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Brittany Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-CC
Verified Verified
Gorham, ME 04038
Waitlist for new clients
Brittany has been in the Social Service industry for over 15 years. Brittany earned Bachelor of Social Work and Masters of Social Work degrees from the University of Southern Maine. Brittany has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and group/family practice. The foundation of Brittany’s practice comes from building a trusting therapeutic relationship, where the client is the expert in their lives. Brittany uses a strengths based perspective to help empower her clients to grow and develop their skills to become successful in their treatment goals.
Brittany has been in the Social Service industry for over 15 years. Brittany earned Bachelor of Social Work and Masters of Social Work degrees from the University of Southern Maine. Brittany has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and group/family practice. The foundation of Brittany’s practice comes from building a trusting therapeutic relationship, where the client is the expert in their lives. Brittany uses a strengths based perspective to help empower her clients to grow and develop their skills to become successful in their treatment goals.
Dr. Echo Dixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gorham, ME 04038 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
The world is currently facing unprecedented challenges that can cause an immense amount of mental health stress. I specialize in coercive control, narcissistic abuse, and covert abuse. I have training in CBT and DBT, specializing in understanding behavioral reactions and urges. Please get in touch with me to discuss the treatment that matches your emotional, mental, and financial needs.
The world is currently facing unprecedented challenges that can cause an immense amount of mental health stress. I specialize in coercive control, narcissistic abuse, and covert abuse. I have training in CBT and DBT, specializing in understanding behavioral reactions and urges. Please get in touch with me to discuss the treatment that matches your emotional, mental, and financial needs.
Kate Manahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gorham, ME 04038
Not accepting new clients
Living with a serious neurodegenerative illness, like Parkinson’s Disease, MS, and strokes often comes with a progressive cascade of losses, which then demand attention and call for solutions. Ever-changing symptoms can become exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating for both the person with the diagnosis and their care partners. I understand the physical realities of your diagnosis and the emotional experiences that can come with such serious diagnoses. When we bring our whole-selves to the equation, we can often untangle the knotted bits and make sense of how to use what we have, constructively and beautifully.
Living with a serious neurodegenerative illness, like Parkinson’s Disease, MS, and strokes often comes with a progressive cascade of losses, which then demand attention and call for solutions. Ever-changing symptoms can become exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating for both the person with the diagnosis and their care partners. I understand the physical realities of your diagnosis and the emotional experiences that can come with such serious diagnoses. When we bring our whole-selves to the equation, we can often untangle the knotted bits and make sense of how to use what we have, constructively and beautifully.
Online Therapists
Collaboratively we create customized, innovative, empowering treatments for anger, anxiety, depression, mood, personality, identity, dissociative, delusional sleep disorders, life adjustments, illness, loss, grief, dementia and complex trauma.
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
Collaboratively we create customized, innovative, empowering treatments for anger, anxiety, depression, mood, personality, identity, dissociative, delusional sleep disorders, life adjustments, illness, loss, grief, dementia and complex trauma.
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
I enjoy working with adults and older adults and find that the challenges of the human experience are shared across generations.
Reaching out for support during challenging times can be daunting and my approach is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you to create lasting and meaningful change in your life. As a relational and client-centered therapist, I believe that our relationships with those in our lives directly impact our worldview and experiences. I find that the client-therapist relationship is fundamental to a positive and successful therapy experience. I utilize a strengths-based approach as a foundation from which clients can grow and I also appreciate bringing humor into the therapy space.
I enjoy working with adults and older adults and find that the challenges of the human experience are shared across generations.
Reaching out for support during challenging times can be daunting and my approach is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you to create lasting and meaningful change in your life. As a relational and client-centered therapist, I believe that our relationships with those in our lives directly impact our worldview and experiences. I find that the client-therapist relationship is fundamental to a positive and successful therapy experience. I utilize a strengths-based approach as a foundation from which clients can grow and I also appreciate bringing humor into the therapy space.
