Depression Therapists in Bar Harbor, ME
Dr. Scott Flagg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (Online Only)
I am a mindfulness influenced, cognitive-behavioral therapist who provides services that include psychological evaluations and individual/couples/family therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, and Self-regulation concerns. I also teach a variety of meditative techniques with an emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. I am a graduate of Florida State University and hold a combined PhD in Counseling and School Psychology. Call today to see how I can help you!
I am a mindfulness influenced, cognitive-behavioral therapist who provides services that include psychological evaluations and individual/couples/family therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, and Self-regulation concerns. I also teach a variety of meditative techniques with an emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. I am a graduate of Florida State University and hold a combined PhD in Counseling and School Psychology. Call today to see how I can help you!
Ellen Sherwood
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (Online Only)
I believe all human behavior is oriented toward growth, no matter how misguided or "crazy" it may seem. Perhaps you feel out of balance with your emotions, relationships, work, or spirit. You may be experiencing a crisis, a life transition, or simply desire to know yourself better. My practice is limited to individual psychotherapy with adults. I'm trained to work with anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as the deeper unconscious influences to emotions, thoughts, and behavior. Our work is guided by your specific concerns and what you wish to change. My aim is to provide a safe and respectful space for self-exploration.
I believe all human behavior is oriented toward growth, no matter how misguided or "crazy" it may seem. Perhaps you feel out of balance with your emotions, relationships, work, or spirit. You may be experiencing a crisis, a life transition, or simply desire to know yourself better. My practice is limited to individual psychotherapy with adults. I'm trained to work with anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as the deeper unconscious influences to emotions, thoughts, and behavior. Our work is guided by your specific concerns and what you wish to change. My aim is to provide a safe and respectful space for self-exploration.
Holly Khiel
Counselor, LCPC-c
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Waitlist for new clients
Perhaps you’re here to get unstuck. You’re dismayed by the way your problems feel repetitive and difficult to break away from. You spin your wheels in frustration, or are stifled under the weight of a nagging depression. Even in some of your closest relationships, you feel disconnection. You might attempt to numb the pain with substances, TV binges, or endless scrolling, and your attempts to change seem to fade away or just not work. The result is that you often feel hopeless.
Perhaps you’re here to get unstuck. You’re dismayed by the way your problems feel repetitive and difficult to break away from. You spin your wheels in frustration, or are stifled under the weight of a nagging depression. Even in some of your closest relationships, you feel disconnection. You might attempt to numb the pain with substances, TV binges, or endless scrolling, and your attempts to change seem to fade away or just not work. The result is that you often feel hopeless.
Leslie Barroso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (Online Only)
If your goals include relief from depression, anxiety, symptoms of mental illness, improving relationships, getting along better in the world, and improved quality of life, I want to work with you to achieve those goals. I enjoy working with adults with mental and emotional stressors, who are striving to stay happy, independent and self-sufficient. In addition, I work with adults with multiple diagnoses, who are struggling with substance use issues, and other harmful behaviors, to cope with underlying feelings from mood disorders, mental illness, and traumatic life experiences. Together we can find healthier ways to manage.
If your goals include relief from depression, anxiety, symptoms of mental illness, improving relationships, getting along better in the world, and improved quality of life, I want to work with you to achieve those goals. I enjoy working with adults with mental and emotional stressors, who are striving to stay happy, independent and self-sufficient. In addition, I work with adults with multiple diagnoses, who are struggling with substance use issues, and other harmful behaviors, to cope with underlying feelings from mood disorders, mental illness, and traumatic life experiences. Together we can find healthier ways to manage.
Tara McKernan
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief, relationship issues, ADHD, learning differences, and neurodivergence.
As a counselor, I work with individuals of all ages. My professional preparation started at Miami University (Oxford, OH), where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in special education. I hold a Master’s degree in counseling from The University of Maine. I was a special education teacher and school-based mental health counselor in schools on Mount Desert Island, Maine for over 20 years.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief, relationship issues, ADHD, learning differences, and neurodivergence.
As a counselor, I work with individuals of all ages. My professional preparation started at Miami University (Oxford, OH), where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in special education. I hold a Master’s degree in counseling from The University of Maine. I was a special education teacher and school-based mental health counselor in schools on Mount Desert Island, Maine for over 20 years.
