Staff | Counseling and Therapy in Peterborough and Keene, NH

 Karen Dufresne, play therapy, counseling, nh  

Karen Shea Dufresne

You or a family member may be experiencing emotional challenges, such as anxiety or depression or stressful life changes (including divorce, death of a loved one or caring for an aging parent); you or your child may face the challenges of learning or developmental disabilities or attentional difficulties.  Karen has the professional expertise and experience to help you find solutions.
 
She works with

  • Children (toddler to 18 years old)
  • Individual adults
  • Parents (helping them to help their children)
     

Karen has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston University School of Social Work.  She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credentialed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.  She is a member of National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and credentialed as a member of the Academy of Clinical Social Workers (ACSW).  Karen has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Play Therapy.

 
"Life's challenges can be overwhelming.  I help clients recognize the strengths within themselves and adjust their ‘automatic,’ often negative thought patterns to achieve emotional health and stability. Participating in that change is very rewarding.”    
Karen Shea Dufresne

 
     
 Richard Dufresne, cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, nh  

Richard Dufresne

If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, marital stress or the effects of trauma, Richard provides a supportive and safe environment in which to address these issues and identify helpful, healthy strategies.

Richard specializes in solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).  For example, in couples therapy each partner will learn the necessary tools and skills to move past old conflicts, to improve communication and to develop a more mutually satisfying relationship.

In addition to treating depression and anxiety, Richard helps individual adults, age 18 and older, who are facing changes in career, relationships and family.  He combines his 20 plus years of experience as a life coach and psychotherapist to help clients to discern the next steps in their lives in a purposeful and thoughtful manner.

With a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Boston University, Richard is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, a member of the National Association of Social Workers and a member of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA). Richard is one of the top 10 presenters in the Northeast for CIGNA EAP, speaking to employee groups on health and well-being.

 

“It’s very important to me to provide a supportive, safe and welcoming environment where people can feel comfortable exploring the sources of conflict, anxiety and depression, and what they can do to help themselves.”   
Richard Dufresne

 

 
     
 Maureen O'Brien, eating, grief, loss, Alzheimer's, therapy, counseling, nh  

Maureen O’Brien

You or someone close to you may be dealing with mood disorders, relationship challenges, disordered eating, grief, loss, health-related problems or a chronic or degenerative disease, such as Alzheimer’s or MS.

Maureen meets with individuals, from adolescence through geriatrics, who may be dealing with their own or a loved one’s emotional or physical challenges. She also facilitates a monthly Step-Parent Support Group with the Family Center in Peterborough.

Maureen is a clinical Social Worker licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, where she has practiced for more than 30 years. With a master’s degree (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University, Maureen is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers and was a founding member of Monadnock Hospice.

 

“I’ve been fortunate to have had very rich clinical experience throughout my professional career in a variety of settings with diverse populations. I feel privileged to be part of the trusting relationships developed with my clients.”  
Maureen O’Brien

 

 
     
 William Swinburne, couples counseling, therapy, nh  

Dr. William J. Swinburne

Dr. Swinburne helps individuals and couples cope with and resolve painful issues in their lives. 

You or your partner may be dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, stress or potentially self-destructive behaviors, such as an increase in alcohol consumption.  Many of these problems and symptoms are influenced by long-standing issues.  Also, your experience of crises in your life, such as divorce, loss of a job, or the death of a loved one, is powerfully affected by earlier experiences, making the present situation that much harder to resolve.
 
After receiving his doctorate in clinical psychology from New York University, Dr. Swinburne obtained further clinical training from The Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. He is a graduate of their Advanced Training Program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Dr. Swinburne has over 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples. He entered private practice in 1980, specializing in counseling for depression and anxiety, and has offices in both Peterborough and Keene, NH.

 
"I help my clients to understand the underlying issues that are causing so much distress in their lives and to resolve the painful disappointments they may feel with themselves and others.  Many of the hurdles people encounter are the result of long-standing issues.  We work together on long-term and short-term solutions."
Dr. William J. Swinburne

 
     
 Michael Weil, hypnotherapy, counseling, nh  

Dr. Michael Weil

With over 25 years experience as a clinical psychologist, Michael treats individuals and couples to help them overcome anxiety, depression, life transition issues, couple/marital conflicts and debilitating, chronic pain.

Dr. Weil offers services to clients from 13 years of age through adulthood in a confidential and supportive environment. His style of practice is to help clients learn tools and strategies to enhance the quality of their personal, professional and family lives.

As a recognized expert in the field of clinical and medical hypnosis, Michael is uniquely qualified to use hypnotherapy in addition to traditional psychotherapy to help you accomplish your goals, including weight reduction, smoking cessation, overcoming fears and phobias and alleviating pain.

Dr. Weil received his doctorate from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. His is licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is also an Approved Trainer and Lecturer with the American Society of Clinical and Medical Hypnosis.

“As a psychologist, I facilitate changes in my clients’ lives, changes that affect their functioning in relationships and at work.”  
Dr. Michael D. Weil