Attachment-based Therapists in Gardiner, ME
Life experience (and the thoughts and beliefs we hold) can control how we feel and directly impact struggles such as grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma. I combine psychotherapy with holistic counseling to help you see a bigger picture for your life, and to help you change emotional, physical, and psychological upsets that interrupt the life you prefer to live.
Life experience (and the thoughts and beliefs we hold) can control how we feel and directly impact struggles such as grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma. I combine psychotherapy with holistic counseling to help you see a bigger picture for your life, and to help you change emotional, physical, and psychological upsets that interrupt the life you prefer to live.
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.
I often use Attachment-based therapy paired with Polyvagal theory.
Hi I'm Meg! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from University of New England. I have 9 years experience as a clinical social worker. While I love working with people of all ages and from all walks of life I really feel a calling to work with young women who are experiencing major life transitions such as marriage, motherhood and all the other challenges life can bring for young women. 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 often use Attachment-based therapy paired with Polyvagal theory.
Hi I'm Meg! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from University of New England. I have 9 years experience as a clinical social worker. While I love working with people of all ages and from all walks of life I really feel a calling to work with young women who are experiencing major life transitions such as marriage, motherhood and all the other challenges life can bring for young women. 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.
Indeed, life has its ups & downs and sometimes we need support when it seems our past/present experiences are limiting ourselves and our life choices. The sense of unbalance can result in many obstacles, struggles & indecisiveness. I work with individuals & would love to meet with you to allow for a space to support & develop a better sense of balance. Therapy & my multiple offerings allows clients the opportunity to discover their limiting thoughts, patterns & beliefs in order to recognize, awaken & cultivate unconditional confidence to allow for a stronger & gentler sense of self & the ability to make calm & relaxed choices.
Indeed, life has its ups & downs and sometimes we need support when it seems our past/present experiences are limiting ourselves and our life choices. The sense of unbalance can result in many obstacles, struggles & indecisiveness. I work with individuals & would love to meet with you to allow for a space to support & develop a better sense of balance. Therapy & my multiple offerings allows clients the opportunity to discover their limiting thoughts, patterns & beliefs in order to recognize, awaken & cultivate unconditional confidence to allow for a stronger & gentler sense of self & the ability to make calm & relaxed choices.
Congratulations for reaching out for support and taking the first step towards the life that you want to create. The world that we live in can be challenging, and sometimes we need help beyond our families and social circles. I use a strengths-based approach to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and eating disordered behaviors. I believe in the use of mindfulness practices to strengthen the mind-body connection and believe that self care is the basis for being able to support ourselves and ultimately being able to share our lives with others.
Congratulations for reaching out for support and taking the first step towards the life that you want to create. The world that we live in can be challenging, and sometimes we need help beyond our families and social circles. I use a strengths-based approach to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and eating disordered behaviors. I believe in the use of mindfulness practices to strengthen the mind-body connection and believe that self care is the basis for being able to support ourselves and ultimately being able to share our lives with others.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am licensed to provide virtual therapy to residents of Louisiana and Maine. I currently have a waitlist until September 2026.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in a social justice framework. I integrate liberation-based healing practices, feminist theory, and relational-cultural theory, and I view therapy as a collaborative and empowering process. I aim to create a relational space where people can show up fully as themselves without needing to explain or minimize their identities, relationships, neurodivergence, or lived experiences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am licensed to provide virtual therapy to residents of Louisiana and Maine. I currently have a waitlist until September 2026.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in a social justice framework. I integrate liberation-based healing practices, feminist theory, and relational-cultural theory, and I view therapy as a collaborative and empowering process. I aim to create a relational space where people can show up fully as themselves without needing to explain or minimize their identities, relationships, neurodivergence, or lived experiences.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience helping adults, older adults, children, and adolescents work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and the weight of everyday life. I believe real healing starts with a genuine connection, which is why getting to know you as a whole person is always my first priority.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience helping adults, older adults, children, and adolescents work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and the weight of everyday life. I believe real healing starts with a genuine connection, which is why getting to know you as a whole person is always my first priority.
Welcome! I work with adults who are experiencing overwhelm, self-criticism, and high-functioning anxiety as they navigate their daily lives. You might care so much about your relationships, career, or other responsibilities that you forget about your own needs, leading you to feel stuck, dissatisfied, or confused about your own identity in your life and relationships. Experiencing life transitions or stress may even bring these symptoms to the surface. Whether these are familiar experiences or you're navigating other challenges, I hope to offer a warm and compassionate space that is centered around you.
