Family Systems Therapists in South Portland, ME

I want you to feel empowered, hopeful, and proud of exactly who you are. As we grow, we all experience transitions and challenges that can shake our core beliefs about ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of belonging and purpose in this world. I have worked with people of all ages to address the cause and effects of trauma, mental health issues, and substance use disorders on individual and family functioning. I am passionate about helping people work through difficult times or process past experiences to rebuild their sense of self worth, develop healthy coping skills, and confidently move into the future.

25 years working as an independent psychotherapist with individuals, families and trauma difficulties. We resolve conflict, remove behavioral triggers, and work systemically to minimize issues. Our goal for our clients is to process current and past troubles in order to healthfully achieve resolution...

We are all seeking relief from something. Or have certain roadblocks we continually coming up against that seemingly won’t budge. Needing extra support is nothing to be ashamed of-reaching out for it is a sign of strength and courage. I believe every individual possesses innate strengths and I work with clients to identify and build upon these as the foundation for healthy change and personal growth. Often what we view as our weaknesses can also become strengths, they just need to be in balance. Through self-examination and hard work we have the capacity to grow and surpass our current problems and limitations.

Many warm welcomes to you! I believe that life can be heavy at times, and my purpose is to help lighten the load and be a source of light during dark times. Laughter, a good conversation, a warm hug, or a walk in nature can do wonders for the human spirit. Unfortunately, our society isn't always conducive to our well-being, which is why it's essential to unlearn some things and search within ourselves to find inner peace. It's an honor to accompany you on that journey. Throughout my career, I've worked with clients from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and age groups.

As a Registered Play Therapist, my approach is child/person centered, gentle, individualized, comprehensive, PLAYful and non-judgmental.. I have had experience in working with children who are anxious, aggressive or withdrawn, children of divorce, children on the autism spectrum, ADD or ADHD. My experience as a special educator include working with children with neurological disorders affecting their motor, sensory, communication, social and cognitive domains. I work closely with families to provide guidance and support and to help develop strategies and techniques to deal positively with the presenting problems in the home or educational environments.

*** accepting new clients in person *** Life is not easy and you have made the step to seek out help, and for that you are courageous. My name is Cara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people in many stages of life. I look forward to cultivating a safe space so that I can best assist you in making steps towards your therapeutic goals.

I now have immediate openings for couples, and individuals. I believe the connections we form with others help us maintain and improve our overall physical and emotional well-being. I'll support you to strengthen the bonds with the people you cherish most, and help you to improve your capacity to manage whatever life challenges come your way. Together, we can explore what's working, what's not, and what you can do about it. Whether you want to strengthen the connection with your significant other, strive to be closer with your friends and family, or you're simply looking to find new ways to manage stress, you can start today.

Reaching out for support during challenging times can be daunting and my approach is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you to create lasting and meaningful change in your life. As a relational and client-centered therapist, I believe that our relationships with those in our lives directly impact our worldview and experiences. I find that the client-therapist relationship is fundamental to a positive and successful therapy experience. I utilize a strengths-based approach as a foundation from which clients can grow and I also appreciate bringing humor into the therapy space.

This is an agency with multiple clinicians, and we are accepting new clients at this time. If you are struggling with mental health or substance use, thank you for reaching out. Healing Tide Therapy draws from many backgrounds and theories. We can support you in many different ways, including managing mental health and substance use disorder symptoms, meeting DEEP requirements, battling urges and cravings, learning interpersonal effectiveness skills or finding your way when you are struggling to manage everyday life. Even if you just need an objective ear to listen, We can be a there.

After thirty years of practice, I am amazed by the strength of the human spirit and seek to create a safe atmosphere for optimum healing. I specialize in child and adult treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma, and feel therapy is a collaborative process that can be enhanced by somatic approaches such as EMDR, expressive therapy, and play therapy. In my work with children I utilize play therapy, play is the natural language of children and it is how they heal and learn new skills. I also incorporate the treatment of childhood anxiety and provide parenting skills that are specifically tailored to the needs of the child.

I am accepting new clients in both Pennsylvania & Maine for telehealth only. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in working with adolescents and teens experiencing issues around life stage transitions, self-esteem, and family conflict. I also enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with clients around acute issues such as suicidality, self-harm, and trauma. My therapeutic focus is to use a trauma-informed psychotherapy approach and relational techniques to increase self-worth, decrease depression & anxiety, and tease out couple and family conflict.

In these hectic times, we sometimes find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from loved ones, or "stuck" and unsure about where we are headed. Some of us even struggle with past trauma that continues to define our present. As a therapist my responsibility is to provide a safe and supportive environment promoting awareness, cultivating strengths, and encouraging lasting change. My clients would describe me as warm, genuine, non-judgmental, open, and motivating. My style draws upon an experience range including solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. website: james-lehr.clientsecure.me

New England Sex Therapy, LLC provides sex therapy and relationship therapy, specializing in sexuality and gender identity issues across the spectrum of sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Focus includes loss of desire; erection/ejaculation difficulties; sexual identity; orgasm; sex-related pain; trauma; paraphilias; relationship conflicts over sexual values, attitudes, behaviors. I am licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont and shortly also in Maine, to provide services to clients seeking sex therapy.

Are you unsatisfied with your relationship and feel disappointed in yourself? We all crave love and connection but sometimes lose touch with ourselves in the process. Maybe you feel discouraged, undeserving and alone. Do you prioritize the needs of others and feel that your own needs are compromised? Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationship but struggle to make changes. We get stuck in our heads trying to find a way out but end up resorting to old patterns that further burden us.

I work with all age groups in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am trained in Functional Family Therapy which focuses on observing and breaking conflict cycles that are no longer serving you or your relationships. I am also trained as a Gottman level 2 therapist which I utilize in my couples work. My relational approach translates well for all ages and for a range of presenting concerns for treatment. My particular areas of specialty are working with adolescents, couples, and adult women. Modalities often used in my sessions include CBT, ARC, Attachment Theory, ACT, FFT, and Gottman Methods.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am an experienced LCPC, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. If you want to make healthy and positive changes in your life, I invite you to email or call me. I take most private insurances. I also offer faith based counseling if you would like to learn how to use your faith to reduce your symptoms. Give me a call or write me an email, let's see if you and I will make a good fit!

I have been a therapist for over 20 years. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues, and who struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder. I look forward to working with clients who are open to change and want to become aware of their thought patterns and learn techniques to move forward toward their goals.

Sasha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2017. Sasha works from a collaborative strengths-based approach, assisting and supporting clients with anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and family issues. Outside of work, Sasha enjoys snowboarding, paddleboarding, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

***Currently accepting new clients via Telehealth and In-Person***