Who I Treat
At What If Counseling, I specialize in working with adults navigating the often-overlooked emotional and cognitive weight of everyday life. My clients are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside—often juggling parenting, work, relationships, and internal battles that feel invisible to the world around them.
I work with individuals who resonate with:
ADHD & Executive Dysfunction
You’re constantly behind, always busy, but never caught up. Tasks pile up, motivation crashes, and routines feel impossible to maintain. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or just suspect that your brain works differently, I provide ADHD-informed support that blends structure, education, and strategy.
Challenges I support:
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Time blindness and procrastination
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Emotional dysregulation (rejection sensitivity, anger, shame)
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Task initiation and follow-through
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Organization, scheduling, and decision fatigue
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Internalized shame or criticism from years of masking
Substance Use & Recovery
Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. I support adults at all stages—from contemplating change to long-term sobriety maintenance. I also work with loved ones navigating someone else’s substance use. My approach is trauma-informed, shame-free, and deeply grounded in real-life recovery challenges.
Support includes:
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Identifying triggers and patterns
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Preventing relapse and rebuilding trust
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Co-occurring mental health concerns (anxiety, ADHD, trauma)
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Recovery lifestyle integration
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Support with treatment placement or planning
Burnout, Stress, and Overfunctioning
You’re the go-to person. The one who keeps everything together. But inside, you’re unraveling. Whether it’s work, caregiving, or emotional labor that’s taking a toll, I help you step out of survival mode and reconnect with your needs, boundaries, and identity.
Challenges I support:
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Mental and emotional exhaustion
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Caregiver or parenting fatigue
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Loss of motivation or direction
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Chronic irritability or numbness
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Difficulty saying “no” or setting limits
Anxiety, Overthinking & Emotional Reactivity
Anxiety shows up in many forms—constant worrying, racing thoughts, physical tension, or chronic irritability. I work with clients who feel like they’re always “on,” struggling to shut off their minds or calm their nervous systems.
Challenges I support:
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Generalized anxiety and panic
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Perfectionism and “productivity guilt”
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Emotional overwhelm or volatility
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Intrusive thoughts or worst-case scenario spiraling
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Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
Self-Esteem, Body Image & Identity Work
Whether you’ve spent years feeling “not enough” or you’re just now uncovering what’s been beneath the surface, we can work on untangling critical self-talk, reworking how you see your body, and reconnecting with who you are—not just who you’ve had to be.
Focus areas:
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Chronic self-doubt or people-pleasing
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Negative body image
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Navigating life transitions (divorce, job change, identity shifts)
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Developing a stable internal sense of self
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Building confidence and voice
Get Started
Let’s Talk: I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect and see if we’re a good fit.
Appointments Available:
Virtual sessions across New Hampshire and Massachusetts | In-person sessions in Portsmouth, NH
Monday–Friday availability, including early mornings
Licensed in NH & MA | Offering both Telehealth and In-Person Care