Depression Therapists in Deer Isle, ME
Holly Khiel
Counselor, LCPC-c
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Deer Isle, ME 04627
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.
Veronica L Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LC22477
Verified Verified
Deer Isle, ME 04627
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a consulting practice designed to help you manage feelings associated with bereavement, grief, loss, trauma, anxiety and depression.
My approach is always designed for your specific needs. Sometimes short-term therapy is enough to resolve an issue but if longer term sessions are needed for a chronic or more complex challenge, I can provide that too. My specialized training and experience include dreamwork, psychoanalysis and play therapy, including an appreciation of the role of your nervous system. I am a gender-affirming and polyamory -affirming therapist committed to helping you develop insights necessary to understand your behavior, relieve your pain and move beyond whatever is holding you back. Together we will get to the root of what is bothering you.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a consulting practice designed to help you manage feelings associated with bereavement, grief, loss, trauma, anxiety and depression.
My approach is always designed for your specific needs. Sometimes short-term therapy is enough to resolve an issue but if longer term sessions are needed for a chronic or more complex challenge, I can provide that too. My specialized training and experience include dreamwork, psychoanalysis and play therapy, including an appreciation of the role of your nervous system. I am a gender-affirming and polyamory -affirming therapist committed to helping you develop insights necessary to understand your behavior, relieve your pain and move beyond whatever is holding you back. Together we will get to the root of what is bothering you.
Juliet C. Lesser, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Deer Isle, ME 04627 (Online Only)
I am collaborative, responsive, and direct, whether working with adolescents, individual adults or couples. I have varied training and specialties, and strive to assist those in treatment with me to reach an unsnarled, contented, mindful, chosen life. Aside from therapy of differing types and lengths, I also can offer second opinions, forensic consultations, and diagnostic assessments. A collaborative approach with you and with the other professional and personal contacts in your (or your family's) life is also my commitment.
I am collaborative, responsive, and direct, whether working with adolescents, individual adults or couples. I have varied training and specialties, and strive to assist those in treatment with me to reach an unsnarled, contented, mindful, chosen life. Aside from therapy of differing types and lengths, I also can offer second opinions, forensic consultations, and diagnostic assessments. A collaborative approach with you and with the other professional and personal contacts in your (or your family's) life is also my commitment.
More Therapists Nearby
Ellen Landrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklin, ME 04616 (Online Only)
My practice focuses on perinatal and maternal mental health. I specialize in treating perinatal mood disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression and anxiety. I also have experience supporting clients with infertility, the IVF process and grief/miscarriage. I also see a small number of transgender clients and have supported clients through transition, including surgery and hormone therapy.
My practice focuses on perinatal and maternal mental health. I specialize in treating perinatal mood disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression and anxiety. I also have experience supporting clients with infertility, the IVF process and grief/miscarriage. I also see a small number of transgender clients and have supported clients through transition, including surgery and hormone therapy.
Online Therapists
Katie Dolinsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westbrook, ME 04092
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.
Dan Creek
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101
Welcome - thank you for your interest. For many years I've been a counselor and educator, working with people through transformative learning experiences. I'll strive to help you gain self understanding and develop your natural abilities to work through life challenges. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches that address concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and performance problems (e.g., work/academics, physical intimacy).
Welcome - thank you for your interest. For many years I've been a counselor and educator, working with people through transformative learning experiences. I'll strive to help you gain self understanding and develop your natural abilities to work through life challenges. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches that address concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and performance problems (e.g., work/academics, physical intimacy).
Jessica Hubley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT
Verified Verified
Winthrop, ME 04364 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma, and individuals who are feeling stuck in patterns and themes that don't feel healthy.
Welcome! The decision to look at therapy as a method of self work is a big one. You may be excited to start or continue your journey, or you may be experiencing some conflicting feelings. Starting where you are is a good way to engage in self work, and working with a therapist can help you find support, education, and encouragement around your goals.
I enjoy working with individuals struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma, and individuals who are feeling stuck in patterns and themes that don't feel healthy.
Welcome! The decision to look at therapy as a method of self work is a big one. You may be excited to start or continue your journey, or you may be experiencing some conflicting feelings. Starting where you are is a good way to engage in self work, and working with a therapist can help you find support, education, and encouragement around your goals.
Beth Clark
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yarmouth, ME 04096
I am currently accepting new clients. As a clinical psychologist, I offer an insight-oriented, collaborative approach to help people effectively cope with major life transitions, new medical diagnoses, anxiety, depression, significant health issues, sleep disturbances, grief, loss and trauma. I bring empathy, understanding and expertise into every session, and I am deeply committed to helping people who feel “stuck” and who want to adjust to new life circumstances.
