Our Practice & Staff


Dedicated Practice and Caring Staff in Londonderry 
and Laconia, New Hampshire


Birch Tree Counseling in Londonderry and New Leaf Counseling located in Laconia, are dedicated to having excellent mental health care available to the public at a reasonable fee. Known for warmth and responsiveness, the staff welcomes inquiries as to services available and the backgrounds and training of the therapists. Preventative mental health is also an important focus. A broad range of client concerns and ages are served by our well-trained and dedicated staff.
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Some of the Services Available

• Abuse Situations
• Adolescent Issues
• Bereavement
• Child/Play Therapy
• Christian Counseling
• Couple and Marital Issues
• EMDR
• Family Therapy
• Groups
• Individual Adult Therapy
• Parenting Issues
• Prayer
• Transition and Loss Issues
• Trauma

Our Staff

Kay E. Edwards, M.Ed., LCMHC

Director, Psychotherapist
Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor

Kay received her M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of New Hampshire and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Kay is a Certified Play Therapist and Certified Therapist in EMDR. She specializes in children, teens, families, teaching and public speaking. Some of her memberships include: The Association of Play Therapy (APT), the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Marcelle Ciampa, MA, LCMHC

Psychotherapist

Marcelle received her MA in Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with concentrations in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with both individuals and couples and specializes in concerns around anxiety, depression, women's issues, grief and loss, spiritual concerns, relational and boundary issues, and life transitions. In addition, Marcelle is trained in EMDR, speaks fluent Portuguese, and is licensed to practice in NH, MA, and AL. She is a member of the NH Mental Health Counselor Association (NHMHCA), AL Professional Counselor Association (ALMHCA), and the American Counseling Association (ACA).

Robert Thompson, LICSW, ACSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Bob received his MSW from Boston College and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in both NH and MA. He has over 20 years of clinical experience and also works as a middle school Social Worker/Adjustment Counselor in Lowell, MA. Some of Bob's specialties include child, adolescent, adult, couples, family, and group counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, depression, anxiety, sexual offender issues, and some substance abuse counseling. Bob is a member of the NASW and the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
Contact us in Londonderry603-425-2989 or Laconia 603-524-0777, to learn more about our mental healthcare practice.
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