A psychiatric & psychological practice serving the Upper Valley of NH & VT
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an 8-week educational and experiential group program, combining mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral therapy to prevent relapses of depression. MBCT is an empirically-validated program based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Depression affects millions of Americans. Even for those who have […]
What is the purpose of neuropsychological testing? Neuropsychological tests can be helpful to determine the reasons for changes in the following areas: cognitive functioning, behavior, day-to-day tasks at work/school and/or home, and self-care (e.g., money management, ability to make personal decisions). A variety of conditions typically warrant neuropsychological testing. Here are some examples: cognitive problems […]
Consultation to Programs Our team of child and adult psychiatrists and psychologists often work with residential and other treatment programs to provide a range of services for adolescent and adult residents and trainings for staff. Areas of consultation expertise include: CBT for Anxiety and Depression. Chronic Mental Illness. Adolescent Psychiatry. Co-Occurring Disorders. Substance Use Disorders. […]
Exposure based therapy works by helping a person be able to face and gain control of their fears or traumatic memories, while also building relaxation and coping skills. Exposure based therapy is effective for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, social anxiety, and other phobias. When paired with response prevention, it is also highly effective for obsessive […]
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Symptoms include re-experiencing aspects of the traumatic events (such as intrusive thoughts or nightmares), avoidance of reminders or cues related to the event(s), increased arousal (easily startled, irritability, etc), and cognitive or mood changes. […]
Eating is a prerequisite for life, an activity of daily living. For some, it is not so easy. Too little. Too much. Emotional eating. Bingeing. Purging. Thinking about food all day long. Unhealthy relationships with food. HANOVER PSYCHIATRY’s clinicians have the expertise to help you feel more in control and make more informed decisions about […]
Mindfulness based techniques are rooted in insight-based contemplative traditions that have been known to promote wellbeing and self-realization. Research has found these approaches to be highly efficacious for a wide range of issues, such as stress reduction, recovery from depression, recovery from addictive substances, unhealthy eating habits, recovery from certain kinds of cancer, skin problems, […]
At Hanover Psychiatry, we are dedicated to providing state of the art evaluation and treatment services for ADHD. Our multidisciplinary team provides each client with a highly personalized treatment plan based upon the most up to date scientific research. Our comprehensive approach aims to go beyond symptom-focused treatment to teaching skills that will enhance lifelong […]
Our psychiatrists meet with individuals to: Assess the need for medications to improve health and optimize functioning. Common symptoms treated may include depression, anxiety, difficulties with concentration, sleep difficulties. We aim to practice in the most pharmacologically and diagnostically conservative way possible. To provide the best in evidence-based psychiatry to our patients. To use a […]
Hanover Psychiatry offers a wide range of types of psychotherapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Common symptoms/issues addressed in therapy include anxiety, worry, sadness and depression, anger, irritability, chronic pain, sleep problems, attention difficulties, mood swings, relationship difficulties, stomach problems, adjustment to change, work challenges, […]