Heather Gallagher, Psychologist
Dr. Gallagher is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and their families. She joined the Counseling Center of Nashua, now Lifestance Health, in 2002 after completing a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She completed her doctoral degree in 2001 following an internship year at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. While she enjoyed the excitement of a hospital setting, she was eager to return to outpatient practice and enjoys being able to work with children and families more consistently.
Dr. Gallagher currently works primarily with children and young adolescents and utilizes a strengths-based and collaborative approach to treatment. She strives to actively involve parents and guardians in the treatment process. Dr. Gallagher has a particular passion for managing anxiety disorders using cognitive-behavioral, exposure-based, and parent-focused methods, such as Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). She also has an interest in working with children with acute and chronic medical conditions.
In her free time Dr. Gallagher enjoys reading, playing the piano, attempting to knit, and spending time in Cape Cod. She values time spent with her husband, two young adult daughters, and the family’s cats.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2001-2002): Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatric Psychology
Children National Medical Center/The George Washington University Medical Center (2000-2001): Predoctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology
The University of Southern Missisippi (2001): Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Smith College (1996): A.B. Psychology, A.B. Music, Smith College
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 0-10
- Individual Therapy: Ages 0-10
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Stress management
- Autism: generally independent
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Stress management
- Autism: generally independent
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Community Health Options (CHO)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
- US Family/Martin Point Health Plan
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Southern Mississippi
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Smith College
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603-883-0007
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Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Heather Gallagher. You can also call 603-689-7900 to have someone assist you.
Heather Gallagher generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 603-689-7900 to find out Heather Gallagher's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Heather Gallagher:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Community Health Options (CHO)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
- US Family/Martin Point Health Plan
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 603-689-7900 to see how we can help.
Heather Gallagher is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Heather Gallagher works at:
Yes, Heather Gallagher does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Heather Gallagher is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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