Therapists in Maine
I also work closely with people who have difficulty with anger and/or violence.
I enjoy working with people to help them reach their potential in life. Many people live through difficult experiences which tend to negatively impact them and stunt their ability to move forward. My goal is to help you overcome these obstacles to help you flourish. Whether it is anxiety, depression, anger or fear, I will work on determining what the underlying cause of the distress is. Counseling does not have to be long term. Many of my clients have had success over a short period of time in counseling while others have needed long term support.
I also work closely with people who have difficulty with anger and/or violence.
I enjoy working with people to help them reach their potential in life. Many people live through difficult experiences which tend to negatively impact them and stunt their ability to move forward. My goal is to help you overcome these obstacles to help you flourish. Whether it is anxiety, depression, anger or fear, I will work on determining what the underlying cause of the distress is. Counseling does not have to be long term. Many of my clients have had success over a short period of time in counseling while others have needed long term support.
In addition to mental illness and or substance abuse treatment, I also provide anger management.
I have been helping people for over 20 years in the healthcare field and I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating mental illness and substance abuse in inpatient and outpatient settings. I have extensive experience using multiple therapeutic modalities and I use several to create a unique and personalized treatment plan. At my practice, you will be treated individually, as a person(s) and not as a dollar sign or your illness. I enjoy treating patients of all ages. I welcome you to my practice where you will have a different experience and I look forward to working with you.
In addition to mental illness and or substance abuse treatment, I also provide anger management.
I have been helping people for over 20 years in the healthcare field and I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating mental illness and substance abuse in inpatient and outpatient settings. I have extensive experience using multiple therapeutic modalities and I use several to create a unique and personalized treatment plan. At my practice, you will be treated individually, as a person(s) and not as a dollar sign or your illness. I enjoy treating patients of all ages. I welcome you to my practice where you will have a different experience and I look forward to working with you.
Donald E Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04102 (Online Only)
Depression, anxiety, anger management, and life coaching are specialized areas as well.
I work with clients who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, past life events and trauma that prevent them from accepting themselves and fully embracing joy in their lives. Each person must confront their own challenges but don't always have the tools needed to reach their life goals. A trusted professional can be a helpful partner in walking this path with you until you have the skills/insights needed to continue your journey confidently. I offer a safe and respectful place to look at yourself, your situation, consider alternatives and practice new skills with my support to help reach your goals.
Depression, anxiety, anger management, and life coaching are specialized areas as well.
I work with clients who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, past life events and trauma that prevent them from accepting themselves and fully embracing joy in their lives. Each person must confront their own challenges but don't always have the tools needed to reach their life goals. A trusted professional can be a helpful partner in walking this path with you until you have the skills/insights needed to continue your journey confidently. I offer a safe and respectful place to look at yourself, your situation, consider alternatives and practice new skills with my support to help reach your goals.
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.
Pyramid Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCS, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Services provided include: substance abuse and other addictions, emotional struggles, anger management, gender specific issues, military families, grief and loss, chronic illness, pain management, life skills, phase of life issues, etc.
I am pleased to offer both in-office and web-based therapy services in Maine and web-based services in Pennsylvania. I am committed to applying multiple levels and approaches of intervention to the resolution of problems determined by me and my client. The goal is to increase emotional stability and daily functioning progressively step by step on a broad based foundation of individualized treatment planning with concrete measurable and attainable goals. Respect, privacy and ethics are of utmost importance in my practice. Please visit my list of service provided below. I look forward to working with you.
Services provided include: substance abuse and other addictions, emotional struggles, anger management, gender specific issues, military families, grief and loss, chronic illness, pain management, life skills, phase of life issues, etc.
I am pleased to offer both in-office and web-based therapy services in Maine and web-based services in Pennsylvania. I am committed to applying multiple levels and approaches of intervention to the resolution of problems determined by me and my client. The goal is to increase emotional stability and daily functioning progressively step by step on a broad based foundation of individualized treatment planning with concrete measurable and attainable goals. Respect, privacy and ethics are of utmost importance in my practice. Please visit my list of service provided below. I look forward to working with you.
