Adoption Therapists in Auburn, ME
This space is yours for reflection, processing, and making movement at your own pace. My role is to provide tools or strategies that partner with you as you make changes in your life to meet your own goals. Some reasons people seek counseling may include reducing symptoms of a mental health diagnosis, strengthening family relationships, finding balance between the many life responsibilities, improving social relationships/communication/boundary setting, exploring your identity, navigating impact of family addiction/mental health of a loved one, having a space to talk about the challenges of parenting, and many more.
This space is yours for reflection, processing, and making movement at your own pace. My role is to provide tools or strategies that partner with you as you make changes in your life to meet your own goals. Some reasons people seek counseling may include reducing symptoms of a mental health diagnosis, strengthening family relationships, finding balance between the many life responsibilities, improving social relationships/communication/boundary setting, exploring your identity, navigating impact of family addiction/mental health of a loved one, having a space to talk about the challenges of parenting, and many more.
I’m a licensed therapist with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I trained at Goddard College, earned my doctorate in public health from Tulane University, and am licensed to practice in both Maine and Vermont. I work with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. My approach is grounded in an existential perspective, which means I help clients explore questions of meaning, identity, connection, and how their environments shape their wellbeing. My goal is to offer a thoughtful, supportive space where clients can reflect, heal, and make meaningful change.
I’m a licensed therapist with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I trained at Goddard College, earned my doctorate in public health from Tulane University, and am licensed to practice in both Maine and Vermont. I work with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. My approach is grounded in an existential perspective, which means I help clients explore questions of meaning, identity, connection, and how their environments shape their wellbeing. My goal is to offer a thoughtful, supportive space where clients can reflect, heal, and make meaningful change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, difficult life transitions, the stressors of becoming a new parent – or somewhere in between? Are you struggling with your identity or not feeling like yourself? Are you sleep deprived and wishing things would improve? I am here for you, you are not alone and I encourage you to reach out. You deserve to feel better in any stage of life you’re going through.
Are you struggling with anxiety, difficult life transitions, the stressors of becoming a new parent – or somewhere in between? Are you struggling with your identity or not feeling like yourself? Are you sleep deprived and wishing things would improve? I am here for you, you are not alone and I encourage you to reach out. You deserve to feel better in any stage of life you’re going through.
We all experience times in life that feel more difficult than others. These challenges may stem from past trauma, relationship struggles, the loss of a loved one, health concerns, job changes, school pressures, or even causes that are not immediately clear. My role is to help you build the personal skills and supportive connections you need to navigate these challenges and move forward with greater resilience.
We all experience times in life that feel more difficult than others. These challenges may stem from past trauma, relationship struggles, the loss of a loved one, health concerns, job changes, school pressures, or even causes that are not immediately clear. My role is to help you build the personal skills and supportive connections you need to navigate these challenges and move forward with greater resilience.
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I work with people seeking alignment and a deeper understanding of themselves. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, creatives, helpers, and professionals who feel functional but stuck. My style is warm and collaborative, grounded in research, lived experience, and a sense of humor. As an LGBTQ+, adopted clinician, I offer a thoughtful, culturally aware space for insight, growth, and meaningful change. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, burnout, or other difficult topics, we will work together to address it skillfully and compassionately through individual and/or DBT skills training. I’m licensed in ME and MA.
I work with people seeking alignment and a deeper understanding of themselves. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, creatives, helpers, and professionals who feel functional but stuck. My style is warm and collaborative, grounded in research, lived experience, and a sense of humor. As an LGBTQ+, adopted clinician, I offer a thoughtful, culturally aware space for insight, growth, and meaningful change. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, burnout, or other difficult topics, we will work together to address it skillfully and compassionately through individual and/or DBT skills training. I’m licensed in ME and MA.
I have received specialized training supporting members of families formed through adoption.
With teens and adults, my goal is to help identify damaging patterns and support new growth. In play therapy with children, I enjoy helping kids make sense of their feelings and experiences, learn healthy coping skills, and build lasting, secure attachments. Supporting parents and caregivers is an essential component of my work.
I have received specialized training supporting members of families formed through adoption.
With teens and adults, my goal is to help identify damaging patterns and support new growth. In play therapy with children, I enjoy helping kids make sense of their feelings and experiences, learn healthy coping skills, and build lasting, secure attachments. Supporting parents and caregivers is an essential component of my work.
I have been in the psychotherapy field for over 25 years working with people who stuggle with addictions, infertility, adoption, depression and anxiety.
I work psychodynamically, that is I facilitate the clients process in gaining insight into his/her behaviors, thoughts and feeling. I am however an active participant in the process, dealing with the here and now. I work relationally and in a humanistic way, valuing the client's struggle and process without judgement.
I have been in the psychotherapy field for over 25 years working with people who stuggle with addictions, infertility, adoption, depression and anxiety.
