Family Therapy in Bridgton, ME

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Ann Lowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bridgton, ME 04009
I use a holistic approach of mind, body and spirit to help in your healing. Do you want to decrease your anxiety, anger, or sadness? I hope to help support you with issues obstructing your life goals. We can work together using mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy and more to reduce anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and family conflict.
I use a holistic approach of mind, body and spirit to help in your healing. Do you want to decrease your anxiety, anger, or sadness? I hope to help support you with issues obstructing your life goals. We can work together using mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy and more to reduce anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and family conflict.
(207) 605-5817 View (207) 605-5817
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Kimberly Leighton
MS, CCLS, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bridgton, ME 04009
Welcome to Play Warriors, Inc., (www.playwarriorsinc.com) a comprehensive and compassionate multi-faceted therapy practice designed to meet the diverse needs of children and families in Windham, Maine. Our integrated approach uses child life therapy and holistic services in order to support families navigating trauma, grief and loss. Our donation-based integrative therapies program, Silver Linings, offers peer support circles, massage, yoga, reiki, & spiritual readings in order to provide a holistic and effective family-centered therapeutic experience.
Welcome to Play Warriors, Inc., (www.playwarriorsinc.com) a comprehensive and compassionate multi-faceted therapy practice designed to meet the diverse needs of children and families in Windham, Maine. Our integrated approach uses child life therapy and holistic services in order to support families navigating trauma, grief and loss. Our donation-based integrative therapies program, Silver Linings, offers peer support circles, massage, yoga, reiki, & spiritual readings in order to provide a holistic and effective family-centered therapeutic experience.
(207) 387-7366 View (207) 387-7366
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Lotus Flower Counseling, PLLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
Verified Verified
Bridgton, ME 04009
I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and enjoy working with teens and adults, as well as families. I have a laid back approach and find value in a harm reduction. I specifically enjoy facilitating DBT Skills and SMART Recovery. I just opened a second location in Baldwin, ME and will still be offering telehealth services.
I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and enjoy working with teens and adults, as well as families. I have a laid back approach and find value in a harm reduction. I specifically enjoy facilitating DBT Skills and SMART Recovery. I just opened a second location in Baldwin, ME and will still be offering telehealth services.
(207) 672-1128 View (207) 672-1128
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Tighe Blackadar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bridgton, ME 04009
Hey! I'm really glad you stopped by. I know life can be really tough sometimes, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed or unsure. If you are having a hard time you are not alone, you deserve support, and I’m here to help. I specialize in working children, adolescents and their families to navigate challenges, build resilience, and forge deeper connections with self and others. With over a decade of experience in the field, I offer an individualized approach to therapy including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Adventure Therapy, and trauma informed care.
Hey! I'm really glad you stopped by. I know life can be really tough sometimes, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed or unsure. If you are having a hard time you are not alone, you deserve support, and I’m here to help. I specialize in working children, adolescents and their families to navigate challenges, build resilience, and forge deeper connections with self and others. With over a decade of experience in the field, I offer an individualized approach to therapy including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Adventure Therapy, and trauma informed care.
(207) 204-3633 View (207) 204-3633
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Kevin Kelley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bridgton, ME 04009  (Online Only)
My approach is compassionate and collaborative, providing a supportive environment to identify and challenge the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. What meaning do we attach to our experiences? How do we make sense of what happens to us? How are our relationships shaped by our expectations? How does our way of thinking affect our way of being? Together, we will explore ways to create positive change in your work, your relationships and your life.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative, providing a supportive environment to identify and challenge the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. What meaning do we attach to our experiences? How do we make sense of what happens to us? How are our relationships shaped by our expectations? How does our way of thinking affect our way of being? Together, we will explore ways to create positive change in your work, your relationships and your life.
(323) 391-2741 View (323) 391-2741
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Ashlee Carbonaro
MEd, Coach, CTRP-E
Verified Verified
Bridgton, ME 04009
Not accepting new clients
I prioritize the development of executive functioning skills in children and teens as well as within the family.
As a coach for children, teens and families, I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing space for growth, healing, and personal development. I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and abilities, and my role is to guide in recognizing and harnessing their full potential. Through a compassionate and individualized approach, I work closely with my clients to identify their goals, explore their passions, and cultivate the skills needed to thrive in all areas of life. I'm a Mayo Clinic Trained Health and Wellness Coach. I'm a Certified Wisdom Coach for Children.
