Are you looking for a therapist you just click with? You should be! Sharing pieces of your past, your trauma, and your personal life is anxiety provoking and you can't do that with just anybody who has an opening! I want to make sure we'll be a match before you invest yourself in the therapy process. Please note, I only see age 18+. I am currently full, but will take names of clients for a waitlist in the event of unexpected discharges.

The reasons behind people's decision to seek out therapy are multifaceted, but underlying most of these reasons is a desire for change. While achieving change can be extremely gratifying, the process can often be uncomfortable and even painful as people take an honest look at issues and concerns in a supportive and safe environment. I think of the therapeutic process as a collaboration, with two people working together to achieve the goals that bring a person to therapy in the first place, and resolving issues they may not have anticipated. I believe in utilizing a person's strengths and personal values to create change.

We all struggle at times in our lives. Perhaps the root of that suffering is clear: a loss, a trauma, a life transition, or an illness. Sometimes the suffering is known; we know we feel anxious or depressed, but we are unsure of the cause. Perhaps we know in our hearts we are repeating patterns in relationships, work, behaviors or lifestyle that no longer serve us, yet we can't quite get unstuck. As a psychotherapist I guide my clients in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, integration and growth.

I have worked in this field for over 15 years, and I grow to love my role more and more as I support others in their journey toward being the best version of themselves. Many people who are hurting and wish for guidance seek out what they believe are the best techniques in therapy. Throughout my time working in the field, I have come to realize that the therapeutic relationship is just as important - if not more so.

Welcome to my office, located in a quiet neighborhood just off Maine St. in downtown Brunswick. My practice offers personal, family, and relationship counseling for adults and older adolescents. I am comfortable assisting people with depression, anxiety, stress related problems, and family or relationship issues. I welcome the opportunity to support women in the journey through menopause and healthy aging. In addition I am EMDR trained and have a substantial amount of experience helping people recover from the impact of either childhood or adult life traumas.

You may be blocked or feeling helpless, stuck, or at a loss for how to cope. You may be unsure where to begin or how to continue in your journey with more joy, meaning, and purpose. I focus on your strengths and believe in the inherent wisdom each person has. I work to combine my lived life experience and clinical training in my practice. My specialties include helping people to navigate grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, problematic substance use, depression, and spiritual conflicts.

TELE HEALTH OPENINGS for TEENS AND ADULTS Is your child struggling with school, peers, focus, anxiety or depression?Does your family need more tools?I invite you and your child to visit Rise Up to learn the skills to draw strength from overcoming challenges. Rise Up was founded by Jessica Packard who firmly believes that we are strong because of our challenges, not in spite of them.Rise Up provides support for clients, professionals and organizations by increasing awareness, knowledge, skills & strength to rise above challenges.I work with children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD and general stuckness.

We all have times in our lives when our internal struggles and circumstances push us to the edge, not knowing how we might navigate another day. When the support of friends, family and coping skills are not enough to support our health and wellness, some people then consider whether counseling might be the right next step. Coastal Transitions Counseling has a holistic approach to therapy - taking into consideration all parts of a person’s experience: individual factors, as well as the impact of family, partners, friends, school/work and community on our lives.

**CURRENTLY HAVING TELEPHONE ISSUES IN RECEIVING CALLS, please use email.** Throughout our lives, we often find ourselves experiencing circumstances that can benefit from proper support. Do you have a desire get ‘un-stuck’ from unhelpful patterns in your own life? Whether due to trauma, unlearned skills, or whether you are a parent of a young child, someone who is interested in discovering new ideas about becoming a 'better' you or simply striving toward your ideal version of yourself (in parenting, career, relationship and/or health), I can help you learn how to shift your thoughts, emotions and actions through our work together.

I have been in the psychotherapy field for over 25 years working with people who stuggle with addictions, infertility, adoption, depression and anxiety. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I am down to earth and easy to talk with. I'm an active participant in the cleint's process of self discovery and movement towards health.

***Currently not accepting new clients*** I am passionate about helping individuals who struggle with self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. In particular, I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and young adults, although I see clients of all ages. My goal as your therapist is to help you let go of the parts of yourself that no longer support your best interests and goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the catalyst for client growth and that humor is an effective therapeutic modality that can optimize recovery and facilitate client empowerment.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions? I provide compassionate, caring and confidential treatment to promote and restore emotional health.

AT THE MOMENT MY PRACTIVE IS FULL. There are few if any formulas for figuring out how to live life. Clinical psychology combines the science of psychology with the art of psychotherapy. But there are no formulas. There are many strategies, some supported by clinical trials. Anxiety, Depression, even serious despair, the intractable problems can be overcome. But the individual is the essential ingredient. For the past thirty years my focus has been working with adults individually. I'd be pleased to talk to you on the phone or you can email me. My office is wheelchair accessible.

My goal as your counselor is to provide a safe and caring environment to help you adjust to the changes that you want to explore making in your life.

You are smart - an accomplished professional others rely upon. You struggle with self-doubt, worry, high expectations and a troublesome inner critic. Who do YOU turn to when you realize you're overwhelmed? You've been coping with life-altering challenges and realize you're stretched too thin and feel tired and ineffective. You've tried traditional therapy and sense it's not quite the right fit. You're curious about working with a coach who's walked her own path of transformation, and knows how to sit with the Unknown calmly, until it opens into something clarifying and bold. Call today - take advantage of a free meet & greet.

As a professional licensed drug and alcohol counselor in the Midcoast Maine for over 30 years, I have had the privilege working with numerous young adults and their families that have been affected by substance use/abuse. I have worked in the public school systems, private schools as well as with various post-secondary institutions. Not all clients I work with have crossed the line into addiction.

I help individuals, families, and couples find workable solutions for life's problems. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families. I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment to facilitate positive change, growth, and healing. I help clients clarify the roots of struggle and how to overcome them to create the life they want.

Currently not accepting new patients for the next 3-4 weeks. If you struggle with persistent fears and worries that impact your life, or if it’s difficult to get motivated or stay focused on your goals, we can often feel stuck, frustrated or confused. Struggling with persistent thoughts and feelings can often sap our energy, but when we learn ways to work with our emotions, we can channel them and move toward a more fulfilling and energetic life. I believe we all have the capacity for accessing our own wisdom and resilience, but sometimes life gets in the way and it's difficult to do this on our own. This is where I can help.

My style is warm and collaborative with a touch of humor. You will feel supported and safe in your work with me. My greatest gratification as a therapist comes when clients recognize and use resources they may not have known they possessed to make changes that help them grow and achieve their goals. Together, we will create a treatment plan that is individualized to you and your needs.

*New patient inquiries MARCH 2021* My focus areas include clients experiencing anxiety, adjustment challenges, depression, grief, stress, health-related concerns, and mood disturbances. I work with adolescents and adults with social and emotional challenges who have varied diagnoses. My treatment approach is collaborative, utilizing multiple approaches in therapy tailored to the needs of the client. I strive to provide a safe and consistent relationship with my clients while challenging them to examine how their thoughts and behaviors impact the world around them.