Johnnie L. Smith-Shull, MSW, LICSW

Melissa A. Baughman, MA is a Lebanon-based company that offers a range of services and programs in collaboration with various medical centers and hospitals in New Hampshire and Vermont. With a focus on patient wellness and education, Melissa A. Baughman, MA provides diverse and inclusive healthcare services, supported by a team of dedicated professionals, to ensure the well-being of their patients and the community.Generated from the website

I provide short-term therapy with a focus on problem solving. I help my patients identify actions that will help solve the problem they are having. I emphasize that behavior changes can come by focusing on goals rather than moods. It’s very rewarding to see my patients accomplish things they never believed they could by applying and internalizing strategies they have learned in therapy. I am privileged every day to see people at their most vulnerable. Standing beside them for part of their journey and witnessing their resilience and strength as they navigate their challenges is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.

Having an aortic aneurysm can be a terrifying ordeal. By using the newest strategies and technologies, my hope is to help each patient navigate this frightening situation in the least invasive and least stressful way possible. Whether the right approach to treatment of an aneurysm is with the newest minimally-invasive therapies or with traditional surgery, each of my patients can rest assured that treatment will be tailored to his or her particular needs. Being your physician means you have entrusted me with your care; I hold that trust with the utmost respect.