate their gender identities. My goal is to help you build a meaningful life by identifying and embracing your authentic self.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cheryl Kalinec

Cheryl Kalinec

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I leverage my experience in both childhood trauma and addiction recovery to empower individuals seeking healing and growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karah Logan

Karah Logan

Therapist

Virtual • Dover, NH


“I use EMDR, CBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and integrative approaches including art and faith-based work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candace Iannotti

Candace Iannotti

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I am passionate about empowering clients to cultivate resilience and navigate life's challenges with compassion and insight.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, End of life care
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Craig Iannotti

Craig Iannotti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pelham, NH


“I believe that healing should feel both effective and uplifting. By blending proven therapeutic methods with practical behavioral techniques...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kayla Mora

Kayla Mora

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Concord, NH


“I am passionate about working with First Responders/COs/Military folks because I not only have personal ties with this population, but I care about helping build resiliency with EMDR for their careers and communicating better with their...”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Essy Knopf

Essy Knopf

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“My style is warm, direct, and emotionally attuned. I'm not a blank slate, and I don't expect you to be.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Martell

Elizabeth Martell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hudson, NH


“Elizabeth likes to use an integrative approach to treating mental health concerns with a combination of western and a holistic approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Shifreen

Amanda Shifreen

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I believe my calling is to help moms move out of survival mode and into a regulated nervous system, finding a true flow state, not just on a yoga mat, but in the middle of your actual, daily life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Bernard Scott

Dr. Bernard Scott

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“My approach with clients is to be an active listener, interactive, nonjudgemental, caring, and friendly.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathleen Risko

Kathleen Risko

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kristine Zwerlein-Rose

Kristine Zwerlein-Rose

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa Gregg

Melissa Gregg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bedford, NH


ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stanford Spurlock

Stanford Spurlock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bow, NH


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ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Gill

Christina Gill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Conway, NH


ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Corveleyn

Amy Corveleyn

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I have worked with cancer survivors and their families for 18 years. People who are coping with a loss of control and sudden change.”
Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Chaplin

Sarah Chaplin

Therapist

Virtual • New Hampshire


“I am warm, caring and honest. Through counseling I hope that you feel heard, validated and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Portsmouth, NH

Number of therapists serving Portsmouth, NH
There are over 356 therapists in Portsmouth, NH accepting new patients.
356+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 90%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 77%Trauma
  • 73%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 90%Point32 Healthcare
  • 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 1%French
  • 1%German
  • 1%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 17%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 31%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 24%Family therapy
  • 15%Couples therapy
  • 10%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Portsmouth

Finding the right therapist in Portsmouth starts with getting clear on what kind of care you need. Therapists, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists each bring different training and credentials. If you're looking for talk therapy for anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns, a licensed therapist (such as an LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) is a common starting point. If you need medication management, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner may be the right fit. Many providers in the Portsmouth seacoast area offer both virtual and in-person sessions, so you can choose the format that works for your schedule.

With several directories listing providers across New Hampshire, it can be hard to tell who is actually accepting new patients and who takes your specific plan. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their approach, specialties, and what a first session might look like — so you can feel more confident before you book.

Therapy in Portsmouth can be expensive without insurance. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance information to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a provider who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.

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