- Attachment-based approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Doris
Doris Faughnan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire with 17 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She draws on straightforward conversation and active listening to help people sort out what feels most urgent. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Doris aims to help clients notice patterns, try small changes, and track what helps over time.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma-related concerns and mood disorders. She uses approaches that look at how early attachments influence current relationships and how thought patterns affect feelings and behavior. Trauma-focused work is used when past events are a central part of someone’s distress.
Doris also uses client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions goal-oriented. That means clients set priorities and the work moves at a pace they can manage. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternatives.
Practical issues such as substance use, impulsivity, and shame are addressed directly. She can follow a plan for short-term goals or support longer-term work when needed. Doris communicates in English and understands some French and Spanish, though sessions are conducted in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online conversations can uncover those patterns and their impact on present-day worry or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors. In remote sessions this often means setting small behavioral experiments between appointments and reviewing results together. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes quick, practical steps toward specific goals. That approach can shorten the time to a focused action plan for social situations, work stress, or coping with cravings. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Doris will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress or roadblocks appear. Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can help fit therapy around work or caregiving by making it easier to schedule a check-in, use a shorter session during a break, or avoid travel time. It can also reduce the need to be on camera when that feels difficult, or allow a quieter setting with less background noise when needed.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
How would sessions with her feel?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on listening, clarifying goals, and testing small changes that can reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
Doris has 17 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma-related issues, and addiction concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - practicing in New Hampshire.
In what languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English; she understands some French and Spanish but conducts therapy in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available for scheduling.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.