Hello! My name is Mira. I believe that our power comes from our story. Our power as well as our challenges. Your lived history is what brought you to this present moment, and as a counselor, I aim to help you discover where patterns emerged, help you make connections to your current life, and help you to use concrete methods to transform the challenges into dependable tools for your path forward. I meet clients both in person, and remotely, and offer evening sessions as well.
Hello! My name is Mira. I believe that our power comes from our story. Our power as well as our challenges. Your lived history is what brought you to this present moment, and as a counselor, I aim to help you discover where patterns emerged, help you make connections to your current life, and help you to use concrete methods to transform the challenges into dependable tools for your path forward. I meet clients both in person, and remotely, and offer evening sessions as well.
Are you searching for a therapist because you feel stressed, worried, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for a therapist to support you while you struggle with your problems? Or how to make changes in your life? Or, maybe you have decided it is time to explore and resolve those personal issues that keep coming up again and again - the ones you cannot ignore any longer? I may be that therapist for you. Contact me for a free consultation or visit my website at www.drchetlesniak.com
Are you searching for a therapist because you feel stressed, worried, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for a therapist to support you while you struggle with your problems? Or how to make changes in your life? Or, maybe you have decided it is time to explore and resolve those personal issues that keep coming up again and again - the ones you cannot ignore any longer? I may be that therapist for you. Contact me for a free consultation or visit my website at www.drchetlesniak.com
Sometimes life can feel so overwhelming that you wonder how you will ever get through. It can leave a pit in your stomach, a tightness in your chest, or your head can become so fuzzy with confusing and conflicting thoughts that you feel scattered, splintered, not yourself. Maybe the thoughts are so incessant that your brain feels like it's on fire, and it just won't quit. You may want to run and hide, lash out in anger and frustration, or perhaps you feel so shut down that making simple decisions becomes difficult. Life can feel too much, leaving you feeling inadequate. There is a path forward, a way to uncover you at your core.
Sometimes life can feel so overwhelming that you wonder how you will ever get through. It can leave a pit in your stomach, a tightness in your chest, or your head can become so fuzzy with confusing and conflicting thoughts that you feel scattered, splintered, not yourself. Maybe the thoughts are so incessant that your brain feels like it's on fire, and it just won't quit. You may want to run and hide, lash out in anger and frustration, or perhaps you feel so shut down that making simple decisions becomes difficult. Life can feel too much, leaving you feeling inadequate. There is a path forward, a way to uncover you at your core.
Welcome! With 25 years of psychotherapy experience, I am committed to helping you fully step into your one precious life. Whether you are navigating anxiety or depression, the menopausal transition, parenting, aging, death and dying considerations, or perhaps you long for a more vibrant and meaningful life - I am available to guide you into deeper joy and meaning. By supporting you to embody your most authentic and spontaneous self, this naturally results in greater aliveness and vitality; an increased self esteem; a taming of the mind by releasing unhelpful thought patterns; and greater courage, joy and self-knowledge.
Welcome! With 25 years of psychotherapy experience, I am committed to helping you fully step into your one precious life. Whether you are navigating anxiety or depression, the menopausal transition, parenting, aging, death and dying considerations, or perhaps you long for a more vibrant and meaningful life - I am available to guide you into deeper joy and meaning. By supporting you to embody your most authentic and spontaneous self, this naturally results in greater aliveness and vitality; an increased self esteem; a taming of the mind by releasing unhelpful thought patterns; and greater courage, joy and self-knowledge.
Timisha Malone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! My name is Timisha Malone. I am a Licensed Therapist located in New Hampshire, serving clients virtually. My education and life experiences stem from Child and adolescent work, Grief/Hospice, Eating Disorders, Bariatrics, and more! I pride myself on meeting you where you are at in all walks of life. I look forward to the chance to chat with you!
Accepting new clients! My name is Timisha Malone. I am a Licensed Therapist located in New Hampshire, serving clients virtually. My education and life experiences stem from Child and adolescent work, Grief/Hospice, Eating Disorders, Bariatrics, and more! I pride myself on meeting you where you are at in all walks of life. I look forward to the chance to chat with you!
