Psychiatrists for Adults in Bar Harbor, ME
At Acadia Psychiatry PLLC, we believe mental health care should feel personal, supportive, and genuinely connected. We are a small, locally and privately owned practice based in Bar Harbor, Maine, with a team of six Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners serving patients throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Through convenient telehealth appointments, we offer thoughtful medication management and add-on psychotherapy in a comfortable, judgment-free setting. Our goal is to truly get to know you, understand what matters to you, and work together to help you feel your best.
At Acadia Psychiatry PLLC, we believe mental health care should feel personal, supportive, and genuinely connected. We are a small, locally and privately owned practice based in Bar Harbor, Maine, with a team of six Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners serving patients throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Through convenient telehealth appointments, we offer thoughtful medication management and add-on psychotherapy in a comfortable, judgment-free setting. Our goal is to truly get to know you, understand what matters to you, and work together to help you feel your best.
Julie Anne Kinhart- Acadia Psychiatry,
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH, APRN, MSN
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Julie Anne specializes in working with patients ages 12 years old and up through adulthood.
Acadia Psychiatry is a privately owned practice located on Mount Desert Island in Maine. We are a multi provider group practice specializing in psychiatry across the lifespan. Our mission is to increase mental health services to the citizens of Maine while providing them with individualized and dignified patient centered care.
Julie Anne specializes in working with patients ages 12 years old and up through adulthood.
Acadia Psychiatry is a privately owned practice located on Mount Desert Island in Maine. We are a multi provider group practice specializing in psychiatry across the lifespan. Our mission is to increase mental health services to the citizens of Maine while providing them with individualized and dignified patient centered care.
Seeking psychiatric care can feel overwhelming, and finding a provider you feel comfortable with matters. My goal is to create a welcoming, collaborative environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care. I take the time to understand not only your symptoms, but also your experiences, concerns, and goals so that together we can develop a treatment plan that feels right for you.
Seeking psychiatric care can feel overwhelming, and finding a provider you feel comfortable with matters. My goal is to create a welcoming, collaborative environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care. I take the time to understand not only your symptoms, but also your experiences, concerns, and goals so that together we can develop a treatment plan that feels right for you.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
Hello, and welcome. My name is Leane, and I have been a nurse for nearly 20 years. I began practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in 2016 and hold dual ANCC board certifications in Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health. My clinical training and experience allow me to approach care from a comprehensive, whole-person perspective. I strongly believe that mental and physical health are deeply interconnected, and that the brain—like the heart—is an essential organ that sometimes requires thoughtful support and treatment. This holistic philosophy guides my work in assessing, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric conditions.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
Hello, and welcome. My name is Leane, and I have been a nurse for nearly 20 years. I began practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in 2016 and hold dual ANCC board certifications in Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health. My clinical training and experience allow me to approach care from a comprehensive, whole-person perspective. I strongly believe that mental and physical health are deeply interconnected, and that the brain—like the heart—is an essential organ that sometimes requires thoughtful support and treatment. This holistic philosophy guides my work in assessing, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric conditions.
Kenzie Densmore is a highly skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner whose practice is grounded in extensive inpatient psychiatric experience and a strong foundation in executive nursing leadership. Her clinical background has equipped her with the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of complex psychiatric conditions, while maintaining a calm, thoughtful, and patient-centered approach even in high-acuity settings. Kenzie brings a deep understanding of systems-level care, allowing her to not only support individual patients but also contribute meaningfully to care coordination and quality improvement.
Kenzie Densmore is a highly skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner whose practice is grounded in extensive inpatient psychiatric experience and a strong foundation in executive nursing leadership. Her clinical background has equipped her with the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of complex psychiatric conditions, while maintaining a calm, thoughtful, and patient-centered approach even in high-acuity settings. Kenzie brings a deep understanding of systems-level care, allowing her to not only support individual patients but also contribute meaningfully to care coordination and quality improvement.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over seven years of experience in psychiatric and behavioral health, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in pediatric mental health and have extensive experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings, allowing me to meet patients where they are and tailor treatment to their unique developmental, emotional, and family needs.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over seven years of experience in psychiatric and behavioral health, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in pediatric mental health and have extensive experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings, allowing me to meet patients where they are and tailor treatment to their unique developmental, emotional, and family needs.