I work psychodynamically, that is I facilitate the clients process in gaining insight into his/her behaviors, thoughts and feeling. I am however an active participant in the process, dealing with the here and now. I work relationally and in a humanistic way, valuing the client's struggle and process without judgement.
I work with adoptees and individuals navigating complex or relational trauma, including challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and perfectionism. In our work together, I aim to create a steady, supportive space where you can better understand your emotional experiences, patterns in relationships, and sense of self.
I work with adoptees and individuals navigating complex or relational trauma, including challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and perfectionism. In our work together, I aim to create a steady, supportive space where you can better understand your emotional experiences, patterns in relationships, and sense of self.
Over the past 15+ years I have done special training in trauma, gender/sexuality, perinatal/postnatal issues, and adoption.
Currently Accepting new clients for appointments prior to 4pm. Also NOW Licensed in Maine and accepting Anthem BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim plans.
I take a person-centered approach to all sessions with the focus being on what you want to see change and what is most important to you. I view my job as helping you to discover the strength that you already have inside of you. We find that strength together and then you learn how to use it every day to overcome life's obstacles. I believe that I am your support along this journey, but you are the guide and you ultimately have to be ready to make your own life better.
Over the past 15+ years I have done special training in trauma, gender/sexuality, perinatal/postnatal issues, and adoption.
Currently Accepting new clients for appointments prior to 4pm. Also NOW Licensed in Maine and accepting Anthem BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim plans.
I take a person-centered approach to all sessions with the focus being on what you want to see change and what is most important to you. I view my job as helping you to discover the strength that you already have inside of you. We find that strength together and then you learn how to use it every day to overcome life's obstacles. I believe that I am your support along this journey, but you are the guide and you ultimately have to be ready to make your own life better.
Are you struggling with a major life transition? Perhaps you have lost someone significant, adopted a child or recently gone through a separation? Are you struggling because issues from your past seem to keep you from fully being the partner, parent or friend you desire to be and you don't know how to change? Or are you a Christian believer yet you struggle with anxiety, anger and depression compounded by guilt because you "shouldn't feel like that"? You are not alone! I have helped many find hope, peace and joy even in the midst of challenging circumstances. You don't have to stay stuck!
Are you struggling with a major life transition? Perhaps you have lost someone significant, adopted a child or recently gone through a separation? Are you struggling because issues from your past seem to keep you from fully being the partner, parent or friend you desire to be and you don't know how to change? Or are you a Christian believer yet you struggle with anxiety, anger and depression compounded by guilt because you "shouldn't feel like that"? You are not alone! I have helped many find hope, peace and joy even in the midst of challenging circumstances. You don't have to stay stuck!
My past 32 years' experience includes domestic and international adoption, foster care and post- adoption services and support, and mental health counseling with adolescents and adults.
I believe that human growth occurs in a relational context, and we all have the ability to envision a better life and create our own solutions. To me, counseling is a collaborative process in which clients and I join to discover possibilities, set achievable goals, and follow the chosen path together. I provide a safe space for clients to explore their challenges, gain insight into underlying needs, consider effective ways to meet those needs, and acquire whatever tools they need to strengthen important relationships.
My past 32 years' experience includes domestic and international adoption, foster care and post- adoption services and support, and mental health counseling with adolescents and adults.
I believe that human growth occurs in a relational context, and we all have the ability to envision a better life and create our own solutions. To me, counseling is a collaborative process in which clients and I join to discover possibilities, set achievable goals, and follow the chosen path together. I provide a safe space for clients to explore their challenges, gain insight into underlying needs, consider effective ways to meet those needs, and acquire whatever tools they need to strengthen important relationships.
Welcome to Anchored Counseling and Wellness, a space for healing, insight and growth. We will work together to create a trusting therapeutic relationship to discover your inner wisdom, explore your self-awareness and to help you feel empowered to make healthy choices. Whether you are going through a challenging transition, facing stress or anxiety, struggling with family or relationship concerns, or need a space for self-exploration, I will offer support to create meaningful change. Please visit my website at www.anchoredcounseling.com
Welcome to Anchored Counseling and Wellness, a space for healing, insight and growth. We will work together to create a trusting therapeutic relationship to discover your inner wisdom, explore your self-awareness and to help you feel empowered to make healthy choices. Whether you are going through a challenging transition, facing stress or anxiety, struggling with family or relationship concerns, or need a space for self-exploration, I will offer support to create meaningful change. Please visit my website at www.anchoredcounseling.com
I prioritize fostering a trustful, purposeful and collaborative relationship between myself and each client. I enjoy discovering and centering what is most important in my clients lives while supporting them to build upon the inherent strength and wisdom they bring to life's challenges and opportunities. I believe each person deserves a process of change and healing appropriate to their unique life story.
I prioritize fostering a trustful, purposeful and collaborative relationship between myself and each client. I enjoy discovering and centering what is most important in my clients lives while supporting them to build upon the inherent strength and wisdom they bring to life's challenges and opportunities. I believe each person deserves a process of change and healing appropriate to their unique life story.
