What do you look for in a therapist? What's important? Surprisingly, age, gender, years of training and theoretical orientation are not the primary factors correlated with the effectiveness of a therapist. So how do you choose someone? Is it by their picture? The best website? The one that's taking new clients? Finding the right person can be incredibly difficult. Research suggests that the most important factors in positive therapeutic outcomes are the therapeutic alliance, working together to set collaborative goals, and the therapist's ability to be empathetic, accepting and genuine.

Hi there! Welcome to my practice. Clients describe me as authentic, wholehearted, creative, fun and compassionate. I believe healing is a journey built upon trust and safety in vulnerability. My approach is client focused, strengths-based, creative and individualized. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, identity and life transitions. I also specialize in treating complex trauma: abuse, neglect, violence, developmental trauma, attachment trauma and grief/loss. The healing journey is collaborative. We will navigate and learn together.

Take a moment and take a breath, and settle into your body. This is where body psychotherapy begins, integrating body mindfulness, work with freeing up the breath and body with traditional therapy methods. So we listen together and follow what arises in your words, body, breath, movement, and images to help you find those places within yourself that need healing, to release what is held and move forward into new ways of living. Your breath is your life rhythm. Change your breath and change your experience. Find out more at davidjordanlcpc.com or call or text me to get started at 207-423-6860.

Kids don't come with instruction manuals. As parents, we want what is best for our children, but sometimes we may feel a little stuck. Partnering with a therapist can help to get your family moving forward again. I work exclusively with children, teens and their parents. As a trained play therapist & expressive therapist, I am able to connect to children & teens in a way that makes sense to them. I help kids, teens and parents to navigate trauma, new life challenges, divorce, bullying, low self-esteem, physical abuse, sexual abuse, adoption issues, anxiety, attachment issues & parenting coaching/support.

Finding your why. Coping when situations feel overwhelming. Seeking your way out of darkness. Discovering your best self through self-exploration, self-awareness and self-talk; This is what I strive to help with as you start this journey. By reading this page, you have already taken the first step. I would be thrilled to continue this journey with you. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, parenting issues, stress management, trauma and transition struggles.

My name is Jada Kouba and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC practicing in the Greater Portland area. I enjoy working with children, pre-teens, and adults. I have experience working in a variety of settings and would consider myself a sensitive and integrative counselor. As an LCPC, I believe it is important to offer my clients the support and care they need to make healthy life changes. I also encourage clients to define goals that will lead them to grow and flourish as individuals. Additionally, I offer Christian based counseling to clients who wish to integrate their faith into the counseling process.

Thank you for your interest in my counseling practice. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for several years and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and conduct issues and provide guidance to individuals experiencing stress tied to life's many transitions.

Thank you for your interest in my practice. After completing my medical training in 1972 and, subsequently, after practicing medicine and teaching medical students and residents, I became interested in counseling/psychotherapy and underwent years of additional, intensive, advanced, post-doctoral level training in my present chosen field. While I no longer prescribe medication, I feel that my combined training and clinical experience have made me uniquely qualified to view and address problems of my patients/clients from more unified, holistic, and both psychological and biological perspectives.

CURRENTLY CONDUCTING VIDEO SESSIONS ONLY. LIMITED AVAILABILITY, BUT FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ABOUT POTENTIAL OPENINGS. I recognize there are times we can get focused on regrets of the past. Or we're consumed with the chaos of anticipating the future. We can be overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or experiences of loss and grief...sometimes leading to isolation, being "stuck", or unhealthy relationships with substances, behaviors, or people. What drives me as a therapist is when I see a client taking action that makes their mind an ally, rather than a detractor, in their life.

I see therapy as a collaborative process in which you can make meaning of your current life situation, develop insight into the impact of past experiences, and gain clarity about your intentions and goals. I bring compassion, humor and genuine curiosity to help you feel more connected to yourself and others.