Julie M. Paquette, LICSW,CADC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
I teach EVERYONE- how to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I teach parents how to help their children regulate their feelings, which in turn helps manage behaviors. My work focuses on the mind and the heart; I focus on reducing unnecessary suffering by learning how to explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that created the suffering. I help you overcome life obstacles while respecting your soul's journey. My goal is to pass my skills and knowledge onto parents, adults and children, so you don't need me anymore. I work late afternoons and evenings.
I teach EVERYONE- how to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I teach parents how to help their children regulate their feelings, which in turn helps manage behaviors. My work focuses on the mind and the heart; I focus on reducing unnecessary suffering by learning how to explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that created the suffering. I help you overcome life obstacles while respecting your soul's journey. My goal is to pass my skills and knowledge onto parents, adults and children, so you don't need me anymore. I work late afternoons and evenings.
Expertise in Pediatric Neuropsychological testing especially in autism, adoption related, FAS, prenatal exposure to Opioids and other medications and substances, Concussions, Learning Disabilities, ADHD. My practice is general, although expertise in children.. and i test and see Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. My treatment approaches include Psychotherapy includes CBT, insight oriented, play, Behavior Management, Parent Training. Cliental are of various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, obsessions/compulsions, conflict resolution, autism related, post traumatic stress disorder, emotional..physical.. sexual abuse. Often and familiar with working with local and state wide schools, physicians, psychiatrists, social agencies, multiple service providers.
Expertise in Pediatric Neuropsychological testing especially in autism, adoption related, FAS, prenatal exposure to Opioids and other medications and substances, Concussions, Learning Disabilities, ADHD. My practice is general, although expertise in children.. and i test and see Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. My treatment approaches include Psychotherapy includes CBT, insight oriented, play, Behavior Management, Parent Training. Cliental are of various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, obsessions/compulsions, conflict resolution, autism related, post traumatic stress disorder, emotional..physical.. sexual abuse. Often and familiar with working with local and state wide schools, physicians, psychiatrists, social agencies, multiple service providers.
Debra A Ouimette
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ThD, LADC, CASAC, SAP
Verified Verified
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (Online Only)
I am a Substance Abuse Professional that blends therapeutic approaches to help each individual recover. I work with each person to help them find solutions to life's problems and reach their fullest potential. I offer tele-health options.I have 30 years experience as an addictions co-occurring therapist and Christian counselor. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment values based therapy to treat addiction problems. Family mediation is available for families in crisis. Couples counseling , individual therapy, mediation,and SAP services for federally licensed drivers are part of my scope of practice. "Every individual is deserving of help, hope, and healing."
I am a Substance Abuse Professional that blends therapeutic approaches to help each individual recover. I work with each person to help them find solutions to life's problems and reach their fullest potential. I offer tele-health options.I have 30 years experience as an addictions co-occurring therapist and Christian counselor. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment values based therapy to treat addiction problems. Family mediation is available for families in crisis. Couples counseling , individual therapy, mediation,and SAP services for federally licensed drivers are part of my scope of practice. "Every individual is deserving of help, hope, and healing."
Most of my clients have used alcohol or drugs as a crutch over the years and that has progressed into a daily habit that becomes a way of coping with life. This eventually leads to excessive drinking and drug use and can cause chaos in a person's life...and the lives of the people that love them. My goal is to help you develop coping skills that allow you to deal with life's difficulties without picking up a drink or a drug. Life can be so much better when you are not tethered to a drink or a drug in order to get through your day.
Most of my clients have used alcohol or drugs as a crutch over the years and that has progressed into a daily habit that becomes a way of coping with life. This eventually leads to excessive drinking and drug use and can cause chaos in a person's life...and the lives of the people that love them. My goal is to help you develop coping skills that allow you to deal with life's difficulties without picking up a drink or a drug. Life can be so much better when you are not tethered to a drink or a drug in order to get through your day.
