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Olde Port Counseling, PLLC

Healing relationships, connecting families, and empowering change. Services are offered both in person and online.

Olde Port Counseling, PLLC is a collection of therapists working toward the same goal: serving the community to better the lives and relationships of families on the seacoast. We offer an array of child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, couple and marital, and individual counseling to uncover the issues that contribute to problems and help you obtain the vision you always wanted for your family.

01/19/2026

The biggest enemy of progress isn’t laziness. It’s perfectionism.

We often paralyze ourselves waiting for the "A+" scenario:

Waiting for a full hour to work out.

Waiting for the perfect quiet time to meditate.

Waiting for enough energy to tackle the whole project.

And because that perfect moment rarely comes, we end up doing zero.

Mental Fitness is about embracing the "B- Effort."

A messy 10-minute walk beats sitting on the couch. Reading one page beats reading none. Doing it imperfectly beats waiting for "perfect."

Stop waiting to get it right. Just get it going.

If you are stuck in the all-or-nothing loop, we can help you build a plan that actually sticks. Click the link in our bio to grab a spot on our calendar.

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01/14/2026

Mental Fitness: Missed Connection Edition

Have you ever found yourself snapping at your partner just because they glanced at a screen?

And then, later, you sit there wondering: "Why did I get so angry? It was just a text."

The Mental Fitness Concept: You aren't fighting about the phone. You are experiencing a Missed Connection.

We often spend years acting like lawyers, trying to prove our Intent. "I didn't mean to be rude." "I was just checking the time." "I was listening!"

But here is the shift: Your partner isn't reacting to your Intent. They are reacting to your Impact.

You can argue about etiquette. You can argue about the facts. You cannot argue with Impact.

If your partner feels unimportant, no amount of logic regarding your "good intentions" will fix that. You have to address the feeling, not the phone.

The Rep for this week: The next time a small moment triggers a big reaction, try to translate the impact.

Ask yourself: "What is the real question I am asking right now?"

If you can be brave enough to say, "I'm feeling unimportant" instead of "You are addicted to that screen," you stop the fight and start the connection.

01/12/2026

If you are arguing, there is still hope.

We tend to panic when conflict spikes in our relationships. We assume it means we are incompatible or that things are falling apart.

But here is a different perspective: Conflict is often a "bid" for connection. It’s a signal that you are still trying to bridge the gap between you and your partner. It’s messy, yes, but it’s alive.

The real enemy of a relationship isn’t anger. It is indifference.

It’s when you stop bringing things up because you’ve decided it doesn’t matter anymore. It’s when the house goes quiet because you’ve stopped trying to reach each other.

So, if you and your partner have been clashing lately: Don't view it as a failure. View it as energy that just needs a new direction.

You don't need to stop arguing. You just need new tools to help you communicate better—so the conflict leads to understanding instead of distance.

We can help with that.

Click the link in our bio to schedule a session with one of our couples therapists.

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01/07/2026

Hey you! It’s time...

We are one week into the New Year. The routine is kicking back in. And if you are like a lot of people, there is one item on your mental to-do list that keeps getting pushed to "next week."

Finding a therapist.

Maybe you are looking for yourself because you want to stop white-knuckling your anxiety. Maybe you are looking for couples counseling because you want to reconnect with your partner. Maybe you are looking for your child or teen because you want to give them the best support possible.

Whatever your "Why" is, this is your sign to stop waiting.

You don't need to wait for a crisis. You don't need to wait until things are "falling apart." You are allowed to get support simply because you want things to feel better than they do right now.

Let’s make this the week you finally send the email.

Click the link in our bio to meet our team. We work with individuals, couples, and families right here on the Seacoast.

01/05/2026

Finding the right therapist is all about the fit.

If you have been looking for someone who combines deep clinical experience with a truly collaborative approach, we want to introduce you (or re-introduce you!) to Meredith.

Meredith is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 12 years of experience. She doesn’t believe in a "one-size-fits-all" manual for therapy.

Instead, she strives to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment.

She might be the right fit for you if:
🌱 You are navigating a transition: Meredith specializes in supporting young adults as they navigate the complex jump into adulthood.
🧠 You need support with ADHD or Anxiety: She offers evidence-based strategies to help manage neurodivergence and mood disorders.
❤️‍🩹 You are processing Trauma: She has extensive background in Trauma-Focused CBT to help you heal safely.

