Anxiety Therapists in Boothbay, ME
Melissa L Thornton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boothbay, ME 04537 (Online Only)
Choose a skilled, optimistic partner to help you resolve issues and achieve the life and relationship goals you choose. We form a dynamic partnership to clarify your current and highest life goals. You learn and embrace new thoughts, attitudes and skills...and make new moves, knowing that this trained and dedicated professional, committed to your success, is guiding and cheering your every step. Together, we will turn your life around.
Choose a skilled, optimistic partner to help you resolve issues and achieve the life and relationship goals you choose. We form a dynamic partnership to clarify your current and highest life goals. You learn and embrace new thoughts, attitudes and skills...and make new moves, knowing that this trained and dedicated professional, committed to your success, is guiding and cheering your every step. Together, we will turn your life around.
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Karen Jo Dilley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, JD
Verified Verified
Wiscasset, ME 04578 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety, grieving a loss, going through a life transition, or feeling depressed? Have you had a trauma in your life that causes distress?. I have helped many clients enhance their ability to cope with a multitude of life's difficulties, and I welcome a consult to discuss a plan focused on your specific goals. I specialize in EMDR, cognitive behavioral, and energy psychology techniques utilizing the mind/body's natural ability to resolve trauma, decrease anxiety, and depression, navigate life transitions, and process loss. You will learn how to implement skills that empower you to effectively cope and thrive.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grieving a loss, going through a life transition, or feeling depressed? Have you had a trauma in your life that causes distress?. I have helped many clients enhance their ability to cope with a multitude of life's difficulties, and I welcome a consult to discuss a plan focused on your specific goals. I specialize in EMDR, cognitive behavioral, and energy psychology techniques utilizing the mind/body's natural ability to resolve trauma, decrease anxiety, and depression, navigate life transitions, and process loss. You will learn how to implement skills that empower you to effectively cope and thrive.
Book with me now by clicking on my website or sending me an email. I am not able to consistently return calls/voicemails at this time unfortunately. Currently I do have limited openings for in-person sessions. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting families in a variety of roles. I provide individual counseling to adults and adolescents in person. I have experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, self harm, and eating disorders.
Book with me now by clicking on my website or sending me an email. I am not able to consistently return calls/voicemails at this time unfortunately. Currently I do have limited openings for in-person sessions. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting families in a variety of roles. I provide individual counseling to adults and adolescents in person. I have experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorder, self harm, and eating disorders.
Diana Leigh Embler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and having issues with relationships, work/school or family? Together we can develop your strengths and skills to better manage the challenges of life. Most of my practice has focused on working with Women's Issues, LGBTQ, teens, families and couples. I work from a variety of approaches that focus on the skills to manage symptoms and regain a sense of hope and delight. We will focus on interventions that build on strengths, capacity for connection, mindfulness, clarity and change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and having issues with relationships, work/school or family? Together we can develop your strengths and skills to better manage the challenges of life. Most of my practice has focused on working with Women's Issues, LGBTQ, teens, families and couples. I work from a variety of approaches that focus on the skills to manage symptoms and regain a sense of hope and delight. We will focus on interventions that build on strengths, capacity for connection, mindfulness, clarity and change.
My practice focus at this time is adults across the life span presenting with anxiety, depression, life transitions, health problems, trauma histories, and parenting challenges.
Accepting New Telehealth Clients: People who work with me will find a therapist who is welcoming, non-judgmental, and flexible. I lean heavily on years of training in narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dream analysis, tarot as a projective tool, and trauma informed work along with my highly tuned intuition and compassion. I try to be down to earth and bring humor into sessions when appropriate too.
My practice focus at this time is adults across the life span presenting with anxiety, depression, life transitions, health problems, trauma histories, and parenting challenges.
Accepting New Telehealth Clients: People who work with me will find a therapist who is welcoming, non-judgmental, and flexible. I lean heavily on years of training in narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dream analysis, tarot as a projective tool, and trauma informed work along with my highly tuned intuition and compassion. I try to be down to earth and bring humor into sessions when appropriate too.
Jessie Weary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself struggling with life transitions, changes, anxiety, burnout, feeling stuck? Have you been told you are an Empath or HSP and/or are you part of the LGBTQ+ or Queer community? I offer a safe and authentic space to align with you and support your individual growth. I use more of a “coaching” style and help support others with finding their authentic selves through tapping into their intuition and own unique wisdom. We all go through times when we need extra support. Starting therapy can be a first step to to healing and creating the life you want! I want you to get back to your higher self and life purpose.
Do you find yourself struggling with life transitions, changes, anxiety, burnout, feeling stuck? Have you been told you are an Empath or HSP and/or are you part of the LGBTQ+ or Queer community? I offer a safe and authentic space to align with you and support your individual growth. I use more of a “coaching” style and help support others with finding their authentic selves through tapping into their intuition and own unique wisdom. We all go through times when we need extra support. Starting therapy can be a first step to to healing and creating the life you want! I want you to get back to your higher self and life purpose.
