Navigating college life can be exhilarating, but it also brings unique challenges: academic pressures, relationship complexities, identity exploration, and the transition to greater independence. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, you're not alone. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I offer a safe and confidential space to explore these challenges and uncover the underlying patterns that may be impacting your well-being. Together, we ca...
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....
Durning therapy I gain an understanding of an individuals perspective in which they see themselves, others, and life’s conditions. I work with the individual to identifying specific problems or issues in your daily life, become aware of unproductive thought patterns and how they can impact your life. I work to identify negative thinking and reshape it in a way that changes how you feel, as well as learn new behaviors and put them into practice....
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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...
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...
I work with young adults facing various life challenges in a laid back manner using a client centered approach as well CBT. I specialize in treating anxiety and OCD....
You’re the go-to person - the one everyone relies on. Your friends and family see you as competent, put-together, and strong. And while that’s helped you achieve, the pressure to meet such high expectations is exhausting. You spend so much time caring for other people’s needs that your own get lost in the process. Saying no feels like a risk. What if the relationship falls apart? What if they see the real you and decide it’s not enough? On the outside, your life looks great. Inside, you’re strug...
Attending college can be a difficult transition including adapting to new academic challenges, living situations and relationships. Feeling overwhelmed is normal but talking to someone can help you put things in perspective and regain a sense of control. Whether you are depressed, anxious, facing a crisis or just looking for someone to listen, counseling can help. I have experience working with college students and will help you navigate whatever is going on for you in a trusting, non-judgmen...
Accepting New Telehealth Clients: People who work with me will find a clinician committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment to explore, grow, and transform. The beginning of therapy with me focuses on developing a rapport so you can feel a level of comfort sharing your story. We will create a partnership to explore where to go in therapy. I lean heavily on years of training in narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma informed work along with my highly tuned intuitio...
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...
I am a BIPOC therapist who specializes in areas of concern that include: healing racial trauma, transgressing white supremacy, BIPOC empowerment....
Are you interested in making lasting changes in your life? Whether you are seeking balance among your responsibilities, healing from a recent life challenge or transition, or experiencing feelings of depression or anxiety, I offer an opportunity for therapeutic support that meets your unique needs. I work with clients who are interested in feeling more balanced, fulfilled, and whole in their lives. I will support you to clarify your hopes for the counseling process, and work alongside you toward...
Are you struggling to enjoy your personal, or professional life because of uncomfortable symptoms you wish to alleviate? Do you wish you could grow personally from talking about your problems? When you feel understood and respected and believed by a counselor, a world of opportunity and personal growth can open up. Clients from all backgrounds come in seeking counseling for trauma, personal growth and overall mental health and wellbeing. We offer individualized services tailored to the client's...
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I have been in private practice since 2007. I have experience working with a diverse group of clients, including gender, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I have extensive post-masters training as a couples therapist and sex therapist. I am a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). I provide Individual, and couples therapy for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, rel...
Welcome! I’m Sabrina, and I’m here to support you through your college journey. With over 20 years of experience working across various populations and settings—both in healthcare and nonprofit organizations—I bring a wealth of knowledge to our sessions. My therapeutic approach is relational and collaborative. I believe in sharing insights about the brain and how it influences our thoughts and behaviors, helping you understand yourself better. I’m trained in multiple intervention models, so w...
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...