Many people I work with describe their struggles with self-doubt, persistent worries, irrational fears, and "overthinking" tendencies, saying that they second-guess themselves and struggle to quiet their anxious thoughts. Often, these struggles are a result of past traumatic events that have shaped how the brain perceives the world. Other times, these struggles may trace back to unhelpful messaging from outside sources, which can result in learned behaviors, patterns, and ways of thinking that p...
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...
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I received my bachelor’s degree with honors from Brown University and my master’s degree from Boston College. I acquired my clinical training at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School’s largest psychiatric affiliate, on an inpatient unit in the division of Anxiety & Mood Disorders. I also trained at the OCD Institute, the nation’s first and foremost treatment center for obsessive-compulsive disorder. I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, and self-doubt. I have a particular focus on “Pure O,” w...
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 ...
Therapy can be a space for learning about yourself, healing emotional pain, and changing patterns that aren’t working for you. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression, a relationship issue, or difficulty with eating? Are you dealing with sexual orientation or gender identity, and in the process of coming out? I have been working as a therapist, especially with young adults, for many years. We will work together to explore what’s happening in your life and to help you change yourself and yo...
Do you struggle with anxiety or unwinding most days? Do you feel like your nervous system is on overdrive much of the time, creating sleep problems, an inability to 'relax', or 'not do'? Is this starting to, or has it been, interfering with your physical health, your relationships, your work or school? Do you think you have long standing, or more recent difficult or traumatic life events that seem to occupy too much head space? If so, I invite you to reach out to me. I can help you move through ...
Welcome! I am honored to have the opportunity to work with you at my practice. I offer telehealth individual therapy sessions to adults in New Hampshire and Maine. I provide a safe and non judgmental space to assist individuals in exploring and increasing self worth, self empowerment, and developing a healthy routine. I believe in using a strengths based approach to encourage finding joy and gratitude. If you find yourself feeling consumed by the past, disconnected from the present, or anxious a...
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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....
In my practice, I use mindfulness techniques as foundational tools to help clients tune into the present moment and simply notice without judgment. Learning to pay attention on purpose helps us let go of unhelpful habits and behaviors, adopt new ways of moving through the world, view ourselves and others with more compassion, and connect more meaningfully with the people we love. My primary treatment modality is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and I also have extensive experience providing titrate...
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...
We offer in-person therapy or teletherapy services to adult individuals and couples. Gain the skills, insights, and tools to navigate the challenges of today, while building resilience and clarity for the future. New Approaches has offices in Brunswick and Falmouth, Maine and can provide teletherapy to clients anywhere in Maine. We help clients at times of stress and change, to create lasting skills that can help set you up for a healthier future. If you want someone to talk to, our compa...
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...
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...
I am a BIPOC therapist who specializes in areas of concern that include: healing racial trauma, transgressing white supremacy, BIPOC empowerment....
Seeing: clients age 15+ virtually in Maine & Florida. I specialize in helping people through: anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, burnout & chronic stress, relationship stressors, and perfectionism. My approach is warm, collaborative, authentic, and non-pathologizing; I see you as a WHOLE person, not simply a diagnosis. You are the expert of your experience, and my role as your therapist is to help you tap into your inner wisdom, develop skills, find meaning and purpose, a...
I specialize in working with graduate students who are seeking a kind, sensitive, and curious clinician to guide them through the mental health rigors of academia. The journey of completing a graduate degree can be a stressor which exacerbates existing issues of perfectionism and anxiety; but it can also be a time of growth, insight, and self-discovery. My second area of speciality is grief and loss. Grief shows up in many ways, often during points of life transition. Break-ups, divorces, d...
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I specialize in working with individuals who experience anxiety, low self-esteem, relational issues, and acculturation issues. My therapeutic style is compassionate, collaborative, and supported by evidence-based treatment modalities. Whether you're struggling with communication issues, setting boundaries, or grappling with a sense of identity, I am here to support and empower you. I hope to help you feel more at peace internally and within the context of relationships....