She can see clients in both New Hampshire AND Maine (perfect for our border-town neighbors!).

Meredith offers sessions both in-person in Portsmouth or via Telehealth.

"I believe a successful therapeutic relationship is built on trust, respect, and openness to growth."

Meredith has openings for new clients. To schedule an appointment, click the link in our bio and select Meredith from our team page.

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year! ✨

From all of us at Olde Port Counseling, we are wishing you fresh energy, good health, and moments of joy in 2026.

Thank you for being part of our community here on the Seacoast. We are so grateful to share this space with you.

Cheers to a new chapter!

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12/29/2025

Don't treat your life like a home renovation project.

We have been conditioned to treat January 1st as "Demo Day." We set resolutions that feel like a gut renovation; tearing down our habits, our bodies, and our personalities to build something "better."

You are not a fixer-upper. 🛑

The version of you that navigated 2025 is resilient, capable, and strong. You don't need to rip out the floorboards to be enough.

The challenge for you this year: Focus on maintenance, not demolition.

Instead of trying to build a whole new you, just focus on clearing out the clutter.

👋 Trash the guilt.
👋 Donate the heavy expectations.
👋 Sweep out the old narratives that don't fit anymore.

The foundation is already good. You just need a little space to breathe.

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12/25/2025

Whether you are celebrating with a full house or having a quiet day on the Seacoast, we are sending warmth your way.

Thank you for letting us be part of this community.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

12/22/2025

Physicists say time travel is impossible. Clearly, they’ve never walked into their parents' house.

It’s called the Holiday Time Machine.

In your daily life, you are a capable adult. But the moment you step into your childhood home, you revert to "Default Settings."

Suddenly, you’re engaging in sibling rivalries that should have died decades ago, or you’re seeking validation like it’s a report card.

This isn't a failure. It’s just muscle memory.

Your family knows the "Old You." They hand you the old script, and before you know it, you’re reading your lines perfectly.

The tension you feel is simply the friction of trying to fit your adult self into a child-sized box.

Your Mission: Notice when the "Old You" tries to take the wheel. Take a deep breath. Remind yourself: I don't live here anymore.

12/17/2025

Why does managing sadness feel twice as heavy in December? It’s The Gap.

The Gap is the massive distance between the "Magic" everyone else seems to be feeling and the heaviness you are actually carrying.

It is exhausting to be sad. But it is debilitating to be sad while trying to perform "Joy." That effort—the act of bridging The Gap—is what burns us out.

When we are stuck in The Gap, our instinct is to pull away. To hide. To isolate. But isolation is where the darkness gets loudest.

The Antidote: Fight the urge to disappear. Find the people who don't need you to sparkle. Show up exactly as you are.

We are here to help hold the light.

Resources: Call or Text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)

Find us at Olde Port Counseling (Link in Bio to Schedule)

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12/15/2025

If you are relating more to the Grinch than Santa right now… pay attention.

That feeling of flickering between "Merry & Bright" and "NOISE! NOISE! NOISE!" It’s not a character flaw. It’s a signal.

It is your nervous system screaming that you are doing too much "magic making" and not enough human-ing.

Here is the hard science: Your children co-regulate with YOU.

If you are vibrating with stress trying to curate the perfect 5-course meal or color-coordinated wrapping paper, your kids won’t feel the magic. They will just feel the chaos.

They don’t need a perfect event planner. They need a regulated parent.

So, here is your Therapist-Approved "Holiday Edit": ✂️ Cut the tradition that causes tears. (Yes, even the Elf).
✂️ Edit the expectations. Store-bought cookies taste just as sweet as homemade when eaten with a happy parent.
✂️ Delete the guilt. Saying "no" to the third party is saying "yes" to your own peace.

Unplug the expectations before you short-circuit. Because a burnt-out bulb makes zero magic.

12/10/2025

If December had a personality, it would be:
“Let’s see how much you can juggle before you cry.”

Emotional capacity is your cheat code.

Use it. Protect it. Stretch it (a little).

Your January self will thank you.

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406 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
03801

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http://www.oldeportcounseling.com/, http://linktr.ee/olde_port_counseling

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