Therapists in Cape Elizabeth, ME

**Accepting teletherapy clients only** My focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. Meeting clients where they are at with use of various therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution focused, task centered and narrative therapy. We can all learn from each other and have the ability to grow from challenges with right tools and support.

I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have worked with and have helped clients who suffer with depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, OCD, panic disorders, grief, self esteem issues, bulimia, binge eating and obesity.

I offer therapies to help a client discover and heal the emotional pain that keeps them from thriving. I specialize working with both event and attachment trauma. I have 30+ years working in the field of mental health and have worked with many different life and mental health problems. I believe there is a fundamental goodness in each person and that the harshness of life sometimes thrusts us into survival strategies. Healing offers a working through these strategies, teach us life lessons and reorient into thriving strategies by making peace within.

I am a clinical counselor and board certified clinical mental health counselor and am licensed to practice in both Maine and Massachusetts. I have an M.S. in counseling from the University of Southern Maine and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. I am a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and have completed an EMDRIA approved program in EMDR therapy. My practice style is informal and client-centered and I enjoy working with clients on specific issues as well as longer term work.

As we all emerge from our pandemic experiences, many find themselves surprised at how tired they feel, and how hard it is to take good care of themselves. People feel buffeted by forces outside their control, grasping to get a handle on life. Relationships feel strained and loneliness is pervasive. People are challenged to work in new ways and sometimes wonder if they can keep up, stay relevant. Some notice an uptick in drinking to get relief from internal distress. My clients tend to report worry, anxiety, grief, sadness, insomnia, diminished concentration, & feeling rather burnt out professionally.

Are you feeling ready to shift patterns, expand awareness, and release outgrown stories? Are you looking for deeper connection with yourself and in your relationships? Are you navigating illness, the end of a relationship, a career or similar major transition? These shifts can feel overwhelming to the parts of us that have been wounded in the past, even when our core self wants to choose growth. I support people with heart-centered listening and skillful practices for way-finding in times of destabilization and change.

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 due to childhood experiences and mindset. In a holistic way, 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.

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.

As a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, I aim to cultivate a space with room to understand our own inherent truth and wisdom within. Through sessions that combine both holistic psychotherapy and counseling, I will support you in building a relationship with yourself that is rooted in love and nourishment. I believe that our lives, sexuality, and gender are all fluid, and aim to facilitate exploration and discovery without judgement. I utilize intuition, card pulling, and astrology within session.

If you have experienced trauma in relationships or from sudden losses or other overwhelming events in your childhood or adulthood, then you know what it's like to be constantly on guard just waiting for the next bad thing to happen. You get triggered easily into fight or flight responses, become overwhelmed with anxiety, and may shut down with feelings of shame and helplessness. These traumatic responses may feel like a life-sentence, but there is hope for healing. Somatic Experiencing is a powerful approach for resolving the body's instinctual survival responses, so you can live with a greater sense of balance, ease and resiliency.

Holistic psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. My approach to counseling integrates Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Strengths based, and person-centered therapy to create an individualized experience to help clients heal and create a sense of balance in their lives. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the key to success in therapy. I help clients to gain insight into patterns in their lives and harness strengths to help assist in the treatment process. I collaborate with my clients to assess, explore, and effectively manage identified challenges.

I would be honored to offer you and/or your child/teen the gift of deep listening, respect, and support; to join with you in the beauty of nature alongside the strength and deep presence of animals.

**My practice is currently full. Reach out if you'd like to be added to a waitlist**I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the key to success in therapy and work together with my clients in a collaborative way to assess, understand the problem(s), and effectively treat in an individualized way. I approach my clients with warmth, engagement, and with a nurturing manner, always looking to clients' strengths to help assist in the treatment process. I have experience in utilizing therapies that include cognitive-behavioral therapy, time-effective therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and always use a strengths-based approach.

In my practice I work with adults dealing with a variety of issues, including relationship issues, self esteem, depression, anxiety, loss/grief, work issues, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, family issues, issues with food/weight, addictions, and anger. We all face life and interpersonal challenges at times, and it can be very helpful to meet with someone who has comfort in dealing with a variety of life stressors. I welcome ALL who want to improve the quality of their life and/or relationships and are open to sharing their story.

My name is Dr. Jeff Selman and I am a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a certified school psychologist. I offer evidence-based telepsychology services to individuals across the lifespan and their families. These services include autism screening and assessment, individual and family therapy, parent behavior management training and coaching, and consultation and training for schools and community agencies. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy. My sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I love the work and welcomes complex and challenging cases.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with thirteen years of clinical experience. Passionate about providing individualized and intentional care, I believe that therapeutic work requires a strong connection, where clients feel heard and empowered. Taking a psychotherapeutic approach, I help clients to develop awareness of how we come to understand ourselves and the way we interact with the world. Through this journey, we develop compassion for the patterns we created to adapt to our environment, while exploring what may keep us from experiencing life with more connection and acceptance, and less shame and judgment.

I am an individual and family therapist with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, adults, and parents of children with difficult behaviors. I specialize in helping families and individuals cope with life changes and manage symptoms related to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and grief.

You can buy a suit at Sears or go to a custom tailor. My treatment plan and approach is customized for you as an individual and based on a careful listening assessment of your presenting problem and the unique individual context of your life. I will give advice and direction when necessary and I will not sit like a stone and not respond. I react to you in treatment and I feel privileged to join you in whatever struggle has brought you to me.

I work with youth, teens and adults looking to live a more confident, healthy and authentic life. I believe in the good in every person, and hope to highlight strengths, empower bravery, and encourage authentic experience and connection to allow you to step into your best self. Each person's path is unique, each person has a story to tell, and each person has the ability to live a fuller life.