Individuals
Anxiety and stress, depression and mood, trauma, grief, self-esteem and identity. We work on coping strategies that hold up in daily life, and on understanding the patterns beneath them.
Lisa Dunagan, LCMHC. Psychotherapy for individuals, couples & families
In person on State Street in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and online by video.
Begin a conversationWelcome
The foundation of effective therapy lies in a strong, trusting relationship. Together, we can move mountains.
I’m Lisa Dunagan, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Life can present challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of our next steps. You are not alone, and you don’t have to find the way forward by yourself.
i.About
Relational by nature
For nearly thirty years I have worked with people at every stage of life: preteens and teenagers, adults and elders, couples and whole families. I take an active, engaged approach. Our sessions are a conversation and a collaboration, never a monologue.
I believe the foundation of effective therapy lies in a strong, trusting relationship. From there we can look honestly at what truly matters to you, your values and aspirations, and make intentional choices toward a more rewarding life.
I trained at Antioch University, completing my master’s degree in 1992, and have been licensed in New Hampshire since 2005. I also speak Spanish.
- Credentials
- MA, LCMHC
- Education
- Antioch University, MA, 1992
- License
- New Hampshire No. 463, since 2005
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Ages
- Preteens, teens, adults and elders
ii.Approach
Work that leads beyond the familiar
I offer transformative work that often leads outside of your comfort zone. I will invite you to try new things, take emotional risks and embrace change, always within a relationship built on trust.
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A trusting relationship
Everything rests on connection and collaboration. We build that first, and we keep tending it.
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Active and engaged
I won’t simply nod along. I ask questions, offer observations and work alongside you.
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What truly matters
We explore your inner world, your values and aspirations, so the choices you make are your own.
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Into the unknown
Growth asks for some courage. I will invite you to take emotional risks, and support you as you do.
Methods
My work draws on psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, informed by attachment-based, Gottman Method, Gestalt, dialectical behavior, compassion-focused and family systems approaches.
By stepping into the unknown, you open yourself up to new experiences and opportunities, creating a richer, more meaningful life.
iii.Who I see
Individuals, couples & families
Couples
Improving communication and connection, whether you are facing premarital questions, long-standing conflict, infertility or divorce. My couples work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method.
Families
Family conflict, parenting, and the pressures on single parents, preteens and teens. Structural and family systems approaches help everyone in the room be heard.
Areas of focus
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Caregivers
- Chronic illness
- Chronic pain
- Codependency
- Coping skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Developmental disorders
- Dissociative disorders
- Divorce
- Dual diagnosis
- Emotional disturbance
- Family conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship issues
- Substance use
- Trauma and PTSD
A culturally sensitive, LGBTQ+ affirming practice, allied with racial justice, with experience supporting aviation professionals, single parents, and people living with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders.
iv.The practice
Downtown Portsmouth, or wherever you are
Sessions take place in person at my office on State Street, in the heart of Portsmouth’s historic downtown, or online by video. I see clients Tuesday through Friday.
- Office
- 379 State Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 - Online
- Sessions by video
- Days
- Tuesday through Friday
- Languages
- English and Spanish
v.Fees
Fees & insurance
- Individual session
- $185
- Couples session
- $195
- Family session
- Please inquire
Insurance
I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. For other plans, I can provide a superbill and help you seek out-of-network reimbursement.
Payment
Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, HSA cards, ACH bank transfer, PayPal, Venmo and Apple Cash.
Good Faith Estimate. Under the No Surprises Act, if you are uninsured or are not using insurance, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care. You may ask for one at any time. For more information, visit cms.gov/nosurprises.
vi.Contact
Begin a conversation
It’s natural to feel hesitant about seeking support. When you’re ready to take the next step, call or send a message, and we can talk about what you’re looking for.
- Telephone
- (866) 924-9938
- Message
- Write to me via Psychology Today
- Office
- 379 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Directions - Hours
- Tuesday to Friday,
by appointment
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.