Janet Anderson-Murch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waterville, ME 04901 (Online Only)
Current Openings for Telehealth. Engage in counseling in the privacy of your home or office. It has been a challenging few years. Asking for help is the first step toward healing. I provide individuals with a personalized, strength-based, and supportive environment to manage life changes, conflicts, and past issues. I believe every person holds the key to their success and happiness. Sometimes everyday stressors overwhelm us. In sessions, I hope to assist you in finding peace, joy, and fulfillment again.
Current Openings for Telehealth. Engage in counseling in the privacy of your home or office. It has been a challenging few years. Asking for help is the first step toward healing. I provide individuals with a personalized, strength-based, and supportive environment to manage life changes, conflicts, and past issues. I believe every person holds the key to their success and happiness. Sometimes everyday stressors overwhelm us. In sessions, I hope to assist you in finding peace, joy, and fulfillment again.
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, and other mental health issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress during developmental transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, or other family member), beginning college/new career, the birth of a child, marital conflict, relocation, illness, and loss and bereavement. How we respond is unique to each of us.
My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, family of origin conflicts, and other mental health issues that can develop in the face of life stressors. It’s not uncommon to experience emotional distress during developmental transitions throughout our lives. Challenges can include struggles within our families of origin (including relationships with a sibling, parent, or other family member), beginning college/new career, the birth of a child, marital conflict, relocation, illness, and loss and bereavement. How we respond is unique to each of us.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and throughout the lifespan. I tailor evidence-based therapeutic approaches to meet the needs, expectations, and goals of my clients. I use client centered methods grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on strengths, positive psychology, gratitude, mindfulness, relationships, choices, and solutions. I offer individual therapy and I co-facilitate a teen art therapy group in Lewiston on Saturday mornings. I am also certified for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and throughout the lifespan. I tailor evidence-based therapeutic approaches to meet the needs, expectations, and goals of my clients. I use client centered methods grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on strengths, positive psychology, gratitude, mindfulness, relationships, choices, and solutions. I offer individual therapy and I co-facilitate a teen art therapy group in Lewiston on Saturday mornings. I am also certified for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
I provide telehealth services in New York (Headway.co) and in-person services in Maine (PenBayMusicTherapy.com). I've shared profound clinical experiences in many contexts including psychiatric and complex medical settings. My clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, regulation, trauma, grief or loss. I guide clients to explore and express experiences and feelings that are subconsciously defining the self. I aim to provide a warm, reliable, and open-minded presence that encourages clients to express what they have held onto tightly.
I provide telehealth services in New York (Headway.co) and in-person services in Maine (PenBayMusicTherapy.com). I've shared profound clinical experiences in many contexts including psychiatric and complex medical settings. My clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, regulation, trauma, grief or loss. I guide clients to explore and express experiences and feelings that are subconsciously defining the self. I aim to provide a warm, reliable, and open-minded presence that encourages clients to express what they have held onto tightly.
Connection! It is at the heart of being human. I am an experienced therapist providing a supportive environment that is free of judgment to connect and align with your purpose and meaning. I specialize in mental health and well-being in relationship dynamics, either with yourself or with others, work-life and daily living. I was clinically trained at Columbia University. My expertise ranges from traditional psychotherapy in an office setting or telehealth, counseling business executives at Employee Assistance Program and seafarer mental health.
Connection! It is at the heart of being human. I am an experienced therapist providing a supportive environment that is free of judgment to connect and align with your purpose and meaning. I specialize in mental health and well-being in relationship dynamics, either with yourself or with others, work-life and daily living. I was clinically trained at Columbia University. My expertise ranges from traditional psychotherapy in an office setting or telehealth, counseling business executives at Employee Assistance Program and seafarer mental health.
