Nelson Counseling was founded to provide accessible, humanistic therapy services in New Hampshire. From the beginning, the focus has been on creating a practice where clinicians can offer respectful, collaborative support to people navigating a wide range of life experiences.
Over time, the practice has grown to include therapists with different backgrounds and areas of focus, while maintaining a shared commitment to professionalism, flexibility, and client-centered work. :
Peter Nelson is a dually-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Alcohol & Drug Counselor with more than fifteen years of experience helping individuals move toward healing and personal growth. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling and Health Psychology from William James College and is licensed to practice in both New Hampshire and Maine.
Peter takes a compassionate, person-centered approach to therapy, integrating a variety of evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each client’s individual goals and needs. He believes lasting change is built through genuine connection, collaborative work, and deep respect for every person’s unique story and lived experience.
Mindy is a licensed MLADC and Ph.D.level Clinical Health Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with individuals, couples, and families, providing comprehensive, compassionate care grounded in clinical expertise. Her approach is holistic, recognizing the connection between emotional, physical, relational, and behavioral well-being.
Mindy has supported clients navigating substance use, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and chronic stress. With specialized training in both addiction and health psychology, she understands how deeply stress, trauma, and behavioral patterns can affect overall functioning and relationships. She has particular expertise in helping individuals and couples address communication difficulties, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection.
Since 2015, Spencer Meng has worked in the substance use and behavioral health treatment field, supporting individuals, couples, and families on their path toward lasting recovery and improved well-being. Throughout his career, Spencer has served in multiple roles—including operations, direct client care, and admissions—giving him a comprehensive understanding of the treatment process and the challenges individuals face when seeking help.
Spencer is deeply passionate about walking alongside individuals during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. With personal connections to the behavioral health field, he brings genuine empathy, compassion, and understanding to his work. He believes that healing and meaningful change are possible for everyone and finds great fulfillment in helping others build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Christina Manter, MA, is a Master’s Level, licensure-eligible clinician specializing in Clinical Mental Health and Addiction Counseling. She earned her Master of Arts from Antioch University in 2018. With more than a decade of experience in the mental health and substance use fields, Christina brings both clinical knowledge and deep practical experience to her work with clients.
Throughout her career, Christina has supported individuals navigating substance use and recovery, life transitions, trauma, and ongoing stressors. She also works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges that can impact daily functioning and overall well-being. Christina understands that seeking support can feel vulnerable, and she is committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Brianna Jelley is a dually-licensed mental health professional with a strong educational background and a passion for helping others. She holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Trauma Counseling from Antioch University.
Brianna provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating trauma, addiction, grief, anxiety, and complex relationship patterns. She believes that many of our struggles, from things like substance use, to people pleasing, to perfectionism began as survival strategies. In your work with Brianna, you will approach those patterns together with curiosity instead of shame.
Pamela Smith is a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC) currently in the process of obtaining her Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) credential. She brings over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked across community mental health, inpatient psychiatric settings, outpatient services, and residential substance use treatment programs.
Pamela earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. She specializes in working with co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and substance use disorders. She is affirming and welcoming to LGBTQIA+ individuals.