Innerguidance Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in assisting with symptoms reduction for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles.
Hello! Welcome to your healing journey. I am glad you are taking the time to read this. Let me tell you a bit about me, so that you can see if I may be a fit for what you are seeking. My expertise is in holistic based therapy. This means I like to look at the whole picture; mind, body and spirit. I am trained in ACT, EMDR, NET, past life regression, meditation, guided imagery. I am a certified herbalist, and can assist in finding natural options for symptom reduction and optimal health. I provide clinical supervision for other mental health therapists. I am currently seeing clients and supervisees both virtually and in person.
I specialize in assisting with symptoms reduction for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles.
Hello! Welcome to your healing journey. I am glad you are taking the time to read this. Let me tell you a bit about me, so that you can see if I may be a fit for what you are seeking. My expertise is in holistic based therapy. This means I like to look at the whole picture; mind, body and spirit. I am trained in ACT, EMDR, NET, past life regression, meditation, guided imagery. I am a certified herbalist, and can assist in finding natural options for symptom reduction and optimal health. I provide clinical supervision for other mental health therapists. I am currently seeing clients and supervisees both virtually and in person.
Amy M Burrell
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings, I am a seasoned therapist who loves what I do everyday. I assist in helping clients address their life challenges whether they be inherent to trauma, crisis, loss, mental illness, and/or destructive behaviors. I work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Ellsworth and on Mount Desert Island, I am best suited to work with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing emotional instability, addictive processes, those seeking relief from early life trauma, and those who may be seeking insight into their unhealthy relationships with themselves. I am honored to be of service, please reach out.
Greetings, I am a seasoned therapist who loves what I do everyday. I assist in helping clients address their life challenges whether they be inherent to trauma, crisis, loss, mental illness, and/or destructive behaviors. I work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Ellsworth and on Mount Desert Island, I am best suited to work with adolescents and adults who may be experiencing emotional instability, addictive processes, those seeking relief from early life trauma, and those who may be seeking insight into their unhealthy relationships with themselves. I am honored to be of service, please reach out.
Sara Ann Therrien
MA, QMHP
Verified Verified
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
I help people who have anxiety, overwhelm or stressful relationships find clarity and serenity. In 2014, after years of talk therapy and recovery work, I became frustrated by the lack of progress in a few key areas. I decided to go deeper and I combined "parts work" with a mediation facilitation process. The healing I experienced was astounding. I researched other practitioners who were working at these deep levels, began studying evidence based techniques with Sarah Peyton, and I implemented these life changing models into my work. A past client posted: "Sara’s way of providing help creates peace in the battle zone of my brain."
I help people who have anxiety, overwhelm or stressful relationships find clarity and serenity. In 2014, after years of talk therapy and recovery work, I became frustrated by the lack of progress in a few key areas. I decided to go deeper and I combined "parts work" with a mediation facilitation process. The healing I experienced was astounding. I researched other practitioners who were working at these deep levels, began studying evidence based techniques with Sarah Peyton, and I implemented these life changing models into my work. A past client posted: "Sara’s way of providing help creates peace in the battle zone of my brain."
Amy Spenciner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (Online Only)
I am a ME and NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide phone/online counseling services. I provide counseling for adults privately and thru Employee Assistance Programs (including Cornell U, Ithaca College, Cayuga Medical Center and Ithaca City). Much of this work entails helping high functioning adults increase their stress management and supporting them through work, home and career challenges. I also provide counseling for school children as I am a former school social worker. I utilize a combination cognitive behavior therapy, life skills development, mindfulness and stress reduction.
I am a ME and NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide phone/online counseling services. I provide counseling for adults privately and thru Employee Assistance Programs (including Cornell U, Ithaca College, Cayuga Medical Center and Ithaca City). Much of this work entails helping high functioning adults increase their stress management and supporting them through work, home and career challenges. I also provide counseling for school children as I am a former school social worker. I utilize a combination cognitive behavior therapy, life skills development, mindfulness and stress reduction.
