Therapists Beginning With B in Maine

Accepting new clients. It is within safety and connection that we heal. I believe in the importance of creating a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic space, and a relationship in which you feel supported, understood, and heard. Client’s that I work with often struggle with self-esteem, navigating relational challenges, coping with distressing experiences, as well as feeling connected to and/or expressing their authentic self. Together, we will explore your concerns and help you grow towards greater self-understanding, improvements in the quality and intimacy of your relationships, confidence, self-compassion, and well-being.

My focus is on you. More than treatment plans, insurance needs and diagnoses, the process is fairly simple: listen deeply and authentically to the many layers of you. The mental "illness" presented is only an expression of some imbalance or other, and commonly represents a "strategy" (usually constructed by the child psyche) that while saving your life all those years ago, has now become the central problem in your life. The first order of business is to shed light on this outdated strategy, understand it's contours, and then replace it with new, more powerful and relevant ones. This process, by definition, brings joy.

Laura is the owner of Coastal Counseling, LLC where she provides supportive counseling to adults, children, and families. She has extensive experience in both the outpatient setting and in the school environment treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression/Mood Disorders, Divorce/Separation, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Trauma.

I work with both individuals and couples, helping people to heal from the effects of former or current destructive relationships, restore their sense of trust in themselves, and help them to experience more safety, connection and satisfaction in their lives. Even in the most painful of relationship dynamics (whether with yourself, a partner, a family member, professional relationship, etc.), there is a seed of opportunity for change for the better. Only one person has to shift in order for the entire dynamic to change.

I believe empowering patients is the most effective way to create sustainable change. I believe my role in our relationship is to support you in both personal and emotional growth, at your pace. To be a catalyst. The therapeutic relationship is imperative for this to occur. I love people, and feel honored and humbled by those who entrust me to work along side them.

* * * I am only seeing clients on Sundays* * * A lot has changed in the past few years. A lot of things that used to be easy are hard now, and a lot of things that used to be hard feel impossible. If you're struggling, if you're weary, if you're worn down, you're not alone. My goal as a therapist is to help you cultivate a better, more satisfying life. Whether that means overcoming depression, easing anxiety, working through trauma, or just getting out of a slump, I can help you examine the issues you're facing and discover solutions that work for your unique situation.

If you or a loved one are looking for a safe space to promote emotional wellness, I invite you to explore what I have to offer at www.familyrootscounseling.com. I welcome a diversity of clients including children, adolescents, adults and families of various backgrounds. My goal is to help people embrace their strengths and face their challenges through a solid therapeutic relationship. Once we establish a foundation of trust, we can explore a therapeutic modality that meets your unique needs such as: EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, play therapy, positive parenting, and more.

I offer a holistic counseling approach for adults looking to find more balance in their lives. There are times when it can feel that the stress and overwhelm is too much to manage. This could occur during a transitional time in life, accompany a major life event, or arise when we are sensing that we are stuck in a part of life. I believe that some of the greatest break throughs in our lives can be attained through overcoming the challenges that we face. It can be helpful to have support as we navigate through this process and it is my goal is to serve as an emotional guide for this personal growth.

My view of therapy is an opportunity to engage in a collaborative process by which the therapist and client work together towards enriching lifestyle, and enhancing overall well-being. Additional treatment modalities I draw from include cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques aimed to help reframe and replace negative thought patterns leading to healthier responses in challenging situations. Furthermore, I work from a strengths based perspective that amplifies each individual's unique qualities through the process of self-discovery, healing, acceptance and forgiveness of self and others.

I work nationally through telehealth providing music therapy services focusing on stress, anxiety, trauma, acute or chronic pain, & life’s ups and downs. As a queer identified therapist, I specialize in working with LGBTQAI+ folks. Whether you are questioning your gender identity or sexual orientation, coming out, transitioning, coping with bullying or minority stress, figuring out who you are or dealing with life, together, we can find creative ways to address your goals to find happier, healthier, and more relaxed life, finding the path to wholeness and wellness.

People often describe me as "down to earth" and "easy to talk to" which helps clients open up and work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. From my experience, I've realized that people can get stuck in negative patterns because of their beliefs and mindset.  In order to resolve, I tailor therapy for the inner work needed to shift beliefs and mindset to become in alignment with your goals while considering various facets that contribute.

I have very limited openings for Mainecare and self pay clients. I have openings for DEEP as well. I am seeing people in person, via phone or video chat. it always helps to get another perspective and some concrete ways of coping. Using techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing technique and Narrative therapy can help in the process of self discovery and recovery.

3/5/23 Accepting clients with Trillium OHP and PacificSource commerciaI. I provide counseling to couples and individuals to effectively address the troubles they are having in their relationships and personal lives. Areas of significant experience counseling people include; relationships, interpersonal growth (assertiveness and providing understanding) decision making, intimacy, anxiety, and life transitions. I provide an individually tailored and collaborative approach unique to each person. In doing so, I draw from an array of counseling theories and techniques to incorporate what is effective and embraced by each individual.