Child Therapists in 04102
Maine Psychotherapy, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04102
I also provide parent guidance to individuals/couples who want more effective parenting strategies or to feel closer to their child(ren).
*My practice is currently full.* My approach to therapy is supportive and calm, allowing you space to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in a collaborative environment. During therapy, we can gain insight about where symptoms originated, while also working to cope with and mitigate distressing feelings in the present. Therapy can allow you to be healthier, feel freer, and to establish deeper, more compassionate, connections with yourself and others.
I also provide parent guidance to individuals/couples who want more effective parenting strategies or to feel closer to their child(ren).
*My practice is currently full.* My approach to therapy is supportive and calm, allowing you space to explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in a collaborative environment. During therapy, we can gain insight about where symptoms originated, while also working to cope with and mitigate distressing feelings in the present. Therapy can allow you to be healthier, feel freer, and to establish deeper, more compassionate, connections with yourself and others.
Jennifer M Rent
Counselor, LCPC, MaDT
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Waitlist for new clients
Focus areas: Child - Family Play Therapy: Healing for the whole family.
People come to me for all reasons: family discord, relationship issues, trauma history, struggles with depression, anxiety, abuse, concerns for a child/teen to name a few. I work hard at connecting with my clients and helping them on their journey of exploring self, history and patterns of behavior. I believe that through understanding our internal parts originating from the past and specific identifications and working with them it is possible to form a pathway toward self discovery, create change, heal from pain & become a happier, healthier person/family. I work with kids, teens, adults, couples & families
Focus areas: Child - Family Play Therapy: Healing for the whole family.
People come to me for all reasons: family discord, relationship issues, trauma history, struggles with depression, anxiety, abuse, concerns for a child/teen to name a few. I work hard at connecting with my clients and helping them on their journey of exploring self, history and patterns of behavior. I believe that through understanding our internal parts originating from the past and specific identifications and working with them it is possible to form a pathway toward self discovery, create change, heal from pain & become a happier, healthier person/family. I work with kids, teens, adults, couples & families
Counseling Referral Service
MSN, APRN
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Counseling Referral Services (CRS) Maine was founded by Penelope Reilly MSN APRN to help avoid frustrating counselor mismatches. CRS is a fee for service that matches the right counselor with your child or adolescent in need. CRS charges a one time fee based on a sliding fee scale. Please visit our website at www.crsme.com to learn more about CRS and how I can help you find the right counselor for your child or adolescent.
Counseling Referral Services (CRS) Maine was founded by Penelope Reilly MSN APRN to help avoid frustrating counselor mismatches. CRS is a fee for service that matches the right counselor with your child or adolescent in need. CRS charges a one time fee based on a sliding fee scale. Please visit our website at www.crsme.com to learn more about CRS and how I can help you find the right counselor for your child or adolescent.
Christine Linnehan
Counselor, MS, LCPC, BC-DMT, FT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04102 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families. A main focus of my practice is grief counseling. I am certified in thanatology and have a special interest in providing support to individuals and families after traumatic loss. I also have extensive experience working with those who are seeking help for depression and anxiety or who would like to improve their capacity to cope with stress, relationships, and life transitions.
Welcome! I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families. A main focus of my practice is grief counseling. I am certified in thanatology and have a special interest in providing support to individuals and families after traumatic loss. I also have extensive experience working with those who are seeking help for depression and anxiety or who would like to improve their capacity to cope with stress, relationships, and life transitions.
Mindy A. Bouchard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04102 (Online Only)
I acknowledge there are no instructions when it comes to relationships. And I also know that children, just like adults, want to positively attach and interact with the world around them. I understand the desire to raise healthy and responsible humans and to be in healthy relationships ourselves as adults. Whether you find yourself struggling to connect, facing unexpected changes in mood, discovering a loss of life satisfaction, experiencing parenting for the first or 5th time or going through a major life change, I can guide you through the process to find yourself again.