With 13 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings, I bring a strong foundation in psychiatric assessment, therapeutic
communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I am committed to
delivering patient-centered, ethical mental health care that emphasizes
shared decision-making, respect for client autonomy, and evidence-based practice.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual. I approach treatment with the understanding that mental health is deeply personal.
With 13 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings, I bring a strong foundation in psychiatric assessment, therapeutic
communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I am committed to
delivering patient-centered, ethical mental health care that emphasizes
shared decision-making, respect for client autonomy, and evidence-based practice.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual. I approach treatment with the understanding that mental health is deeply personal.
You deserve more than a 10-minute refill; you deserve to be heard. I specialize in integrated psychiatric care that combines modern medicine with compassionate therapy to help you find your steady ground. In a world that feels increasingly loud, I offer a calm, supportive sanctuary for your mental wellness journey. Whether you are navigating ADHD, healing from trauma, or feeling 'lost in the fog,' you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
You deserve more than a 10-minute refill; you deserve to be heard. I specialize in integrated psychiatric care that combines modern medicine with compassionate therapy to help you find your steady ground. In a world that feels increasingly loud, I offer a calm, supportive sanctuary for your mental wellness journey. Whether you are navigating ADHD, healing from trauma, or feeling 'lost in the fog,' you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
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I work exclusively with adults 18+ seeking to improve their mental health and quality of life.
My ideal client seeks medication management primarily. They have specific mental health concerns like SUD, anxiety, depression, or ADHD. They want an experienced, empathetic provider who can effectively manage their symptoms and enhance their well-being. They value expertise and are motivated to regain control of their mental health. They recognize that medication can offer relief and improved functioning, and they seek a personalized medication plan and supportive guidance to lead a better quality of life.
I work exclusively with adults 18+ seeking to improve their mental health and quality of life.
My ideal client seeks medication management primarily. They have specific mental health concerns like SUD, anxiety, depression, or ADHD. They want an experienced, empathetic provider who can effectively manage their symptoms and enhance their well-being. They value expertise and are motivated to regain control of their mental health. They recognize that medication can offer relief and improved functioning, and they seek a personalized medication plan and supportive guidance to lead a better quality of life.
Shannon Murray- Acadia Psychiatry,
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNA, PMHNP, PMH-C, ADHD-C, ASDCS
2 Endorsed
Mount Desert, ME 04660
I enjoy working with a variety of clients ages 6 yrs and older through adulthood.
I am the owner of Acadia Psychiatry PLLC, a small, locally and privately owned practice based in Bar Harbor, Maine, serving individuals throughout Maine and New Hampshire through telehealth. I have practiced as a CRNA since 2011 and became a PMHNP in 2022. In 2023, I founded Acadia Psychiatry with the goal of creating a practice where patients feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. I value building meaningful relationships with my patients and providing thoughtful, personalized mental health care in a supportive and welcoming environment.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients ages 6 yrs and older through adulthood.
I am the owner of Acadia Psychiatry PLLC, a small, locally and privately owned practice based in Bar Harbor, Maine, serving individuals throughout Maine and New Hampshire through telehealth. I have practiced as a CRNA since 2011 and became a PMHNP in 2022. In 2023, I founded Acadia Psychiatry with the goal of creating a practice where patients feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. I value building meaningful relationships with my patients and providing thoughtful, personalized mental health care in a supportive and welcoming environment.
I specialize in helping adults find new ways forward when old approaches fall short.
I help adults who feel stuck after standard treatments haven’t worked. My focus is on anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders. Through compassionate telehealth psychiatry and personalized medication management, we’ll find what truly helps you move forward.