Carol L Huntington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, MSW, M Div, MSW
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530 (Online Only)
You may be blocked or feeling helpless, stuck or at a loss for how to cope. You may be unsure where to begin or how to continue in your journey with more joy, meaning and purpose. I focus on your strengths and believe in the inherent wisdom each person has. I combine my life experience and clinical training. My specialties include helping people to navigate grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, problematic substance use, depression, and spiritual conflicts. I will journey with you nonjudgmentally to help you identify and work on your goals. I will model, facilitate, and help you discover new ways of coping, and behaving.
You may be blocked or feeling helpless, stuck or at a loss for how to cope. You may be unsure where to begin or how to continue in your journey with more joy, meaning and purpose. I focus on your strengths and believe in the inherent wisdom each person has. I combine my life experience and clinical training. My specialties include helping people to navigate grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, problematic substance use, depression, and spiritual conflicts. I will journey with you nonjudgmentally to help you identify and work on your goals. I will model, facilitate, and help you discover new ways of coping, and behaving.
Don't wait another day feeling worried, anxious or stressed.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
Don't wait another day feeling worried, anxious or stressed.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
Are you looking to make changes? Adjust to difficult or unwanted circumstances? I work with adults of all ages who are looking for guidance in navigating life's challenges. I can support you in creating growth and learning new skills that move you towards fulfilling your unique goals. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, boundaries, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction and sexuality. I can help you create new routines and develop skills to support your emotional health
Are you looking to make changes? Adjust to difficult or unwanted circumstances? I work with adults of all ages who are looking for guidance in navigating life's challenges. I can support you in creating growth and learning new skills that move you towards fulfilling your unique goals. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, boundaries, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction and sexuality. I can help you create new routines and develop skills to support your emotional health
Safe Space Counseling, LLC Victoria Paine
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 (Online Only)
Welcome! Often, individuals enter counseling for specific concerns: relationship issues, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, or personal loss. Other times, individuals enter counseling with goals less easily defined: self-awareness, creating a more meaningful life, or personal empowerment. Whatever brings you to counseling today, I will work to provide a safe space for you to engage in the process of gaining self-awareness and creating positive change.
Welcome! Often, individuals enter counseling for specific concerns: relationship issues, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, or personal loss. Other times, individuals enter counseling with goals less easily defined: self-awareness, creating a more meaningful life, or personal empowerment. Whatever brings you to counseling today, I will work to provide a safe space for you to engage in the process of gaining self-awareness and creating positive change.
I work with individuals to improve anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and attention/focus concerns.
When we are faced with the common ebb and flow of life's challenges we sometimes cope in ways that may not serve our best-self, compromising our relationships, family, physical health, or career. This can leave us feeling out of balance, overwhelmed, and seeking a change. Through an integrative mind-body approach we will explore how the compromised aspects of your life impact you as a whole, while empowering you with tools and strategies to regain the balance you desire.
I work with individuals to improve anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and attention/focus concerns.
When we are faced with the common ebb and flow of life's challenges we sometimes cope in ways that may not serve our best-self, compromising our relationships, family, physical health, or career. This can leave us feeling out of balance, overwhelmed, and seeking a change. Through an integrative mind-body approach we will explore how the compromised aspects of your life impact you as a whole, while empowering you with tools and strategies to regain the balance you desire.
I work with adults (18+) to help relieve depression, anxiety, stress, challenges within relationships, grief, as well as challenges associated with life transitions, loss and adjustment. My consistent, caring and collaborative approach will help you gain insight and we will develop a plan to create fulfilling and lasting changes.
I work with adults (18+) to help relieve depression, anxiety, stress, challenges within relationships, grief, as well as challenges associated with life transitions, loss and adjustment. My consistent, caring and collaborative approach will help you gain insight and we will develop a plan to create fulfilling and lasting changes.
Whatever challenge you are facing - anxiety, depression, feelings related to connectivity/isolation, general day-to-day issues that are adding up or becoming overwhelming, issues with life transitions, or issues with your partner, I will meet you (individuals or couples) wherever you are on your journey and provide a space where you feel seen and heard. We will work together to identify the emotions associated with the challenges in your life, process those emotions, and discover your strengths. I will form a collaborative relationship with you and be with you every step of the way as you make changes and discover your potential.
Whatever challenge you are facing - anxiety, depression, feelings related to connectivity/isolation, general day-to-day issues that are adding up or becoming overwhelming, issues with life transitions, or issues with your partner, I will meet you (individuals or couples) wherever you are on your journey and provide a space where you feel seen and heard. We will work together to identify the emotions associated with the challenges in your life, process those emotions, and discover your strengths. I will form a collaborative relationship with you and be with you every step of the way as you make changes and discover your potential.
