Female Therapists in Kennebunk, ME

I am currently not accepting new clients, but have a clinical intern that has openings. At Erin Pontbriand Counseling specialized care is offered to motivated clients who are looking to work on their interpersonal care around perinatal mental health, women ’s issues such as confidence, assertiveness skills, emotional wellness, major life transitions, and feelings of being “stuck”.

*Currently accepting Telehealth & In person* I am honored to be able to guide you in your process of finding the health, wellness, balance, and peace that you are seeking. I utilize a mindful, empathetic and direct approach in building a therapeutic relationship to guide you in your personal growth and healing. I have over 20 years in the field of social work, including 9 years as a crisis response clinician.

Jeannin Thibodeau, LCSW at Forest Light Psychotherapy - Accepting new clients. Im a Licensed therapist in Maine and Florida, I've professionally counseled individuals full-time since 2013. My approach is person-centered, collaborative and strengths based. Providing secure internet-based therapy for women , young adults, LGBT folks, middle aged adults, and elders. Also offering online or phone therapy for folks with life threatening illnesses such as cancer and end of life counseling.

My clients are welcomed into a safe and positive environment designed to foster personal change. This process is a journey of partnership. I believe that my part in counseling is that of a guide and support for individuals seeking new ways to meet their life challenges. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help with achieving personal goals. Breathing techniques are basic to reducing anxiety and stress. Along with individual and couples counseling, I offer group counseling as an effective tool in the process of change. Stress reduction, improved communication skills and enhanced self awareness are the goal.

Do you suspect that you or a loved one is on the autism spectrum? I can help you in exploring this question and considering its personal, vocational, and family implications. I specialize in working with older adults who are diagnosed or seek diagnosis. I also work with teens and children/families. I can help communication between autistics and "neuro-typicals." I am active in an adult autistic peer support network and can help you connect with other autistics for support if you wish to do so.

I believe empowering patients is the most effective way to create sustainable change. I believe my role in our relationship is to support you in both personal and emotional growth, at your pace. To be a catalyst. The therapeutic relationship is imperative for this to occur. I love people, and feel honored and humbled by those who entrust me to work along side them.

I have the skills, talents and sensitivities to work well with people who are 18 and older. I love working with elders too! I have many years of experience in treating individuals with eating issues, body image dissatisfaction,anxiety, depression, PTSD, personal unhappiness or relationship difficulties. If you have a teen younger than 18 with an eating disorder I work best teaching parents the skills to help their kids recover from their eating disorder.

I offer a holistic counseling approach for adults looking to find more balance in their lives. There are times when it can feel that the stress and overwhelm is too much to manage. This could occur during a transitional time in life, accompany a major life event, or arise when we are sensing that we are stuck in a part of life. I believe that some of the greatest break throughs in our lives can be attained through overcoming the challenges that we face. It can be helpful to have support as we navigate through this process and it is my goal is to serve as an emotional guide for this personal growth.

Have you ever experienced a life change, trauma, or loss that you simply can’t make sense of? That makes it hard to be present in your body? To stay connected to what and whom you care about? I hold sacred space for your journey home to a sense of wholeness. I offer somatic psychotherapy for those who want to go deeper into the body to process old patterns of grief and trauma showing up in the present. I offer somatic coaching for those who have specific goals and want to better manage stress, feel more present in their bodies, and gain a toolbox of skills to increase their ability to regulate.

Welcome! I know that we are living in some challenging times. There is a profound sense of burnout we are all feeling these days. When you couple that with depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss, it can feel overwhelming. There is hope. By sharing your challenges and learning new ways to cope, improvement and recovery are possible. I am a psychotherapist who provides online therapy to adults, adolescents, and families. I have been practicing social work for 30 years. I hold a Master's Degree and a Doctoral Degree in Social Work and am licensed in Maine as a clinical social worker.

Therapy can provide children a safe and supportive way to learn to identify and express their experiences and feelings; and make progress with social integration, growth, and development. They can develop skills to understand and work through psychosocial challenges. They have the opportunity to gain self-awareness and experience social and emotional success. Creating happiness is what parents strive for when raising children. In my practice, children will learn to identify their strengths, and become more skilled and confident in working through emotional stressors and skill deficits.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor[LCPC] and a Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist[LMFT] . I have worked in Kennebunk, Maine for 38 years helping individuals, couples and families identify, understand and transform their suffering. We first identify your goals and then look directly to the obstacles preventing you from reaching your goal. Therapy has begun!! As we explore these obstacles, we will look at the present moment, the valuable roots of the past and the treasured hope of your future happiness.

I work with children, adolescents, and young adults, with emotional or behavioral difficulties. The issues I see most in my practice are: anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and family relationship difficulties. I work primarily from a strengths-based, cognitive -behavioral approach, using psycho-education, coping skills training, and positive psychology. With adult clients, I explore the impact their family of origin has had -- good and bad---and help them develop healthy habits in response to those issues. Always, I feel the relationship between client and counselor is part of the healing. Currently I am taking only self pay