Maine Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Accepting new patients for work with clinical intern, Ms. Mailena Alicea. Dr. Denise Vagt is a licensed clinical psychologist (Maine License PS1998). She has a broad range of experience treating anxiety and depressive disorders and specializes in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, and stress related disorders. Dr. Vagt completed her Doctorate in Psychology at Florida Institute of Technology and spent the beginning of her career serving as an Active Duty Air Force Psychologist. She now works in the private sector as the owner of Maine Psychological Services.
Accepting new patients for work with clinical intern, Ms. Mailena Alicea. Dr. Denise Vagt is a licensed clinical psychologist (Maine License PS1998). She has a broad range of experience treating anxiety and depressive disorders and specializes in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, and stress related disorders. Dr. Vagt completed her Doctorate in Psychology at Florida Institute of Technology and spent the beginning of her career serving as an Active Duty Air Force Psychologist. She now works in the private sector as the owner of Maine Psychological Services.
REACH Psychotherapy and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Life’s challenges provide us an opportunity to REACH. At REACH Psychotherapy and Consulting we will engage in a collaborative process of Remembering, Exploring, Accepting, Connecting, and Healing. Our work together will support the reintegration of those inner parts that at some point in your life felt unheard, unloved, or unworthy. Our work together will assist you with developing the tools for courageous inner exploration, new insight and skills, self-compassion, and acceptance. When we reconnect with our inner parts, often a shift occurs in our outward experiences and relationships.
Life’s challenges provide us an opportunity to REACH. At REACH Psychotherapy and Consulting we will engage in a collaborative process of Remembering, Exploring, Accepting, Connecting, and Healing. Our work together will support the reintegration of those inner parts that at some point in your life felt unheard, unloved, or unworthy. Our work together will assist you with developing the tools for courageous inner exploration, new insight and skills, self-compassion, and acceptance. When we reconnect with our inner parts, often a shift occurs in our outward experiences and relationships.
Jody Gillen-Worden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 30 years experience. My work is collaborative, strength based and often playful. I have an extensive background in working with family systems through the lens of attachment theory. Over the past several years I have shifted from family to individual work with adults, utilizing a model of psychotherapy called Internal Family Systems. I find this model an empowering and dynamic way of helping individuals get to know parts of themselves, thus taking charge of their own healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 30 years experience. My work is collaborative, strength based and often playful. I have an extensive background in working with family systems through the lens of attachment theory. Over the past several years I have shifted from family to individual work with adults, utilizing a model of psychotherapy called Internal Family Systems. I find this model an empowering and dynamic way of helping individuals get to know parts of themselves, thus taking charge of their own healing.
Friendship Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Not accepting new clients
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This is the first step of many regarding establishing control over barriers keeping you stuck and, for that, you should be congratulating yourself! Finding someone who can help facilitate meaningful conversation as a means of problem solving this struggle is the next step on your journey. This is such an important step and thank you for clicking on me. Let’s see if I could be your guide.
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Joyce Sullivan
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Hancock, ME 04640
I have been offering psychotherapy and substance abuse counseling to adults, couples and families for more than 30 years. With a combination of practical guidance, humor and respect, I work collaboratively with people to ease the stress and tensions that block them from living more fully. I have studied mindfulness and I have focused extensively on training in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and it is the primary model I use in working with individuals and couples. Areas of interest include relationship issues, anxiety and depression, and recovery from addiction.
I have been offering psychotherapy and substance abuse counseling to adults, couples and families for more than 30 years. With a combination of practical guidance, humor and respect, I work collaboratively with people to ease the stress and tensions that block them from living more fully. I have studied mindfulness and I have focused extensively on training in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and it is the primary model I use in working with individuals and couples. Areas of interest include relationship issues, anxiety and depression, and recovery from addiction.
Matthew S. Beal
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MACO, NCC, LCMHC, LCPC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 (Online Only)
Whether your needs seem small or overwhelming, if you are thinking about counseling, congratulations! Every step requires courage, and I respect yours. We all need quality counseling at times, and I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. My goals are to help you identify what human flourishing means for you, to help you gain insight into what keeps you from living that fully, to help you develop the tools you need to move into that flourishing, and to do so in a safe, supportive space. Also, I offer teletherapy with a generous sliding scale fee structure to make your flourishing as accessible as possible!
