NOW DOING ONLY TELEHEALTH! Do you feel like you need to reach out for help? Do you feel that you've exhausted your personal resources regarding your issues and feel there is nowhere you can turn? Have you considered therapy? Therapy is a confidential process where you can feel safe to talk about the challenges of life and what it is that is bothering you or causing you to need help. Breaking that barrier of admitting one needs help is a very important part of the treatment process.

As a certified hypnotherapist, I use hypnosis to help clients eliminate unwanted habits and help them produce positive changes in their lives. Hypnosis can help clients overcome challenges with anxiety, weight management and smoking cessation. Hypnotherapy can help to achieve fitness goals, and much ,much more.

Hypnosis is a safe and effective tool for achieving personal goals, whether you want to stop doing something (smoking, over eating, biting fingernails, feeling anxious, worrying, any unwanted habit) or want to start doing something (eating better, exercising, improve concentration, test scores, even athletic ability). It can be utilized to improve mood, reduce tension and stress, relieve feelings of overwhelm and teach the body to deeply relax. Further, Hypnotherapy is well documented as an effective treatment for chronic pain and complements medical treatment. Regular practice of hypnotism reduces blood pressure and improves sleep.

I specialize in treatment for addiction & am a certified DEEP provider in Maine. I work with alcohol and substance-dependent individuals to better understand the emotional consequences of addiction, the recovery process, and the impact of addiction on their lives as a whole. If you are living and suffering with the pain of drug and/or alcohol dependence, then you may be feeling broken and hopeless. I will work with you in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment to bring about change and establish goals that you believe are attainable in your individual journey towards recovery and wellness.

All of us face challenges every day. Some are large in nature and require a lot of assistance to get through, others are smaller and require minimal help. Therapy starts with identifying these challenges and then developing the skills to reduce and ideally resolve them. Some therapy focuses on gaining insight into the origin of the issue which helps to reduce and resolve it, other therapy is focused on solving a specific issue. Some therapy spans years while others can be as short as a few months. I believe in the inherent healing capacity of the individual.

My sincerest apologies, I do not have any openings and am unable to estimate when this will change. I primarily treat PTSD, anxiety disorders, major depression, insomnia and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. I utilize evidence based methods while utilizing a relational approach. I am also comfortable treating ADHD using non-pharmaceutical methods.

**CURRENTLY FULL** My goal is to foster the creation of a trusting relationship and a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings and concerns with support and encouragement. Begin to explore challenging concerns or patterns in life that may be hindering you from living your best life, fulfilling personal goals, or finding happiness. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you to determine if my services may be the right fit for you and your needs!

My concentration involves evidence-based techniques rooted in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused treatment and Breathwork. Our focus at Maine Holistic Counseling and Breathwork, is on the underlying, compounded traumas and grievances still impacting a person's daily life. With an even larger focus on the available connections, growth opportunities and resources that are uncovered, when a person spends more time in the present moment. Through the use of mindfulness-based stress management and interpersonal communication skills, we help to increase a person's expression of truth and promote healthy coping

Couples who are in crisis and anyone who desires to create a loving, lasting and joyfilled relationship will benefit from my approach which has Imago Relationship Therapy as its foundation. If you are ready for growing in relational maturity, I infuse my couples work with the deeply connecting and life affirming approach of Encounter Centered Couples Therapy. Clients receive a personalized approach as I integrate many therapeutic approaches that are beneficial in supporting the desired healing and growth. I utilize specialized approaches such as clinical hypnosis, DNMS and EMDR, to help with deeper healing when words alone do not provide the desired relief.

I believe in the uniqueness of each human being and that all people have inherent strengths. I know when a person seeks counseling it is because he/she is feeling overwhelmed or stuck. In the safety of a professional helping relationship you will address those areas as well as recognize and utilize your own strengths so you can move forward to resolve your problems. I work with people on a variety of difficult life issues and I meet each person where they are at. In addition to helping individual adults, I work with parents, families and children ages 5-18.

Life can be challenging these days. Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Are you in what feels like an impossible situation, job, relationship, or having difficulties with your child/ren? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Any of these issues can leave you feeling alone, at a loss, and even stuck. Therapy can be a positive way to begin your journey of figuring out how you got to where you are, how to manage the symptoms that are making your life unbearable, and what choices you want to make to change your life’s trajectory.

Caring, experienced counseling in a confidential setting. Problems are an inherent part of life; If you think it is time to do something about your problems, maybe I can help.I treat individuals, couples and families struggling with problems that everyday life can bring including: depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, relationships, divorce, sexuality and work problems. I accept , Aetna, BC/BS as well as self pay. I am an active, therapist who believes a sense of humor can help.If it is time to do something about your challenges, send me an email through this site or give me a call.

I have been working in the mental health field for 10 years. My goal is to create a safe place for client's to work through interpersonal, family, or relationship challenges. I work from the perspective that you are the expert in your life and my role is to foster an emotional compass in navigating personal struggles. I specialize in complex trauma and developing affect regulation. What we know today is that one's ability to regulate our moods, emotions, and behaviors is key in life-long success and our quality of life. I believe that compassion and empathy are vital in facilitating change and helping one become their best self.

Invest in yourself today by setting up a time to take care of you. I am sincere in my goal of helping clients learn to help themselves.

Carrie A. McCray is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I see a variety of clients (adult individuals and couples) with a range of needs including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family issues, life changes and more. My area of training and special interest is Marriage & Family Therapy and I will most often approach clients' needs with a family-oriented focus. In addition, I have also been trained in Christian counseling and will bring a Biblically-oriented focus to counseling sessions for those who desire it.

Consider this your first step toward self-discovery and recovery! One's beginning remains proof of his or her completion. You are one of a kind! Untold generations were strategically placed for your arrival on planet earth and fulfillment of destiny.

Effective therapy begins with a solid, trusting relationship between you and your therapist. I create a warm, open environment where we can build trust and address your concerns. Through therapy, you will learn new ways of responding to obstacles (internal and external) that are currently contributing to your distress and preventing you from creating the life and relationships you desire. I have extensive experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, social and relational issues, as well as substance abuse, and have worked with clients in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and residential.

Do you wake up in the night thinking about events in your life? Wondering why they happened or how you could have achieved a different outcome? Do these stories leave you feeling grief, trauma, remorse, angry, frightened, alone? Are you willing to delve deeply into who you truly are, into what makes you uniquely you? Whatever your life journey, there is a path to understanding who you are, holding these stories compassionately and with self-awareness. It is possible to tenderly reshape even the hardest stories while coming to understand their significance. You can claim authority over your life and find peace.

Life is getting more difficult and many find that the stress of managing life is affecting their personal well-being and level of functioning, while also affecting those they love around them. Taking the first step and asking for help can often lead to new found joys of living.

During the COVID-19 crisis I will be adding the option of tele-counseling services