Adoption Therapists in Cape Elizabeth, ME
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.
Accepting new clients - In person and telehealth! 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 have helped clients to develop awareness of how we come to understand ourselves and the way we interact with the world for over fifteen years. 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.
Accepting new clients - In person and telehealth! 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 have helped clients to develop awareness of how we come to understand ourselves and the way we interact with the world for over fifteen years. 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 LCPC, with 30+ years of experience helping children and adults heal from trauma, including 5 years specializing in sexual abuse. I use evidence-based therapies like EMDR and Play Therapy to help clients process trauma, reduce anxiety, and overcome negative feelings about themselves related to the past.
Working through trauma is very personal and we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, while learning coping skills specific to trauma. If you are ready, I invite you to reach out for a consultation call. I am inspired by the transformation that is possible when people are given the right tools and support.
I am an LCPC, with 30+ years of experience helping children and adults heal from trauma, including 5 years specializing in sexual abuse. I use evidence-based therapies like EMDR and Play Therapy to help clients process trauma, reduce anxiety, and overcome negative feelings about themselves related to the past.
Working through trauma is very personal and we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, while learning coping skills specific to trauma. If you are ready, I invite you to reach out for a consultation call. I am inspired by the transformation that is possible when people are given the right tools and support.
Do you secretly desire to be enlivened and peaceful, while feeling like the world is on fire and spinning out of control? Does it feel like your moral obligation to be miserable and living in joy would be rude and naive?
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing environment with a highly skilled practitioner? Especially an authentic person who believes that the process can and should include laughter? Clients are often pleasantly surprised with the wide array of tools and experience I draw on, including guided visualizations, which are created based on your needs and are emailed to you, to access at any time.
Do you secretly desire to be enlivened and peaceful, while feeling like the world is on fire and spinning out of control? Does it feel like your moral obligation to be miserable and living in joy would be rude and naive?
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing environment with a highly skilled practitioner? Especially an authentic person who believes that the process can and should include laughter? Clients are often pleasantly surprised with the wide array of tools and experience I draw on, including guided visualizations, which are created based on your needs and are emailed to you, to access at any time.
My practice is rooted in empowering my clients, and I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well mindfulness and other CBT practices that highlight the connection between the mind and the body.
My practice is rooted in empowering my clients, and I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well mindfulness and other CBT practices that highlight the connection between the mind and the body.
You don't have to struggle alone. Anxiety, trauma, and stress are part of life for everyone and, at times, can be overwhelming. But relief is possible. If you've never felt comfortable about sharing your difficulties, I can offer you a safe place to find what works for you. Even if you've tried counseling before, new research, new strategies emerge all the time.
You don't have to struggle alone. Anxiety, trauma, and stress are part of life for everyone and, at times, can be overwhelming. But relief is possible. If you've never felt comfortable about sharing your difficulties, I can offer you a safe place to find what works for you. Even if you've tried counseling before, new research, new strategies emerge all the time.
*NOTE: I AM CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW REFERRALS* Welcome! I hope you are successful in your search for a clinician to address your concerns and that the information here will help with your decision. Some of my core values as a psychologist are to work openly and collaboratively with my patients. I generally work from a contemporary/relational psychoanalytic perspective. So, along with focusing on the here and now difficulties you face, I strive to understand how past experiences and relationships influence expectations about the future, and how these unconscious expectations can drive maladaptive patterns.
*NOTE: I AM CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW REFERRALS* Welcome! I hope you are successful in your search for a clinician to address your concerns and that the information here will help with your decision. Some of my core values as a psychologist are to work openly and collaboratively with my patients. I generally work from a contemporary/relational psychoanalytic perspective. So, along with focusing on the here and now difficulties you face, I strive to understand how past experiences and relationships influence expectations about the future, and how these unconscious expectations can drive maladaptive patterns.
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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 the adoption constellation - adopted people, adoptive parents, and birth parents.
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 the adoption constellation - adopted people, adoptive parents, and birth parents.
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.
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.
I welcome adults and small children with complex trauma, and specialize in foster care, adoption, and families navigating separation and divorce.
I welcome parents, adults, and children ages 3-11 that have experienced trauma. Areas of practice include: foster care and adoption; childhood, attachment, generational, and complex trauma and PTSD; ADHD and executive functioning, traumatic brain injury, sensory processing disorders, and applied behavioral interventions.
I welcome adults and small children with complex trauma, and specialize in foster care, adoption, and families navigating separation and divorce.