I acknowledge there are no instructions when it comes to relationships. And I also know that children, just like adults, want to positively attach and interact with the world around them. I understand the desire to raise healthy and responsible humans and to be in healthy relationships ourselves as adults. Whether you find yourself struggling to connect, facing unexpected changes in mood, discovering a loss of life satisfaction, experiencing parenting for the first or 5th time or going through a major life change, I can guide you through the process to find yourself again.
Julie Holden, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Welcome to my practice. With over 25 years of experience, I have assisted children, adolescents and adults with challenging life transitions, self-improvement, substance use, aging, grief and losses, coaching and consultation services, addictions/recovery, anxiety and depression. I have worked in settings including middle and high school, community outpatient mental health, private practice, The Department of Defense and Veterans Administration. I genuinely care about developing a partnership with you to help you gain momentum, oftentimes including humor along the way.
Welcome to my practice. With over 25 years of experience, I have assisted children, adolescents and adults with challenging life transitions, self-improvement, substance use, aging, grief and losses, coaching and consultation services, addictions/recovery, anxiety and depression. I have worked in settings including middle and high school, community outpatient mental health, private practice, The Department of Defense and Veterans Administration. I genuinely care about developing a partnership with you to help you gain momentum, oftentimes including humor along the way.
Heidi Wells
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04102 (Online Only)
I am trained in DBT, mindfulness, IFS, inner child work, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapy.
Are you struggling with narcissistic abuse, sexual trauma or issues related to divorce? These are my specialty. My style incorporates several techniques. I’m influenced by positive psychology, body-based therapy, and relational therapies. Focusing on self-love is crucial for all issues! My goal is to assure that you feel supported and that you have tools to help you between our sessions. There are skills that you can incorporate into your daily life to help with all this. Let’s do that together!
I am trained in DBT, mindfulness, IFS, inner child work, psychodynamic, and client-centered therapy.
Are you struggling with narcissistic abuse, sexual trauma or issues related to divorce? These are my specialty. My style incorporates several techniques. I’m influenced by positive psychology, body-based therapy, and relational therapies. Focusing on self-love is crucial for all issues! My goal is to assure that you feel supported and that you have tools to help you between our sessions. There are skills that you can incorporate into your daily life to help with all this. Let’s do that together!
Taylor M Bolden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Taylor M. Bolden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from University of Nevada Las Vegas and a Master of Social Work from University of New England. Taylor practices with a blend of empathy and accountability that supports her clients in continuing to move towards their goals. She values honesty, genuineness, and believes in the importance of the therapeutic alliance. Taylor enjoys working with children, teens, adults, and families. She tends to view people and their needs through an attachment-focused, strengths-based lens.
Taylor M. Bolden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2016. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from University of Nevada Las Vegas and a Master of Social Work from University of New England. Taylor practices with a blend of empathy and accountability that supports her clients in continuing to move towards their goals. She values honesty, genuineness, and believes in the importance of the therapeutic alliance. Taylor enjoys working with children, teens, adults, and families. She tends to view people and their needs through an attachment-focused, strengths-based lens.
Shelby Jutras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
She first began working with children and families of Southern Maine in 2014, and has since gained extensive experience working in community mental health programs, school systems and hospitals.
Shelby Jutras is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance misuse disorders, autism and ADD/ADHD. Shelby received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Mental Health Focus from Plymouth State University prior to earning her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of New England. In addition to holding a clinical social work license, she is also a certified alcohol and drug counselor.
She first began working with children and families of Southern Maine in 2014, and has since gained extensive experience working in community mental health programs, school systems and hospitals.
Shelby Jutras is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance misuse disorders, autism and ADD/ADHD. Shelby received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Mental Health Focus from Plymouth State University prior to earning her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of New England. In addition to holding a clinical social work license, she is also a certified alcohol and drug counselor.
Susannah Tully
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
I was born in Massachusetts, and later moved to Plymouth, NH to obtain my degrees. I loved the White Mountains so much, I lived in the Plymouth area for many years after I graduated. I moved to Maine in 2011 and still live within the Mount Washington Valley. I enjoy listening to live music, being creative, nesting and watching my children and grandson grow. I obtained my M. Ed. In Counselor Education in 2005. I work with people across the lifespan and various socioeconomics. I am humanistic and holistic in approach and have specialized training in several areas.
