Adoption Therapists in Gardiner, ME
I’m an eccentric, depth‑oriented therapist who blends radical honesty with a warm, grounded presence. I work with the unconscious, the body, and the patterns you’ve carried for years—often without realizing it. My approach is deeply trauma‑informed and somatically attuned, helping you understand how your story lives in both mind and body. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this is a space where your complexity is welcomed and your truth can finally breathe.
I’m an eccentric, depth‑oriented therapist who blends radical honesty with a warm, grounded presence. I work with the unconscious, the body, and the patterns you’ve carried for years—often without realizing it. My approach is deeply trauma‑informed and somatically attuned, helping you understand how your story lives in both mind and body. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this is a space where your complexity is welcomed and your truth can finally breathe.
Hi I'm Meg! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from University of New England. I have over 8 years experience as a Social Worker and love working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. My approach to therapy is warm and person centered. I believe growth and progress happen in the context of genuine human relationship so I like to provide a warm, safe space for people work toward growth and healing.
Hi I'm Meg! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from University of New England. I have over 8 years experience as a Social Worker and love working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. My approach to therapy is warm and person centered. I believe growth and progress happen in the context of genuine human relationship so I like to provide a warm, safe space for people work toward growth and healing.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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 believe in an individualized approach to counseling/therapy. People often contact me for help with relationships, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief/loss, and other life transitions. To me, each situation is unique.
My being a good listener as well as offering a variety of "psychological tools" are both important. For example, tools might include new skills in communication such as better ways to handle conflict or manage difficult emotions like anger, sadness, fear, envy or guilt.
Providing a safe, supportive and confidential place to discuss difficult issues is essential. I also believe strongly in building on people's strengths.
I believe in an individualized approach to counseling/therapy. People often contact me for help with relationships, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief/loss, and other life transitions. To me, each situation is unique.
My being a good listener as well as offering a variety of "psychological tools" are both important. For example, tools might include new skills in communication such as better ways to handle conflict or manage difficult emotions like anger, sadness, fear, envy or guilt.
Providing a safe, supportive and confidential place to discuss difficult issues is essential. I also believe strongly in building on people's strengths.
I have extensive training in treating issues related to family trauma, including child abuse, foster care, adoption, and relationship conflicts.
I offer counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship in which each individual feels safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and needs, and to walk with them on their journey to healing. Life gets complicated, and can be painful at times. We all need someone to talk to. Whether its current situational problems or deeply rooted underlying issues that one wants to resolve, it is my honor to help.
I have extensive training in treating issues related to family trauma, including child abuse, foster care, adoption, and relationship conflicts.
I offer counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship in which each individual feels safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and needs, and to walk with them on their journey to healing. Life gets complicated, and can be painful at times. We all need someone to talk to. Whether its current situational problems or deeply rooted underlying issues that one wants to resolve, it is my honor to help.
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.
Sometimes life gets complicated. Fortunately, you're not alone. At the Center for Collaborative Family Therapy, treatment is tailored to meet your specific needs, whether you're struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, or whether you're struggling with problems in your relationships. Interpersonal problems are often at the root of psychological symptoms. Even children's difficulties are best addressed with those who care for them. It's not easy asking for help, but that first step can make all the difference. Please note that I do not take insurance.
Sometimes life gets complicated. Fortunately, you're not alone. At the Center for Collaborative Family Therapy, treatment is tailored to meet your specific needs, whether you're struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, or whether you're struggling with problems in your relationships. Interpersonal problems are often at the root of psychological symptoms. Even children's difficulties are best addressed with those who care for them. It's not easy asking for help, but that first step can make all the difference. Please note that I do not take insurance.
Hello, I’m so glad you have found me, reaching out for support takes real courage (and maybe a deep breath or two). I work with children, teens, young adults, and families who’ve experienced trauma, childhood abuse, or just the beautiful chaos that comes with growing up. In our sessions, you’ll find a collaborative, compassionate space to be yourself, unpack what’s been weighing you down, and develop tools to help you move forward.
Hello, I’m so glad you have found me, reaching out for support takes real courage (and maybe a deep breath or two). I work with children, teens, young adults, and families who’ve experienced trauma, childhood abuse, or just the beautiful chaos that comes with growing up. In our sessions, you’ll find a collaborative, compassionate space to be yourself, unpack what’s been weighing you down, and develop tools to help you move forward.
Many Moons is an arts-based private practice with 5 clinicians. By combining creative arts with psychotherapy, the process offers a safe holding container for personal content, as well as a pathway to explore current struggles. Arts-based modalities include drawing, painting, and clay sculpture, as well as mixed-media collage, music, poetry, and guided imagery/meditation.
Many Moons is an arts-based private practice with 5 clinicians. By combining creative arts with psychotherapy, the process offers a safe holding container for personal content, as well as a pathway to explore current struggles. Arts-based modalities include drawing, painting, and clay sculpture, as well as mixed-media collage, music, poetry, and guided imagery/meditation.
Welcome! I believe one of the bravest steps you can take is beginning to explore and understand your own story. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold the strength and qualities needed to grow, heal and thrive. Authenticity is central to my approach. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can show up as your true self.
Welcome! I believe one of the bravest steps you can take is beginning to explore and understand your own story. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold the strength and qualities needed to grow, heal and thrive. Authenticity is central to my approach. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can show up as your true self.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
New Location: Whitefield, accepting new clients 8/1/26. ages 3-8. When a child you care about is struggling, it can feel overwhelming. Young children express their difficult emotions and stress differently than adults. My specialty is communicating with children and collaborating with their caregivers to promote healthy functioning and wellbeing for everyone involved. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental environment. I treat each child as a unique person that is part of a unique whole. I work closely with caregivers to develop individualized strategies, make changes and accomplish goals that are the right fit for the situation.
New Location: Whitefield, accepting new clients 8/1/26. ages 3-8. When a child you care about is struggling, it can feel overwhelming. Young children express their difficult emotions and stress differently than adults. My specialty is communicating with children and collaborating with their caregivers to promote healthy functioning and wellbeing for everyone involved. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental environment. I treat each child as a unique person that is part of a unique whole. I work closely with caregivers to develop individualized strategies, make changes and accomplish goals that are the right fit for the situation.
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 provide outpatient therapy to people from ages 18 plus using creative techniques including artistic expression, creative play, dancing Mindfulness, dramatic play, puppetry, creative writing, tattoo therapy, cinema therapy, bibliotherapy, collage making, playlist therapy and more. I offer a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where people can explore their strengths and struggles to help them on their journey.
I provide outpatient therapy to people from ages 18 plus using creative techniques including artistic expression, creative play, dancing Mindfulness, dramatic play, puppetry, creative writing, tattoo therapy, cinema therapy, bibliotherapy, collage making, playlist therapy and more. I offer a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where people can explore their strengths and struggles to help them on their journey.
My expertise covers a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, adoption, and parenting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples. My approach is an eclectic and heart-centered approach, which is based on creating a safe environment for people to explore whatever issues interfere with their ability to live the life they want to live. My approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Solution Focused, Relational, Interpersonal, Humanistic and Complementary orientations to psychotherapy. I am also trained in Biofeedback and Hypnosis.
My expertise covers a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, adoption, and parenting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples. My approach is an eclectic and heart-centered approach, which is based on creating a safe environment for people to explore whatever issues interfere with their ability to live the life they want to live. My approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Solution Focused, Relational, Interpersonal, Humanistic and Complementary orientations to psychotherapy. I am also trained in Biofeedback and Hypnosis.
My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.
My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.
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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.