I welcome parents, adults, and children ages 3-11 that have experienced trauma. Areas of practice include: foster care and adoption; childhood, attachment, generational, and complex trauma and PTSD; ADHD and executive functioning, traumatic brain injury, sensory processing disorders, and applied behavioral interventions.
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!
Over the past 15+ years I have done special training in trauma, gender/sexuality, narcissistic relationships, and adoption.
Currently Accepting new clients. NOW Licensed in Maine and accepting Anthem BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim plans from Maine.
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, narcissistic relationships, and adoption.
Currently Accepting new clients. NOW Licensed in Maine and accepting Anthem BCBS and Harvard Pilgrim plans from Maine.
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.
Hi there! I’m so glad you found me. Reaching out for support takes real courage (and maybe a deep breath or two).
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the beautiful chaos that comes with growing, changing, and figuring life out as you go. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your own head, adjusting to a major life change, or trying to make sense of experiences from your past. Maybe you’re worried about your child or teen, navigating changing family dynamics, or simply looking for a space where you don’t have to have it all together.
Hi there! I’m so glad you found me. Reaching out for support takes real courage (and maybe a deep breath or two).
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the beautiful chaos that comes with growing, changing, and figuring life out as you go. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your own head, adjusting to a major life change, or trying to make sense of experiences from your past. Maybe you’re worried about your child or teen, navigating changing family dynamics, or simply looking for a space where you don’t have to have it all together.
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.
Welcome! If life feels heavy, you are incredibly courageous for taking this step. I am an LCSW specializing in supporting moms navigating the raw, overwhelming postpartum period—and yes, babies are always welcome in session. I also work with teens and adults managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and trauma. Whether you are untangling motherhood, relationship stressors or old wounds, I offer a warm, safe space to navigate these challenges.
Welcome! If life feels heavy, you are incredibly courageous for taking this step. I am an LCSW specializing in supporting moms navigating the raw, overwhelming postpartum period—and yes, babies are always welcome in session. I also work with teens and adults managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and trauma. Whether you are untangling motherhood, relationship stressors or old wounds, I offer a warm, safe space to navigate these challenges.
Alix’s approach is rooted in empathy, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices, allowing her to create a safe and supportive environment where young people can explore their emotions and develop resilience.
Alix’s approach is rooted in empathy, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices, allowing her to create a safe and supportive environment where young people can explore their emotions and develop resilience.
We're a group of mental health therapists who work to assist people by listening actively, identifying strengths and supports to be used or to be developed, sharing science-based research and practical tools, promoting insight and understanding of various contributing factors, and ultimately helping clients find lasting solutions. Our work is defined by the client’s vision of what they want life to become, both the inner life and the outer life.
We're a group of mental health therapists who work to assist people by listening actively, identifying strengths and supports to be used or to be developed, sharing science-based research and practical tools, promoting insight and understanding of various contributing factors, and ultimately helping clients find lasting solutions. Our work is defined by the client’s vision of what they want life to become, both the inner life and the outer life.
Welcome, searching for a therapist is a great first step in gaining emotional support and skills. Are you hoping to decrease daily stressors and concerns, gain confidence and have support in setting appropriate boundaries? Through a thoughtful process we can address these concerns and improve your overall quality of life. I am specialized in treating adolescents and adults. I provide individual and couples therapy to adolescents and adults with a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, eating disorders and perinatal mental health.
Welcome, searching for a therapist is a great first step in gaining emotional support and skills. Are you hoping to decrease daily stressors and concerns, gain confidence and have support in setting appropriate boundaries? Through a thoughtful process we can address these concerns and improve your overall quality of life. I am specialized in treating adolescents and adults. I provide individual and couples therapy to adolescents and adults with a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, eating disorders and perinatal mental health.
In long term committed relationships we all long to feel seen and known. Couples in distress often say they are having a “communication” problem but it’s actually a “connection” problem. That’s because the normal rhythm in relationships from infancy on involves rupture & repair. Couples in distress typically struggle with too much rupture/disconnection and too little or no repair. The result is either chronic unproductive conflict or distance & isolation. It's from this place that people turn away from each other and engage in addictions & affairs, making it more challenging, but not impossible, to rediscover intimacy & connection.
In long term committed relationships we all long to feel seen and known. Couples in distress often say they are having a “communication” problem but it’s actually a “connection” problem. That’s because the normal rhythm in relationships from infancy on involves rupture & repair. Couples in distress typically struggle with too much rupture/disconnection and too little or no repair. The result is either chronic unproductive conflict or distance & isolation. It's from this place that people turn away from each other and engage in addictions & affairs, making it more challenging, but not impossible, to rediscover intimacy & connection.
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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.