I prioritize the development of executive functioning skills in children and teens as well as within the family.
As a coach for children, teens and families, I am committed to creating a safe and nurturing space for growth, healing, and personal development. I believe that every individual possesses unique strengths and abilities, and my role is to guide in recognizing and harnessing their full potential. Through a compassionate and individualized approach, I work closely with my clients to identify their goals, explore their passions, and cultivate the skills needed to thrive in all areas of life. I'm a Mayo Clinic Trained Health and Wellness Coach. I'm a Certified Wisdom Coach for Children.
(833) 658-9877 View (833) 658-9877
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David M Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bridgton, ME 04009
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty with family relationships, feeling overwhelmed with everything that is going on in your life and in the world today? Are you experiencing anger, frustration and/or hopelessness that is interfering in your relationships and your happiness? Is your mid consumed with worry about the future? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, trauma focused therapy and other therapeutic models including mindfulness practices are used to assist you in working through these challenges so you can create peace and hope in your personal life and relationships with others.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty with family relationships, feeling overwhelmed with everything that is going on in your life and in the world today? Are you experiencing anger, frustration and/or hopelessness that is interfering in your relationships and your happiness? Is your mid consumed with worry about the future? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, trauma focused therapy and other therapeutic models including mindfulness practices are used to assist you in working through these challenges so you can create peace and hope in your personal life and relationships with others.
(207) 421-9172 View (207) 421-9172

More Therapists Nearby

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Sara Dominicus, LCSW, Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naples, ME 04055
I am a Polyvagal informed, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in an individual practice. I have over 20 years of social work experience in a variety of settings. I currently provide support to adolescents, adults and older adults. I primarily work with individuals but provide relational support from an interpersonal perspective. Areas of focus within my practice are: anxiety, depression, grief, family/relational conflict and communication strategies. I most frequently access a mindfulness-based approach.
I am a Polyvagal informed, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in an individual practice. I have over 20 years of social work experience in a variety of settings. I currently provide support to adolescents, adults and older adults. I primarily work with individuals but provide relational support from an interpersonal perspective. Areas of focus within my practice are: anxiety, depression, grief, family/relational conflict and communication strategies. I most frequently access a mindfulness-based approach.
(207) 536-6302 View (207) 536-6302
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Susannah Tully
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Denmark, ME 04022
I provide personalized therapy through a strength-based, client centered and holistic lense. Although I work within a medical/ clinical framework, I tend to prefer a non-pathological approach to life circumstances and experiences. I also use a lifespan development approach to assist people in identifying growth as well as potential barriers that prevent them from accepting and thriving despite traumatic experiences, grief, heartbreak, or isolation. I work with people on managing post and acute stress, aiming for the end result of post traumatic growth.
I provide personalized therapy through a strength-based, client centered and holistic lense. Although I work within a medical/ clinical framework, I tend to prefer a non-pathological approach to life circumstances and experiences. I also use a lifespan development approach to assist people in identifying growth as well as potential barriers that prevent them from accepting and thriving despite traumatic experiences, grief, heartbreak, or isolation. I work with people on managing post and acute stress, aiming for the end result of post traumatic growth.
(207) 910-0424 View (207) 910-0424
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Jamie Ann Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Denmark, ME 04022  (Online Only)
I am a licensed independent social worker (aka mental health therapist) in FL, WA, MA, NH and ME. Therapy is a partnership and part of my job is to hold up the mirror for you to look at yourself. While using the therapeutic space to vent and process is an important component, I see the most progress in people who recognize things they want to change while in session and then take action to make those changes while out in the world. It is MY goal to meet you where you're at as you navigate YOUR goals; you are the expert on yourself and it's important to me that, together, we really hone in on what it is that YOU want to focus on.
I am a licensed independent social worker (aka mental health therapist) in FL, WA, MA, NH and ME. Therapy is a partnership and part of my job is to hold up the mirror for you to look at yourself. While using the therapeutic space to vent and process is an important component, I see the most progress in people who recognize things they want to change while in session and then take action to make those changes while out in the world. It is MY goal to meet you where you're at as you navigate YOUR goals; you are the expert on yourself and it's important to me that, together, we really hone in on what it is that YOU want to focus on.
