Remove the mask. Lead with Heart. You don’t have to carry it all alone. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Real strength is found in heart. This group is a space for men ready to get real — about their struggles, their relationships, their path forward. No masks. No clichés. Just men doing the work: Shedding stories that no longer fit. Healing wounds without losing themselves. Building empathy, courage, and integrity. It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about finding yourself. Wednesdays starting in April '25. 90 mins. $45. Call for more info.
Most of my clinical experience has been in helping teens and adults dealing with a wide range trauma-related issues.
Remove the mask. Lead with Heart. You don’t have to carry it all alone. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Real strength is found in heart. This group is a space for men ready to get real — about their struggles, their relationships, their path forward. No masks. No clichés. Just men doing the work: Shedding stories that no longer fit. Healing wounds without losing themselves. Building empathy, courage, and integrity. It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about finding yourself. Wednesdays starting in April '25. 90 mins. $45. Call for more info.
Recovery group
Recovery group
A supportive, process-oriented group for women to explore life transitions, relationships, emotions, and self-identity in a safe, confidential environment. This group provides space for women to share, reflect, and connect with others who understand the complexities of balancing personal growth, relationships, and everyday stressors. All adult women are welcome. Start Date: Beginning in Late October, early November. Duration: 7 weeks, 1.5 hours per session. Sliding scale based on need. This is an accessible, low-cost option for women. Please inquire if cost is a concern. Facilitated By: Sara Ventriglia, Counseling Intern, Under the supervision of Michael Curless, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
A supportive, process-oriented group for women to explore life transitions, relationships, emotions, and self-identity in a safe, confidential environment. This group provides space for women to share, reflect, and connect with others who understand the complexities of balancing personal growth, relationships, and everyday stressors. All adult women are welcome. Start Date: Beginning in Late October, early November. Duration: 7 weeks, 1.5 hours per session. Sliding scale based on need. This is an accessible, low-cost option for women. Please inquire if cost is a concern. Facilitated By: Sara Ventriglia, Counseling Intern, Under the supervision of Michael Curless, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Online Groups
Sacred Restoration is an intensive 4-week Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) trauma healing support group offering tools to heal traumatic and chronic stress at its roots. Through in-person and an online practice component, Alexandra will guide you toward unlocking your innate ability to heal from trauma through facilitating the repair of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), and synchronizing the heart-mind-body. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected, grieving, overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted, or stuck in cycles of emotional and physical pain, please contact Alexandra for more information or to register.
Sacred Restoration is an intensive 4-week Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) trauma healing support group offering tools to heal traumatic and chronic stress at its roots. Through in-person and an online practice component, Alexandra will guide you toward unlocking your innate ability to heal from trauma through facilitating the repair of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), and synchronizing the heart-mind-body. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected, grieving, overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted, or stuck in cycles of emotional and physical pain, please contact Alexandra for more information or to register.
Introduction and practice of the principles of authentic communication and transparency for increased intimacy. Issues of honesty, trust, intention and clarity in personal and professional relationships are emphasized. Together we explore the relationship between inner resiliency and ones relationship with self, other and culture. Each group session is limited to three participants to allow for personalized and intimate communication and collective development. Frequency and number of sessions are determined during initial assessment and participant number may vary between one to three participants per session. This format is designed to offer in-depth, affordable and individualized attention within a group setting.
Introduction and practice of the principles of authentic communication and transparency for increased intimacy. Issues of honesty, trust, intention and clarity in personal and professional relationships are emphasized. Together we explore the relationship between inner resiliency and ones relationship with self, other and culture. Each group session is limited to three participants to allow for personalized and intimate communication and collective development. Frequency and number of sessions are determined during initial assessment and participant number may vary between one to three participants per session. This format is designed to offer in-depth, affordable and individualized attention within a group setting.
This group will focus on healing and recovery. This will be a supportive community for survivors to share their experiences and heal together. Join us to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of living with a narcissist.
Hosted by Annette Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Lewiston, ME 04240
I have over 17 years of experience in supporting adults, teens and families in crisis.
This group will focus on healing and recovery. This will be a supportive community for survivors to share their experiences and heal together. Join us to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of living with a narcissist.
Weekly in-person group therapy in North Yarmouth for men seeking emotional connection, support, guidance, and accountability. If you are a man who often feels disconnected, depressed, anxious, lonely, numb, bored, or unhappy with life, come join the group and improve your mental health. Screening required before joining. 12 week initial commitment.
Hosted by Warrior of the Heart Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Group meets in North Yarmouth, ME 04097
Weekly in-person group therapy in North Yarmouth for men seeking emotional connection, support, guidance, and accountability. If you are a man who often feels disconnected, depressed, anxious, lonely, numb, bored, or unhappy with life, come join the group and improve your mental health. Screening required before joining. 12 week initial commitment.
This is a Telehealth-based (remote) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) treatment group specifically for adults with OCD. The purpose of the group is to help people struggling with OCD learn more about this disorder and work on exposures in a supportive environment. Please note: This is not a support group- It is a psychologist led treatment group. No prior knowledge of OCD or ERP is required in order to join the group. I will screen and conduct a diagnostic intake assessment with each member prior to enrollment in the group. Please contact me today for more details!
This is a Telehealth-based (remote) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) treatment group specifically for adults with OCD. The purpose of the group is to help people struggling with OCD learn more about this disorder and work on exposures in a supportive environment. Please note: This is not a support group- It is a psychologist led treatment group. No prior knowledge of OCD or ERP is required in order to join the group. I will screen and conduct a diagnostic intake assessment with each member prior to enrollment in the group. Please contact me today for more details!
Strengthen your relationship with our DBT for Couples group. Learn skills to manage conflict, improve communication, regulate emotions, and build deeper connection. This group offers practical tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support healthier, more resilient partnerships. Ideal for couples seeking growth, balance, and emotional safety together. This group is online.
Strengthen your relationship with our DBT for Couples group. Learn skills to manage conflict, improve communication, regulate emotions, and build deeper connection. This group offers practical tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support healthier, more resilient partnerships. Ideal for couples seeking growth, balance, and emotional safety together. This group is online.
Society has changed in the last several decades; From a society that saw activities such as viewing pornography as a behind the scenes activity. Society now celebrates nudity, sexual promiscuity and all manner of deviance. Research has shown how addictive pornography is. Porn is one of the more difficult addictions to control and habits to quit. It warps the mind, drives illicit activity, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. The intense stimulation from porn lasts significantly longer than most substance and behavior addictions. It ruins your moral code of conduct, relationships and lives.
Society has changed in the last several decades; From a society that saw activities such as viewing pornography as a behind the scenes activity. Society now celebrates nudity, sexual promiscuity and all manner of deviance. Research has shown how addictive pornography is. Porn is one of the more difficult addictions to control and habits to quit. It warps the mind, drives illicit activity, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. The intense stimulation from porn lasts significantly longer than most substance and behavior addictions. It ruins your moral code of conduct, relationships and lives.
Have you experienced Narcissistic abuse? You are not crazy, a fool, or alone! If you are struggling you don't have to do it alone. Join this closed, 8-week, in-person group to start your recovery and heal. Lead by Tiffany Manson. To learn more visit, www.thecanvasoflife.com and click on therapy groups.
Hosted by The Canvas of Life Counseling, LLC Group Practice
Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LADC, CCS, CGP
Group meets in Lewiston, ME 04240
Have you experienced Narcissistic abuse? You are not crazy, a fool, or alone! If you are struggling you don't have to do it alone. Join this closed, 8-week, in-person group to start your recovery and heal. Lead by Tiffany Manson. To learn more visit, www.thecanvasoflife.com and click on therapy groups.
Open to all undergraduate and graduate/professional students who are physically located in Maine or one of following 26 states (AL, AZ, AK, CO, DE, DC, GA, Il, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, ME, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV) for the Fall 2022 semester. Note that an official diagnosis of ADHD is not required for this group; all interested students are welcome!
Open to all undergraduate and graduate/professional students who are physically located in Maine or one of following 26 states (AL, AZ, AK, CO, DE, DC, GA, Il, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, ME, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV) for the Fall 2022 semester. Note that an official diagnosis of ADHD is not required for this group; all interested students are welcome!
This virtual group is for first-year fathers who want a steadier, more intentional start to parenthood. Many are working to change old habits, understand patterns shaped by their own upbringing, and learn practical skills that support gentle, confident fatherhood. We focus on communication, emotion regulation, managing guilt, and repairing after conflict. The group offers a place to talk openly about pressures and doubts that are hard to discuss with loved ones. Members learn from one another, compare experiences, and build a sense of community as they grow into this new role.
This virtual group is for first-year fathers who want a steadier, more intentional start to parenthood. Many are working to change old habits, understand patterns shaped by their own upbringing, and learn practical skills that support gentle, confident fatherhood. We focus on communication, emotion regulation, managing guilt, and repairing after conflict. The group offers a place to talk openly about pressures and doubts that are hard to discuss with loved ones. Members learn from one another, compare experiences, and build a sense of community as they grow into this new role.
This small group will focus on your recovery. A team approach that facilitates the nuances of sobriety and contentment. We can all use a little help from our "friends". The focus is on the positive steps you are taking to make your life more complete. Biggest problems some face is Boredom! We can work on that.
