Psychodynamic Therapists in 04210

I am a psychiatric nurse, counselor, and a psychotherapist. I provide counseling services to a wide variety of clients. I do not write prescriptions for medication. I work with a broad variety of individuals and additionally have a focus on medical/healthcare providers. I provide dynamic counseling, psychotherapy, and support in a safe setting. As a therapist I am active in the room providing feedback and challenges as appropriate. I use existential psychodynamic techniques, CBT, Reality Therapy, motivational interviewing and bibliotherapy and apply the principles and procedures of counseling to assess and treat client issues.

For many of us, 2020 was a catalyst year starting with the pandemic, political conflict, grief and loss issues across the nation. It was a collective impact. For so many individuals, including myself, lives were uprooted, and the adjustment period was difficult and disconcerting as nothing seemed familiar anymore. Many have been dealing with relationships and marriages ending, loss of jobs, loss of homes, losing loved ones who have passed on, physical health deteriorating and so much more. Old traumas seemed to have resurfaced, depression/anxiety increasing, loneliness, and finding balance or a sense of self seems to evade us.

Committed to the Professional Practice of Psychotherapy for those who are committed to Change.My goal is to assist a client to identify their problem(s) and then to focus our undivided attention on acheiving a resolution that satisfies the needs of the client.

Do you struggle with anxiety or unwinding most days? Do you feel like your nervous system is on overdrive much of the time, creating sleep problems, an inability to 'relax', or 'not do'? Is this starting to, or has it been, interfering with your physical health, your relationships, your work? Do you think you have long standing, or more recent difficult or traumatic life events that seem to occupy too much head space? If so, I invite you to reach out to me. I can help you move through these challenges, so you and your body can unwind these stuck patterns and feel a sense of thriving, not just surviving, in the world.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and/or unsupported in your life? Has getting along with others kept you distant and feeling alone? Are you plagued by negative and/or worrisome thoughts that keep you from making decisions? It can be scary to begin the process of therapy and wondering if it can help you. Imagine feeling more confident in yourself and your choices. Maybe you would like to feel more connected to self and others. Together, we will develop safety and trust in the relationship that allows for insight and collaboration into your healing journey.

At times an individual may want extra support to talk about and or explore areas in their life that are causing stress: It can lead to anxiety, depression, mood changes, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and anger. If anyone of these emotional or behavioral issues become significant it can affect relationships, education, finances or day to day functioning. In session, the individual will examine past, present and future experiences that impact thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. There are appropriate and inappropriate ways to better cope with stressors in our life and in session the client will examine which strategies work best.

Trauma and adverse childhood experiences can lead to substance use disorders, toxic relationships and a variety of maladaptive behaviors. Recovery is possible.

Hello! I am a Clinical Intern at Erin Pontbriand Counseling LLC. I am currently accepting new clients for virtual and in-person therapy sessions. In-person sessions are offered on Thursdays in Biddeford, Maine.

My therapeutic partnership history is with folks who have not seen themselves reflected or heard in traditional wellness or therapy spaces. Some focus areas are complex trauma, substance misuse, and severe mental illness, highly sensitive/empathic folks, ASD and neurodivergent folks, strengthening self-compassion and building shame resilience, navigating liberation and justice, trauma-informed work, supporting those recovering from diet culture and body shaming, furthering gender, racial & body liberation, and those impacted by the criminal and family court systems.

I offer supportive counseling and a safe space for adults and families to share their stories. I focus on strengths and work with clients to find solutions that work for them. I use Solution Focused treatment, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Dialectical Behaioral Therapy (DBT) and many other treatment modalitites to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues and many more. Please contact me with any questions you have. I would be happy to talk with you to see if I can provide what you are looking for.