Meet Our Providers

Hi, I'm Weston, and I look forward to meeting you. Life has its tough spots, and sometimes we need a sounding board or words of encouragement to sort it all out. I provide mental health counseling for children, teens, and adults, and am looking forward to seeing if I'm the right counselor for you. I am a husband, a father of three wonderful children, and proud to call myself a New Englander. I can relate to parenting issues, being overwhelmed, depressed, marriage dynamics, and struggles with faith.

When I am not spending time with clients, I enjoy spending time with my family, biking, running, reading, and doing projects in my home. I enjoy reading about the rich history of homes in New England and have developed an interest in the restoration process of these old homes.

My wife and I spent several years living in Rhode Island, and while there, I earned my Masters's Degree and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Mental Health Counseling from Rhode Island College. After becoming licensed in Rhode Island, I began my private practice in Greenville in 2015. We eventually moved to New Hampshire to build a hobby farm and opened a second practice location in Pittsfield. I plan to continue to grow Hope Counseling Services into a multidisciplinary practice that meets the needs of the surrounding areas.

Hi – My name is Lisa, a mother of six and wife to my husband of 21 years. I hold a Master’s degree in social work from the University of New England and provide both mental health and substance use counseling to individuals and families in need of support. I have lived in the New England area my entire life, and when not at work I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and our dogs. We have all experienced hardships and challenges in our lives, which at times require guidance in order to navigate and seek the change we desire; I look forward to working with you!

Hi, I’m Susan and I look forward to meeting you. I work with clients to understand their own thinking processes and belief systems, develop new coping strategies, learn new skills to interact with family and others interpersonal, and make lifestyle adjustments to bolster internal psychological and coping resources. Making targeted changes in these areas leads to improvements in overall mood and well-being for families and individuals. I work with children and adolescents using tools that are engaging and interactive and take their developmental needs and abilities into account.

I work with a wide range of issues including depression/anxiety, parenting issues, attention problems, impulse control problems, self-esteem, trauma, stress management, coping/adjustment issues, grief and loss, anger management, and relationship problems.

Seeking help is an important first step towards feeling better. Finding the right therapist, someone you feel like you can relate to and someone who can understand you is critically important. If you think that I might be the right fit, please call or email for a consultation.

Hi, I’m Koryssa. I received my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Much of my free time is spent outside rollerblading, surfing, hiking, skiing, or swimming (depending on the season). I also enjoy reading and gardening. I lived in Zambia, Africa for a few years and love learning about other cultures. I have a sweet cat, Hazel. I enjoy working with children and teens through Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and CBT. I look forward to meeting you.

Hi there! My name is Ericka and I support teens and adults with making sense of their inner and outer world using a combination of traditional and creative arts counseling techniques. Whether you would like support with understanding your mental health, substance use, neurodivergence, or one of life’s transitions, engaging your creative side in session can offer you a powerful way to support your mind and body in achieving the life you want.

I am a queer-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming counselor. I can offer a variety of ways to structure your counseling session, whether in person or virtual. My goal is to support each person I work with in feeling truly comfortable, heard, and supported throughout the healing process.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Studio Arts while working with people diagnosed with Autism. I incorporated creativity and art-making into my work and I saw first-hand how creative arts activities can provide an outlet for personal expression and increase connection with others. I completed my master’s in social work from University of New England with certificates in Applied Arts and Social Justice and Training in Aging and Diversity.

In my free time, I enjoy drawing, walks in nature, and spending time with my family and friends. I am active in my community and feel lucky to call New England home.

I believe in human capability. I believe you can achieve your goals and I would love to assist you in that process. Improving your emotional well-being will be a team effort for us.

I am a LCSW in Florida, as well as a MLADC and LICSW in New Hampshire, a clinical member of Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATS) and have earned advanced certification in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City.

I’ve been in behavioral health field for over 30 years and I understand it takes the effort of both the therapist and client. It is also important to realize that there are other factors that can help you improve, sleep hygiene, exercise, diet, mindfulness, etc. We will incorporate these as best we can to improve your chances of reaching your goals.

