Counseling for Marriage, Family, Individual and Child

is provided by James J. Foster & Associates, Ltd. in Manchester, NH. Compassionate counseling is provided to adults, teens, and children in a wide range of specialty areas. Counselors assist people in resolving troubled relationships, divorced and dysfunctional family issues. They help to decrease psychiatric symptoms, succeed in recovery from drug abuse, alcohol abuse or trauma through problem solving, therapy, stress reduction and education.

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Service areas of James J. Foster & Associates, Ltd. include mental health services, trauma treatment, drug and alcohol treatment, domestic violence, anger management and parent education classes.

Therapists develop treatment plans that address the specific needs and abilities of individuals, couples and families.

Third party reimbursements or payments through insurance, NH Medicaid, Medicare, NH State assistance, NH Victims assistance is frequently available when treatment is based on medical necessity.

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Mental health services are provided in the form of family , marriage, group and individual treatment to children, teens and adults. These services are designed to improve coping strategies, overcome mental-emotional impediments and resolve internal conflicts.

Trauma Treatment is used to help people to overcome the effects of emotionally charged and frequently horrific events. This is a highly specialized form of treatment that concludes the stages of stabilization and integration. Stabilization is accomplished through the client mastering control of the symptoms of trauma. Integration is accomplished through a systematic recall of memory at a pace that is then comfortable for the client.

Alcohol and drug abuse occurs in this country at a rate of epidemic proportion. This problem frequently co-exist with other problems that warrant attention. Foster & Associates offers alcohol and drug evaulations, education and treatment. Clients are frequently seen who are applying for the reinstatement of their drivers license after a dwi or dui.

Educational programs are provided in a number of different areas. Currently programs are offered for adult relationship development, pre-parenting and parenting.

Court Mandated Services are offered in the areas of domestic violence, anger management, substance abuse, mental health and parenting. Screenings are performed to determine an individuals appropriateness for the domestic violence and parenting programs. Evaluations are used prior to the provision of anger management or mental health services.

Mental Health problem areas include: depression, anxiety, stress, panic attack, phobias, grief, relationship issues, sexual abuse treatment, divorce, child custody, health issues, sexual problems, social phobias, adjustment disorder, menapause, postpartum depression, post traumatic stress disorder(ptsd, bi-polar, eating disorder, child behavior and child management issues, child adjustment counseling, child anger management, family counseling for the handicap child,learning disabled child, developmentally disabled, autism spectrum disordered child, family grief counseling, family treatment for the aspergers syndrome child, NLD child, pervasive developmental disordered child, obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD)treatment, oppositional defiant disorder(ODD) and personality disorder.

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James J. Foster & Associates, Ltd. is centrally located in southern New Hampshire and accessible to major highways and both Boston and Manchester airports. Our office provides services locally to those working or presiding in Manchester NH, Bedford NH, Merrimack NH, Derry NH, Londonderry NH, Hooksett NH, Concord NH, Bow NH and Goffstown NH.

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Marriage Problems
Marriage Problems: Discussed and recommendations for treatment
Family Counseling at James J. Foster & Associates, Ltd
Family Counseling: Current use of family therapy for problems, issues and solutions
Child Trauma: Symptoms and Treatment
Child Trauma: Symptoms and Treatment
Anxiety Disorders In Children
Anxiety disorders in children
Child Stress: Symptoms and Treatment
Child Stress: symptoms and counseling/treatment
Childhood Depression
Childhood Depression
Elimination Disorder in Children
Elimination Disorder in Children
Psychotic Childhood Disorders
Psychotic Childhood Disorders: Symptoms and Counseling
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children: Symptoms and Treatment
Attachment Disorder in Children
Counseling for Attachment Disordered Children
ADD and ADHD in Children
ADD and ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Medical Condition And Preparation For Surgery
Medical Conditions and Preparation for Surgery: Counseling and Support
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children
Mental Health Counseling Services
Mental Health Services at James J. Foster & Associates, Ltd
Disruptive Behavior-Teen
Definition and origin of disruptive behavior
Mental Health-Teenagers
Mental Health issues and concerns during the adolescent years
Mental Health-Adult
Identification and description of adult mental health problems
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
symptoms and treatment for substance abuse
Anger Management
Anger Management: definition and description of services
Trauma Counseling
Description and Definition of counseling for trauma, PTSD and attachment disorders
Domestic Violence
domestic violence education for offenders and counseling for the victims
Teen Suicidal Behavior
Teen Suicidal Behavior: Signs and Symptoms and Treatment
Risk Management
description of a quality assurance method
Depression
symptoms and counseling for depression
Anxiety
anxiety symptoms and description of the counseling process
Parenting
Parenting: Description of Parenting Class
Post Graduate Counseling
Post Graduate Counseling Program offers our clients low cost counseling to individuals who are free to integrate it with other existing treatments.
Intervention With the Offender of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Offender Intervention: definition and program goals
Domestic Violence Intervention Program for the Male Offender
Domestic Violence Intervention Program for the Male Offender
Domestic Violence Intervention Program for the Female Offender
Description of program
Teen Sexual Acting Out
Description and Treatment
Running Away: Intervention for theTeen and the Family
issues related to running away and direction for treatment
Identifying Patient in the Family
Individual and Family Counseling
Child Witness of Domestic Violence
description, symptoms and treatment of child witnesses of violence
Victim Issues
victim issues effects and treatment
Family Scapegoat
Identification & function of the family scapegoat
Stress Management
description of stress management and direction for help
Relationship Problems
relationship problems defined and direction for counseling
Substance Abuse Evaluations
substance abuse evaluation defined
Employment Opportunities
description of employment positions available and contact information
Stalking
Stalking description of and direction for help.
Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Description and resources to help
Teen Eating Disorders
Teen Eating Disorders: Description, Symptoms & Treatment
Divorce and Families
Divorce and Families: Consequences and Treatment Recommendations
Severe Pathology during Adolescence
Severe Pathology during Adolescence
Gender Identity Disorder of Adolescence
Gender Identity Disorder of Adolescence: Description and support
School Phobia
School Phobia: Description, symptoms and treatment
Social Phobia in Adolescence and Childhood
Social Phobia in Adolescence and Childhood: Symptoms and Treatment
Couples Counseling at James J. Foster & Associates, Ltd
Couples Counseling: Treatment for breakdown of the relationship
Divorce
Divorce: Causes for and treatment recommendations
Blending Families
Blending Families: description of impediments and issues
Parenting Between Households
Parenting Between Households: Divorce and its effects on parenting
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling Rivalry: description and direction for help
Sexual Problems
Description of Sexual Problems, dysfunctions and disorders
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Alcohol and Drug Counseling: Ongoing treatment described
Career Problems
Career Problems: description of and direction for help
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Severe Medical Issues
Severe Medical Issues: Effects on family and resources for help
Aging Family Members
Aging Family Members: Planning And Resources
New Baby
New Baby: resources for parents
Adolescent Domestic Violence
Adolescent Domestic Violence: Determination of Group education and/or Individual treatment
Counseling Through Stages of Divorce
Counseling Through Stages of Divorce: Predivorce, Active, Recovery, Moving On
Accepted Insurances at James Foster & Associates
Insurances accepted at James Foster & Associates
Career Development, Training and Employment
Career development, training and employment opportunities for the Mental Health field in counseling
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD James Foster Counseling Manchester, NH
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD defined with symptoms and direction for treatment