Olde Port Counseling, PLLC

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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.

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.

12/08/2025

Monday Reminder

December can feel like it’s moving at warp speed.

Here’s a gentle nudge:
📌 You don’t have to match anyone else’s holiday pace.
📌 It’s okay to say no.
📌 Take a breath. One day (or one week) at a time.

Your season, your rhythm. That’s enough.

12/03/2025

Sometimes the hardest truth in therapy is realizing this:

If you’re not changing it… you’re choosing it.

It’s not about blame — it’s about agency.

The moment you see that you have a choice, you reclaim your power.

Change doesn’t always mean leaving.

Sometimes it means speaking up. Setting a boundary.

Doing it differently this time.

The smallest shift can rewrite the story.

12/01/2025

Hi! I’m Gaby — a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in Portsmouth, NH.
And I specialize in one of the most universal human experiences: change.

Whether it’s starting college, building a family, going through a breakup, or adjusting to life after kids…
Transitions are where growth happens — but they’re also where stress, anxiety, and disconnection can sneak in.

🌱 That’s where I come in.

With 7+ years of clinical experience, I help individuals, couples, and families make sense of where they are and how to move forward — with clarity, confidence, and emotional connection.

In therapy, we’ll explore what’s going on underneath the surface — in your thoughts, your relationships, and your stress responses. We’ll build tools to help you cope, communicate, and thrive in the season you’re in (and the ones ahead).

I work with:
✨ Individuals 8+
✨ Couples navigating relationship stress
✨ Families moving through life transitions

I also have advanced training in:
✔️ Child anxiety + parent accommodation
✔️ Infertility + perinatal grief
✔️ Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just unsure of what’s next — you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I’d love to meet you and help you find your footing again.

📍Now accepting new clients in-person in Portsmouth, NH.

11/29/2025

Small Business Saturday isn’t just about shopping local… it’s about supporting the people who support your community.

Olde Port Counseling is a small, locally owned mental health practice in downtown Portsmouth serving kids, teens, parents, adults and couples on the Seacoast.

We’re not a giant healthcare system.

We’re your neighbors.

And every session, every share, every referral helps us keep providing the kind of personalized care families deserve.

Thank you for being part of our story!

Ready to connect? 👉 www.oldeportcounseling.com

11/28/2025

Therapist-Approved Black Friday Sale

Because you don’t need a promo code for peace.

This year, skip the chaos. Stock up on rest, boundaries, and self-respect.

Which “deal” are you adding to your cart first?

11/26/2025

Your Thanksgiving cheat sheet: patience, breathing, humor, boundaries, gratitude.

Keep your sanity, enjoy the chaos, and remember — therapy is here to help you survive family season.

11/24/2025

Not every situation deserves your energy.

The Gray Rock Method isn’t about silence — it’s about strategy.

When someone thrives on chaos, you don’t need to match their volume.

You just need to stay steady.

Address

406 The Hill
Portsmouth, NH
03801

Website

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

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