I am currently accepting new clients. As a clinical psychologist, I offer an insight-oriented, collaborative approach to help people effectively cope with major life transitions, new medical diagnoses, anxiety, depression, significant health issues, sleep disturbances, grief, loss and trauma. I bring empathy, understanding and expertise into every session, and I am deeply committed to helping people who feel “stuck” and who want to adjust to new life circumstances.
Elizabeth MacInnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 (Online Only)
I work with Individuals and couples crossing life’s thresholds, personal growth, infertility, motherhood, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, and grief.
As a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, I aim to cultivate a space with room to understand our own inherent truth and wisdom within. Through sessions that combine both holistic psychotherapy and counseling, I will support you in building a relationship with yourself that is rooted in love and nourishment. I believe that our lives, sexuality, and gender are all fluid, and aim to facilitate exploration and discovery without judgement. I utilize intuition, card pulling, and astrology within session.
I work with Individuals and couples crossing life’s thresholds, personal growth, infertility, motherhood, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, and grief.
As a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, I aim to cultivate a space with room to understand our own inherent truth and wisdom within. Through sessions that combine both holistic psychotherapy and counseling, I will support you in building a relationship with yourself that is rooted in love and nourishment. I believe that our lives, sexuality, and gender are all fluid, and aim to facilitate exploration and discovery without judgement. I utilize intuition, card pulling, and astrology within session.
Dr. Laura Sproch
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing an eating disorder, disordered eating, negative body image, or hardship supporting a loved one with an eating disorder, please contact me. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in eating disorder treatment. I believe in treatment that works, is based in science, and has an end goal (i.e., evidence-based treatment). I work primarily with eating disorders; however also enjoy supporting individuals through interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I know how difficult change can be and offer a compassionate approach that values working toward your personal goals.
If you are experiencing an eating disorder, disordered eating, negative body image, or hardship supporting a loved one with an eating disorder, please contact me. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in eating disorder treatment. I believe in treatment that works, is based in science, and has an end goal (i.e., evidence-based treatment). I work primarily with eating disorders; however also enjoy supporting individuals through interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I know how difficult change can be and offer a compassionate approach that values working toward your personal goals.
Paul Kinney
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Auburn, ME 04210
I work with adults and couples and provide individual and limited couples therapy. I consider a variety of issues and concerns, including but not limited to: social, emotional, and behavioral issues, self-esteem building, parenting and family issues, developing positive communication skills, coping strategies, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, behavioral disorders, social skills building, and life challenges.
I work with adults and couples and provide individual and limited couples therapy. I consider a variety of issues and concerns, including but not limited to: social, emotional, and behavioral issues, self-esteem building, parenting and family issues, developing positive communication skills, coping strategies, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, behavioral disorders, social skills building, and life challenges.
Beth Kittredge, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yarmouth, ME 04096
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting issues, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to help you. My approach to therapy is integrative, which means that I will tailor methods to meet your specific needs and concerns. This approach includes a range of therapy techniques, such as psychodynamic, relational-based, client-centered, attachment, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting issues, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to help you. My approach to therapy is integrative, which means that I will tailor methods to meet your specific needs and concerns. This approach includes a range of therapy techniques, such as psychodynamic, relational-based, client-centered, attachment, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Cara Kraft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Falmouth, ME 04105
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping clients uncover and live as the best version of themselves. Informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help clients understand, heal, and change the negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs that contribute to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping clients uncover and live as the best version of themselves. Informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help clients understand, heal, and change the negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs that contribute to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Josh Kingsbury
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04103
People often come to my office for a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns and grief.
We all experience challenges during our everyday lives. Sometimes these challenges can seem overwhelming and discouraging. I work with people who want to make changes in their lives to help themselves overcome these difficult experiences. These changes can often be difficult to contemplate, yet alone act on. I strive to create a supportive environment for my clients where they can explore their concerns and the emotions that arise.
People often come to my office for a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns and grief.
We all experience challenges during our everyday lives. Sometimes these challenges can seem overwhelming and discouraging. I work with people who want to make changes in their lives to help themselves overcome these difficult experiences. These changes can often be difficult to contemplate, yet alone act on. I strive to create a supportive environment for my clients where they can explore their concerns and the emotions that arise.
Chelsea Weiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camden, ME 04843
I have experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, anger management, and relationship or family struggles.
I provide individual therapy within a safe and confidential environment. People often find themselves struggling with difficult emotions, feeling uncertain of where they came from, and unsure of how to move forward. I work with my clients to help them recognize what is beneath these emotions, and support them in making positive changes within their relationships and lives. Through this work, people are able to connect with their emotional needs and begin to live a more meaningful and emotionally satisfying life.
I have experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, anger management, and relationship or family struggles.
I provide individual therapy within a safe and confidential environment. People often find themselves struggling with difficult emotions, feeling uncertain of where they came from, and unsure of how to move forward. I work with my clients to help them recognize what is beneath these emotions, and support them in making positive changes within their relationships and lives. Through this work, people are able to connect with their emotional needs and begin to live a more meaningful and emotionally satisfying life.