Welcome! I work with adults who are experiencing overwhelm, self-criticism, and high-functioning anxiety as they navigate their daily lives. You might care so much about your relationships, career, or other responsibilities that you forget about your own needs, leading you to feel stuck, dissatisfied, or confused about your own identity in your life and relationships. Experiencing life transitions or stress may even bring these symptoms to the surface. Whether these are familiar experiences or you're navigating other challenges, I hope to offer a warm and compassionate space that is centered around you.
I work with those searching for growth and transformation who experience depression, stress, anxiety, mood shifts, or the effects of trauma, as well as those who feel stuck in cycles of shame, self-doubt, or self-sabotage. Many are drawn to therapy not only to heal pain, but also to rediscover creativity, explore who they are, and emerge into a deeper relationship with life.
Therapy can be a process of reconnection and a reclaiming of personal power. Together we can build self-compassion, decrease suffering, and untangle old patterns. We can learn to experience more aliveness, joy, and love for ourselves and others.
I work with those searching for growth and transformation who experience depression, stress, anxiety, mood shifts, or the effects of trauma, as well as those who feel stuck in cycles of shame, self-doubt, or self-sabotage. Many are drawn to therapy not only to heal pain, but also to rediscover creativity, explore who they are, and emerge into a deeper relationship with life.
Therapy can be a process of reconnection and a reclaiming of personal power. Together we can build self-compassion, decrease suffering, and untangle old patterns. We can learn to experience more aliveness, joy, and love for ourselves and others.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting issues, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to help you. My approach to therapy is integrative, which means that I will tailor methods to meet your specific needs and concerns. This approach includes a range of therapy techniques, such as psychodynamic, relational-based, client-centered, attachment, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting issues, or navigating significant life changes, I am here to help you. My approach to therapy is integrative, which means that I will tailor methods to meet your specific needs and concerns. This approach includes a range of therapy techniques, such as psychodynamic, relational-based, client-centered, attachment, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
In my calm, safe office, I am currently offering HIPAA secure Online video sessions using a HIPPA-compliant secure platform, in-person meetings or phone consultations. My 30 years of clinical experience have taught me about the courage those facing complex life difficulties bring to psychotherapy. Adults, children and adolescents are given help finding solutions. Mindfulness techniques which I have discovered the value of through a 25+ year meditation practice are also of benefit to clients who are looking to make life changes. CDC guidelines are followed in the office.
In my calm, safe office, I am currently offering HIPAA secure Online video sessions using a HIPPA-compliant secure platform, in-person meetings or phone consultations. My 30 years of clinical experience have taught me about the courage those facing complex life difficulties bring to psychotherapy. Adults, children and adolescents are given help finding solutions. Mindfulness techniques which I have discovered the value of through a 25+ year meditation practice are also of benefit to clients who are looking to make life changes. CDC guidelines are followed in the office.
Adele Baruch
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSW, PhD, LCPC
Brunswick, ME 04011
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients to explore insight and to create experiences that support change. We collaboratively develop plans to create possibilities in a caring environment. Together we build on client strengths to cultivate the resources that support new pathways towards desired goals. I use a relational approach that promotes self understanding as well as self compassion.
I work with clients to explore insight and to create experiences that support change. We collaboratively develop plans to create possibilities in a caring environment. Together we build on client strengths to cultivate the resources that support new pathways towards desired goals. I use a relational approach that promotes self understanding as well as self compassion.
Currently accepting new clients. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with all aspects of family life. I consider my approach to be eclectic. Whether I am working with an individual or an entire family, my focus is on meeting each person where they are, adjusting my approach to what works best for each person. My perspective focuses on what is working, no matter how small that may seem. This strengths-based lens is rooted in the belief that each individual has the internal resources that, once identified, can be used and expanded upon.
Currently accepting new clients. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with all aspects of family life. I consider my approach to be eclectic. Whether I am working with an individual or an entire family, my focus is on meeting each person where they are, adjusting my approach to what works best for each person. My perspective focuses on what is working, no matter how small that may seem. This strengths-based lens is rooted in the belief that each individual has the internal resources that, once identified, can be used and expanded upon.
Our work together will be a collaborative process, honest, and deeply human. I tailor our work to your unique needs, drawing from a range of approaches to support you in meaningful and lasting change. My style is warm, engaged, and direct. I show up fully, and value authenticity, curiosity, and humor.
At the heart of my work is the belief that nothing is “wrong” with you. Beneath patterns that brought you here, there is a core self that is capable, worthy, and whole. Together, we’ll gently untangle what no longer serves you so you can move toward feeling more grounded.
Our work together will be a collaborative process, honest, and deeply human. I tailor our work to your unique needs, drawing from a range of approaches to support you in meaningful and lasting change. My style is warm, engaged, and direct. I show up fully, and value authenticity, curiosity, and humor.
At the heart of my work is the belief that nothing is “wrong” with you. Beneath patterns that brought you here, there is a core self that is capable, worthy, and whole. Together, we’ll gently untangle what no longer serves you so you can move toward feeling more grounded.
