Therapists in Augusta, ME

I believe in the uniqueness of each human being and that all people have inherent strengths. I know when a person seeks counseling it is because he/she is feeling overwhelmed or stuck. In the safety of a professional helping relationship you will address those areas as well as recognize and utilize your own strengths so you can move forward to resolve your problems. I work with people on a variety of difficult life issues and I meet each person where they are at. In addition to helping individual adults, I work with parents, families and children ages 7-18.

Caring, competent and effective counseling, A Trauma Relief Center for Couples and Individuals with Anxiety, PTSD, Performance Anxiety, depression, couples power struggles & alienation; career and business issues. Feeling Lost? I can help you meet your most challenging issues. Feel connected and joyful again. Manage stress from PTSD, trauma, anxiety, unresolvedcircular issues, depression, anger infidelity. As your coach / therapist we work together to help you find Your way back to loving your life again. "With courage and new skills you CAN do anything!" Wonderful help for couples, families, individuals, veterans. Confidential

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

My clients should expect that the majority of their "work" will be outside of the office through homework, exposure and task completion. My clients will benefit from initial sessions that are focused on insight development and understanding the "why" of their current emotional dysregulation . Unmet needs, patterns of behavior and most importantly patterns of thought will be identified. Clients will then spend time utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies and interventions. Clients will experience therapy that will prioritize and embrace behavioral activation as the vehicle of change. Expect feedback and support!

Since 1982, I have enjoyed working with adults, children, and couples in private practice and community organizations. I am currently focused on working with adults who are building resilient and satisfying lives after experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance use. Most recently I have been privileged to work with adults who are on probation and who are re-entering the community after incarceration. I bring light-hearted humor into this serious and difficult work. I have experience working with adults with co-occurring disorders of substance use and mental illness.

All of us face challenges every day. Some are large in nature and require a lot of assistance to get through, others are smaller and require minimal help. Therapy starts with identifying these challenges and then developing the skills to reduce and ideally resolve them. Some therapy focuses on gaining insight into the origin of the issue which helps to reduce and resolve it, other therapy is focused on solving a specific issue. Some therapy spans years while others can be as short as a few months. I believe in the inherent healing capacity of the individual.

I don't really have an ideal client as I am open to working with anyone who is willing to work with me. I have a wide variety of experiences and enjoy working with people. I do like working with people who are engaged and ready to work on issues.

Life is full of challenges that sometimes can be overwhelming. I bring over 3 decades of experience in helping people find the solutions to those challenges. My role as a therapist is to bring understanding and perspective to help individuals, couples and families improve their quality of life. I bring extensive experience in a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns across all ages.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether you are struggling with feelings of low self-esteem and self-blame or overwhelm and worry, it is painful to be stuck in a never-ending loop of negativity and uncertainty. These beliefs impact all aspect of our lives from our relationships with our loved ones and friends to our careers and education. Often, we get stuck continuing the same patterns because we don’t know what else to do and we can feel at a loss. The good news is, you have already taken the first step in changing the cycle just by being here and for that, I congratulate you!

I am a psychotherapist who enjoys working with a wide variety of people and issues. I specialize in trauma work utilizing a treatment called EMDR which is particularly effective to ameliorate flashbacks and nightmares. I also treat many clients with anxiety and depression. I work with adolescents, and adults individually, or as couples or families. A variety of treatment modalities used in my practice include psycho education regarding men's and women's issues, codependency, information specific to a particular diagnosis, cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, as well as several others.

A licensed social worker for over ten years, I work with adult men who feel stuck and crave change. Whether you're facing recovery, relationship problems, challenges with intimacy or habits you wish to break, I offer a free consultation to see if we might be a good fit.

I specialize in couples and family therapy, depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood, health, and attachment issues. I also work with Children and Adolescents, and general lifestyle issues. I work with individuals and groups to develop and practice Assertive communicaiton skills.

At present, my practice is limited to men and women in the law enforcement community and their families.

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've been in Private Practice now for over eight years and have worked in the counseling field for over 40. I've always had a great working relationship with my clients and believe I work well with people who are interested in taking action to make changes. I view change as a process unique to each person and see my role as a Guide. As a duly Licensed Professional, I believe I'm best suited to work with a variety of mental/health, substance abuse issues and am also comfortable working with couples. I only work with adults so please keep that in mind. I offer a sliding scale fee when I am taking clients. Hope to hear from you.

I welcome variety types of clients and appreciate each person as they are. My aim is to develop a mutually respecting and trusting relationship with my clients as I guide them through life's ups and downs. I will work with you on your journey in understanding and managing any of your life difficulties that you may be experiencing. I will help guide you to explore your needs while utilizing a strength based approach.

We often find ourselves stuck in all too familiar negative patterns. Patterns of behavior that we know don't serve ourselves or our loved ones. Patterns of thought that always seem to tear us down no matter how much progress we make. Patterns within relationships that are less than we deserve. Patterns of anxiety and stress that feel out of our control. Many of us have worked hard to understand and change these patterns: setting goals, self-help books, therapy, medication, meditation, and so on. Yet we find that the deepest patterns are frustratingly stubborn, seeming to rise to the surface no matter how much work we've done.

Do you drink or drug even when you don't want to? Do you tell yourself you're going to cut down, or you're going to stop? What about the morning after... do you cringe or decide not to think about what you said or did, or do you not remember anything at all? Do you ever secretly wonder if you have a problem? If you answer yes to any of these questions please give me a call.

I'm Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, a License Clinical Social Worker and a License Advanced Alcohol & Drugs Counselor with 15 years of evidence based clinical experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma informed care, suicidal ideation, abuse, self-esteem, and relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you to overcome negative challenges in your life.