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Valerie Kessler, PA, MPAS is in Lebanon, NH specializing in family medicine. Valerie Kessler, PA, MPAS is affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H) and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Heater Road.
18 Old Etna Road
Lebanon, NH 03766
LGBT Issues
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:
Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.
LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.
Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:
No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:
Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.
Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
She is certified by the Board Certification: PA-C, Physician Assistant and has a state license in New Hampshire.
Board Certification: Board Certification: PA-C, Physician Assistant (2022)
Licensed In: New Hampshire
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Ms. Valerie Kessler is a specialist in family medicine. Ms. Kessler's areas of clinical interest consist of primary care, psychiatry, and women's health issues. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC).