Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Scarborough, ME
Others are working through trauma or depression that makes daily life heavier than it should be.
I help individuals in Maine find relief from anxiety, burnout, ADHD, and trauma through compassionate, evidence-based care. As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I connect mind and body to create personalized treatment plans that bring balance, focus, and calm back into daily life.
Others are working through trauma or depression that makes daily life heavier than it should be.
I help individuals in Maine find relief from anxiety, burnout, ADHD, and trauma through compassionate, evidence-based care. As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I connect mind and body to create personalized treatment plans that bring balance, focus, and calm back into daily life.
Saco Bay Mental Health, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Scarborough, ME 04074
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. At Saco Bay Mental Health, we believe that everyone’s story matters and that meaningful change starts with feeling heard and understood.
We opened in the fall of 2022 with a vision to make compassionate, high-quality mental health care accessible to everyone in our community — from those with limited resources to those seeking ongoing support and healing. Since then, we’ve been honored to walk alongside hundreds of individuals through thousands of appointments, helping people rediscover stability, confidence, and hope.
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. At Saco Bay Mental Health, we believe that everyone’s story matters and that meaningful change starts with feeling heard and understood.
We opened in the fall of 2022 with a vision to make compassionate, high-quality mental health care accessible to everyone in our community — from those with limited resources to those seeking ongoing support and healing. Since then, we’ve been honored to walk alongside hundreds of individuals through thousands of appointments, helping people rediscover stability, confidence, and hope.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with individuals facing various mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorders in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Throughout my practice, my primary focus has been on achieving and maintaining symptom stability. I approach care with the intention to reduce burden on the body, provide support the mind, and to empower sense of self. My practice appreciates the pivotal role of nutrition and psychotherapy in long-term mental health maintenance.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with individuals facing various mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorders in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Throughout my practice, my primary focus has been on achieving and maintaining symptom stability. I approach care with the intention to reduce burden on the body, provide support the mind, and to empower sense of self. My practice appreciates the pivotal role of nutrition and psychotherapy in long-term mental health maintenance.
With more than two decades of clinical experience, Janet has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also supporting individuals facing ADHD, PTSD, sleep disorders, grief, and other mental health challenges.
Janet Zalanskas, PMHNP, helps adults across Maine improve their day-to-day quality of life through accurate diagnosis, thoughtful psychiatric evaluation, and personalized medication management. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients to better understand their symptoms and develop treatment plans that support lasting wellness. Janet works with young adults, adults, and older adults, providing care for a wide range of mental health concerns while focusing on helping patients find medications that are both effective and well-tolerated.
With more than two decades of clinical experience, Janet has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also supporting individuals facing ADHD, PTSD, sleep disorders, grief, and other mental health challenges.
Janet Zalanskas, PMHNP, helps adults across Maine improve their day-to-day quality of life through accurate diagnosis, thoughtful psychiatric evaluation, and personalized medication management. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients to better understand their symptoms and develop treatment plans that support lasting wellness. Janet works with young adults, adults, and older adults, providing care for a wide range of mental health concerns while focusing on helping patients find medications that are both effective and well-tolerated.
I treat a wide range of conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, adjustment disorder, psychosis, addiction and more.
I am accepting new patients for medication management.
The most common feedback I get from patients is gratitude for “really listening.” I think that properly understanding your experience is fundamental to providing effective care. Based on an accurate diagnosis that incorporates the broader scope of your life experiences (biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual context), I utilize a variety of tools to help you reach your goals. While I incorporate psychotherapy and many other non-pharmacological interventions, medication management is often my primary role.
I treat a wide range of conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, adjustment disorder, psychosis, addiction and more.
I am accepting new patients for medication management.
The most common feedback I get from patients is gratitude for “really listening.” I think that properly understanding your experience is fundamental to providing effective care. Based on an accurate diagnosis that incorporates the broader scope of your life experiences (biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual context), I utilize a variety of tools to help you reach your goals. While I incorporate psychotherapy and many other non-pharmacological interventions, medication management is often my primary role.
Dr. Wood's work in various clinical settings and his life experiences as a former Peace Corps volunteer in Latin America further enhances his ability to support diverse experiences and perspectives. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Wood enjoys making music and spending time outdoors—hiking, skiing, biking, and camping—activities that reflect his belief in the restorative power of balance and nature.
Dr. Wood's work in various clinical settings and his life experiences as a former Peace Corps volunteer in Latin America further enhances his ability to support diverse experiences and perspectives. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Wood enjoys making music and spending time outdoors—hiking, skiing, biking, and camping—activities that reflect his belief in the restorative power of balance and nature.
I offer evidence based treatments in medication management and psychotherapy, serving adults with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, PTSD, ADHD, and other conditions.
I see patients in person at my Scarborough office location as well as through tele-health.
I offer evidence based treatments in medication management and psychotherapy, serving adults with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, PTSD, ADHD, and other conditions.
I see patients in person at my Scarborough office location as well as through tele-health.
You may be struggling with symptoms that feel difficult to manage — anxiety, depression, mood shifts, or conditions that haven't responded well to previous treatment. My ideal clients are individuals who are ready to take an active role in their mental health and want a provider who sees the full picture. I take time to understand every aspect of what you're experiencing — your history, your lifestyle, your goals — so we can build a medication plan that truly fits your needs, not just a diagnosis. Therapy is part of that conversation too.
You may be struggling with symptoms that feel difficult to manage — anxiety, depression, mood shifts, or conditions that haven't responded well to previous treatment. My ideal clients are individuals who are ready to take an active role in their mental health and want a provider who sees the full picture. I take time to understand every aspect of what you're experiencing — your history, your lifestyle, your goals — so we can build a medication plan that truly fits your needs, not just a diagnosis. Therapy is part of that conversation too.
As a family psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am able to assess, diagnose and provide medication management. Currently, I am only taking middle school children through adulthood. When prescribing medication, to best serve the individual it is important to differentiate between what medical, psychiatric or areas that need other modalities. I provide counseling for the adult clients who I see for med management, should they want it. By working collaboratively with clients with their medication management, clients feel heard and more involved with their care.
As a family psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am able to assess, diagnose and provide medication management. Currently, I am only taking middle school children through adulthood. When prescribing medication, to best serve the individual it is important to differentiate between what medical, psychiatric or areas that need other modalities. I provide counseling for the adult clients who I see for med management, should they want it. By working collaboratively with clients with their medication management, clients feel heard and more involved with their care.
Whether you are navigating ADHD, healing from trauma, or feeling 'lost in the fog,' you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
I’m Mariam, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience. My approach is rooted in balance, evidence-based care, and the belief that you should feel empowered—not just managed—on your path to healing. Let's find your signal in the noise together.
Whether you are navigating ADHD, healing from trauma, or feeling 'lost in the fog,' you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
I’m Mariam, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience. My approach is rooted in balance, evidence-based care, and the belief that you should feel empowered—not just managed—on your path to healing. Let's find your signal in the noise together.
I provide treatment for all mental disorders including depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma disorders.
I provide medication management services and supportive psychotherapy using a secure telehealth platform. This enables individuals to engage in their appointments from the comforts of their own home. At this time, I am accepting clients from Maine.
I provide treatment for all mental disorders including depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma disorders.
I provide medication management services and supportive psychotherapy using a secure telehealth platform. This enables individuals to engage in their appointments from the comforts of their own home. At this time, I am accepting clients from Maine.
Many individuals come in questioning whether ADHD may be contributing to their difficulties, often alongside obsessive–compulsive disorder, anxiety, or depression. As a provider with a particular focus on OCD and related conditions, I often help untangle overlapping symptoms that have led to years of confusion, self-doubt, or feeling misunderstood. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management in a collaborative, nonjudgmental setting, with appointments available without long wait times. My goal is to offer clarity, thoughtful treatment, and a deeper understanding of each person’s unique patterns.
Many individuals come in questioning whether ADHD may be contributing to their difficulties, often alongside obsessive–compulsive disorder, anxiety, or depression. As a provider with a particular focus on OCD and related conditions, I often help untangle overlapping symptoms that have led to years of confusion, self-doubt, or feeling misunderstood. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management in a collaborative, nonjudgmental setting, with appointments available without long wait times. My goal is to offer clarity, thoughtful treatment, and a deeper understanding of each person’s unique patterns.