(727) 947-1572 View (727) 947-1572

Online Therapists

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Donna Bann
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brunswick, ME 04011
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is Client-Centered, Strengths-based, and Culturally Sensitive, drawn from mind/body/spirit oriented theoretical approaches such as Expressive Therapies, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Would you like to feel more calm, confident, hopeful, and energetic? Are you facing roadblocks or transitions in your relationships or family life? Would you like to become more effective at getting your needs met through self-compassion rather than self-criticism?
My approach is Client-Centered, Strengths-based, and Culturally Sensitive, drawn from mind/body/spirit oriented theoretical approaches such as Expressive Therapies, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Would you like to feel more calm, confident, hopeful, and energetic? Are you facing roadblocks or transitions in your relationships or family life? Would you like to become more effective at getting your needs met through self-compassion rather than self-criticism?
(207) 945-8082 View (207) 945-8082
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Carol M. Phelps
Marriage & Family Therapist, Ph, D, LMFT
Verified Verified
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
I have been in private practice as a marriage and family therapist for 35 years. I have worked with a wide variety of issues: chemical dependency, codependency, abuse of all kinds, depression, family stress, and communication. I do individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I use an eclectic, client-centered approach, focusing on what individuals want to achieve in their therapy.
I have been in private practice as a marriage and family therapist for 35 years. I have worked with a wide variety of issues: chemical dependency, codependency, abuse of all kinds, depression, family stress, and communication. I do individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I use an eclectic, client-centered approach, focusing on what individuals want to achieve in their therapy.
(214) 471-5672 View (214) 471-5672
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Genevieve Morgan
Counselor, LCPC-c
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101
I offer weekly sessions for individuals and couples, and limited family therapy.
Are you feeling worried, stuck, or sad? Are you facing life challenges that feel overwhelming? Do you feel misunderstood or unseen by the people around you? I'm glad you are here. I believe your future is fluid and full of possibilities, despite how it might feel right now. Whether you are looking for relief, insight, support, or a solution to a specific problem, I can help you to clarify your needs, gain coping tools, and discover root causes and unconscious associations that keep you spinning in stagnant ways of being. Together we will dispel old narratives causing you pain and keeping you from the life you want to live.
I offer weekly sessions for individuals and couples, and limited family therapy.
Are you feeling worried, stuck, or sad? Are you facing life challenges that feel overwhelming? Do you feel misunderstood or unseen by the people around you? I'm glad you are here. I believe your future is fluid and full of possibilities, despite how it might feel right now. Whether you are looking for relief, insight, support, or a solution to a specific problem, I can help you to clarify your needs, gain coping tools, and discover root causes and unconscious associations that keep you spinning in stagnant ways of being. Together we will dispel old narratives causing you pain and keeping you from the life you want to live.
(207) 708-8179 View (207) 708-8179
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Mark Holbrook
Counselor, PhD, PE, LCPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, ME 04011
My individualized approach integrates training in psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, hypnotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
At present, my practice is limited to men and women in the law enforcement community and their families.
My individualized approach integrates training in psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, hypnotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
At present, my practice is limited to men and women in the law enforcement community and their families.
(207) 518-7502 View (207) 518-7502
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Kerry M Bennett
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
I am also oriented to Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with thirteen years of clinical experience. Passionate about providing individualized and intentional care, I believe that therapeutic work requires a strong connection, where clients feel heard and empowered. Taking a psychotherapeutic approach, I help clients to develop awareness of how we come to understand ourselves and the way we interact with the world. Through this journey, we develop compassion for the patterns we created to adapt to our environment, while exploring what may keep us from experiencing life with more connection and acceptance, and less shame and judgment.
I am also oriented to Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with thirteen years of clinical experience. Passionate about providing individualized and intentional care, I believe that therapeutic work requires a strong connection, where clients feel heard and empowered. Taking a psychotherapeutic approach, I help clients to develop awareness of how we come to understand ourselves and the way we interact with the world. Through this journey, we develop compassion for the patterns we created to adapt to our environment, while exploring what may keep us from experiencing life with more connection and acceptance, and less shame and judgment.
