Attachment-based Therapists in North Waterboro, ME

Seeing what is true relieves anxiety and opens one up; it is freeing. Life brings profound events to us, often without our permission. Our culture and society can challenge our sense of safety and our willingness to reach out for what we need. We take it personally because it is all around us. It can be confusing to try to figure out what exactly we have the ability to change. How do we identify and then begin our own heart’s work? If you are looking for a therapist, it is most likely because you need support and new information to get unstuck, to connect, to heal, or to just get your groove back on.

Too busy for weekly counseling? Feel you have tried everything and now you need more support? This 2 hour private couple retreat is for you. We will strategize on the first phone call about your relationship goals. This is not therapy. We will be goal directed and focused on understanding the root cause of your communication difficulties, finding clarity in the patterns you have each developed and identifying next steps for re-connection and repair. Each person will leave with clarity, direction and concrete tools for improving your relationship.

Accepting Couples (Self-pay only) and Individual clients (with Mainecare or Self-pay). If old wounds and patterns hold you back, you may feel supported by my integrative, holistic counseling style. I work from a neurobiological, attachment-based perspective, with a special focus on communication skill-building. Through mindfulness-based, values-driven work, we will examine what might be holding you back, and together navigate the journey you are on towards greater well-being.

Trauma can leave us feeling adrift. Unhappy and unsure of who we are. Emotions may be blunted or they may swing. This unhealthy way of being in the world negatively impacts our relationships, jobs, and friendships. To create a life that works for us we need to heal from our trauma; to nurture and strengthen a place within where we can make healthy choices. We can grow to honor who we are at our core and live from there.

In my work with individuals and couples, I engage in each therapeutic relationship with a warm, reflective, and grounding presence. I believe firmly in the worthiness of all to a sense of belonging, dignity, and agency and have witnessed time and again how therapy can be a powerful tool in accessing these needs. Being heard and understood within a supportive therapy environment allows us to both uncover our innate strengths and cultivate the skills and insight necessary to reduce suffering. Regardless of how ingrained and automatic our patterns might be and how stuck we might feel, a more peaceful life is possible for each of us.

I specialize in working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults and am very comfortable working with adults of all ages. I use an individualized approach that is based in mindfulness and compassion and draws from emotionally focused therapy, attachment based therapy, and internal family systems concepts.

Bringing both passion and compassion to my work, I rely on my training in grounded and dynamic approaches to therapy. Whether working with couples or individuals, I draw on my strong intuitive sense and an innate belief in my clients’ ability to heal, change and grow. My training includes many approaches that support individuals and couples using attachment-based, body-oriented, brain-informed approaches to transforming old patterns.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of relationship and emotion-related issues including depression, anxiety, grief, and particularly trauma (childhood, sexual, race-based, combat, and other). I have experience working with adults of all ages, including LGBTQ+ populations, clients from varied racial, ethnic, and cultural identities, as well as current and former military. I’m also engaged in advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy as part of my residency at Psychology Specialists of Maine.

Hello and welcome! Please note that I have a wait list at this time. My experience is with all ages and, in therapy, you can expect a nonjudgmental environment tailored to your personality, situation, & needs. I take a collaborative approach and invite you to sit in the driver’s seat of your counseling experience; you are the expert in your life and it is likely that I have resources, strategies, and insight to offer from the passenger seat that will help you find the healing and wellness that you deserve. We will use therapeutic modalities that are accessible and supportive for you.

I now have immediate openings for couples, and individuals. I believe the connections we form with others help us maintain and improve our overall physical and emotional well-being. I'll support you to strengthen the bonds with the people you cherish most, and help you to improve your capacity to manage whatever life challenges come your way. Together, we can explore what's working, what's not, and what you can do about it. Whether you want to strengthen the connection with your significant other, strive to be closer with your friends and family, or you're simply looking to find new ways to manage stress, you can start today.

Hi and welcome! I am a seasoned clinician with 35 years of experience in working with adolescents, families, and adults. In our work together, we will take a closer look into your habitual patterns that may be causing discomfort in your life and relationships. I am committed to helping clients create honest, respectful communication that brings conflict resolution. Finally, as a certified yoga instructor, I am able to weave in yoga practices, mindfulness, and meditation techniques to improve your overall sense of well being. I look forward to hearing from you and joining you on the journey!

Hi, My name is Sean O'Hara. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Maine with over 5 years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, and family/relationship issues. I graduated from Fordham University with an MSW, and have worked in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities. I am an inclusive therapist and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.

I provide services for people who are experiencing mental health concerns, challenges with life transitions, and difficulties with relationships. We will endeavor to process your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors on an individual basis as well as through the lens of your larger social context.

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.

Anxiety, depression, insecurity, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges at work, school, or home, shame: these problems can be understood and often overcome through therapy. I provide Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to individuals and couples and help others gain insight into maladaptive patterns of thinking and acting through mutual inquiry and authentic engagement. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety. My style is direct and compassionate.

In person and telehealth counseling is available to adults, teens and children seeking individual or family therapy in a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. We want to work with you to understand your goals and help you develop plans and skills to achieve your goals that utilize your strengths. Our clinicians provide a broad spectrum of quality, evidence-based care . We help you resolve life stressors such as relationship issues, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, problems at home, school or work, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, attachment, anger issues, and other mental health challenges.

Making the choice to start therapy can be a scary step. I believe that every client should be supported by a therapist who brings a sense of realness, support, encouragement, and knowledge to each and every session. You should be able to walk into every session with a feeling of comfort and safety discussing your struggles. My goal is to bring those qualities while helping clients find relief, understanding, and their purpose.

You may be reaching out to me during a challenging time, when familiar life systems are no longer working, or when the weight of anxiety and depression has become overwhelming. Alternatively, you may seek my support even in stable times, desiring a deeper connection with life. Together, we navigate these paths, cultivating stability, balance, and healing relationships. I specialize in helping clients decipher their unique inner dialogues, often resembling harsh critics, and collaboratively work towards minimizing their influence. This transformative process aims to craft a more fulfilling life and foster meaningful connections.

The mask you put out into the world doesn’t quite match your inner self. People don’t see you how you see yourself, you don’t know how you see yourself —it’s exhausting, isolating, and often debilitating. You are wondering how to navigate this life with all its trials. You might by wondering if you are living a life that has meaning for you. Now, imagine living true to yourself, and the joy of life without a mask. Visualize yourself with greater self-awareness, emotional understanding, and the ability to negotiate life from a more centered and present perspective. This is the courage to be, and it already resides inside of you.