Find a therapist in Portsmouth, NH — covered by insurance
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 370 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With insurance coverage and free consultations available, begin your care journey as soon as tomorrow.
Hello! I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with children, families and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma and identity exploration. My focus on sessions is practical, real and tailored to each person. Sessions often involve exploring patterns, trying out strategies that actually fit your life and reflecting on what's working and what is not. With children, adults and families, I focus on building connection, understanding experiences and creating small changes that feel meaningful day-to-day. My goal is to make therapy feel like a partnership, not a checklist.
Now accepting patients in Massachusetts! Offering in office visits on the fourth Monday of each month in Westford, MA from 8:00 until 11:30 and virtual visits throughout the week.
I have been in healthcare for over 20 years and enjoy partnering with patients . As a gay man, I understand the comfort that comes with working with someone from the community.
Stephanie believes that everyone is deserving of a safe place to work through life’s difficulties so she strives to create a warm, welcoming environment that promotes one’s highest potential. Stephanie has walked alongside many young adults, mature adults, and couples through difficult periods of life, transitions, and choices. Stephanie understands that no single approach is the right one for every individual so is trained in a range of modalities.
I am an individual and family therapist with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and parents navigating challenging behaviors. I specialize in helping clients manage life transitions and cope with symptoms related to Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and grief.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered through life’s challenges and transitions. I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families in settings including crisis shelters, substance use recovery programs, community mental health, and private practice. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire and my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Plymouth State University. I especially enjoy supporting clients through major life transitions, including pregnancy and the postpartum period, and strive to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe being themselves.
I’m an LCSW currently licensed in CT, MA, NH, and ME. I believe that therapy is most effective when it’s practical and empowering. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, life transitions or grief, I aim to create a safe and supportive space where growth and change feel possible. My role is not to “fix” but to walk with you to gain insight, develop tools and move towards the version of you that feels most authentic.
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.
About our therapists serving Portsmouth, NH
- 98%Anxiety
- 89%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 76%Trauma
- 72%PTSD
- 98%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 85%Point32 Healthcare
- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Haitian Creole
- 1%Hindi
- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online
- 83%Woman
- 16%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 45%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 33%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Psychologist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 24%Family therapy
- 14%Couples therapy
- 10%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
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
Searching for therapists in Portsmouth starts with knowing what kind of support and fit you want. Some therapists focus on anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, or major life changes. Others may have training in specific approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. As you compare options, look for a Portsmouth therapist whose listed specialties, approach, and experience match what you want to address in care.
Portsmouth is a smaller city, so the number of nearby in-person therapists may be more limited than in larger New Hampshire markets. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in New Hampshire. When narrowing your search, consider appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, session format, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios before you book can help you understand how each therapist describes their style, structure, and focus areas.
Therapy in Portsmouth can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway makes it easier to find therapists in Portsmouth, NH, compare profiles, check whether they offer virtual or in-person appointments, confirm coverage for your specific plan, and book when you’re ready. You can compare profiles, check estimated costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
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