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Cathy Barbarits

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC

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19 South Street, Portland, ME 04101
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Your thoughts and feelings make sense, even if you don’t fully understand what’s shaping them. I believe emotions and inner experiences carry important information, and that understanding tends to emerge when they’re met with curiosity and care rather than judgment. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can speak honestly, including about thoughts or feelings you may have learned to question, minimize, or keep to yourself. Together, we pay attention to patterns in your emotions, relationships, and inner dialogue, allowing clarity to develop in a way that feels grounded and meaningful.
My approach is collaborative and relational, drawing from emotion-focused and attachment-based therapies. My work centers on understanding inner experience in a way that supports clarity, growth, and forward movement.
I aim to provide a thoughtful, collaborative therapy relationship where you feel heard, understood, and met without judgment. If you’re looking for a space to explore what matters to you, I’d be glad to connect and begin that work together.
Call or Cathy Barbarits now for a free 15 minute consultation - (207) 386-3693 x103

My Practice at a Glance

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A Simple Therapy

19 South Street

Portland, ME 04101 map

(207) 386-3693 x103
My website
I have limited openings for new clients, but please reach out with questions about my availability or my waitlist.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

A Simple Therapy

19 South Street

Portland, ME 04101 map

(207) 386-3693 x103
My website
I have limited openings for new clients, but please reach out with questions about my availability or my waitlist.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I'm in-network with Aetna, Aetna MaineHealth, Anthem/BCBS, Community Health Options, Optum, UnitedHealth and UMR. We can help you find out what your insurance benefits are before you get started. Please reach out with any questions!
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-3693 x103
"
I'm in-network with Aetna, Aetna MaineHealth, Anthem/BCBS, Community Health Options, Optum, UnitedHealth and UMR. We can help you find out what your insurance benefits are before you get started. Please reach out with any questions!
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 386-3693 x103

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / CC8656 Catherine Ann Barbarits
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended University of Southern Maine, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2023
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (207) 386-3693 x103
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (207) 386-3693 x103

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (207) 386-3693 x103
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (207) 386-3693 x103

Endorsement

Paige Elizabeth Barker
Paige Elizabeth Barker
CounselorLCPC-CNCC
Cathy approaches therapy with unconditional kindness and striking insight. Her deep listening and thoughtful responses facilitate self-compassion and self-discovery.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (207) 386-3693 x103
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (207) 386-3693 x103

Location

Primary Location

A Simple Therapy

19 South Street

Portland, ME 04101

(207) 386-3693 x103
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I have limited openings for new clients, but please reach out with questions about my availability or my waitlist.
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (207) 386-3693 x103
"
I have limited openings for new clients, but please reach out with questions about my availability or my waitlist.
Photo of Cathy Barbarits, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Cathy Barbarits
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (207) 386-3693 x103