(207) 742-2094 View (207) 742-2094
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Colleen M Smith
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Augusta, ME 04330
I specialize in helping Christian women integrate their faith into clinical practice and solutions. I am here to support and empower women who have lost their sense of self. There are many obstacles we encounter in life and sometimes it takes someone sitting with us and exploring what is making the mountain seem immovable. I specialize in helping set up goals and develop a path to achieve them. I enjoy working with married couples, to help them develop healthy ways to handle conflict, and also those trying to blend a family. Currently using EFT for couples as well! I also do premarital counseling for engaged couples.
I specialize in helping Christian women integrate their faith into clinical practice and solutions. I am here to support and empower women who have lost their sense of self. There are many obstacles we encounter in life and sometimes it takes someone sitting with us and exploring what is making the mountain seem immovable. I specialize in helping set up goals and develop a path to achieve them. I enjoy working with married couples, to help them develop healthy ways to handle conflict, and also those trying to blend a family. Currently using EFT for couples as well! I also do premarital counseling for engaged couples.
(207) 672-1079 View (207) 672-1079
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Celia Grand, LCSW, BCD, P.A.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
I combine power therapies such as EMDR, psychosynthesis (a psycho-spiritual method), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (working within the body) and Internal Family Systems (working with Self to parts that have been wounded).
I offer therapies to help a client discover and heal the emotional pain that keeps them from thriving. I specialize in working with both event and attachment trauma. I have 30+ years working in the field of mental health and have worked with many different life and mental health problems. I believe there is a fundamental goodness in each person and that the harshness of life sometimes thrusts us into survival strategies. Healing offers a working through these strategies, teach us life lessons and reorient into thriving strategies by making peace within.
I combine power therapies such as EMDR, psychosynthesis (a psycho-spiritual method), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (working within the body) and Internal Family Systems (working with Self to parts that have been wounded).
I offer therapies to help a client discover and heal the emotional pain that keeps them from thriving. I specialize in working with both event and attachment trauma. I have 30+ years working in the field of mental health and have worked with many different life and mental health problems. I believe there is a fundamental goodness in each person and that the harshness of life sometimes thrusts us into survival strategies. Healing offers a working through these strategies, teach us life lessons and reorient into thriving strategies by making peace within.
(207) 835-3269 View (207) 835-3269
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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.
(207) 707-3665 View (207) 707-3665
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Dr. Lisa Palladino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yarmouth, ME 04096
I am certified in EMDR, level 3 trained in Internal Family Systems (currently becoming certified) and level 2 trained in the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT Institute).
I use the IFS model and a collaborative compassionate approach to help you identify and understand your inner system so you can connect with your core Self. Our sessions will also strongly focus on developing a trusting working relationship, with me but more importantly with yourself — helping you to minimize internal chaos and feel more balance and harmony. I am currently only accepting individual clients that are seeking to work in this modality or who are seeking treatment with EMDR. I am accepting couples who are interested in therapy.
I am certified in EMDR, level 3 trained in Internal Family Systems (currently becoming certified) and level 2 trained in the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT Institute).
I use the IFS model and a collaborative compassionate approach to help you identify and understand your inner system so you can connect with your core Self. Our sessions will also strongly focus on developing a trusting working relationship, with me but more importantly with yourself — helping you to minimize internal chaos and feel more balance and harmony. I am currently only accepting individual clients that are seeking to work in this modality or who are seeking treatment with EMDR. I am accepting couples who are interested in therapy.
(805) 779-3554 View (805) 779-3554
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New England Anger Management - Rev. Philip Meher
Counselor, MA, MEd, LCMHC, CAMT
Verified Verified
Leeds, ME 04263
As a clinical mental health professional, an Army Family Life Chaplain, VA therapist, and also a Christian ordained pastoral counselor (of 30+ years) I assist individuals in the community struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma (PTSD). In addition to this I do marriage/couples therapy, pre-marital counseling, and spiritual/faith related counseling.
As a clinical mental health professional, an Army Family Life Chaplain, VA therapist, and also a Christian ordained pastoral counselor (of 30+ years) I assist individuals in the community struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma (PTSD). In addition to this I do marriage/couples therapy, pre-marital counseling, and spiritual/faith related counseling.
(603) 736-7017 View (603) 736-7017

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.