Therapists

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Darcy has worked in a number of different outpatient capacities such as providing in home family therapy, in office individual therapy with adults and children and has worked in three local emergency rooms performing psychiatric assessments. Darcy is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Darcy utilizes a solution focused approach while working to build quick connections and rapport with her patients. Darcy believes that finding the right fit with a therapist is a very important aspect of creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Darcy has experiences working with children, adolescents, adults of all ages as well as family therapy. Darcy has experience working with and treating anxiety/OCD/phobias, depression, PTSD and other trauma related disorders, ADHD/ADD, life changes, Bipolar Disorder, self-esteem, family conflict and others.

Darcy graduated with her bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire in 2011 and graduated with her masters in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire in 2018. Darcy obtained her LICSW in NH in October of 2020 and is in good standing with the board of mental health.

Contact
Email: Darcy@aligncounselingnh.com
Phone: (603) 417-4672

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Fatma Salem is a first-generation immigrant from Tunisia. Fatma is licensed as a mental health counselor in the states of MA and NH and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. Fatma has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Science, a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is currently working on her dissertation toward her Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. Fatma is trilingual (Arabic, French, and English) and is passionate about providing culturally competent services to individuals from a variety of sociocultural contexts, minority groups, and special populations. Fatma is an avid advocate for human rights and social justice and is actively engaged in the counseling field through volunteer work, research, and presenting about topics close to her heart. Fatma is also an adjunct professor at Henderson State University, teaching master's level students in clinical mental health counseling. Fatma is committed to providing effective counseling services and facilitating future counselors' learning to help increase effective services. Fatma is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and identifies working with individuals with Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and relational trauma as one of her strengths. Fatma also has experience working with anxiety disorders and OCD and is passionate about supporting clients in activating their healing potentials. Fatma has experience working with kids, teens, adults, couples, and families and enjoys using expressive arts modalities to foster healing and connection. Fatma finds that her most valuable asset is her innate ability to join her clients in a collaboration that creates a safe space where clients can feel seen, heard, and cared for. Her approach supports the client in creating helpful connections with themselves first, and their world second.

Contact
Email: Fatma@aligncounselingnh.com
Phone: (617) 982-3079

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Amy has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and utilized various modalities such as DBT, CBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. Amy works to build trusting and nonjudgemental therapeutic relationships with her patients. Amy brings a warm, open, collaborative approach to supporting patients through their challenges and needs.

Amy has experience working with children and adults and enjoys working through a trauma-informed lens. Amy has helped patients cope with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance misuse, ADHD, and personality disorders.
Amy graduated from the University of New Hampshire where she earned both her bachelors and masters degrees and is a lifelong New Hampshire resident.

Contact
Email: Amy@aligncounselingnh.com
Phone: (978) 533-1937

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Christy Ruiz Olmeda is licensed in New Hampshire and has 6 years of professional work experience. Christy has worked in inpatient and outpatient capacities such as in-home case management, in office individual and group therapy with adults and has worked with in-school services with children and adolescents. Christy is fluent in both Spanish and English. Christy has experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & bipolar disorder. Other areas of focus are LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Self-esteem, Coping with life changes, Codependency, Communication Problems, HIV / AIDS. Christy uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR) to connect with each of her clients.

Contact
Email: Christy@aligncounselingnh.com
Phone: (518) 620-1670‬

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Thisvi has 16 years of clinical experience acquired through work in the mental health and addictions field. She is a Dual-Licensed clinician, licensed by the Board of Mental Health Practice and Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Professionals. Thisvi assists clients challenged by addictions, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD; specializing in trauma, women issues/recovery from unhealthy relationships, parenting and blended family dynamics. Thisvi views her role in the counseling process as a guide and a support, choosing methods that will empower her clients. She is passionate about combining both traditional and holistic methods towards healing, utilizing a wide array of therapeutic tools and resources. Traditional psychotherapy models such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Rational Emotive and Solution Focused can be combined with alternative methods such as auricular acupuncture, sound music and trauma-informed yoga. Thisvi supports her clients in overcoming emotional obstacles and restrictive boundaries in order to expand and realize their full potential.
In addition to traditional counseling, Thisvi facilitates court ordered LADC and Anger Management evaluations.

Contact
Email: Thisvi@aligncounselingnh.com

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Mikayla is currently working on her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mikayla received her Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire where she worked as a research assistant in the Psychology Lab exploring creative intelligence in the area of personality. Mikayla has experience providing community-based support to adult clients with diagnoses including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Mikayla believes that therapy is a positive and collaborative experience which guides clients towards emotional wellness. Mikayla will be offering individual therapy to clients both in-person and via Telehealth.