Peggy has over 20 years of experience working within the mental health field, with a primary focus in dual diagnosis. She earned her MS in Gerontological Nursing (2003) and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health (2012). She is Board Certified as Adult, Gerontological, and Psychiatric NP and has worked in a multitude of settings including, recovery centers, inpatient, ER, and outpatient settings. Her primary goal is to reduce stigma for those wanting to obtain treatment for their mental health and once they do, help these patients live their best lives.
Peggy has over 20 years of experience working within the mental health field, with a primary focus in dual diagnosis. She earned her MS in Gerontological Nursing (2003) and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health (2012). She is Board Certified as Adult, Gerontological, and Psychiatric NP and has worked in a multitude of settings including, recovery centers, inpatient, ER, and outpatient settings. Her primary goal is to reduce stigma for those wanting to obtain treatment for their mental health and once they do, help these patients live their best lives.
Paula A. Gentile
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Treatment is collaborative and structured, integrating trauma-informed and skills-based approaches when appropriate.
Many adults who manage significant demands find that anxiety becomes persistent or difficult to manage, contributing to self-doubt and chronic stress. These challenges may show up as difficulty with concentration, energy, and sleep. Many function well externally while feeling unsettled internally, increasing risk for burnout and relationship strain. My approach emphasizes comprehensive evaluation, thoughtful medication management, and insight-oriented care to promote meaningful and lasting change.
Treatment is collaborative and structured, integrating trauma-informed and skills-based approaches when appropriate.
Many adults who manage significant demands find that anxiety becomes persistent or difficult to manage, contributing to self-doubt and chronic stress. These challenges may show up as difficulty with concentration, energy, and sleep. Many function well externally while feeling unsettled internally, increasing risk for burnout and relationship strain. My approach emphasizes comprehensive evaluation, thoughtful medication management, and insight-oriented care to promote meaningful and lasting change.
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I have always been in awe of the human experience as we move through our lives. The more I have practiced in mental health, the more humble I have become to all our journeys. I have come to realize at times we all need a partner to walk our path together. “your mind is like an unsafe neighborhood; don't go there alone.” ― Augusten Burroughs. Our thoughts can create wonderful, imaginative stories that we become attached to. Having another to hear your story, explore what is needed and what might need to be released, can help us find comfort in this journey.
I have always been in awe of the human experience as we move through our lives. The more I have practiced in mental health, the more humble I have become to all our journeys. I have come to realize at times we all need a partner to walk our path together. “your mind is like an unsafe neighborhood; don't go there alone.” ― Augusten Burroughs. Our thoughts can create wonderful, imaginative stories that we become attached to. Having another to hear your story, explore what is needed and what might need to be released, can help us find comfort in this journey.
I work with patients needing care for their mental health, including anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mood Disorders, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Panic Attacks, Trauma, and PTSD.
Hello! My name is Jan Lorenz. I have been a psychiatric nurse practitioner for past 20 years. With that experience, I’ve been able to help make people feel better, and function better, with medication and education.
I work with patients needing care for their mental health, including anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mood Disorders, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Panic Attacks, Trauma, and PTSD.
Hello! My name is Jan Lorenz. I have been a psychiatric nurse practitioner for past 20 years. With that experience, I’ve been able to help make people feel better, and function better, with medication and education.
At PRC Psychiatry, PLLC., we provide holistic and coordinated care tailored to address your physical, emotional, and social needs. Our commitment is to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where you are heard, respected, and supported. Led by Chandra Price, a double-boarded family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, our telepsychiatry practice offers psychiatric diagnosis and evidence-based psychopharmacological treatment to clients in TN, ME, VT, and KS. Chandra's professional focus lies in integrated behavioral health, ensuring personalized care for each individual.
At PRC Psychiatry, PLLC., we provide holistic and coordinated care tailored to address your physical, emotional, and social needs. Our commitment is to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where you are heard, respected, and supported. Led by Chandra Price, a double-boarded family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, our telepsychiatry practice offers psychiatric diagnosis and evidence-based psychopharmacological treatment to clients in TN, ME, VT, and KS. Chandra's professional focus lies in integrated behavioral health, ensuring personalized care for each individual.
