Attachment-based Therapists in Cape Elizabeth, ME
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 aligned with your goals while considering various facets that contribute.
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 aligned with your goals while considering various facets that contribute.
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 offer therapies to help a client discover and heal the emotional pain that keeps them from thriving. I specialize in 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 offer therapies to help a client discover and heal the emotional pain that keeps them from thriving. I specialize in 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.
On paper, your life makes sense—inside, it's more complicated. You feel anxious, unsettled, or quietly unhappy. You find yourself wondering, “Why am I unhappy when everything looks okay?” or “Why do I feel anxious when nothing is technically wrong?” Perhaps life has shifted through parenting, relationships, or other transitions, leaving you asking, “Who am I now?” You’re not looking for a quick fix, but a long-term therapeutic relationship to help you understand yourself more deeply and keep showing up as life continues to change. My work is with teens and adults who want depth, reflection, and a consistent therapeutic relationship.
On paper, your life makes sense—inside, it's more complicated. You feel anxious, unsettled, or quietly unhappy. You find yourself wondering, “Why am I unhappy when everything looks okay?” or “Why do I feel anxious when nothing is technically wrong?” Perhaps life has shifted through parenting, relationships, or other transitions, leaving you asking, “Who am I now?” You’re not looking for a quick fix, but a long-term therapeutic relationship to help you understand yourself more deeply and keep showing up as life continues to change. My work is with teens and adults who want depth, reflection, and a consistent therapeutic relationship.
Life is constantly changing. Constantly. Perhaps you question some things that you once thought were true about yourself or your understanding of how life works has been shaken. In our culture, relationships can feel strained and loneliness is a public health problem. People are challenged to work in totally new ways and sometimes wonder if they can keep up, stay relevant. My clients tend to report worry, anxiety, grief, sadness, insomnia, anger, uncertainty, work stress and burnout. Many work in health care or leadership roles.
Life is constantly changing. Constantly. Perhaps you question some things that you once thought were true about yourself or your understanding of how life works has been shaken. In our culture, relationships can feel strained and loneliness is a public health problem. People are challenged to work in totally new ways and sometimes wonder if they can keep up, stay relevant. My clients tend to report worry, anxiety, grief, sadness, insomnia, anger, uncertainty, work stress and burnout. Many work in health care or leadership roles.
Now offering in-person appointments in Cape Elizabeth! I offer grounded, attentive, evidence-informed support for navigating life transitions, grief and loss, and changes in relationships, including co-parenting, shifting family roles, workplace changes, separation, new parenthood, relocation, and retirement. In a collaborative environment, we work together to process difficult emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-compassion and confidence. My goal is to support you in restoring balance, functioning, and overall well-being.
Now offering in-person appointments in Cape Elizabeth! I offer grounded, attentive, evidence-informed support for navigating life transitions, grief and loss, and changes in relationships, including co-parenting, shifting family roles, workplace changes, separation, new parenthood, relocation, and retirement. In a collaborative environment, we work together to process difficult emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-compassion and confidence. My goal is to support you in restoring balance, functioning, and overall well-being.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who enjoys working with adults of all ages. I work with people seeking treatment for depression or anxiety, people going through life transitions, work stress or conflict, relationship issues, or people seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who enjoys working with adults of all ages. I work with people seeking treatment for depression or anxiety, people going through life transitions, work stress or conflict, relationship issues, or people seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves.
Hi, I'm Christine! As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have specialized training in communication, attachment, and relationship patterns. While I work with couples and families, I also provide individual therapy for people who want to improve their relationships-including the relationship they have with themselves. Individual therapy may focus on building self-compassion, understanding difficult dating patterns, or learning to set healthier boundaries at work and with loved ones.
Hi, I'm Christine! As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have specialized training in communication, attachment, and relationship patterns. While I work with couples and families, I also provide individual therapy for people who want to improve their relationships-including the relationship they have with themselves. Individual therapy may focus on building self-compassion, understanding difficult dating patterns, or learning to set healthier boundaries at work and with loved ones.
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.
The Coastal Institute has immediate openings for individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and parent coaching. I have expertise in attachment trauma and it's utility as a frame to address parenting challenges and fractured families. With couples I use Crucible & Gottman frames to address issues with intimacy and communication. I am also an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. I work with my clients to understand what lead to their challenges, and create a plan to address their unique needs. I use Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) in addition to other methods of treatment.
The Coastal Institute has immediate openings for individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and parent coaching. I have expertise in attachment trauma and it's utility as a frame to address parenting challenges and fractured families. With couples I use Crucible & Gottman frames to address issues with intimacy and communication. I am also an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. I work with my clients to understand what lead to their challenges, and create a plan to address their unique needs. I use Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) in addition to other methods of treatment.
I offer depth psychotherapy to help you change your own psychology. In our work I will earn your trust as we explore experiences that led you to seek help. I can show you how to transform anxiety and depression to strengthen your self-regulation of emotions. Life transitions, an immediate crisis, trauma and its long-standing effects, all can impact and distort our perceptions. I can help you understand the inner patterns of feelings and thoughts that drive your unhealthy behaviors and help you change them to find more purpose in your work and love in relationships.
I offer depth psychotherapy to help you change your own psychology. In our work I will earn your trust as we explore experiences that led you to seek help. I can show you how to transform anxiety and depression to strengthen your self-regulation of emotions. Life transitions, an immediate crisis, trauma and its long-standing effects, all can impact and distort our perceptions. I can help you understand the inner patterns of feelings and thoughts that drive your unhealthy behaviors and help you change them to find more purpose in your work and love in relationships.