I was born in Massachusetts, and later moved to Plymouth, NH to obtain my degrees. I loved the White Mountains so much, I lived in the Plymouth area for many years after I graduated. I moved to Maine in 2011 and still live within the Mount Washington Valley. I enjoy listening to live music, being creative, nesting and watching my children and grandson grow. I obtained my M. Ed. In Counselor Education in 2005. I work with people across the lifespan and various socioeconomics. I am humanistic and holistic in approach and have specialized training in several areas.
Rachel Desrosiers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Rachel Desrosiers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2007. She graduated from Rhode Island College. Rachel has been practicing with a focus on trauma related disorders for more than 7 years treating children, teens, and young adults. She approaches treatment from a holistic perspective and understands how the systems around us affect our wellbeing. With this in mind, Rachel believes meeting clients where they're at is important and enjoys working together to tackle problems with patience and perseverance.
Rachel Desrosiers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2007. She graduated from Rhode Island College. Rachel has been practicing with a focus on trauma related disorders for more than 7 years treating children, teens, and young adults. She approaches treatment from a holistic perspective and understands how the systems around us affect our wellbeing. With this in mind, Rachel believes meeting clients where they're at is important and enjoys working together to tackle problems with patience and perseverance.
Bridget N. Tremblay PsyD, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
My desire is to create a safe relationship, where you feel that your experience is understood and accepted. We can explore old experiences and identify new experiences that you would like to have. I am trained and skilled in providing therapy in settings such as groups, couples, families and individuals, which include but are not limited to children, adolescents and adults. The outcome of therapy cannot be guaranteed, but honesty will increase the likelihood of having a successful experience.
My desire is to create a safe relationship, where you feel that your experience is understood and accepted. We can explore old experiences and identify new experiences that you would like to have. I am trained and skilled in providing therapy in settings such as groups, couples, families and individuals, which include but are not limited to children, adolescents and adults. The outcome of therapy cannot be guaranteed, but honesty will increase the likelihood of having a successful experience.
Emily (Raiche) Marquez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Dr. Marquez earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston College and her Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in Child and Family Psychology from the University of North Texas. During her training, Dr. Marquez worked in community mental health, integrated care facilities, community advocacy, college counseling, residential treatment, and the Veterans Affairs health care system. Dr. Marquez has over 7 years of experience in providing brief and long-term therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Marquez earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston College and her Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology with a specialty in Child and Family Psychology from the University of North Texas. During her training, Dr. Marquez worked in community mental health, integrated care facilities, community advocacy, college counseling, residential treatment, and the Veterans Affairs health care system. Dr. Marquez has over 7 years of experience in providing brief and long-term therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Alison Lynn Catey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
I would be honored to offer you and/or your child/teen the gift of deep listening, respect, and support; to join with you in the beauty of nature alongside the strength and deep presence of animals.
I would be honored to offer you and/or your child/teen the gift of deep listening, respect, and support; to join with you in the beauty of nature alongside the strength and deep presence of animals.
Kathleen Albert
Psychologist, CP
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Kathleen M. Albert PhD obtained a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from Purdue University. She received pre-doctoral training in clinical psychology; and completed specialized training in neuropsychology from the Fielding Institute. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including group/private practice, schools, in-patient units, residential placement programs, a wilderness program for at risk girls, and a day treatment program. Dr. Albert is certified as a level two EMDR provider and is trained in TR-CBT therapy.
Kathleen M. Albert PhD obtained a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from Purdue University. She received pre-doctoral training in clinical psychology; and completed specialized training in neuropsychology from the Fielding Institute. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including group/private practice, schools, in-patient units, residential placement programs, a wilderness program for at risk girls, and a day treatment program. Dr. Albert is certified as a level two EMDR provider and is trained in TR-CBT therapy.