Hosted by Lise M. Carrier-Pelletier
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, CCS, NCACII, SAP, DEEP
Group meets in Lewiston, ME 04240
This small group will focus on your recovery. A team approach that facilitates the nuances of sobriety and contentment. We can all use a little help from our "friends". The focus is on the positive steps you are taking to make your life more complete. Biggest problems some face is Boredom! We can work on that.
Intensive EMDR therapy is an accelerated form of traditional EMDR trauma therapy that offers a series of longer sessions over the course of a few days. We will work together to identify & process specific traumatic memories & reduce their emotional impact. Not only will you get to the core issue quickly, but my intensives will incorporate highly effective nervous system regulation tools that will enable long lasting relief and whole body healing of many chronic conditions, such as chronic anxiety/depression, persistent low self-worth, chronic stress/pain.
Hosted by Rachel Morici-Leirer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, CIMHP, EMDR
Group meets in Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
Intensive EMDR therapy is an accelerated form of traditional EMDR trauma therapy that offers a series of longer sessions over the course of a few days. We will work together to identify & process specific traumatic memories & reduce their emotional impact. Not only will you get to the core issue quickly, but my intensives will incorporate highly effective nervous system regulation tools that will enable long lasting relief and whole body healing of many chronic conditions, such as chronic anxiety/depression, persistent low self-worth, chronic stress/pain.
Next group workshop June 1st, 2024: Family Constellation Work is a groundbreaking approach that helps free you from unwanted repetitive patterns, emotions and family entanglements that are negatively impacting your life, work or relationships. It illuminates unconscious dynamics and unresolved issues within a family/relationship, sometimes passed down over generations. By “setting up” a constellation, using group members to represent your family, we work to shift the energy that is stuck so love and life energy can flow again. After participating in a constellation, people often experience heightened insight and clarity, a greater level of compassion, more empowerment and belonging, and peace with what is.
Next group workshop June 1st, 2024: Family Constellation Work is a groundbreaking approach that helps free you from unwanted repetitive patterns, emotions and family entanglements that are negatively impacting your life, work or relationships. It illuminates unconscious dynamics and unresolved issues within a family/relationship, sometimes passed down over generations. By “setting up” a constellation, using group members to represent your family, we work to shift the energy that is stuck so love and life energy can flow again. After participating in a constellation, people often experience heightened insight and clarity, a greater level of compassion, more empowerment and belonging, and peace with what is.
Get Your Family Back
This is a very powerful group dynamic, which helps spouses of men and women who are serving to protect our community and country from harm and disaster
Often, we in the helping professions forget that the most important person to have relaxed and joyful, is the one helping others become the same.
The goal of this group is to help support those who are supporting the ones on the front line.
Hosted by Advanced Counseling and Therapy Ctr
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC, BCPC
Group meets in Belgrade, ME 04917
Get Your Family Back
This is a very powerful group dynamic, which helps spouses of men and women who are serving to protect our community and country from harm and disaster
Often, we in the helping professions forget that the most important person to have relaxed and joyful, is the one helping others become the same.
The goal of this group is to help support those who are supporting the ones on the front line.
Evaluations are done seven days a week with a quick turnaround. Return-to-duty right away as the evaluation is completed for a Nationwide virtual experience!
Evaluations are done seven days a week with a quick turnaround. Return-to-duty right away as the evaluation is completed for a Nationwide virtual experience!
Are you experiencing increased home & workplace stress, unrealistic productivity demands, financial worries due to factors beyond immediate personal and family needs, frustration with the complexities and impersonal nature of daily commitments, increasing relational stress due to mounting personal and professional responsibilities? If you answered yes to any of these questions please join us in creating a personalized life plan and practice. Introducing principles of integral evolutionary recovery (introduced by facilitator and published in JITP) we design a life practice to navigate the complexities and challenges arising from increasing personal and cultural demands. Take time for personal reflection, restoration and balance.
Are you experiencing increased home & workplace stress, unrealistic productivity demands, financial worries due to factors beyond immediate personal and family needs, frustration with the complexities and impersonal nature of daily commitments, increasing relational stress due to mounting personal and professional responsibilities? If you answered yes to any of these questions please join us in creating a personalized life plan and practice. Introducing principles of integral evolutionary recovery (introduced by facilitator and published in JITP) we design a life practice to navigate the complexities and challenges arising from increasing personal and cultural demands. Take time for personal reflection, restoration and balance.
For those struggling with recovering from divorce or going through divorce and all that it effects in your life and that of your family's.
Hosted by Advanced Counseling and Therapy Ctr
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC, BCPC
Group meets in Lewiston, ME 04240
For those struggling with recovering from divorce or going through divorce and all that it effects in your life and that of your family's.
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.