Therapists in Saco, ME

I am a Substance Abuse Professional that blends therapeutic approaches to help each individual recover. I work with each person to help them find solutions to life's problems and reach their fullest potential. I offer tele-health options.I have 30 years experience as an addictions co-occurring therapist and Christian counselor. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment values based therapy to treat addiction problems. Family mediation is available for families in crisis. Couples counseling , individual therapy, mediation,and SAP services for federally licensed drivers are part of my scope of practice. "Every individual is deserving of help, hope, and healing."

Problem solving is a process and offering strategies, improved perspective and healthy coping skills are all part of this process. Do you find yourself asking why your children behave the way they do? Why they don't appear to listen? Why are you always repeating yourself? Do you find yourself often stressed or worried? Are there days you wonder why nothing seems to get done? Are you looking to better define yourself and your own goals, looking to improve your self-confidence and your relationships?

Do you find it difficult to enjoy life the way you used to? To savor every moment as it occurs? Or do you get caught up in past conversations and regrets, or conversely tomorrow's conversations and plans? Are you your own worst critic? Do you need to enjoy just letting go and savoring every minute?

Do you suspect that you or a loved one is on the autism spectrum? I can help you in exploring this question and considering its personal, vocational, and family implications. I specialize in working with older adults who are diagnosed or seek diagnosis. I also work with teens and children/families. I can help communication between autistics and "neuro-typicals." I am active in an adult autistic peer support network and can help you connect with other autistics for support if you wish to do so.

My ideal client is a seeker, someone who is working on themselves to become more self-aware, or perhaps trying to understand the craziness of the world. They may be experiencing "spiritual emergencies," NDE's, having out of body experiences or psychic episodes. Most of their issues go beyond day to day problems. They may also have the desire to find the "root" cause of their health problems, and/or attempting to heal/bring their body into balance.

I am a seasoned licensed therapist with a private practice in Portland. I specialize in relationship challenges, mild to chronic mental health issues and life transitions including school, work, health, aging and more.

After 35 years practicing as a clinical psychologist I have come to understand that effective treatment must be determined specifically for each client and applied in a respectful and cooperative manner. Treatment choices are made based on the uniqueness of the individual, his or her goals, and current life circumstances. They may include behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, in-depth therapy, or couples and family therapy. One treatment modality is not appropriate for all.

I like to do a lot of listening and to provide emotional support prior to making any suggestions. Also, I have found that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a very effective component to counseling because it helps clients to identify habitual coping strategies that he/she has been employing that have helped to reduce stress in the past but now cause all sorts of problems. In addition to providing emotional support, I will help you to be mindful of these tendencies and practice replacing the thoughts (and the behaviors associated with them) with strategies that will help you live a happier,life.

Greetings, and thank you for looking into my practice. I know it is often hard to decide to seek therapy and find a good match between client and provider. I feel that the foundation of therapeutic work is relationship and rapport. Establishing this allows for trust, honesty and growth. I truly believe that, no matter the circumstance, we are in it together. I have worked with youth, adolescents, adults and families. I accept Aetna Anthem, Elevance BHS, Behavioral Health Systems Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCross and BlueShield Cigna and Evernorth Harvard Pilgrim Optum UnitedHealthcare UHC, and UBH.

I am a psychiatric nurse, counselor, and a psychotherapist. I provide counseling services to a wide variety of clients. I do not write prescriptions for medication. I work with a broad variety of individuals and additionally have a focus on medical/healthcare providers. I provide dynamic counseling, psychotherapy, and support in a safe setting. As a therapist I am active in the room providing feedback and challenges as appropriate. I use existential psychodynamic techniques, CBT, Reality Therapy, motivational interviewing and bibliotherapy and apply the principles and procedures of counseling to assess and treat client issues.

My personal journey, along with my education and over 15 years of professional experience, have combined to enable me to be an effective counselor who is compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic. One who believes we are all equal regardless of our race, sexual orientation, or spiritual beliefs. I believe in recovery of the whole person ... body, mind and soul. We will focus on your strengths and build a recovery plan that works for you.

Pine Tree Recovery Center utilizes a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. The disease of chemical dependency can strike anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, or socioeconomic status. Pine Tree Recovery Center is here to help people redirect themselves out of that negative trajectory and successfully enter a new life free from addiction.

Are past traumas impacting your life? Do you say or do things that you later regret? Do you struggle with identifying and communicating your feelings? Do you have intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or recurring distressing dreams? Do you drink alcohol or use other substances or gamble or do other self-destructive behaviors that cause self-harm or disrupt your life? Are you a people pleaser? Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Anything that keeps you from living a full life is either built on a lie or a self-defeating memory; what is limiting you? What is keeping you from having the life you want?

I want people to know that therapy begins with choosing to take the step of exploring yourself, an event that has occurred, STRESS, relationships, loss, burnout. That big next step involves developing a trusting and genuine rapport with your clinician. I invite you to reach out and begin that process with me and know that it can be done with humor, understanding, and a very strong believe in the fact that we are not perfect, that we are not made to go it alone all the time, and that we all need somewhere and someone that it can be all about you for a moment.

I have never met an addict or alcoholic with a drug or drinking problem. Does this sound strange? The fact is I've met hundreds of individuals with a solution that is no longer working. Drugs and alcohol have been the solution, not the problem. Addicts and Alcoholics have an above average intelligence and a highly sensitive nervous system. This combination is especially challenging in these unprecedented times when it is natural to reach for relief in the form of a substance or behavioral addiction. If your solution is no longer working, I am here to help. I have maintained sobriety for over nearly 40 years. It can be done.

Thank you for your interest in my practice. I work with adults ages 18 and up. My initial aim is to establish a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship that allows you to feel understood. I believe in the mind/body connection and the importance of helping you to become more present in your life to allow access to inner resources. We will work collaboratively to assess your individual strengths and goals and I will do what works best for you. I will be a calm and genuine presence in the room.