Lyle Vintinner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Dr. Vintinner earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of New England. He earned his Doctor of Psychology (Psy. D. ) in Clinical Psychology from the George Washington University. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Vintinner has experience providing services in community mental health, college counseling, military, and private practice settings. He specializes in providing comprehensive psychological assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Vintinner earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of New England. He earned his Doctor of Psychology (Psy. D. ) in Clinical Psychology from the George Washington University. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Counseling and Psychological Health at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Vintinner has experience providing services in community mental health, college counseling, military, and private practice settings. He specializes in providing comprehensive psychological assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Cassie Green
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology. I complete assessments to evaluate the cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning of children and adolescents. Is your child showing signs of anxiety, excessive irritability or sadness, tantrums or emotional outbursts, defiance, attention concerns, learning difficulties, developmental delays, and/or social challenges? I can help you understand more about how your child thinks and feels. Most importantly, I can give you clear recommendations about how to move forward and best support your child.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology. I complete assessments to evaluate the cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral functioning of children and adolescents. Is your child showing signs of anxiety, excessive irritability or sadness, tantrums or emotional outbursts, defiance, attention concerns, learning difficulties, developmental delays, and/or social challenges? I can help you understand more about how your child thinks and feels. Most importantly, I can give you clear recommendations about how to move forward and best support your child.
Nathaniel Clark
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
I started my clinical counseling practice in 2016 when I provided services for children and adolescent clients with trauma-based treatments before I began work as a school-based therapist providing counseling services for middle school age clients with learning or behavioral difficulties. In this role I supported clients with general anxiety, depression, anger management issues and trauma. I have experience in a Day Treatment school providing counseling services for clients ranging from 6-12. I've worked in community outpatient services providing individual counseling services for a general population ranging from 4 to 70 years old.
I started my clinical counseling practice in 2016 when I provided services for children and adolescent clients with trauma-based treatments before I began work as a school-based therapist providing counseling services for middle school age clients with learning or behavioral difficulties. In this role I supported clients with general anxiety, depression, anger management issues and trauma. I have experience in a Day Treatment school providing counseling services for clients ranging from 6-12. I've worked in community outpatient services providing individual counseling services for a general population ranging from 4 to 70 years old.
Leslee Uhrich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Uhrich also has very specialized training to treat children with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR).
Dr. Leslee Uhrich is a Psychologist licensed in Maine and Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2014. She received her Master’s and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles. Dr. Uhrich spent the last five years of her career specializing in treating co-occurring medical and mental health conditions, with the majority of her work being with those that have eating disorders. Dr. Uhrich has experience working in all levels of eating disorder care as well as with all age groups. She is certified in FBTwhich is a specialized treatment for eating disorder.
Uhrich also has very specialized training to treat children with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR).
Dr. Leslee Uhrich is a Psychologist licensed in Maine and Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2014. She received her Master’s and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles. Dr. Uhrich spent the last five years of her career specializing in treating co-occurring medical and mental health conditions, with the majority of her work being with those that have eating disorders. Dr. Uhrich has experience working in all levels of eating disorder care as well as with all age groups. She is certified in FBTwhich is a specialized treatment for eating disorder.
Michelle Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102
Michelle Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2014. Michelle believes that when the stress of our complex world becomes overwhelming, therapy can be a great avenue to seek balance. She has worked with children and adolescents over the past eight years to help them find solutions and manage their lives successfully. It takes courage to engage with the therapeutic process and Michelle will provide a supportive, safe, and confidential space to explore challenges. She values being collaborative in this process and honoring everyone's own life story.
Michelle Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2014. Michelle believes that when the stress of our complex world becomes overwhelming, therapy can be a great avenue to seek balance. She has worked with children and adolescents over the past eight years to help them find solutions and manage their lives successfully. It takes courage to engage with the therapeutic process and Michelle will provide a supportive, safe, and confidential space to explore challenges. She values being collaborative in this process and honoring everyone's own life story.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in 04102 provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 04102 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 04102 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.