Rose Heikkinen
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lewiston, ME 04240
Waitlist for new clients
At times an individual may want extra support to talk about and or explore areas in their life that are causing stress: It can lead to anxiety, depression, mood changes, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and anger. If anyone of these emotional or behavioral issues become significant it can affect relationships, education, finances or day to day functioning. In session, the individual will examine past, present and future experiences that impact thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. There are appropriate and inappropriate ways to better cope with stressors in our life and in session the client will examine which strategies work best.
At times an individual may want extra support to talk about and or explore areas in their life that are causing stress: It can lead to anxiety, depression, mood changes, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and anger. If anyone of these emotional or behavioral issues become significant it can affect relationships, education, finances or day to day functioning. In session, the individual will examine past, present and future experiences that impact thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. There are appropriate and inappropriate ways to better cope with stressors in our life and in session the client will examine which strategies work best.
Mollie Volinsky (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101
I work with clients who have experienced various forms of trauma and struggle with disruptive symptoms such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and PTSD.
I am a warm and empathetic clinician who is passionate about combining the groundbreaking treatments of EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)! My goal is to use my specialized trainings to support you on your healing journey. I work with clients in New York (virtually) and Maine (virtually and in-person). EMDR and KAP have adapted to the times and are just as effective virtually as they are in-person!
I work with clients who have experienced various forms of trauma and struggle with disruptive symptoms such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and PTSD.
I am a warm and empathetic clinician who is passionate about combining the groundbreaking treatments of EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)! My goal is to use my specialized trainings to support you on your healing journey. I work with clients in New York (virtually) and Maine (virtually and in-person). EMDR and KAP have adapted to the times and are just as effective virtually as they are in-person!
Nicole Tourigny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-cc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Portland, ME 04106
Waitlist for new clients
I help teen girls, women, and mothers struggling with stress, anxiety, self-worth, and depression. My goal is to partner with you through whatever life throws your way. I build genuine connections with my clients to provide support with peer/relationship struggles, grief & loss, parenting/maternal mental health, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, coping with disability, trauma, and more. My aim is to meet you where you are at, offering a safe and affirming space to explore, process, and grow.
I help teen girls, women, and mothers struggling with stress, anxiety, self-worth, and depression. My goal is to partner with you through whatever life throws your way. I build genuine connections with my clients to provide support with peer/relationship struggles, grief & loss, parenting/maternal mental health, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, coping with disability, trauma, and more. My aim is to meet you where you are at, offering a safe and affirming space to explore, process, and grow.
Michelle Robbins
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Topsham, ME 04086 (Online Only)
Many of us are struggling every day with feelings of sadness, low motivation, grief and depression to name a few. Anxiety has taken over many of our lives to the point we are unable to function or feel numb a lot of the time. You don't have to go this alone - I can help you navigate these struggles, develop copings strategies and have the life you deserve. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor whose passion is to create a safe space for you to express your feelings knowing you will not be judged or ridiculed. The relationship between you and your therapist is the key to having the best outcomes.
Many of us are struggling every day with feelings of sadness, low motivation, grief and depression to name a few. Anxiety has taken over many of our lives to the point we are unable to function or feel numb a lot of the time. You don't have to go this alone - I can help you navigate these struggles, develop copings strategies and have the life you deserve. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor whose passion is to create a safe space for you to express your feelings knowing you will not be judged or ridiculed. The relationship between you and your therapist is the key to having the best outcomes.
Elizabeth Ann Miles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04102
I have extensive training and experience treating all Anxiety Disorders, managing ADHD, Addressing behavioral challenges and family conflict with Positive Parenting Support, Self-regulation skill building, and Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Addressing Depression with CBT, and attending to complicated grief utilizing many modalities.
I am a LCSW providing evidence-based, systems-oriented counseling. I have an excellent record assisting people in maintaining positive changes. As a therapist, I am more directive than passive in style, and quickly work to assess goals, and create an individualized treatment plan to address barriers. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (including TF-CBT, ACT, and Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy), MATCH, CollaborativePS, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parenting Support, Anxiety Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Art and Narrative Therapy.
I have extensive training and experience treating all Anxiety Disorders, managing ADHD, Addressing behavioral challenges and family conflict with Positive Parenting Support, Self-regulation skill building, and Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Addressing Depression with CBT, and attending to complicated grief utilizing many modalities.
I am a LCSW providing evidence-based, systems-oriented counseling. I have an excellent record assisting people in maintaining positive changes. As a therapist, I am more directive than passive in style, and quickly work to assess goals, and create an individualized treatment plan to address barriers. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (including TF-CBT, ACT, and Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy), MATCH, CollaborativePS, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parenting Support, Anxiety Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Art and Narrative Therapy.
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.