Your sleep has become irregular. You are eating too many cookies or you don't feel like eating. It is hard to get up in the morning. The energy you once had has become a memory. Your friends seem to be doing much better than you are, so you can't confide in them about how you feel. You worry about your spouse, about your children, about the economy, or about your job. You wonder if you are drinking too many lattes or glasses of wine. It is hard to concentrate, to get just one thing done.And you don't know why you have these thoughts, these worries, these sleepless nights.
Your sleep has become irregular. You are eating too many cookies or you don't feel like eating. It is hard to get up in the morning. The energy you once had has become a memory. Your friends seem to be doing much better than you are, so you can't confide in them about how you feel. You worry about your spouse, about your children, about the economy, or about your job. You wonder if you are drinking too many lattes or glasses of wine. It is hard to concentrate, to get just one thing done.And you don't know why you have these thoughts, these worries, these sleepless nights.
So many of us have been cut off from our bodies, creativity, and exploring or expressing our authentic selves. I’m passionate about helping you revive those connections so you can live more of the life you want. Doing that often isn’t easy, but it can be so worth it, and you deserve access to your full aliveness. My goal is to create a space where you can explore your diverse experiences and fully welcome all aspects of your multifaceted self. Whether you're looking to feel more connected and resourced, heal from trauma, shift patterns, or reclaim your voice, creativity, or agency, I'd love to support you.
So many of us have been cut off from our bodies, creativity, and exploring or expressing our authentic selves. I’m passionate about helping you revive those connections so you can live more of the life you want. Doing that often isn’t easy, but it can be so worth it, and you deserve access to your full aliveness. My goal is to create a space where you can explore your diverse experiences and fully welcome all aspects of your multifaceted self. Whether you're looking to feel more connected and resourced, heal from trauma, shift patterns, or reclaim your voice, creativity, or agency, I'd love to support you.
When we have healthy relationships with those that are important to us, life tends to run more smoothly. When this is not the case our lives can feel out of control and we can become anxious, frustrated, angry or depressed.
I enjoy working with couples as they work to create and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. I also work with individuals as they struggle with many of life's concerns and difficulties. I always consider a clients family of origin experiences to discover possible connections in their way of dealing with difficulties in the present.
When we have healthy relationships with those that are important to us, life tends to run more smoothly. When this is not the case our lives can feel out of control and we can become anxious, frustrated, angry or depressed.
I enjoy working with couples as they work to create and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. I also work with individuals as they struggle with many of life's concerns and difficulties. I always consider a clients family of origin experiences to discover possible connections in their way of dealing with difficulties in the present.
I use psychodynamic and attachment-based interventions.
The stories we tend to hold about ourselves can shape our views about the world and our place in it. I am here to help you identify those unconscious beliefs you have about yourself and examine how these beliefs might be holding you back. Often when you are struggling it can feel like you are your own worst enemy. My goal is to help you better understand and accept yourself so that you can begin to work with your brain rather than continuing to fight against it.
I use psychodynamic and attachment-based interventions.
The stories we tend to hold about ourselves can shape our views about the world and our place in it. I am here to help you identify those unconscious beliefs you have about yourself and examine how these beliefs might be holding you back. Often when you are struggling it can feel like you are your own worst enemy. My goal is to help you better understand and accept yourself so that you can begin to work with your brain rather than continuing to fight against it.
I work with adults of all ages who need a safe and consistent place to heal from trauma, manage pain and stress more effectively, and learn skills and new ways of being that lead to feeling calmer and more confident when facing life’s demands. I help with processing traumatic events, major changes or life transitions, significant losses, and other life events that rock our stability and challenge our sense of the world and who we are in it. The trauma-informed work I do helps build clarity and understanding around your life, its impact, and your needs, leaving a lot more space to breathe, and heal when needed.
I work with adults of all ages who need a safe and consistent place to heal from trauma, manage pain and stress more effectively, and learn skills and new ways of being that lead to feeling calmer and more confident when facing life’s demands. I help with processing traumatic events, major changes or life transitions, significant losses, and other life events that rock our stability and challenge our sense of the world and who we are in it. The trauma-informed work I do helps build clarity and understanding around your life, its impact, and your needs, leaving a lot more space to breathe, and heal when needed.
I have always had a passion for helping others, and know from experience what a difference it makes finding the right counselor. Through my career I have worked with a diverse group of adults and adolescents across the US. I bring 8 years of knowledge, compassion, and experience to our sessions.
I have always had a passion for helping others, and know from experience what a difference it makes finding the right counselor. Through my career I have worked with a diverse group of adults and adolescents across the US. I bring 8 years of knowledge, compassion, and experience to our sessions.
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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.