I specialize in helping adults find new ways forward when old approaches fall short.
I help adults who feel stuck after standard treatments haven’t worked. My focus is on anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders. Through compassionate telehealth psychiatry and personalized medication management, we’ll find what truly helps you move forward.
Nicholas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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Whether it’s gaining new insights, refining their strategies, or simply feeling more confident in their direction, each session is designed to provide clients with tools, perspectives, and encouragement that they can carry forward.
Whether it’s gaining new insights, refining their strategies, or simply feeling more confident in their direction, each session is designed to provide clients with tools, perspectives, and encouragement that they can carry forward.
Hi there! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I've worked with patients in various inpatient and outpatient settings. My expertise lies in helping individuals dealing with substance abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. I rely on the latest DSM diagnostic guidelines and evidence-based treatments to support my patients in regaining their well-being. I firmly believe that mental health holds the same significance as physical health, and my objective is to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness while encouraging others to prioritize their mental well-being.
Hi there! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I've worked with patients in various inpatient and outpatient settings. My expertise lies in helping individuals dealing with substance abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. I rely on the latest DSM diagnostic guidelines and evidence-based treatments to support my patients in regaining their well-being. I firmly believe that mental health holds the same significance as physical health, and my objective is to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness while encouraging others to prioritize their mental well-being.
I have always been in awe of the human experience and the many paths we take through life. Many clients come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure about their mental health treatment. I believe care should feel personal, collaborative, and respectful. Together with my MA, we work to make communication, scheduling, medication needs, and ongoing care easier, while making sure each client feels heard, supported, and actively involved in their treatment.
I have always been in awe of the human experience and the many paths we take through life. Many clients come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure about their mental health treatment. I believe care should feel personal, collaborative, and respectful. Together with my MA, we work to make communication, scheduling, medication needs, and ongoing care easier, while making sure each client feels heard, supported, and actively involved in their treatment.
I specialize in psychiatry and family practice. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. When I treat patients, I focus on them as a person and not as a disease or symptom. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. I am comfortable treating everything from anxiety and depression to more severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
I specialize in psychiatry and family practice. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. When I treat patients, I focus on them as a person and not as a disease or symptom. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. I am comfortable treating everything from anxiety and depression to more severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
Hello, and welcome. My name is Leane, and I have been a nurse for nearly 20 years. I began practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in 2016 and hold dual ANCC board certifications in Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health. My clinical training and experience allow me to approach care from a comprehensive, whole-person perspective. I strongly believe that mental and physical health are deeply interconnected, and that the brain—like the heart—is an essential
organ that sometimes requires thoughtful support and treatment. This holistic philosophy guides my work in assessing, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric conditions.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders
Hello, and welcome. My name is Leane, and I have been a nurse for nearly 20 years. I began practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in 2016 and hold dual ANCC board certifications in Family Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health. My clinical training and experience allow me to approach care from a comprehensive, whole-person perspective. I strongly believe that mental and physical health are deeply interconnected, and that the brain—like the heart—is an essential
organ that sometimes requires thoughtful support and treatment. This holistic philosophy guides my work in assessing, diagnosing, and managing psychiatric conditions.
I also offer individualized therapy intensives on Mount Desert Island, a four-day concentrated format for adults ready to go deeper.
I work with individuals of all ages and life stages, as well as parents and families navigating disconnection, conflict, or uncertainty about how to move forward. I offer therapy, medication management and personalized 4-day therapy intensives. Private pay, superbills provided, Reimbursify available.
I also offer individualized therapy intensives on Mount Desert Island, a four-day concentrated format for adults ready to go deeper.
I work with individuals of all ages and life stages, as well as parents and families navigating disconnection, conflict, or uncertainty about how to move forward. I offer therapy, medication management and personalized 4-day therapy intensives. Private pay, superbills provided, Reimbursify available.
