Dakota Downing, LICSW, Manchester, NH

About Dakota Downing

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Anxiety

Depression

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dakota Downing

Dakota Downing helps adults and older adults stabilize, heal, and move forward during periods of emotional distress, life transition, or recovery. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, she provides individual outpatient therapy to patients throughout New Hampshire, offering structured, compassionate care that emphasizes safety, clarity, and practical skill-building. Dakota treats adults and seniors across a wide range of life stages, including young adulthood, midlife, and later life transitions. Her primary clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions, with experience supporting individuals managing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. She works collaboratively with patients to reduce symptoms, strengthen coping strategies, and restore a sense of stability and autonomy. In addition to these core areas, she offers support for additional mental health challenges based on individual needs and treatment goals. A central passion in Dakotaâs work is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the vulnerability and uncertainty that can follow hospitalization and focuses on helping patients transition safely back into daily life. Her approach prioritizes stabilization, continuity of care, relapse prevention, and rebuilding confidence through clear treatment planning and skills-based therapy. She also has experience working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and military members and veterans, providing care that is respectful, affirming, and trauma-informed

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Office locations

Dakota Downing, LICSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - New Hampshire (1 of 2)

148 Coolidge Ave, Manchester, NH 03102

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LifeStance Health - New Hampshire (2 of 2)

5 Chenell Drive, Suite 110, Concord, NH 03301

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - New Hampshire

NPI number

1295592053

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dakota Downing?

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Is Dakota Downing accepting new patients?

Dakota Downing generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dakota Downing's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dakota Downing accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dakota Downing online?

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What practice does Dakota Downing work with?

Dakota Downing works with LifeStance Health - New Hampshire.

Where is Dakota Downing's office located?

Dakota Downing has 4 office locations, including in Manchester and Concord, view full addresses on Dakota Downing's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dakota Downing?

Dakota Downing frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dakota Downing on their profile.