Meet Our Team

Dr. Goodman is a Licensed Psychologist and holds a BA from California State University, an MA from the University of the Incarnate Word, and a Ph.D. from St. Mary’s University. Dr. Goodman is a past member of the New Hampshire State Board of Mental Health Practice and Past President of the New Hampshire Mental Health Counselors Association and the American Mental Health Counselors’ Association. He is a retired Air Force Behavioral Scientist, past corporate Director, and in academia a past Professor, Department Chair, and Dean. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA), and the New Hampshire Mental Health Counselors Association (NHMHCA). Dr. Goodman specializes in psychological testing and assessment services.

Dr. Papanikolaou conducts diagnostic, psychological, and court-ordered evaluations. Her undergraduate degree is a BA in Communications/Public Relations and Public Speaking; she holds an MA in Clinical Counseling/Psychology and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a member, and past regional director of the American Mental Health Counselors' Association (AMHCA), a past president of the New Hampshire Mental Health Counselors Association (NHMHCA), Who's Who for American Women, a former member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the former Production Manager for the Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) since November 2006 and a Master’s Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC) since 2017. Her professional/personal experiences also include developing a speaker’s bureau, production management, public relations/public speaking, writing for a medical trade publication, and teaching at the college level.

Matthew C Payne is a Board Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who is trained in treating individuals across the lifespan. He received his undergraduate degree in Nursing from Mount Wachusett Community College in 2015. He then worked as a psychiatric nurse in the inpatient setting for the next 5 years treating patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders and schizophrenia. In 2020 he earned his Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Regis College. Treatment will primarily consist of medication management, however, Matthew is committed to providing integrative care, focusing on the “whole person” by examining the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of each individual.

Julie is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been in the healthcare profession for over 35 years. She received her undergraduate degree in nursing at Northern Essex Community College in 1986, followed by her BSN in 2006 at Saint Joseph’s College. Julie’s strong clinical skills allowed her to care for patients and families in the community health setting, outpatient surgery, interventional procedures, IV Infusion, and pre-anesthesia testing. After developing a strong interest in behavioral healthcare, Julie pursued a career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She worked as a psychiatric RN in the inpatient setting for 2 years treating patients with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and sleep disorders. In 2022 she received her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University. She is certified to assess and treat mental health diagnoses in children, adolescents, and adults. Julie believes that each patient is unique. She is passionate about working together with the patient and family to deliver evidence-based care, and to develop a treatment plan together that will ensure the best health outcome for all.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Tyler received his undergraduate degree with a double major in psychology and sociology from Stony Brook University in 2010. In 2012 he earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis. He also received extensive training in the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders and in working with children and adolescents. He counsels clients from a motivational and strength-based perspective using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapies.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Elizabeth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with training and experience in working with couples, families, and individuals. She obtained her BS in Rehabilitation Services from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2009 and her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University New England in 2014. Elizabeth enjoys working with families, adolescents, couples, and adults. Prior to joining Novus Vita Counseling, Elizabeth worked with a team that provided intensive therapeutic services to adolescents and families referred through the juvenile and family court system. Elizabeth approaches difficulties that clients are experiencing from a strength-based and systemic perspective, drawing on interventions from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and general systems theory. She has also completed intensive training in DBT and is certified in Prepare Enrich and the Nurturing Parenting Program.

Callie is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC). Callie received her BS in Psychology with a concentration in mental health, in 2016, and her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2021, from Plymouth State University.  Prior to joining Novus Vita Counseling, Callie worked with children and adolescents in residential treatment programs, in both direct care and clinical roles. Although she works with a variety of populations, she particularly enjoys working with teens, young adults, and those in the LGBTQ+ community.

Carol provides counseling services to individuals and families using a number of cognitive behavioral, grief, and trauma-focused methods, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). As a practical, interactive therapist, her treatment approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients resolve current problems and address long-standing patterns. She holds a BA in Teaching at the High School level, from the University of Western Ontario and her Masters degree in Counseling is from Southern New Hampshire University, and was conferred in 2006. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) since November 2009, she has also received significant training in the treatment of children with learning differences and consulted with schools and parents for the benefit of the child. Carol continues her training in positive psychology and integrative treatments so that the whole person is served as much as possible within her scope of practice. Carol sees clients aged 6 to 65. She is a member of the New Hampshire Mental Health Counselors Association (NHMHCA).

Deanna Iandolo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has diverse experience working with children, teens, and adults. She obtained her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University, in 2018. Since then, Deanna has worked with high-risk/high-needs children and families in a variety of settings, both inpatient and community-based.

In 2019, Deanna began working with adults with substance-use and co-occurring disorders. Before joining Novus Vita Counseling, Deanna worked in the greater Manchester area, as part of a homeless youth street outreach program. She has specialized training and experience with multidisciplinary teams on holistic treatment planning and care. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused treatment.

Savana Summers is a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC) who has experience working with diverse populations, including justice-involved individuals at both the state and federal levels as well as those seeking clinical counseling services for a wide array of concerns. Savana earned her Master of Science in Criminal Justice in 2020 and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Substance Use Disorders in 2022.  Her background includes treating substance use and co-occurring (mental health) disorders, as well as collaborating on multidisciplinary teams within community mental health settings. She has worked in Level 4 outpatient care, and managed a Mental Health Court program. Before joining Novus Vita Counseling, Savana spent 4.5 years working in community mental health.

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Paul Wright is a psychologist with more than three decades of behavioral health experience. He was first certified in 1988 and later licensed as a New Hampshire psychologist and has been in private practice since that time. Paul earned an undergraduate degree in religion, philosophy, and psychology from American University and a master’s degree from the New School for Social Research in New York. He originally came to New Hampshire in 1975 and had worked at the Youth Development Center, the New Hampshire State Hospital, and the Regional Special Education Consortium before moving into private practice. Paul has counseled clients between the ages of 5 and 75 with varying emotional difficulties.