Hi there, I'm Chris and thank you for visiting my profile! I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, offering a laid-back yet deeply caring approach to therapy. I believe that building a trusting relationship is the cornerstone of successful therapy, and I strive to create a non-judgmental, client-centered space where creativity and thoughtful care are at the heart of addressing your concerns.
Hi there, I'm Chris and thank you for visiting my profile! I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, offering a laid-back yet deeply caring approach to therapy. I believe that building a trusting relationship is the cornerstone of successful therapy, and I strive to create a non-judgmental, client-centered space where creativity and thoughtful care are at the heart of addressing your concerns.
Therapy works best when we speak to each other like real human beings—not with textbook jargon or clinical buzzwords. My approach is honest, relational, and active. I am not a therapist who just nods quietly while you talk; I am comfortable stepping into difficult conversations, challenging patterns that keep you stuck, and offering direct feedback when you need it. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience in community mental health, supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and addiction. That depth of experience allows me to offer a safe, steady presence for my clients.
Therapy works best when we speak to each other like real human beings—not with textbook jargon or clinical buzzwords. My approach is honest, relational, and active. I am not a therapist who just nods quietly while you talk; I am comfortable stepping into difficult conversations, challenging patterns that keep you stuck, and offering direct feedback when you need it. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience in community mental health, supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and addiction. That depth of experience allows me to offer a safe, steady presence for my clients.
I work from a trauma-informed, attachment-based, humanistic perspective with an emphasis on unconditional positive regard.
If you're searching for a therapist who prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and creates a comfortable and productive experience, I'd love to work together. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing the effects of trauma, difficult relationships, anxiety, burnout, or major life transitions. Together we will work to gain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with confidence. I am down to earth, value lightness and humor, and truly find joy in my work.
I offer 30, 45, and 60 minute sessions monthly, biweekly, or weekly to allow flexibility and meet client needs.
I work from a trauma-informed, attachment-based, humanistic perspective with an emphasis on unconditional positive regard.
If you're searching for a therapist who prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and creates a comfortable and productive experience, I'd love to work together. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing the effects of trauma, difficult relationships, anxiety, burnout, or major life transitions. Together we will work to gain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with confidence. I am down to earth, value lightness and humor, and truly find joy in my work.
I offer 30, 45, and 60 minute sessions monthly, biweekly, or weekly to allow flexibility and meet client needs.
As a licensed therapist I specialize in both mental health therapy as well as substance abuse and affected other counseling. Although I am able to provide either form of treatment alone, it is often appropriate to combine the two as a treatment for those experiencing difficulties due to the co-occurrence of symptoms, whether they have the substance abuse issue themselves or are affected by a loved one's substance abuse.
As a licensed therapist I specialize in both mental health therapy as well as substance abuse and affected other counseling. Although I am able to provide either form of treatment alone, it is often appropriate to combine the two as a treatment for those experiencing difficulties due to the co-occurrence of symptoms, whether they have the substance abuse issue themselves or are affected by a loved one's substance abuse.
Are you struggling and ready for a change? Loads of information coming at our nervous systems on a regular basis often leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, angry and hopeless. When our brains and bodies are out of whack, they signal us that we need help by making it hard to ignore. We have aches, pains, and defenses that prevent us from thriving. Together, we will explore your lived experience to find what has made meaning for you, and what you feel needs shifting. You may have trauma, relationship challenges, low self worth, or mounting stress. Or you may be seeking support for your child's moods, behaviors, or both.
Are you struggling and ready for a change? Loads of information coming at our nervous systems on a regular basis often leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, angry and hopeless. When our brains and bodies are out of whack, they signal us that we need help by making it hard to ignore. We have aches, pains, and defenses that prevent us from thriving. Together, we will explore your lived experience to find what has made meaning for you, and what you feel needs shifting. You may have trauma, relationship challenges, low self worth, or mounting stress. Or you may be seeking support for your child's moods, behaviors, or both.
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.
Hi there! My therapeutic approach is all about you. My goal is to make therapy a warm and safe space to help you make the changes you wish to make. I am flexible and will use different types of therapy depending on your needs and preferences. I often use a blend of client-centered, ACT, and psychodynamic therapies. I also often conceptualize using family systems and attachment theory. We will decide at the beginning of our work what will feel like the best fit for you.
Hi there! My therapeutic approach is all about you. My goal is to make therapy a warm and safe space to help you make the changes you wish to make. I am flexible and will use different types of therapy depending on your needs and preferences. I often use a blend of client-centered, ACT, and psychodynamic therapies. I also often conceptualize using family systems and attachment theory. We will decide at the beginning of our work what will feel like the best fit for you.
Hello! I welcome folks of all neurotypes and diversities, genders and sexual identities, beliefs, stories, and beginnings. I honor you as an individual, your experiences, and your commitment to change. I offer a safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you struggle with anger, self-doubt, self-critical thoughts, self-destructive behaviors, a lack of motivation, or repeatedly find yourself in unfulfilling relationships, let’s work together toward a more resilient, more peaceful you. Please visit my website at lindantreelifeworks.com
Hello! I welcome folks of all neurotypes and diversities, genders and sexual identities, beliefs, stories, and beginnings. I honor you as an individual, your experiences, and your commitment to change. I offer a safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you struggle with anger, self-doubt, self-critical thoughts, self-destructive behaviors, a lack of motivation, or repeatedly find yourself in unfulfilling relationships, let’s work together toward a more resilient, more peaceful you. Please visit my website at lindantreelifeworks.com
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.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.