I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Maine. I’m passionate about helping people uncover and live in alignment with the innate goodness and wisdom we all possess. I specialize in relational issues and how this contributes to anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. I work with individuals, couples, and families with adult children grappling with the stress and pressures that come with life transitions related to career, relationships, and beyond....
Therapy can help you effect change in your life and make it more meaningful, fuller, more joyful, or more vibrant. It is wonderful that you are taking this first step in gaining possibilities for yourself. Life can be full of tension and it is helpful to talk with someone who can empower you and help you find your calm, your center, and your action. I will approach your care without assumptions or judgments, with curiosity and an intent for us to both be surprised and create and discover new exp...
At Art of Awareness Wellness Center, safety, balance, and creative healing are the foundation of our work. We envision a healing journey in which health and wellness are a parallel process for the both the care receiver and care provider. Art of Awareness Wellness Center is run by a collaboration of therapists. Located in the Knightsville neighborhood of South Portland, ME, our center overlooks the Fore River and the Casco Bay Bridge and is just a short walk from beautiful Thomas Knight Park....
Intrusive thoughts can make you feel trapped, guilty, and confused. Perhaps these thoughts are distressing or scary and lead you to feel compelled to complete tasks or think certain things to make yourself feel better. You are not alone and this is not your fault. I utilize the evidence-based practice of Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy in conjunction with the creativity and playfulness of Drama Therapy to face these obsessions and compulsions head on with bravery and without shame. You ...
My approach is warm, perceptive, and clarifying. I primarily use the IFS model, which posits that we each contain an ecology of different parts that each have a valuable role to play within us. When these parts develop roles that are in conflict with one another, or with our external world, we can experience distress, confusion, disconnection, and shame. I work with clients to explore these areas with curiosity, compassion, and courage in service to promoting greater ease and sense of meaning in...
The road to self discovery is scary, and you are taking the first steps in seeking out the right therapist for you. It’s an important investment and you want to make sure you find just the right connection. My approach is deeply personal. Working with each person to learn and identify how they are impacted by the stories of their life and their history. In doing so, we are able to bring out what is truly possible. I believe strongly in the power of our stories. From a very young age, we al...
Are you struggling with addictive or compulsive behaviors? Is depression, anxiety or panic taking you over? I can help. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 19 years and specialize in eating disorders, substance use, personality disorders and general mental health concerns. As a professional Mental Health Counselor, I’m deeply committed to supporting the well-being of all my clients by making lasting improvements in their lives’ and providing hope for change. Using research...
If you're looking for a space to work through the complexities of life with a non-judgmental ear and gentle patience, I'd be happy to help. I specialize in attachment, relationships, communication, identity/authenticity, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, and codependency. While these are my areas of interest, it is my goal to help navigate whatever comes up. Working from a person-centered perspective, a trusting bond and total acceptance is the basis of my work. It is my intention to understand yo...
Phoenix Rising Centers breaks barriers in mental health care for BIPOC, QTPoC, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Through trauma-informed, anti-racist, and culturally rooted practices, we empower healing, growth, and resilience while confronting systemic inequities....
Transition to college as well as interpersonal relationships, academic demands and participating in college level athletics can be stressful. Sometimes it can really be helpful to have an objective confidential person to talk to. I have experience working with college students and college student athletes and welcome the opportunity to meet you....
InStride Health is a specialty pediatric anxiety/OCD outpatient treatment program that uses evidence-based care (CBT, ACT, components of DBT) with an emphasis on exposure therapy. Our highly-experienced care team including a psychiatrist, therapist and exposure coach, teaches patients and families the skills and strategies needed to quickly get their lives back on track. InStride provides insurance-based access to a human-first, fully virtual personalized treatment plan that fits into your life ...
Welcome!! I’m honestly so glad you’re here. College can be both the best and worst times in a young persons life - I remember from experience. If you’re feeling confused, stressed or depressed, you’re certainly not alone. Should we work together I’ll make sure you feel comfortable, safe and heard in every session. I’m a trauma therapist who works with women, trans + non binary adults and I intentionally bring a lot of humanness to the therapy room in hopes of helping my clients feel like they...
Making the decision to begin your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to grow and explore the things that have been holding you back. This could be feelings of anxiety, trauma, communication issues, difficulty establishing boundaries, toxic relationships with family or friends, or a major change in your life that has left you feeling confused or lost. Our work together will include identifying triggers and patterns of behavior, as well as re...
In these hectic times, we sometimes find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from loved ones, or "stuck" and unsure about where we are headed. Some of us even struggle with past trauma that continues to define our present. As a therapist my responsibility is to provide a safe and supportive environment promoting awareness, cultivating strengths, and encouraging lasting change. My clients would describe me as warm, genuine, non-judgmental, open, and motivating. My style draws upon an expe...
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Hello! I enjoy working with college students and people in transitions. I have helped people with anxiety, depression, self esteem and relationship conflicts. I am currently offering Telehealth services. For more information about me and my practice please check out my website. Email is the best way to reach me....
I specialize in supporting college students explore identity, cope with stress or anxiety, navigate life transitions, explore complex family dynamics, and support athletes through performance bumps or transitions. I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist that brings an authentic, compassionate, and curious approach to our work together. If any of this resonates with you, reach out!...
Addiction is a chronic disease, and it is unique to each individual, so should be the treatment. The In-Home Addiction Treatment delivered by Aware Recovery Care is an individualized face-to-face program that brings addiction treatment to you, on your schedule. With our unique multidisciplinary community-based treatment teams, we individualize each client's experience to include any pre-existing therapeutic and medical relationships and specific resources individualized to the client. Aware R...
We are a Christian Counseling office who believes in every individuals unique value and worth. We seek to provide encouragement, acceptance, understanding, and empathy throughout the clients experience. We recognize each persons individual needs and work to provide solutions and education to reduce stress, improve daily functioning and provide positive results in every day interactions....
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