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, 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 Brianna. I feel privileged to offer support to children, families, and adults facing life challenges and mental health issues. My specialties include early childhood trauma, assisting families involved with the child protection system, and addressing generational trauma.

I am a rostered provider for Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and have completed basic training in EMDR. Additionally, as an MLADC, I provide substance use evaluations and therapy for substance use disorders. I offer compassionate treatment tailored to meet individual and family needs.

Outside of work, I'm an adventurer. Whether it's enjoying a good book or exploring the outdoors through hiking, scuba diving, competitive swimming (both pool and open water), or Ötillö swimrun, I cherish every moment of adventure and family time with my spouse, kids, and dog.

Hi, my name is Abby, and I am a pre-licensed therapist who graduated from Northern Vermont University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2025. I have experience working with all ages in areas including substance use disorder, alcoholism, Bipolar Disorder, GAD, depression, and individuals on probation. 

Being human is hard, and sometimes we need help with self-care, relationships, defining boundaries, making scary life choices, and the like. I can relate to feeling anxious, depressed, scared, and hopeless. It would be an honor to hold space for your story and walk with you through the journey of discovering what solutions or means of support work best for you. 

In my free time, I love discovering new movies and TV shows, going to concerts, swimming, and hanging out with loved ones, including my two furbabies, Lorelai and Rory. 

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 Jaclyn! I earned my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Vermont University. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities including person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and play therapy techniques. My approach is compassionate and tailored to the unique needs of each individual. I strive to provide a supportive environment for personal growth and healing. 

I am a wife and mother who loves to spend time with my family. I enjoy going on adventures, exploring the mountains, crafting, reading, and playing video games. 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.

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My name is Ryan Desharnais, and I’m a counselor in training from Plymouth State University. I’m very excited to be joining the wonderful team at Hope Counseling. Since 2015, I’ve held various roles in the field of social services, when I first started working with kids. I had other short ventures into different careers as well, like finish carpentry, real estate, and landscaping, but my heart always brought me back to helping others. My personality is a blend of passionate, silly, curious, eccentric, and empathetic. My favorite things to do are spend time with my wife (we do everything together, just the way we like it), play guitar, make home-cooked meals, go hiking, sometimes play video games, and collect things (just like my Pepere). I’m also proud to be an advocate and activist for the things that I believe in.

As a therapeutic support, I specialize in building genuine connections with clients and providing trauma-informed care. Whether a client’s goal is healing or just to be heard, I believe a genuine connection can help make achieving goals possible. For therapeutic approach, I use a blend of person-centered, cognitive-behavioral-therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and narrative therapy. I’m always looking to expand my toolbox and become more proficient in different therapeutic modalities.  

I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be here at Hope Counseling and look forward to meeting you! 

Hello, I'm Hannah! I’m a licensed clinical mental health counselor and provide LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health care. I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families. I approach my work eclectically, play-based, and enjoy tailoring therapy to the interests of the client I am working with. I strive to always meet clients where they are at and place strong emphasis on building solid rapport with each client and their family. A strong, trusting relationship between client and therapist lays the foundation for valuable therapeutic work to be done.

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Granite State College in Concord, NH. I then went on to earn my Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH. My post-grad training included working in community mental health with children and their families across a variety of settings including telehealth, in office, and out in the community. 

I was born and raised in the White Mountains of NH. I am a spouse and mom of two young children and 2 rambunctious Labrador retrievers named Tommy and Molly. I’m an avid thrifter, cyclist, and enjoy a good cup of coffee. I lead my life with the belief that we never stop learning and always have room to grow. 

My name is Meghan.  I am a counselor in training who works with both children and adults navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety and depression. I draw from a person-centered approach, along with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques, to support clients in developing greater awareness, coping skills, and emotional balance.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.  I am currently finishing my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling at New England College. My career background includes working in the medical field and school counseling  

I value creating a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. I strive to meet each person where they are, helping them explore their experiences at their own pace while working toward meaningful and lasting change.

My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can build insight, strengthen resilience, and feel empowered in their growth.

Outside of Hope Counseling, I enjoy running, cooking, and spending time with my family!

I recently joined Hope Counseling Services. In addition to holding graduate degrees in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Elementary Education, I have completed advanced graduate studies in Education/Special Education, and Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice. I have experience working with tweens, teens, and young adults, and I also provide parent coaching. Clinical treatment modalities used, and areas of expertise, include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Use Disorder, Parent Coaching, ADHD, School Avoidance, and Attachment Disorder.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, biking, hiking, yard work and attempting various home projects. I also spend a fair amount of my free time ensuring my dogs receive their much-needed exercise. 

 Therapy is a journey we'll take together, and I look forward to getting started. 

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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.