Services
Hope Connected Counseling & Consulting, P.L.L.C. offers several services including individual and group therapy, substance use evaluations, and educational and prevention workshops to youth, adults, and families in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. All services are provided in-person in Exeter, NH, or via telehealth to anyone in NH, MA, and ME. Additional services include professional development in the human services industry through training and consultation. Continue reading to understand which services may be best for you.
Individual therapy
Individual therapy is offered to youth and adults in the State of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine via telehealth or in my office location at 137 Epping Rd., Suite 203 Exeter, NH. Starting with an intake appointment (up to 60 minutes), we will review your needs and preferences for effective treatment, relevant background information, and any present concerns that bring you to therapy. As a result of your intake appointment, you can expect a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Ongoing therapy sessions are scheduled and billed in 30 and 50-minute appointments, though typically the 30-minute appointments are more appropriate once you feel you’ve begun to make some progress towards your goals. Family sessions may also be scheduled as indicated. Navigate to the Fees Page for current rates, and note that I do not bill insurance. Ready to get started? Click here to schedule your intake appointment.
If you are unsure if I may be a good fit to support your goals and preferences for therapy, I encourage you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation before booking your intake appointment. Please proceed to the Contact Page to schedule your 15-minute consult.
Now offering home and community-based therapy!
Home and community-based therapy takes place outside a traditional office setting at an agreed-upon and clinically appropriate location. Sessions may occur in your private residence, schools, parks, or other agreed-upon public spaces. Sometimes clinical symptoms serve as barriers to making it in to appointments in-person or actively engaging virtually. Having a therapist come to you or a more accessible location creates an opportunity to truly meet you where you are at. Counseling outside of the office setting also offers direct contextual healing by addressing triggers, anxiety, or relational patterns in real-time within your actual living or community environments.
Home and community-based therapy is an option that is subject to availability and with consideration for several clinical factors. One hour or extended sessions are billed at the rate of psychotherapy, and additional fees for travel time apply.
Holistic case management
Therapy is most effective when it connects seamlessly with the rest of your life. In addition to our face-to-face counseling sessions, I provide comprehensive case management and care coordination services. This means I work actively behind the scenes to advocate for you, organize your care, and connect you with the resources you need to thrive in recovery and wellness.
There is a level of routine and complimentary care coordination I provide to all my clients at no added cost. This includes brief emails, logistical contact with clients or collaterals, as well as brief updates with other clinical or medical providers to coordinate holistic care. Occasionally, relevant resources for referrals are also offered in or as a follow-up to a session.
There are times when the need is greater than this level of routine and complimentary care. This includes active or extensive dialogue with other providers, supports, referrals, or with others for whom you have completed releases of information, as well as extensive record reviews, writing formal letters, or documentation requests. Personalized resource matching and vetting is also a common area of case management that includes researching, connecting with, and vetting specific programs, services, or different levels of care to fit your needs. Holistic Case Management Services are billed in 20-minute increments; current rates can be found on the Fees Page.
group therapy
Group Therapy offers many benefits including creating a sense of community and motivation by connecting with others. Many people find groups to be a cost-effective option that offers enhanced opportunities for insight, reflection, and coping. Group therapy may be beneficial as a standalone intervention, though is often complimentary to individual therapy. Groups are offered virtually unless otherwise specified.
There are no Groups, Educational, or Prevention Workshops being offered at this time.
Substance Use Evaluations
A substance use evaluation, or what is sometimes referred to as a “LADC evaluation” is an evaluation performed by a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC) for the purpose of understanding whether someone has a substance use disorder and possible co-occurring mental health disorder, the impact of the disorder(s) on functioning, and whether further treatment is indicated. Most often, these evaluations are court ordered as a result of legal occurrences, and as such, you should be prepared to provide relevant documentation explaining the court’s requirements for an evaluation, and an arrest report if applicable. Other circumstances in which a substance use evaluation may be requested include recommendation by another provider who does not specialize in substance use evaluation and treatment, at the encouragement of a family member or loved one, or through some form of intervention.
Substance use evaluations are scheduled in 90-minute increments. As the process involves gathering information and history through discussion as well as completion of assessments, an additional meeting of up to 90 minutes may be required to gather all necessary information. After all the information is collected, you can expect to have the written evaluation completed within 7-10 days, unless otherwise discussed. Navigate to the Fees Page for current rates; please note that insurance companies do not reimburse for these evaluations, nor do I bill insurance for services. Schedule your Substance Use Evaluation by clicking here. Unsure if this is the type of evaluation you’re looking for? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation first by proceeding to the Contact Page.
Consultations
With a history of clinical and administrative leadership experience, I am skilled in program and policy development, creating operational efficiencies without jeopardizing quality of care, developing and implementing strategic plans, and facilitating effective collaboration and communication across disciplines. In addition to internal trainings, I have presented nationally at conferences on topics including integrated community-based care, engaging families in treatment, working with individuals experiencing psychosis, and developing recovery-oriented systems of care. Though not an all-inclusive list, a few areas of practice I may be able to support you or your organization with include:
Leadership & Supervisory Skill Development
Case Consultation or Group Supervision
Employee Satisfaction and Retention Strategies
Optimized Workflow and Operational Efficiencies
Accreditation and Licensing Compliance
To discuss an individualized project plan or consultation options, please use the Contact Form to submit an inquiry, or Email Me to arrange for further discussion.