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I am Jason, and I am eager to learn all about you and help you navigate many of life’s difficulties. I have thirteen years’ experience working with children ages 5-18 that struggle with mental health issues and have also worked with adults. I am a husband, father, scuba diver, comic collector, and combat veteran. My own journey with therapy led me to the place where I wanted to help others with their struggles. While working the night shift I was able to find time to study and earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Vermont University. While in the service I had the opportunity to travel all over the world and experience many different cultures. During this time, I realized just how much I love to learn about other cultures and that we live on a beautify planet, filled with many different people. I have a strong passion for scuba diving and dive all year long, on some occasions I dive under the ice. Scuba diving played a significant role in my personal therapeutic journey. As it allowed me the opportunity to not just imagine a sensory rich environment, but to fully immerse myself in it. I believe each of us often need the opportunity to discover the best methods, techniques, and treatment modalities that can help us with our struggles and life’s difficulties. I look forward to helping you navigate the next step in your journey.

Hi, my name is Christine and I look forward to working with you. I have my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire (UNH). I was part of the New Hampshire-Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NH-ME LEND Fellows at UNH, where I interned in the field of maternal and child health (MCH) working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. I have a wide range of experience working in various areas such as medical social work, community mental health, in home therapy and a school social worker for the past 5 years in the public school system. I have experience working with children 2 years and older, teens, adults and families. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental/learning disabilities and school concerns. I work with individuals using the following modalities: Play Based Therapy, Art Based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Sand Therapy, SFBT, DBT and CBT.

Hello, I am Heather, and I appreciate the opportunity to meet and work with you. I have lived in New Hampshire for most of my life and am married to my high school sweetheart. We have two children and are now beginning the phase of watching them both become successful young adults. Even though being a parent can be challenging, it has also been the best experience I could have asked for in my life. During my free time, I enjoy being with my family. We try to get together as often as time will allow. I also enjoy games, camping, kayaking, road trips, and swimming.

I hold a Master of Science in Psychology from Walden University and have completed additional graduate studies in Mental Health Counseling for Children and Adolescents with Severe Emotional and Behavioral Issues at Southern New Hampshire University. I have dedicated my career to helping families process through difficult times using positive social and emotional connections. Children are our future and can often teach us just as much as we can teach them. They have every potential to become an amazing and positive person in others’ lives, especially when they have a safe and nurturing environment to build them up.

Hi there, I’m Kristen and I look forward to meeting you. I received my MA in mental health counseling from Northwestern University and have recently been licensed by the state of NH, making me an official LCMHC! I am a member of both the American and New Hampshire Mental Health Counseling Associations, as well as the American Counseling Association and the Association for Creativity in Counseling.

In my downtime, I like to read, bake all the things, sing loudly and watch Disney movies. I also have a cat who likes to make guest appearances during any form of video meeting. I have lived in New Hampshire my entire life and have zero plans to change that because it is beautiful here. While I happily work with a wide variety of clients, my specific areas of clinical competence include personality disorders, self-harm/injury and geriatric services. I look forward to meeting you and finding out if we’re a good match as a counseling team!

Hi there! I'm Rebecca And I look forward to meeting you! I have my master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. In my downtime, I love to cook, hike, and run at least one race a month that donates to different organizations around New Hampshire! I love the fall and dress up every day of October in a fun, spooky outfit! I have two cats that have moved from CT to NH with me and love attention. I hope to continue working with kids and teens looking for mental health and substance use support! I look forward to working with you!

Hi, I’m Carolina (sounds like Caroleena) and I’m excited to meet you! I have my Master’s degree in social work from the University of New England. So far in my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with children, teens, adults and families as well as individuals with developmental/learning disabilities, and I really enjoy working with humans from every walk of life. . I can relate to feeling anxious, depressed and inadequate at times. I am a strong believer in the power of positive encouragement and helping people recognize their strengths. Everyone has unique strengths and I like to think that I’m pretty good at recognizing them and helping you see them too. When I’m not working, you can usually find me working on my farm or in my garden, or reading a good book in the sun.