You’re the one who holds everything together—but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like they started with you.
I help millennials make sense of the family dynamics, unspoken expectations, and money wounds that shaped them—so they can finally break the cycles that no longer serve them and feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.
You’re the one who holds everything together—but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that don’t feel like they started with you.
I help millennials make sense of the family dynamics, unspoken expectations, and money wounds that shaped them—so they can finally break the cycles that no longer serve them and feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, choosing partners, spouses, and friends that yield the same results? Do you find yourself feeling "childlike" in circumstances in your life and wonder "what is this all about?" I'd like to help you. I can help you learn to take responsibility for your life and learn to "grow yourself back up."
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, choosing partners, spouses, and friends that yield the same results? Do you find yourself feeling "childlike" in circumstances in your life and wonder "what is this all about?" I'd like to help you. I can help you learn to take responsibility for your life and learn to "grow yourself back up."
Are you constantly worried about what might happen? Do you re-play situations in your mind and wish you could go back and change what you said? Do you doubt yourself? Does all of this negative thinking make you feel exhausted? Symptoms of anxiety can take a toll on your well being and can cause many unwanted results. Anxiety can surface for many reasons at any time in your life. Experiencing these emotions can affect our relationships as well. It can be scary to take that first step to seek counseling, however that first step is all you need.
Are you constantly worried about what might happen? Do you re-play situations in your mind and wish you could go back and change what you said? Do you doubt yourself? Does all of this negative thinking make you feel exhausted? Symptoms of anxiety can take a toll on your well being and can cause many unwanted results. Anxiety can surface for many reasons at any time in your life. Experiencing these emotions can affect our relationships as well. It can be scary to take that first step to seek counseling, however that first step is all you need.
Creativity can be a powerful tool, and modality for expression. With my extensive experience and training in Expressive Therapies, I specialize in Art Therapy and Play Therapy to treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues with children. In my practice I believe that everyone has the ability to be creative, and I work with clients to utilize their strengths in traditional and non-traditional treatment approaches to work towards goals. Through a trusting therapeutic rapport I work with clients to explore and address issues, so that they may access and obtain healthy growth and change.
Creativity can be a powerful tool, and modality for expression. With my extensive experience and training in Expressive Therapies, I specialize in Art Therapy and Play Therapy to treat a variety of emotional and behavioral issues with children. In my practice I believe that everyone has the ability to be creative, and I work with clients to utilize their strengths in traditional and non-traditional treatment approaches to work towards goals. Through a trusting therapeutic rapport I work with clients to explore and address issues, so that they may access and obtain healthy growth and change.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH! I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of personal and mental health issues, which include: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, phobias, sleep disorders, grief/bereavement, sexual orientation/gender issues, trauma/abuse, disordered eating, substance abuse, self-esteem, academic/career struggles, and relationship/interpersonal issues. I also have a special interest in women's issues including family planning, pregnancy and postpartum.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH! I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of personal and mental health issues, which include: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, phobias, sleep disorders, grief/bereavement, sexual orientation/gender issues, trauma/abuse, disordered eating, substance abuse, self-esteem, academic/career struggles, and relationship/interpersonal issues. I also have a special interest in women's issues including family planning, pregnancy and postpartum.
Promoting Hope, Wellness and Recovery is the mission. Services are provided via telehealth for residents of Arizona, Maine & Utah. Cynthia specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with a specialty in treating insomnia. My book, Anger Languages, is available Amazon. Being flooded with anxiety, free-floating worry and depression can impair memory and sleep. Grief and loss issues are appropriate reasons to explore help and gain relief. Dr. Dodge has over 30 years of experience. She works effectively with couples wanting to deal with their relationship or assist to navigate life stage changes such as empty nest and/or retirement.
Promoting Hope, Wellness and Recovery is the mission. Services are provided via telehealth for residents of Arizona, Maine & Utah. Cynthia specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with a specialty in treating insomnia. My book, Anger Languages, is available Amazon. Being flooded with anxiety, free-floating worry and depression can impair memory and sleep. Grief and loss issues are appropriate reasons to explore help and gain relief. Dr. Dodge has over 30 years of experience. She works effectively with couples wanting to deal with their relationship or assist to navigate life stage changes such as empty nest and/or retirement.
I'm a mom supporting moms, woman supporting women. My specialties surround pregnancy and postpartum difficulties, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, traumatic birth experiences, abortion, PMDD and other women’s health issues. I help adults heal from anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, toxic family relationships, painful childhood memories, divorce, breakups, parenting/single parenting and a million other things. If you're ready to let go of the things weighing you down, you've come to the right place.
I'm a mom supporting moms, woman supporting women. My specialties surround pregnancy and postpartum difficulties, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, traumatic birth experiences, abortion, PMDD and other women’s health issues. I help adults heal from anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, toxic family relationships, painful childhood memories, divorce, breakups, parenting/single parenting and a million other things. If you're ready to let go of the things weighing you down, you've come to the right place.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.