Therapists in Kennebec County, ME

Hello and welcome! I am excited that you are reading this profile and I appreciate your time. I hope that I can be a part of your journey. I am passionate about providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment for individuals to feel free and safe to work through challenges and to be able to be themselves.

I specialize in couples and family therapy, depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood, health, and attachment issues. I also work with Children and Adolescents, and general lifestyle issues. I work with individuals and groups to develop and practice Assertive communicaiton skills.

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 welcome variety types of clients and appreciate each person as they are. My aim is to develop a mutually respecting and trusting relationship with my clients as I guide them through life's ups and downs. I will work with you on your journey in understanding and managing any of your life difficulties that you may be experiencing. I will help guide you to explore your needs while utilizing a strength based approach.

You deserve to feel better! Therapy does not always mean you are in crisis; we all need support from time to time in navigating life’s more challenging paths. I believe that therapy provides a judgment-free space for a person to build a safe relationship in which you can be real, be honest, and work together with your therapist to heal, grow, learn a bit more about yourself, and hopefully laugh along the way!

My name is Jeanett Velazquez Reight and I am an Art Therapist and counselor offering telehealth and in person counseling in Augusta, Maine. After being in the business world as a recruiter and spending time as a home educator, I completed a Masters of Arts for Art Therapy and have worked as a clinician in an Intensive Outpatient Program for mental health and substance use disorders.

My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is TRANSFORMATIONAL 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 and ACCOMPANY people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.

Are you experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression or having conflicts in relationships? Are you a young adult trying to navigate your future? It can be overwhelming to know where to start when wanting to make positive changes in our lives. If you are ready to begin working through the challenges you are facing and improve your quality of life, you have already made the biggest step.I offer practical tools while working towards a deeper emotional healing to promote change. I let you take the lead and I am here to guide you in the process.I provide a safe space free of judgement where you can feel seen, heard and respected.

With a deep understanding of the intricate connections between body image, societal norms, and overall well-being, Melissa offers a safe and nurturing space for internal exploration. Through a lens of social empathy, Melissa helps clients navigate the complexities of identity, privilege and systemic barriers that shape our experiences in this world. She believes in the power of self-acceptance, self-compassion, and in the recognition and validation of our own resilience. She offers a holistic approach to therapy that integrates evidence based techniques with empowerment and self compassion work.

I am an individual and couples therapist. I specialize in working with veterans, complex relationship issues, and the LGBTQ+ community. I work closely with individuals struggling with different forms of mental disorders and help my clients forge a new path forward toward healing and wholeness. My passion is in therapy, and I am humbled and grateful when people invite me to play a meaningful role in their lives.

I believe that we constantly transition from one stage in life to another, often needing assistance: child to teenager; single to married; individual to parent. I love to work with highly motivated clients who long to achieve their goals. Whether you were referred, followed the suggestion of friends, or simply wanted to explore options around therapy, I am glad you're giving me the opportunity to simplify this process for you. In a world of high professional and personal demands at times we need support to properly thrive. In Law Enforcement or Active Military? I have worked extensively w/ both. Text/call, email for appointment

I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, and psychiatric disorders.

My name is Dawn Blake, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I tend to take a relaxed approach to therapy, meeting you where you find yourself currently. When it comes to focus areas of practice, I use a wide variety - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strengths - Based / Solution - Focused, and Narrative Therapy - I consider myself to have an eclectic style and use what I have at my disposal. I work well with a variety of ages and populations, from children to the elderly, to those struggling with co-occurring disorders and life changes, anxiety and schizophrenia. All are welcome.

I have worked with a diverse range of needs with focuses in depression, trauma, anxiety, and attachment. My approach is to meet you where you are at - you lead the way, and I'll help you find direction. My skillset includes art therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment therapy. We'll set goals together and explore what makes you more than just your struggles/experiences.

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 specialize in working with youth, adolescents,and adults work through anxiety, life transitions,and struggles around chronic medical illnesses,such as sickle cell disease, HIV,and Hemophilia. My goal is to meet clients where they are and empower them to be the very best version of themselves.This is a safe haven where you can express your feelings and struggles openly without judgment. There is no handbook on how to make your way through life. Through our therapeutic relationship, I strive to create a collaborative space where we can move together toward healing.

My therapeutic partnership history is with folks who have not seen themselves reflected or heard in traditional wellness or therapy spaces. Some focus areas are complex trauma, substance misuse, and severe mental illness, highly sensitive/empathic folks, ASD and neurodivergent folks, strengthening self-compassion and building shame resilience, navigating liberation and justice, trauma-informed work, body liberation + supporting those recovering from diet culture and body stigma, furthering gender, racial liberation, and those impacted by the criminal and family court systems.

Making the choice to start therapy can be a scary step. I believe that every client should be supported by a therapist who brings a sense of realness, support, encouragement, and knowledge to each and every session. You should be able to walk into every session with a feeling of comfort and safety discussing your struggles. My goal is to bring those qualities while helping clients find relief, understanding, and their purpose.