We provide medication management and therapy for ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders, BPD, Schizophrenia, PTSD, ASD, and more.
Peace Behavioral Health is a small, boutique, locally owned, comprehensive Psychiatry and Psychology practice dedicated to providing unrushed evidence-based care. We have offices in Portland, ME and Saco, ME & provide services via telehealth throughout the state of ME and FL. We utilize ABPN Board-Certified Psychiatrists, and ABPN Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists as well as PhD Psychologists. Our current clinicians are Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski, DO, Dr. Stephon Martin, MD, Dr Robin Caron, DO, Dr. Lauren Buchheim, DO, Dr. Ashley Shaw, PhD, Dr. Janaa Lehtien, PhD, Karen Kennedy, LCSW and Alix Buckvar, LCSW
We provide medication management and therapy for ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders, BPD, Schizophrenia, PTSD, ASD, and more.
Peace Behavioral Health is a small, boutique, locally owned, comprehensive Psychiatry and Psychology practice dedicated to providing unrushed evidence-based care. We have offices in Portland, ME and Saco, ME & provide services via telehealth throughout the state of ME and FL. We utilize ABPN Board-Certified Psychiatrists, and ABPN Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists as well as PhD Psychologists. Our current clinicians are Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski, DO, Dr. Stephon Martin, MD, Dr Robin Caron, DO, Dr. Lauren Buchheim, DO, Dr. Ashley Shaw, PhD, Dr. Janaa Lehtien, PhD, Karen Kennedy, LCSW and Alix Buckvar, LCSW
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, we’ll work together to create a tailored plan that supports your well-being.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or the challenges of daily life, I understand how difficult it can be. I understand someone that seeks relief and balance but may feel unsure where to start, many of us have been there. Together, we’ll explore practical tools, evidence-based approaches, and compassionate care to address your unique needs. My goal is to help you feel empowered, understood, and supported as we create a personalized plan that fosters healing and brings you closer to the life you want.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, we’ll work together to create a tailored plan that supports your well-being.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or the challenges of daily life, I understand how difficult it can be. I understand someone that seeks relief and balance but may feel unsure where to start, many of us have been there. Together, we’ll explore practical tools, evidence-based approaches, and compassionate care to address your unique needs. My goal is to help you feel empowered, understood, and supported as we create a personalized plan that fosters healing and brings you closer to the life you want.
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.
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FAQ - Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with trauma and PTSD?
Trauma and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are characterized by distressing symptoms like flashbacks, insomnia, intrusive memories, hopelessness, and irritability in the wake of a major event. Trauma can also result from a chronic series of events, resulting in a condition known as complex trauma. Not all individuals who experience a traumatic event seek psychiatric support or gain a diagnosis for a trauma-related disorder; indeed, many individuals with strong social supports and/or coping skills, which can contribute to resilience, can manage complex feelings after a traumatic event on their own. However, many individuals do benefit from seeing a psychiatrist for medication or other therapeutic support, particularly if they are experiencing acute symptoms or are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to other emotional conditions or challenges.
How do psychiatrists treat trauma and PTSD?
Psychiatrists can help individuals struggling with trauma by prescribing medication that helps to reduce the intensity of symptoms. Medications are often most effective, however, when used in conjunction with evidence-based therapy interventions, such as Exposure Therapy or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These forms of treatment help individuals overcome trauma-related symptoms through guided exposure to trauma-related triggers in a controlled therapeutic environment. In some cases, psychiatrists will conduct these sessions with clients, or they may work with a client's therapist or counselor who offers these services. This team-based approach to care for trauma can be particularly useful, as can ongoing maintenance sessions with a psychiatrist even following an initial period of more intensive treatment, since many individuals with trauma or PTSD may experience relapses or the return of symptoms even after initial progress. In such cases, having a psychiatrist who can adjust the treatment plan or medication in accordance with a client's needs can be an important part of maintaining long-term recovery.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in trauma and PTSD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in trauma, PTSD, and related conditions. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in these conditions, you may consider searching by psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as veterans or children. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of trauma and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.