As your provider, I understand how overwhelming it can feel to deal with challenges like depression, anxiety, or substance use. You’re not alone, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re looking for support in managing your emotions, improving your day-to-day life, or finding the right medication, we’ll work together to create a personalized plan that fits your needs. My goal is to help you find stability, strengthen your relationships, and feel empowered in your mental health journey. You deserve compassionate care, and I’m committed to supporting you every step of the way.
As your provider, I understand how overwhelming it can feel to deal with challenges like depression, anxiety, or substance use. You’re not alone, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re looking for support in managing your emotions, improving your day-to-day life, or finding the right medication, we’ll work together to create a personalized plan that fits your needs. My goal is to help you find stability, strengthen your relationships, and feel empowered in your mental health journey. You deserve compassionate care, and I’m committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Welcome to my practice! This practice is truly an integrative health practice for women. Above all, I am here to listen. Everyone deserves to be heard, and historically medicine has done a poor job listening and responding to women's concerns. My goal is to help you properly identify issues, recognize any potential roadblocks to optimizing your wellness, and define a reasonable goal-oriented treatment plan. The use of prescription medications may or may not be part of the plan, there are also many non-pharmacological, therapy, and lifestyle options available.
Welcome to my practice! This practice is truly an integrative health practice for women. Above all, I am here to listen. Everyone deserves to be heard, and historically medicine has done a poor job listening and responding to women's concerns. My goal is to help you properly identify issues, recognize any potential roadblocks to optimizing your wellness, and define a reasonable goal-oriented treatment plan. The use of prescription medications may or may not be part of the plan, there are also many non-pharmacological, therapy, and lifestyle options available.
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FAQ - About Adult Psychiatry
What does an adult psychiatrist do?
Psychiatrists are medical professionals trained to diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medications as part of treatment. What differentiates psychiatrists from other types of mental health professionals is their ability to prescribe psychiatric medications. These medications can be a vital part of treatment for many individuals, helping to regulate mood, reduce anxiety, improve focus, or manage intrusive or distressing thoughts. Some adult psychiatric providers may also provide psychotherapy as part of treatment. When seeking care, it’s important to understand whether you’re looking for integrated therapy and medication management or primarily medication support.
While psychiatrists can treat individuals across the lifespan, adult psychiatrists specialize in working with individuals aged 18 and older. This distinction matters because the presentation and symptoms of mental health conditions can differ between adults and younger populations. For instance, disorders such as major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia can present differently in adulthood and may require different diagnostic criteria or clinical judgment compared to children and adolescents. Adult psychiatrists are trained to assess these conditions in the context of adulthood and the co-occurring issues adults may face, such as medical conditions, occupational stress, or relationship difficulties. Treatment approaches may also vary depending on a psychiatrist’s age specialty. For example, adults may benefit from different types of medications or therapeutic approaches than those used with younger clients.
While psychiatrists can treat individuals across the lifespan, adult psychiatrists specialize in working with individuals aged 18 and older. This distinction matters because the presentation and symptoms of mental health conditions can differ between adults and younger populations. For instance, disorders such as major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia can present differently in adulthood and may require different diagnostic criteria or clinical judgment compared to children and adolescents. Adult psychiatrists are trained to assess these conditions in the context of adulthood and the co-occurring issues adults may face, such as medical conditions, occupational stress, or relationship difficulties. Treatment approaches may also vary depending on a psychiatrist’s age specialty. For example, adults may benefit from different types of medications or therapeutic approaches than those used with younger clients.
How do I know if a psychiatrist is the right fit for me?
When searching for a psychiatrist, consider their areas of expertise and the populations they typically treat. Some psychiatrists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. If a provider’s focus includes school-related behavioral issues or developmental conditions, they may primarily work with children or adolescents and not be the best fit for adult clients. To ensure a good fit, discuss the psychiatrist’s typical session structure, therapeutic approach, and whether their care aligns with your current needs—especially if you are also working with a therapist or other mental health professionals. Understanding how they incorporate social context, medical history, and adult life circumstances into treatment planning can also help gauge compatibility.
How do I find a psychiatrist?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) 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 preferences.