Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS (she, her)
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Let's Connect (207) 518-7042
I am an Addictions Specialist with with 20+ years of professional experience in both NYC and Maine - in addition to personal experience with addiction and long term recovery.. most important factor when pursuing counseling is to find a "therapeutic alliance" that fits. I always recommend that clients consult with a few providers before choosing. Once a trusting alliance is established, I embark on a journey alongside my clients, which can be brief and solution-focused or longer term weekly sessions and ongoing support.
My style is compassionate, directive and my clients begin to understand their "inner critic" and how to use it as a tool. Together we explore distorted thinking and I teach ways to unlearn the negative patterns. Basic mindfulness is practiced, which teaches clients to refocus away from the shame of the past and "future-tripping."
My primary goal with all clients is to ultimately encourage participation in one of my groups in conjunction with one on one. The growth and healing available in a circle of trust is transformational in all life areas. Through compassionate listening & vulnerable sharing, participants discover intimate human connections that lead to a fulfilling life.
Call or Email Christine Drabek now for a free 15 minute consultation - (207) 518-7042
Let's Connect (207) 518-7042
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carebridge EAP
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Magellan
- Maine Community Health Options
- Martin's Point
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (207) 518-7042
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / LC5258 Christine Drabek
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended New School for Social Research, NYC, Counseling Masters , Graduated 2000
- Certificate from Maine State Licensing Board CCS / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (207) 518-7042
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Codependency
- Drug Abuse
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 518-7042
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (207) 518-7042
Groups
Women and Relationships
These ongoing weekly groups (age 18-30) provide a safe (currently online) space to explore relationship dynamics. Through empathic listening, vulnerable sharing and rigorous honesty, members start to experience a shift in the circle- and their lives. Sharing perspectives with each other breaks the maladaptive internal dialogue and offers hope. Being in relationship with family members, peers, and romantic partners inevitably bring up a variety of emotions and attachment triggers. This is a space for women to heal old wounds through healthy connection and feel more empowered to establish fulfilling relationships in their lives.
Expertise
Addiction
Relationship Issues
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Compassion Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40-$50
Group Meets
Every Mon, Thu 9 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Location
Portland, ME 04101
Email Christine Drabek about this group or call - (207) 518-7042
Men’s Group (currently held on-line)
This is an ongoing weekly men’s therapy and support group I run with a male Co-facilitator who shares my ideologies about the power of Group dynamics. Together our goal is to bring men into circle to explore all relationships in their lives in a vulnerable and honest way, that allows deeper connections with others - and ultimately with themselves.
Expertise
Addiction
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Compassion Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$50
Location
25 Middle Street
Portland, ME 04101
Email Christine Drabek about this group or call - (207) 518-7042
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Call for a free consultation now - (207) 518-7042