Hello! Thank your for reading my profile. I am a private practice psychotherapist with many years experience working in multiple settings (clinics, hospitals, community mental health centers, college counseling centers) with a variety of diagnoses over the years. I have several years experience working with college students, young adults and others in academia with various issues, diagnoses, stressors. My approach is eclectic, informed by cognitive behavioral, attachment theory, psychodynamic,...
It's been an endless search for a therapist who really gets you. Someone who can dive into your problems without making you feel you have to compartmentalize important parts of your life. Someone who can be a safe sounding board whatever comes up. I want you to know it's ok to show up however you're feeling that day. It's ok to open up at your own pace. I will be right here beside you as you discover unique pathways towards resilience, fulfillment and fun. I center the needs of non-binary ...
Coming from a holistic perspective, I enjoy supporting students in their time of self-discovery and becoming. Politics, spirituality, identity, are all open for discussion. I have experience supporting low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, attachment and relationships, identity, trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, personality and mood disorders....
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...
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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...
I am a BIPOC therapist who specializes in areas of concern that include: healing racial trauma, transgressing white supremacy, BIPOC empowerment....
I offer Telehealth/virtual appointments only. I work with people who have anxiety, depression and/or are having difficulty dealing with change in their lives, such as adjusting to college life, being away from home and family......
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...
As a therapist, I aim to be as authentic, supportive, and direct as possible; helping you to work on the obstacles standing in the way of reaching your goals. Sometimes this simply means experiencing an accepting and validating environment otherwise unavailable. Alternatively, this may consist of having an emotionally safe space to communicate with your partner or family. My approach depends on your goals for our work together and what degree of challenge you feel ready for. Conflict or connecti...
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 ...
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...
I believe that relationships determine a lot about how we interact with the world - in both helpful and less helpful ways. Our behaviors, attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles are reinforced over time by our experiences, families, partners, environments, and culture. Psychotherapy can help when stress, trauma, life transitions, or difficult relationships call for new ways of coping and navigating our lives. My approach integrates evidence-based practices shown to be effe...
Hey Hey Hey! I’m Lenora Benson (She/Her/Hers), LICSW and I support black and ethnic minority women, in navigating the challenges and expectations imposed on them by the fallacy of the strong black women. I support all women in navigating the social expectations, stressors, and demands of being woman, as they intersect in all areas of racism, sexism, and patriarchism. I believe in the transformative power of therapy, because it has transformed me personally. As your therapist, I provide a safe,...
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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...
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...
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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...
Do you feel in control of your life? Your thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviors? You know where you are now. If not, its time for some self-reflection. Where do you want to be? What is within your control? What are your goals? What steps can you take to reach them? I strive to provide comprehensive, progressive, personalized treatment plans, education, and resources to each of my patients. I am here to help you achieve recovery and wellness. Contact me today to get started on your journey!...