Merrill Friedman, LCMHC, NH | Psychotherapist

About Merrill Friedman

Focus areas

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stress Management

Work-Related Counseling

Life Transition

Weight Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Coaching

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Merrill Friedman

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have trained in various treatment modalities, but I am best known for a safe trusting environment for clients to explore the thoughts feelings, and experiences that contribute to their struggles. Additionally, I like to remind clients of their many strengths, which they might tend to overlook. My approach I use an eclectic approach that allows for flexibility with modalities identified as useful for symptoms and issues. Some of these modalities might include CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT skills (dialectical behavioral therapy), mindfulness and meditation, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused treatment. My focus I work with an adult population (18 years and older). Most of my clients are dealing with life stressors including internal struggles with self-esteem, interpersonal issues, grief, life transitions, difficult histories that impact current functioning, and/or medical issues that contribute to depression and anxiety. Some clients are seeking help dealing with anxiety related to the political and environmental issues we are facing in our world today. Any of these, or a combination of these stressors can trigger symptoms of depression, anxiety, health issues, or past trauma that interrupt your ability to thrive and tax your ability to be resilient. My communication style I have a collaborative style with my clients that includes open discussion, humor, and an effort to encourage a nonjudgmental, curious view of one's own internal experience. Most clients report feeling comfortable and safe when working with me. My journey to mental healthcare I have always wanted to help others from the time I was a child and brought home lost animals to when I became a massage therapist and heard the complicated stories of people's lives. It was during this work that I decided to learn how to help people more directly with their psychological struggles and I became a psychotherapist.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New Hampshire

Education and training

Lewis & Clark College, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1083700835

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Merrill Friedman?

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What practice does Merrill Friedman work with?

Merrill Friedman works with Rula Health - New Hampshire.

What are common reasons for patients to see Merrill Friedman?

Merrill Friedman frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Merrill Friedman on their profile.