Dr. Scott P Kavanagh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, DMin, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, ACPE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Established Practice in Maine 2017. Life events can cause us to experience a variety of feelings such as anxiety, uncertainty, sadness, frustration, anger and even hopelessness. Stress impacts our relationships, work, financial well being, and families. There are chapters in everyone's life that are overwhelming and during these times it is wise and healthy to process with someone who is objective and understanding. Counseling can assist us in becoming unstuck. Sometimes short term intervention is all that is needed. Call to schedule an appointment.
Established Practice in Maine 2017. Life events can cause us to experience a variety of feelings such as anxiety, uncertainty, sadness, frustration, anger and even hopelessness. Stress impacts our relationships, work, financial well being, and families. There are chapters in everyone's life that are overwhelming and during these times it is wise and healthy to process with someone who is objective and understanding. Counseling can assist us in becoming unstuck. Sometimes short term intervention is all that is needed. Call to schedule an appointment.
When life finds you in rough waters there is no reason to paddle alone. I work with individuals and families to help get through tough times. Mood, health, and stressors can be chronic, temporary or both. There are ways to work through difficult circumstances without feeling like a sinking ship.
When life finds you in rough waters there is no reason to paddle alone. I work with individuals and families to help get through tough times. Mood, health, and stressors can be chronic, temporary or both. There are ways to work through difficult circumstances without feeling like a sinking ship.
Monica Delehanty
Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
We try to take care of ourselves, connect with supportive people, and make good decisions - but being alive can be overwhelming at times - losses of health, loved ones, our sense of balance. When this happens it may bring up older unresolved issues or we may feel depressed or anxious. Sometimes it helps to just slow things down and look at what's going on with curiosity rather than judgment. It might be time to take a step back to look at what your goals are, what obstructs you enjoying your life more and getting satisfaction from your relationships - to look at creating new meaning from your experiences.
We try to take care of ourselves, connect with supportive people, and make good decisions - but being alive can be overwhelming at times - losses of health, loved ones, our sense of balance. When this happens it may bring up older unresolved issues or we may feel depressed or anxious. Sometimes it helps to just slow things down and look at what's going on with curiosity rather than judgment. It might be time to take a step back to look at what your goals are, what obstructs you enjoying your life more and getting satisfaction from your relationships - to look at creating new meaning from your experiences.
I am an RN—and IFS Practitioner educated at IFSCA; and Level 2 Trained by IFS Institute. I am also a certified Grief Recovery Method Grief Specialist. Services I offer are professional, but warm and loving. In session, I strive to help you reach your goals by becoming acquainted with your Inner Thoughts…allowing you to understand the parts of you which affect feelings and emotions. My years of nursing experience help with understanding the body’s physical workings which affect responses, behaviors, and life choices you make, i.e., emotional / mental struggles and physical manifestations.
I am an RN—and IFS Practitioner educated at IFSCA; and Level 2 Trained by IFS Institute. I am also a certified Grief Recovery Method Grief Specialist. Services I offer are professional, but warm and loving. In session, I strive to help you reach your goals by becoming acquainted with your Inner Thoughts…allowing you to understand the parts of you which affect feelings and emotions. My years of nursing experience help with understanding the body’s physical workings which affect responses, behaviors, and life choices you make, i.e., emotional / mental struggles and physical manifestations.
Amy K. Anderson
Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101
I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals and couples who are interested in working on their mental health and wellness. There are many reasons to reach out right now, and I look forward to accompanying you on your path to healing. I approach counseling from a humanistic therapeutic approach and use emotion-focused and mindfulness-based modalities. My goal is to form a genuine alliance with you to support you in this work. I focus on helping those who experience anxiety and depression, relationship and attachment issues, and trauma.
I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals and couples who are interested in working on their mental health and wellness. There are many reasons to reach out right now, and I look forward to accompanying you on your path to healing. I approach counseling from a humanistic therapeutic approach and use emotion-focused and mindfulness-based modalities. My goal is to form a genuine alliance with you to support you in this work. I focus on helping those who experience anxiety and depression, relationship and attachment issues, and trauma.
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Dementia Therapists
Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.