Hi there, my name is Ericha and I look forward to working with you. I received my masters in social work from the University of New Hampshire back in 2019 and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with the state of New Hampshire. I have a wide range of experience working in such areas as medical social work, community mental health, crisis, emergency services; and most recently last summer making the leap into private practice. I work with a wide range of ages from children ages 8+, to teens, adults, and the elderly. I have experience working with anxiety, OCD, trauma, mood and thought disorders, neurodivergence, and life stressors to name a few. I am a born and raised NH resident, originally from Lakes Region and White Mountains. I have a cat named Juniper. In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether it be kayaking, hiking, camping, going on road trips, playing tennis, or swimming. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, watching movies, and doing arts and crafts. I take a client centered approach; focused on empowerment and continuous collaboration with the client to meet their treatment goals. I offer both in person and virtual appointments.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to see if I may be a good match for your counseling needs. My name is Michael R. Major and I hold a Master of Science degree in Community Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed as both a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) since 2002, and a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC) since 2017. Essential in my approach to counseling is the establishment of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I bring to my practice an open and collaborative emphasis based on honesty and a willingness to work together toward identified goals in therapy. My background in many different treatment settings has provided me with a rich experience offering mental health counseling to people of all lifestyles and cultures facing the many challenges and difficulties life presents. I have worked in hospital, local community mental health, inpatient, detox, residential, private practice and college settings. At Hope Counseling Services I am able to offer counseling to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions and issues related to using alcohol and drugs in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner. I can offer both in person and virtual appointments with early morning and late afternoon virtual appointments as they are available. Prior to coming to Hope Counseling Services, I worked for over 10 years counseling young adults in a college setting gradually transitioning to providing counseling to those seeking treatment for Opioid Use Disorder's in an outpatient virtual environment. I am well informed in both 12 Step and MAT approaches to recovery, providing therapy, excluding any court mandated treatment, assessments or reports, for those desiring to work towards building a healthier and sober lifestyle. Having spent most of my career working as a LCMHC has benefitted me greatly in helping those individuals explore more deeply the emotional causes and conditions which lead to the difficulties using substances often brings. Beside providing a supportive and encouraging presence, mindful meditation practices, journaling as well as exploring spiritual resources, are greatly encouraged in my practice. Outside of work, I find peace, satisfaction and enjoyment in nature, vegetable gardening, music, and caring for our dogs.

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I am a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in treating a variety of conditions, including depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, thought disorders, and substance use disorders. I pride myself on creating an individualized treatment plan developed collaboratively with my patients, using the most effective treatment options, and optimizing the regimen to maximize benefits and limit the possibility of side effects. My evaluations are thorough and comprehensive, focusing on not just current symptoms, but rather a careful assessment of past history, medical conditions, social and family history, and substance use history in an effort to best understand your individual needs, and to be able to recommend the most appropriate treatment approach. My approach combines the science and art of medicine and psychiatry. As a physician certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, I utilize evidence-based approaches to the neurobiological underpinnings of specific mental health conditions through medication management. I often combine such interventions with various forms of psychotherapies (talk therapies) as well as other effective treatments that may be helpful.

My goal is to work with you to help you achieve your own goals and regain your life, relationships, and abilities that may have been compromised by your condition. I offer telemedicine to make getting access to treatment convenient and easily able to align your lifestyle.

SEES CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTSI am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who understands the importance of providing healthcare from a holistic perspective, centered on healing the whole person (mind, body, and spirit). I have over 30 years of experience as a nurse working in various settings. I have worked in geriatrics, rehabilitation, Med-Surgical, and LDRP, and I found a passion for psychiatry while working with children in a residential setting. My journey led me to continue my education and become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, allowing me to prescribe psychiatric medications. My psychiatric experience includes working in acute care psychiatric hospitals and private practice outpatient mental health care.

I offer comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations, medication management, and gene site testing. I also explore other organic or medical issues that may be creating psychiatric instability. Along with medication management and holistic interventions, brief psychotherapy is incorporated during the sessions. My patients and I work as a team to formulate a treatment plan focused on each individual’s personal goals. I am board-certified to work with all ages across the life span, from young children to the elderly. Even on the best of days, life can be overwhelming. One can often feel overcome with feelings that are difficult to handle and unsure of where to turn. This is where I can help. As your provider, we will work together to develop an individualized treatment plan that can include medication management, therapeutic strategies, or lifestyle changes.