Many people need help through the rough patches in life, while others struggle every day with a mental illness. With empathy and acceptance, I will meet you at your current level of distress, addressing your concerns, taking into account biopsychosocial factors contributing to your discomfort. I use an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing strength and evidence-based therapies such as Bibliotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Gottman Method for...
I specialize in anxiety, depression, body image issues, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder & college adjustment/ stress. My therapeutic approach is practical and flexible, grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and exposure therapy. I find that people often assume that they “should” know how to approach therapy. In reality, the process may not be quite so simple and may feel confusing. T...
No two people are the same. Therefore, I strive to provide treatment that fits each person’s unique needs and goals. I work to foster a partnership with each individual that respects their own problem-solving style while providing additional tools to address unmet needs. I believe that everyone has strengths and challenges. Our work together can fortify those strengths while mitigating challenges to reduce stress and suffering in daily life....
Welcome! If you're seeking a down-to-earth and relaxed therapist, you're in the right place! I specialize in creating a safe, affirming space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities, where I have lived experience, and individuals navigating chronic illness and caregiving. I understand how important it is to feel heard and validated, especially when dealing with sensitive topics such as gender identity, transgender health, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, boundary setting, and more. M...
We are an eclectic group of health and wellness professionals with one big thing in common: to support you in living as the best version of yourself. At each of our 3 locations, you’ll find skilled professionals who are some of the most compassionate people out there. With 45+ members and counting, our team strives to provide you with the best wellness approaches available. From evidence-based therapeutic practices to complementary and alternative approaches, we are working together to chan...
Hi, I’m Ben Borkan, and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Gestalt Therapist. I primarily work with couples using Crucible® Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. However, I occasionally see individuals who are looking to work on their own relationships. I did not initially start out seeing couples. I began my career in wilderness therapy, where I guided groups of young adults and saw the impact of social relationships on individuals’ development, both from family systems and als...
My approach to therapy is both collaborative and evidence-based in order to provide effective treatment to meet your goals. My practice focuses on a variety of mental health disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), school refusal, social anxiety, and body dysmorphic disorder. I will work together with you to overcome the challenges that you are experiencing and to improve the parts of your life that are important to you. ...
Hello! My therapy practice focuses on working with college students dealing with life, relational and academic stressors who are looking to better understand how to improve their quality of life and increase overall happiness and satisfaction. I strive to create a space where those seeking therapy feel safe, heard and respected. Many of my clients struggle with trauma and anxiety-related disorders involving issues of dissociation, self-harm and suicidal thoughts as well as body image concerns. I...
As a social worker at a pediatric hospital for the last 7 years, I have had the honor and privilege to be seen as a safe and compassionate support for children, adolescents, and families during times of stress, trauma, and grief. With a trauma-informed Solution-Focused therapeutic lens, I have worked closely with individuals in acute distress from an assault or a new diagnosis. I also have significant experience working with LGBTQ+ youth and neurodivergent youth around exploring identities and h...
Your voice and perspective as a woman or girl are celebrated here. This is a dedicated space where you can be comfortable discussing female centered topics and experiences. I believe that social interactions, societal stresses and unique biology impact girls and women in ways that require a female centered lens for mental health treatment. Coming to therapy knowing this is a specialized practice can lead to greater comfort exploring trauma and female specific issues. These deeper conversations b...
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I want therapy to be what you need it to be. Your therapy session is time dedicated solely to you. My hope is that we are able to spend our time being present; focusing on any challenges, changes, or celebrations you’d like to discuss. I do my best to provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where they can openly express their thoughts and feelings. I specialize in working with girls and women in their adolescence and young adulthood. My coun...
My priority from the start is building a relationship where they feel comfortable talking to me as though I am a trusted friend. I consider it an honor that they are putting their faith in me to help them during a time of vulnerability. I do not take this lightly. I want everyone to feel as though the plan developed was centered around their priorities. Throughout my career, I’ve found I enjoy working with those who experiencing distressing symptoms related to their mood and how this may impact...
Do you want relief from the voice inside your head that tells you that you constantly aren’t good enough? Critiquing your body image, what you eat, how you perform? Those thoughts can be exhausting, and my clients are in the same boat. I work with students who are tired of constantly achieving, only to continue to feel like they are not complete. They struggle as they make choices for meals, or head to the gym. They strive for perfection in sport, in academics, relationships. They don’t want t...
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My name is Julia Bergquist, LCSW, and I am an independently licensed clinical social worker in the State of Maine, and owner of Ash Point Counseling. If you are reading these words, you already have the knowledge within you to make the changes you are here to make. I am here as an ally to help elicit that self-wisdom, promote love and honor the resiliency that led you to this point. I am adaptable, holistic, and I genuinely love what I do. I chose this field to be a witness and guide to the p...
Are you feeling stuck in a certain pattern of thoughts or behaviors that you find worrisome or troubling? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your life and are beginning to wonder if you may benefit from some additional support. I have worked and trained in a variety of mental health settings including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, medical hospitals and college campuses. I have experience treating young adults and adults struggling with disordered eating, chro...
Empathic, client-centered, strengths-based licensed clinical social worker with thirteen years of experience in providing collaborative trauma-informed care. I look forward to understanding your goals and values and offering the best of scientific and humanistic practice to help you reach desired outcomes. I have helped children, adolescents, transition-age youth and adults address traumatic experience, loss, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, depression, adjustment to psychiatric disability and...
I specialize in working with college students, and have worked in college mental health for over 8 years. With my clients, I help build better connections with food and improve communication for more fulfilling relationships. I create a warm, supportive environment where you and I will examine relationships, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and many other obstacles that are getting in the way of who you want to be....
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, interpersonal difficulties, and other issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress as a result of facing transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our own families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, grandparent or other family membe...