** I am not currently accepting new clients, but will update when I have openings.** Sometimes life can be challenging. Kids don't always know how to manage difficult transitions or feelings by using their words. Instead, an unhappy or anxious child may present with behaviors that are upsetting. I can help discover underlying issues and guide young people in finding ways to better express what is on their minds.
** I am not currently accepting new clients, but will update when I have openings.** Sometimes life can be challenging. Kids don't always know how to manage difficult transitions or feelings by using their words. Instead, an unhappy or anxious child may present with behaviors that are upsetting. I can help discover underlying issues and guide young people in finding ways to better express what is on their minds.
Erika Bjorum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, ME 04539
Waitlist for new clients
No matter how stuck we feel in our habitual patterns, however wounded, flawed or ashamed, we are fundamentally designed to be able to heal, repair and grow through safe and warm connection with others. My goal is to be present and attuned, so that you can safely explore your own mind and body experiences that lead to unhelpful, or even harmful, patterns of disconnection, shut down and activation. We will work together to uncover new patterns of response and envision a clear path toward healing and wellness.
No matter how stuck we feel in our habitual patterns, however wounded, flawed or ashamed, we are fundamentally designed to be able to heal, repair and grow through safe and warm connection with others. My goal is to be present and attuned, so that you can safely explore your own mind and body experiences that lead to unhelpful, or even harmful, patterns of disconnection, shut down and activation. We will work together to uncover new patterns of response and envision a clear path toward healing and wellness.
I have over 25 years as a clinical social worker using a variety of approaches based upon the individual's situation. I focus on positive, strength-based solutions when working with children, adolescents and adults. With an extensive social work background in elementary and middle school settings, I utilize collaboration with staff to help children and families. I believe that it is important for the individual and therapist to work together as a team to achieve the client's personal goals.
I have over 25 years as a clinical social worker using a variety of approaches based upon the individual's situation. I focus on positive, strength-based solutions when working with children, adolescents and adults. With an extensive social work background in elementary and middle school settings, I utilize collaboration with staff to help children and families. I believe that it is important for the individual and therapist to work together as a team to achieve the client's personal goals.
Current client openings. I like thinking about therapy as an expedition. Pretend you decide to row across the Atlantic, for instance. What a brave goal! Something draws you to it, despite your fear. You know you will encounter both the dark, turbulent nights as well as the calm, colorful days. To do this safely, you decide you could use a companion, a fellow-traveler. More than anything, you want poised connection with self, nature and other; a growing of your edges, and certainly the healing that follows naturally in its wake.
Current client openings. I like thinking about therapy as an expedition. Pretend you decide to row across the Atlantic, for instance. What a brave goal! Something draws you to it, despite your fear. You know you will encounter both the dark, turbulent nights as well as the calm, colorful days. To do this safely, you decide you could use a companion, a fellow-traveler. More than anything, you want poised connection with self, nature and other; a growing of your edges, and certainly the healing that follows naturally in its wake.
Current openings for August DBT group. DBT groups are recommended if you experience longstanding difficulties with managing emotions, such as intense negative emotions, emotional lability, suicidal and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, difficulty tolerating distress, and/or related problems in relationships. DBT is not recommended if you have prominent psychotic symptoms (e.g., diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia), current alcohol or substance abuse, or significant cognitive or intellectual impairments as these symptoms may interfere with the capacity to learn and implement DBT skills.
Current openings for August DBT group. DBT groups are recommended if you experience longstanding difficulties with managing emotions, such as intense negative emotions, emotional lability, suicidal and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, difficulty tolerating distress, and/or related problems in relationships. DBT is not recommended if you have prominent psychotic symptoms (e.g., diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia), current alcohol or substance abuse, or significant cognitive or intellectual impairments as these symptoms may interfere with the capacity to learn and implement DBT skills.
Sheila A. Balog, Ph.D, P.C.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edgecomb, ME 04556
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, and psychiatric disorders.
I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, and psychiatric disorders.
As an LCPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, my practice focuses on post traumatic resilience, and healthy habits of mind, body and spirit. Clients are compassionately supported to heal and manage early attachment- and trauma-based influences. Psycho-education on the neurobiology of trauma, strategies to calm trauma-related hyper-arousal and triggering, habit reversal, removal of blocks to personal agency and fulfillment of potential, development of relational life skills such as service, gratitude and connection with nature are all important to holistic healing.
As an LCPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, my practice focuses on post traumatic resilience, and healthy habits of mind, body and spirit. Clients are compassionately supported to heal and manage early attachment- and trauma-based influences. Psycho-education on the neurobiology of trauma, strategies to calm trauma-related hyper-arousal and triggering, habit reversal, removal of blocks to personal agency and fulfillment of potential, development of relational life skills such as service, gratitude and connection with nature are all important to holistic healing.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.