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.

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?