Whether your needs seem small or overwhelming, if you are thinking about counseling, congratulations! Every step requires courage, and I respect yours. We all need quality counseling at times, and I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. My goals are to help you identify what human flourishing means for you, to help you gain insight into what keeps you from living that fully, to help you develop the tools you need to move into that flourishing, and to do so in a safe, supportive space. Also, I offer teletherapy with a generous sliding scale fee structure to make your flourishing as accessible as possible!
Online Therapists
Licia M Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-cc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bangor, ME 04401 (Online Only)
Some of my areas of specialty include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting & relationship issues, as well as grief & loss.
No matter your situation or story, I believe you deserve to experience hope, healing, happiness, and personal growth. My role is to be a positive and encouraging support to you as you move through your therapeutic journey. My goal is to provide a safe, open, and supportive space for you to explore and work through whatever challenges you may be facing. My approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and solution focused as we work together at a pace that feels best for you.
Some of my areas of specialty include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting & relationship issues, as well as grief & loss.
No matter your situation or story, I believe you deserve to experience hope, healing, happiness, and personal growth. My role is to be a positive and encouraging support to you as you move through your therapeutic journey. My goal is to provide a safe, open, and supportive space for you to explore and work through whatever challenges you may be facing. My approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and solution focused as we work together at a pace that feels best for you.
Priscilla M. Goss, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Not Verified Not Verified
Bangor, ME 04401
Now that your ready for therapy we can resolve issues of abuse, anxiety, relationships, anger, parenting, grief and, depression.
Are you ready for change in your life? Do you want healing from past traumas, disappointments or losses? Do you want to feel your in control of your life, and be able to deal with issues causing distress? As your Therapist, I am committed to working with you to progress toward meeting your goals. I believe in your ability to achieve them. I offer you a genuine, caring, non-judgmental, professional relationship where you will feel comfortable and be able to accomplish positive growth. I welcome a call from you with any questions. Let's work together toward your wellness!
Now that your ready for therapy we can resolve issues of abuse, anxiety, relationships, anger, parenting, grief and, depression.
Are you ready for change in your life? Do you want healing from past traumas, disappointments or losses? Do you want to feel your in control of your life, and be able to deal with issues causing distress? As your Therapist, I am committed to working with you to progress toward meeting your goals. I believe in your ability to achieve them. I offer you a genuine, caring, non-judgmental, professional relationship where you will feel comfortable and be able to accomplish positive growth. I welcome a call from you with any questions. Let's work together toward your wellness!
Emily Sevigny Counseling LLC
Counselor, LCPC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orono, ME 04473 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical interests and experience include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, burnout, educational/school challenges, and career & college counseling.
I am dedicated to helping teens and adults effectively address life stressors and develop skills for independent symptom management. I utilize a client-centered approach to determine client strengths, barriers, and concerns, with a solution focused lens to help provide relief and skills to help the client reach their goals.
My clinical interests and experience include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, burnout, educational/school challenges, and career & college counseling.
I am dedicated to helping teens and adults effectively address life stressors and develop skills for independent symptom management. I utilize a client-centered approach to determine client strengths, barriers, and concerns, with a solution focused lens to help provide relief and skills to help the client reach their goals.
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.
Katie Dolinsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brunswick, ME 04011
Some of our specialities areas include trauma, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, co parenting, navigating conflict in relationships.
Friends. Partners. Parents. Children. Relationships are one of the most important and enjoyable parts of being human. My practice is focused on connecting people and guiding them toward feeling more satisfied in their relationships. Therapy is highly focused on communication, healing relational wounds, gaining awareness of relationship patterns and understanding needs so that you can feel more understood and fulfilled in all relationships in your life. We specialize in working with couples, those with attachment issues or childhood trauma and anyone wanting more authentic and healthy relationships in their lives.
Some of our specialities areas include trauma, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, relational issues, co parenting, navigating conflict in relationships.
Friends. Partners. Parents. Children. Relationships are one of the most important and enjoyable parts of being human. My practice is focused on connecting people and guiding them toward feeling more satisfied in their relationships. Therapy is highly focused on communication, healing relational wounds, gaining awareness of relationship patterns and understanding needs so that you can feel more understood and fulfilled in all relationships in your life. We specialize in working with couples, those with attachment issues or childhood trauma and anyone wanting more authentic and healthy relationships in their lives.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.