Chronic Illness Therapists in Fairfield, ME

Life experience (and the thoughts and beliefs we hold), can control how we feel and directly impacts struggles such as grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma. I combine psychotherapy with holistic counseling to help you see a bigger picture for your life, and to help you change emotional, physical, and psychological upsets that interrupt the life you prefer to live.

Hello! My name is Tammy and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I earned my Master’s degree from New Mexico Highlands University in 2008. While attending New Mexico Highlands University, I focused on mental health and theories in behavior. I have experience in various mental health diagnoses, trauma treatment, and extensive grief therapy. I also have experience and knowledge in interdisciplinary leadership, family-centered practices, and grief interventions which have provided me with the tools to help those who are facing mental stressors, behavioral disturbances, and/or grief-related depression and anxiety.

You’re a capable, resourceful adult others turn to but when your life stops making sense, who do you turn to? Hi, I’m Jennie and I’ve helped adults cope with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, work and caregiver stress. Creative and high-capacity people often find their way to me (neurodiversity welcomed). I supported individuals from varied backgrounds: grad students; farm-steading parents of young children; first responders, teachers and nurses; military family members; government employees and creatives. I understand both metropolitan “hustle culture” and rural/small town dynamics, each with its own strengths and demands.

Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, having relationship or work difficulties? I am skilled at helping people on their journey of self-awareness, mood disorders, anxiety or any other life stressors that may be occurring. People are unique and therapy is not a one size fits all model. I use an eclectic variety of treatments to meet each person's needs and style of learning. We will work together to develop a plan that works for you. This is YOUR journey, I am here to help guide you along in whatever direction that may be for you.

I believe that every individual is the expert unto themselves, and therefore have an inner capacity to cope and heal from mental health challenges and trauma. As a licensed clinical professional counselor, it is my role to be a guide, sounding board, and someone to help encourage further inner exploration.

My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is TRANSFORMATIONAL in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME and ACCOMPANY people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.

I am committed to supporting and empowering my clients on their path toward healing and growth. I believe that an encouraging, caring, and professional relationship is a critical component on this journey. I strive to create this kind of relationship with all of my clients, regardless of age, background, or obstacles. As a queer provider, I have a special passion for working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whatever your background and need, my goal is to create a safe and affirming counseling space. It would be my privilege and honor to support you on your wellness journey.

Thirty years of practice taught me that therapy can be more than empathic listening and supportive talk but an active vehicle of empowerment and change. I have combined my foundational training in structural family and narrative therapies with the depth orientation of mindful insight and the action techniques of cognitive behaviorism. Working with individuals, couples/families, we collaborate to identify the patterns that reinforce relational conflict ("structures") and the repetitive stories told and heard about personal limitations ("narratives"). Then, with our combined wisdoms, we rewrite the script(s) to include greater meaning and motivation, humor and hope, compassion and clarity.

When we are involved in hardship, loss or trauma it is common to experience struggle and to feel imbalanced by it. I feel passionate to help people recover from these life stressors and then support them in reaching their goals. I work with my clients to help them overcome and cope with their challenges, find value in themselves, discover purpose in their lives and support them in forming healthy relationships. My goal is to work together with each person to help them feel secure, safe, and supported within their lives.

In my clinical work I strive to foster a therapeutic relationship in which one can feel supported, understood, and safe to share, heal, and grow. I approach my work with curiosity, genuineness, and empathy. I am committed to ending harmful intergenerational cycles. I see clients as existing within systems that perpetuate marginalization, social problems, and harm. I believe in the power of connection and human relationships, and have a true passion for helping others. I value humor, honesty, and direct communication. All of my work is grounded in fat-liberation, identify-affirming, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed perspectives.

Through life’s unexpected paths, it can be easy to feel disconnected from even the most meaningful pieces of ourselves. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we will draw on your inherent strengths to navigate life with a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and in alignment with your values. I will support you to re-establish a confident sense of self, providing a foundation to understand your pain, and find solace through life’s most challenging experiences. My approach is relational and person-centered, aiming to create a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions through a lens of curiosity and non-judgement.

I help children and their families to develop a stronger sense of connection and confidence within themselves and with one another. We can work together to help you and/or your child or teen develop greater awareness of your emotions, thoughts and beliefs and develop the skills to communicate and manage them more easily together.

Your future is fluid and full of possibilities, despite how worried, stuck, or sad you may feel right now. Everyone faces challenges that feel beyond them, and we all feel lost and alone when life threatens to overwhelm us. But we also have innate strengths and unexplored potential. Whether you are looking for relief, insight, support, or a solution to a specific problem, I will work with you to clarify your needs and discover root causes and unconscious associations that create unhelpful thoughts and emotions, stagnant ways of being, and old narratives and pain that keep you from the life you want to live.

I believe that seeking help for life's struggles doesn't have to feel like work; in fact, I prefer to take "a spoon full of sugar" approach with people of all ages. I enjoy working with people who are interested in learning about themselves or who find themselves adjusting to transitions. Loss, chronic illness, parenting, anxiety and/or depression are all areas of familiarity.

Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of varied experience in the field. I provide telehealth and traditional in office sessions. Life comes with so many stressors and challenges. I believe that everyone deserves to have support and help along the way. I provide a personalized, strength-based, and supportive environment to address whatever struggles you may be facing. I offer a safe and inclusive space in which to process, develop coping skills, and learn grounding strategies to increase resilience and wellbeing.

EMDR/Trauma Therapy: Are you a sensitive soul or empath perhaps overwhelmed by the stress in our world? I am here to help you find your balance again and offer support and tools to establish a clearer, resilient path moving forward. I will help you re-evaluate your needs from a holistic perspective to feel good again, to find wellness and peace. Different from traditional therapy, I offer guidance that looks at all aspects of health, incorporating both your psychological & physical health/wellness in counseling. This approach means longer term sustained progress.

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.

Hi! I'm Elizabeth. Thanks for visiting my page. It takes tremendous courage to begin a journey to improve your mental health. I would describe myself as very compassionate and empathic, down to earth, and well rounded both professionally and personally. I am a strengths-based, trauma-informed, balanced provider who utilizes a wide variety of modalities in my practice.