Raised in Waldoboro, Maine. Received my doctorate from University of Hartford in CT. I have experience providing therapy and testing/evaluations with children as young as three through the adult age of 90 something. I have specialized training with developmental disabilities and have also worked with individuals struggling to regain control of their life after addiction, divorce, and parental conflict. Most of my clients have a history of trauma and find my therapeutic style comforting. My style meets you where you are at and evolves with the pace YOU are ready for, WHEN you are ready.
Raised in Waldoboro, Maine. Received my doctorate from University of Hartford in CT. I have experience providing therapy and testing/evaluations with children as young as three through the adult age of 90 something. I have specialized training with developmental disabilities and have also worked with individuals struggling to regain control of their life after addiction, divorce, and parental conflict. Most of my clients have a history of trauma and find my therapeutic style comforting. My style meets you where you are at and evolves with the pace YOU are ready for, WHEN you are ready.
Adam Gilman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Gloucester, ME 04260
Do you want to make changes in your life but always feel like you get in your own way? Want to manage your anxiety or depression better so that it doesn’t control you? Do you need help coping with stressors at school, work, or home? Desire deeper communication or clearer boundaries in your relationships? Do you want to let go of old beliefs and relational patterns that no longer serve you but still define how you see yourself and interact with others? Are you hoping to rediscover a sense of purpose? I’m passionate about working with people just like you, who are taking big steps toward self-awareness, personal growth, and wellness.
Do you want to make changes in your life but always feel like you get in your own way? Want to manage your anxiety or depression better so that it doesn’t control you? Do you need help coping with stressors at school, work, or home? Desire deeper communication or clearer boundaries in your relationships? Do you want to let go of old beliefs and relational patterns that no longer serve you but still define how you see yourself and interact with others? Are you hoping to rediscover a sense of purpose? I’m passionate about working with people just like you, who are taking big steps toward self-awareness, personal growth, and wellness.
Tracy Mallwitz
Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CAADC, SAP, CCS
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
Licensed in Maine and Michigan offering EMDR for trauma. I'm here to ignite positive transformation through the power of the therapist-client connection. Imagine a safe haven where your voice is heard, where every concern finds a comfortable space for discussion, no matter its size. I'm your partner on this journey, using a strengths-based approach to uncover the roots of thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering unwavering support and deep empathy for your healing.
Licensed in Maine and Michigan offering EMDR for trauma. I'm here to ignite positive transformation through the power of the therapist-client connection. Imagine a safe haven where your voice is heard, where every concern finds a comfortable space for discussion, no matter its size. I'm your partner on this journey, using a strengths-based approach to uncover the roots of thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering unwavering support and deep empathy for your healing.
Welcome! Thank you for viewing my profile. I am available to guide you through situations including relationship problems, grief, personal or professional transitions including major life challenges, such as divorce, blending families and managing anxiety or depression. I have spent years assisting people develop healthier lives. I offer a therapeutic environment of professionalism, warmth, truth, consistency and I give homework! You and I will collaborate and develop a therapeutic plan designed just for you. I also offer Christian counseling for those that wish to integrate their faith into the counseling process.
Welcome! Thank you for viewing my profile. I am available to guide you through situations including relationship problems, grief, personal or professional transitions including major life challenges, such as divorce, blending families and managing anxiety or depression. I have spent years assisting people develop healthier lives. I offer a therapeutic environment of professionalism, warmth, truth, consistency and I give homework! You and I will collaborate and develop a therapeutic plan designed just for you. I also offer Christian counseling for those that wish to integrate their faith into the counseling process.
Dean Martin
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Hallowell, ME 04347
Waitlist for new clients
I've been in Private Practice now for over eight years and have worked in the counseling field for over 40. I've always had a great working relationship with my clients and believe I work well with people who are interested in taking action to make changes. I view change as a process unique to each person and see my role as a Guide. I have a good deal of experience working with anxiety, depression and substance abuse issues.
I've been in Private Practice now for over eight years and have worked in the counseling field for over 40. I've always had a great working relationship with my clients and believe I work well with people who are interested in taking action to make changes. I view change as a process unique to each person and see my role as a Guide. I have a good deal of experience working with anxiety, depression and substance abuse issues.
