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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...
Specialties: Transgender Psychiatry, LGBTQ+ Psychiatry, Anxiety, Panic, and Agoraphobia, Post-Traumatic Stress and Related Disorders, and ADHD, Depression. From the comfort of your home or a place that feels relaxing to you, we will connect via video and make sure you have the help you need. We believe that there is immense value to telepsychiatry, which is why we offer that service in over 20 states (see full list at www.balancepsych.org). Telehealth allows LGBTQ+ affirming mental health car...
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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...
Searching for a therapist can be one of the most difficult parts of coping, healing, and self-empowerment, because it's the first thing you must do. You must force yourself out of your comfort zone and out of whatever routine you've had before, to take the initiative and embark on a new path. When we're at our best, stepping out of our comfort zones can be daunting; when we're feeling vulnerable, it can seem nearly impossible. No matter what prompted you to take this first step, I'd like to be t...
My experience as an HCT clinician and Sweetser Affiliate, along with participating in professional development workshops, have helped provide insight and knowledge for my clinical practice. Some of the workshops I have attended are Trauma, DBT and Ethical Dilemmas. I will also continue to incorporate art into my practice. Art can be a great therapeutic tool with the right client. Counseling areas I am focusing on: trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management and family therapy. Though I have ...
At Solstice Psychotherapy our focus is providing inclusive treatment for trauma and related mental health concerns through an anti-oppressive lens while also actively promoting social change in order to reduce trauma caused by oppression. We support individuals to identify their own unique treatment goals, as well as rely on their innate strengths, resiliency, ability to build new skills, and cultivate self-awareness in order to reach those goals. Our team is skilled and has experience treating...
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...
Welcome to my practice. I am a highly skilled and experienced professional who engages a holistic mind, body, spirit approach in my work with racially, economically, sexually, and culturally diverse persons. The primary focus of my work with chronically and complexly traumatized children, adults, couples and families is interpersonal re-integration and relationship restoration. The staff at Monarch Therapeutic Services help clients transform distress into hope by using evidence-based traditiona...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....