Staff

Kay E. Edwards, M.Ed., LCMHC
Director, Psychotherapist

Kay received her M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of New Hampshire and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Kay is a Certified Play Therapist and specializes in children, teens, families, groups and public speaking. Some of her memberships include: The Association of Play Therapy (APT), the EMDR International Association, and the NH Psychological Association.

Dana Burns, MA/MFT
Clinical Therapist

Dana received her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS in 2004, and is a candidate for MFT licensure in NH. She has worked with children, adults and families as a Clinical Case Manager for the Child and Family Services of a local community mental health agency, and has training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and play therapy at Plymouth State University. Dana is a member of the NH Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the National Institute for Self Leadership in Oak Park, IL.

Wesley Shattuck, M.Ed., LCMHC
Psychotherapist

Wes received his M.Ed. degree in Guidance and Psychological Services from Springfield College. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has extensive training and experience in Behavioral Medicine. Specialities are in marriage counseling, pain management, anxiety and phobia issues, EMDR therapy, and biofeedback. Memberships include the American Counseling Association and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors.

Patricia R. Westaway, M.A., LCMHC
Psychotherapist

Patti received her M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology from Notre Dame College and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her background experience includes emergency services and individual and group therapy. Patti especially enjoys working with adolescents and adults. Some other areas of expertise for Patti include working with ADHD issues and providing relaxation techniques. Memberships include the American Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Counseling Association.

Dolores Lachance Charpentier,M.A., LCMHC
Psychotherapist

Dolores obtained her M.A. in Counseling from Rivier College and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her background includes work with mentoring, diversity, and women's issues. Other specialties for Dolores include loss and grief resolution, life transitions, adoptions, recovery from substance abuse, relapse prevention and EMDR therapy. Membership includes the Association of Christian Therapists (ACT).

Anna Davis, M.S., A.R.N.P., B.C.
Registered & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Anna received her B.S. degree at St. Anselm College School of Nursing and her Master's degree in the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at the Rivier College School of Professional Studies. She is certified as a Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric Mental Health and is licensed in NH as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Her practice includes medication evaluation and management. Anna is a member of Apostolic Counselers Fellowship and numerous other nursing organizations.

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