
Compassionate Care
Compassionate Care
Find Clarity
Find Clarity
A Safe Place to Rediscover Yourself
Whether you’re starting again or starting over, we’re here, with compassion, clarity, and support.

Compassionate Care
Find Clarity
A Safe Place to Rediscover Yourself
Whether you’re starting again or starting over, we’re here, with compassion, clarity, and support.
30+
Years Of Combined Experience
100s
Lives Supported
At Positive Impact Counseling, we help adults overcome substance use and reclaim connection, purpose, and peace of mind.
Our licensed therapists bring compassion, clarity, and trauma-informed care.
At Positive Impact Counseling, we help adults overcome substance use and reclaim connection, purpose, and peace of mind.
Our licensed therapists bring compassion, clarity, and trauma-informed care.
At Positive Impact Counseling, we help adults overcome substance use and reclaim connection, purpose, and peace of mind.
Our licensed therapists bring compassion, clarity, and trauma-informed care.
Compassion
Compassion
Compassion
Support
Support
Support
Growth
Growth
Growth
What Makes Us Different
Deep expertise in addiction recovery
Supportive Environment
Experienced Professionals
Affordable, flexible payment options

Our team brings more than 30 years of combined experience in helping individuals rebuild their lives through trust-based, trauma-informed care.

Licensed and certified specialists who understand both the science of recovery and the human side of healing.

We provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel safe to share, grow, and rediscover yourself.

We accept Medicaid, most private insurance, and offer sliding-scale or self-pay plans so cost never blocks your path to recovery.
What Makes Us Different
Deep expertise in addiction recovery
Supportive Environment
Experienced Professionals
Affordable, flexible payment options

Our team brings more than 30 years of combined experience in helping individuals rebuild their lives through trust-based, trauma-informed care.

Licensed and certified specialists who understand both the science of recovery and the human side of healing.

We provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel safe to share, grow, and rediscover yourself.

We accept Medicaid, most private insurance, and offer sliding-scale or self-pay plans so cost never blocks your path to recovery.
What Makes Us Different
Deep expertise in addiction recovery
Supportive Environment
Experienced Professionals
Affordable, flexible payment options

Our team brings more than 30 years of combined experience in helping individuals rebuild their lives through trust-based, trauma-informed care.

Licensed and certified specialists who understand both the science of recovery and the human side of healing.

We provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel safe to share, grow, and rediscover yourself.

We accept Medicaid, most private insurance, and offer sliding-scale or self-pay plans so cost never blocks your path to recovery.
Counseling That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you’re navigating relapse, early recovery, or just need to talk, our therapy is tailored to your emotional and real-world needs, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Individuals (adults)
One-on-one sessions designed to support your unique recovery journey.
Individuals (adults)
One-on-one sessions designed to support your unique recovery journey.
Individuals (adults)
One-on-one sessions designed to support your unique recovery journey.
Group
Peer-supported sessions that foster connection, accountability, and growth.
Group
Peer-supported sessions that foster connection, accountability, and growth.
Group
Peer-supported sessions that foster connection, accountability, and growth.



Couples & Families
Helping partners and families strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and heal.
Couples & Families
Helping partners and families strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and heal.
Couples & Families
Helping partners and families strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and heal.

Specialized Support
Including Treatment Assessments, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Case Management, and Family Education.

Specialized Support
Including Treatment Assessments, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Case Management, and Family Education.

Specialized Support
Including Treatment Assessments, Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Case Management, and Family Education.
Empowering Your
Self-Discovery Journey
Empowering Your Self Discovery Journey
Empowering Your
Self-Discovery Journey
Recovery isn’t just about stopping. It’s about building a life you want to stay in. In between the struggles and the successes, we help you find clarity, courage, and connection.
Recovery isn’t just about stopping. It’s about building a life you want to stay in. In between the struggles and the successes, we help you find clarity, courage, and connection.
🧠 Addiction Recovery Expertise
💛 Warm, Judgment-Free Space
💳 Affordable Payment Options
♿ Wheelchair Accessible





Flexible Options
Flexible Options
Flexible Options
Safe Space
Safe Space
Safe Space
Confidential
Confidential
Confidential
Our team of licensed specialists brings more than 30 years of combined experience in addiction recovery.
We provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential space where individuals can overcome challenges, rebuild trust, and rediscover their strengths.
Our team of licensed specialists brings more than 30 years of combined experience in addiction recovery.
We provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential space where individuals can overcome challenges, rebuild trust, and rediscover their strengths.
Meet The Team
We bring more than 30 years of combined experience and have helped hundreds of individuals rebuild their lives through trust-based, trauma-informed care.

Cathryn Despins, LADC
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals in recovery.

Cathryn Despins, LADC
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals in recovery.
Cathryn@PositiveImpactNH.com

Cathryn Despins, LADC
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals in recovery.
Cathryn@PositiveImpactNH.com

Sean McCarthy, MLADC
Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a strong background in addiction treatment and family education.

Sean McCarthy, MLADC
Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a strong background in addiction treatment and family education.
Sean@PositiveImpactNH.com

Sean McCarthy, MLADC
Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a strong background in addiction treatment and family education.
Sean@PositiveImpactNH.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy can help with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and more.
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling. Specialized support includes treatment assessments, substance use disorder counseling, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), case management, and family education.
How do I book an appointment?
Do you offer virtual/online therapy?
Is therapy confidential?
How much does a session cost?
What if I am in crisis or need immediate help?
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling. Specialized support includes treatment assessments, substance use disorder counseling, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), case management, and family education.
How do I book an appointment?
Do you offer virtual/online therapy?
Is therapy confidential?
How much does a session cost?
What if I am in crisis or need immediate help?
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling. Specialized support includes treatment assessments, substance use disorder counseling, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), case management, and family education.