You are doing a lot, but you tell yourself it is not good enough. You walk by the mirror and check your reflection. Not good enough. Others give you praise, and you don't buy it; you may not even hear it. You keep telling yourself that when you reach your goal weight, you will be happy. When you finish this project at work, you will be happy. But those promises don't come true. Time and again you set a new goal, only to be let down. You want to break out of this cycle, but you don't know how. You may even feel ambivalent about asking for help, or making any changes.

I understand, I’ve been there. I’ve made my share of poor choices and bad decisions. Some more costly than others. Today, I draw from my personal experiences, along with providing 17 years of professional substance abuse counseling to help folks navigate through difficult times. We’re really only a few steps away from starting to get back on track and the first one is always the most difficult. Whatever problems you may be facing in your life right now; OUI, DHHS, DOT, Probation or Employment, I can help.

My goal is to co-create a trusting relationship in which you can begin to explore and change the difficult patterns that have kept you from living to your fullest potential and happiness. We will work to understand the ways in which your history may have informed and limited your life and relationships (both with self and others). We will also look at how to transform, heal, and grow in the here and now; to respond rather than react when caught up in overwhelming emotions or negative thought patterns. I utilize a non-pathologizing practical approach that includes mindfulness, self-compassion, and behavioral interventions.

Therapy is a place to explore how you feel, think, and live in the present, which is influenced by your past. The core beliefs and feelings we hold about ourselves are the key to how we live our lives. When these beliefs are negative they lead to unhappiness and feeling stuck. This may come from past and present experiences, dysfunctional habitual patterns or distressing event(s). We are extremely loyal to the familiar, even when it is not working. Finding someone to talk to about your most private life requires an environment of safety built on trust and confidentiality.

CURRENTLY MY PRACTICE IS FULL: I WILL UPDATE THIS AS IT CHANGES: I practice a mix of contemplative psychotherapy, which uses the Buddhist concepts of compassion, acceptance, and mindfulness, and cognitive psychotherapy which teaches us to identify distorted thinking and correct the unhelpful "tapes" which play in our heads. My style is active and down-to-earth. Pema Chodron sums up my orientation towards dealing with difficult times: "...When the bottom really falls out of our life, we know we're in a tender place. And we know that it's actually very rich." ...This is where we can begin, together, to work towards healing.

It’s hard to believe that life could be so fundamentally altered in such a short time but that is the new reality of the Covid-19 pandemic. Finding your footing again can present a challenge that may increase feelings of anxiety, depression, fear and loss. It may intensify relationship conflicts or reinforce past traumas. It may be hard to imagine that you could ever feel free of uncertainty or safe again. As a professional with 20 years of practice treating trauma and other mental health conditions, I can provide the guidance and support to help you make the changes needed to move through this turbulent period.

(NOTE: My practice is currently full) I'm a Gottman Certified Therapist (GCT) specialized in individual and couple psychotherapy for intimacy issues. I help people live authentically by exploring barriers to connection, processing underlying trauma and/or loss. Issues related to dishonesty, infidelity, anger, confidence, gender, culture, sexuality, depression, anxiety are often addressed. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for honest communication so we can focus on the deeper unmet needs. It's each individual's choice to lean into difficulty to create more meaning and intimacy, and I want to help you do this in healthy ways.

Welcome! I am a clinical social worker with a passion for supporting people as they increase self awareness and tap into their own ability to heal themselves. I’ve worked with all kinds of people managing many different challenges. I specialize in trauma, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My approach is client-centered, strengths- and mindfulness-based. You are the expert of your life, and my job is to witness your process and offer guidance. Building self-compassion and acceptance are key components to recovery and wellness, and I will work with you to nurture these practices.

Are you, or someone you know, struggling with life's challenges? I can assist and support individuals and families along their path of change. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy that is shaped by the needs of you or your family.

I have never met an addict or alcoholic with a drug or drinking problem. Sound strange? I've met thousands of individuals with a solution that is no longer working for them. The fact is drugs and alcohol are not the problem. They have been the solution. Addicts and Alcoholics have a higher than average intelligence and a highly sensitive nervous system. This combination is challenging especially in challenging times when it is natural to reach for a substance. If you have a drinking or drug problem I am here to help. I have maintained sobriety for over nearly 40 years. It can be done.