I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and enjoy working with teens and adults, as well as families. I have a laid back approach and find value in a harm reduction. I specifically enjoy facilitating DBT Skills and SMART Recovery. I just opened a second location in Baldwin, ME and will still be offering telehealth services.
I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and enjoy working with teens and adults, as well as families. I have a laid back approach and find value in a harm reduction. I specifically enjoy facilitating DBT Skills and SMART Recovery. I just opened a second location in Baldwin, ME and will still be offering telehealth services.
Madeline Lewis
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BA, LADC, DEEP, CECP, PSYCH-K
Verified Verified
Saco, ME 04072
For the person who finds their self re-creating harmful patterns, in negative relationships, acting out of anxiety, depression or emotional pain and using alcohol or drugs more then they want. Even if you use alcohol or drugs a couple times a week to cope. You may not identify with having a substance problem but are interested in harm reduction, patterns of substance misuse, and want change, reach out and we can explore it together, even if you have been abstinent from substances but are concerned about thinking and behaviors. I use a holistic, person-centered approach, along with CBT to provide individualized treatment.
For the person who finds their self re-creating harmful patterns, in negative relationships, acting out of anxiety, depression or emotional pain and using alcohol or drugs more then they want. Even if you use alcohol or drugs a couple times a week to cope. You may not identify with having a substance problem but are interested in harm reduction, patterns of substance misuse, and want change, reach out and we can explore it together, even if you have been abstinent from substances but are concerned about thinking and behaviors. I use a holistic, person-centered approach, along with CBT to provide individualized treatment.
Providing pastoral counseling to individuals and couples for over 20 years within a religious context has provided a wealth of knowledge and experience since transitioning to the clinical side of counseling. This transition comes at mid-life with comprehensive experience in organizational leadership as well as spiritual formation and direction. Having been married for 25 years and having adopted 2 children, I have a passion for strengthening marriages, families and relationships.
Providing pastoral counseling to individuals and couples for over 20 years within a religious context has provided a wealth of knowledge and experience since transitioning to the clinical side of counseling. This transition comes at mid-life with comprehensive experience in organizational leadership as well as spiritual formation and direction. Having been married for 25 years and having adopted 2 children, I have a passion for strengthening marriages, families and relationships.
I am a mindfulness influenced, cognitive-behavioral therapist who provides services that include psychological evaluations and individual/couples/family therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, and Self-regulation concerns. I also teach a variety of meditative techniques with an emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. I am a graduate of Florida State University and hold a combined PhD in Counseling and School Psychology. Call today to see how I can help you!
I am a mindfulness influenced, cognitive-behavioral therapist who provides services that include psychological evaluations and individual/couples/family therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, and Self-regulation concerns. I also teach a variety of meditative techniques with an emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. I am a graduate of Florida State University and hold a combined PhD in Counseling and School Psychology. Call today to see how I can help you!
Elizabeth Ann Miles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04102
I am a LCSW providing evidence-based, systems-oriented counseling. I have an excellent record assisting people in maintaining positive changes. As a therapist, I am more directive than passive in style, and quickly work to assess goals, and create an individualized treatment plan to address barriers. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (including TF-CBT, ACT, and Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy), MATCH, CollaborativePS, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parenting Support, Anxiety Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Art and Narrative Therapy.
I am a LCSW providing evidence-based, systems-oriented counseling. I have an excellent record assisting people in maintaining positive changes. As a therapist, I am more directive than passive in style, and quickly work to assess goals, and create an individualized treatment plan to address barriers. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (including TF-CBT, ACT, and Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy), MATCH, CollaborativePS, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parenting Support, Anxiety Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Art and Narrative Therapy.
Justin Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gorham, ME 04038
Please note that I am currently at capacity and unable to accept new patients at this time. There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.
Please note that I am currently at capacity and unable to accept new patients at this time. There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.
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Anger Management Therapists
How long does therapy take for anger management?
Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.
How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?
Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.
Is there medication for anger management?
Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.