Ruth MacBain

Ruth MacBain

Counselor (603) 431-6703

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About Me

I am licensed in Community Mental Health in Maine and New Hampshire and have a master’s level certificate in Substance Use Disorders. My background is in working in residential treatment and Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders. The modalities I use in a collaborative approach with clients; are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Integration for Substance Use Disorders when teaching groups. I have experience and training in LGBTQ, Anxiety, Depression and PTSD as well as Autism and the Intellectually Disabled population.
My areas of interest when I am not at work are volunteering for Adaptive Sports Supporting people with Autism and helping people overcome challenges related to disabilities. I love the outdoors and hiking , biking and swimming.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorder
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief & Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic Attacks
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD

Treatment Options

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Jungian Analysis
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Narrative Therapy

Locations

Main Location

1145 Sagamore Ave
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
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