Attachment-based Therapists in Kennebunkport, ME
Hello there! I am a compassionate and dedicated social worker with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, active listening, and a belief in the power of personal growth. I’m here to provide the support and guidance you need.
Hello there! I am a compassionate and dedicated social worker with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My approach to counseling is rooted in empathy, active listening, and a belief in the power of personal growth. I’m here to provide the support and guidance you need.
I'm a somatic and mindfulness based psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of PTSD and Complex Trauma. I believe the body & mind are intimately connected and feel passionate about supporting people in feeling safe and at home in their bodies. I offer an integrative approach combining EMDR and IFS, rooted in a strong foundation of nurturing the cultivation of mindfulness and self-compassion. I've been in private practice for 18 years working with adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, chronic stress, addictive behaviors and emotion dysregulation.
I'm a somatic and mindfulness based psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of PTSD and Complex Trauma. I believe the body & mind are intimately connected and feel passionate about supporting people in feeling safe and at home in their bodies. I offer an integrative approach combining EMDR and IFS, rooted in a strong foundation of nurturing the cultivation of mindfulness and self-compassion. I've been in private practice for 18 years working with adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, chronic stress, addictive behaviors and emotion dysregulation.
Immediate Availability. We are a group of highly trained reproductive and maternal mental health clinicians. Our main areas of focus include pregnancy and postpartum difficulties, miscarriage/terminations, traumatic birth experiences, infertility, PMDD, menopause, parenting and women’s health issues. We also help women struggling with other mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, toxic family relationships, painful childhood memories, divorce, single parenting, leadership challenges and so much more.
Immediate Availability. We are a group of highly trained reproductive and maternal mental health clinicians. Our main areas of focus include pregnancy and postpartum difficulties, miscarriage/terminations, traumatic birth experiences, infertility, PMDD, menopause, parenting and women’s health issues. We also help women struggling with other mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, toxic family relationships, painful childhood memories, divorce, single parenting, leadership challenges and so much more.
Accepting new clients in Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts. You deserve support, especially during these complicated times. I bring a natural warmth and gentle presence to my work with clients. Whether you are coping with profound life changes, anxiety and depression, chronic illness, grief and loss, or struggles in your relationship, I can help. In therapy we build upon on your strengths to enhance your resiliency and potential for growth.
Accepting new clients in Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts. You deserve support, especially during these complicated times. I bring a natural warmth and gentle presence to my work with clients. Whether you are coping with profound life changes, anxiety and depression, chronic illness, grief and loss, or struggles in your relationship, I can help. In therapy we build upon on your strengths to enhance your resiliency and potential for growth.
Working with young children, adolescents and adults, I individualize treatment for each client and regard the client/clinician relationship as a critical part of therapy. Committed to a holistic approach, I value the uniqueness of each individual and consider it a privilege to be part of my clients’ journeys toward growth and wellness. Creating a climate of safety and trust is my top priority, ensuring that my clients feel comfortable opening up. As a Board Certified Music Therapist with training in Play Therapy and Art Therapy I use many therapeutic techniques to ensure that my clients receive the best possible outcomes.
Working with young children, adolescents and adults, I individualize treatment for each client and regard the client/clinician relationship as a critical part of therapy. Committed to a holistic approach, I value the uniqueness of each individual and consider it a privilege to be part of my clients’ journeys toward growth and wellness. Creating a climate of safety and trust is my top priority, ensuring that my clients feel comfortable opening up. As a Board Certified Music Therapist with training in Play Therapy and Art Therapy I use many therapeutic techniques to ensure that my clients receive the best possible outcomes.
I have a few limited private pay spots available, call for more info as my insurance-based caseload is full at this time.
I believe you are the expert in the room! That being said, I do not have a magic book of answers....but instead I provide, caring, thoughtful cooperative approach to helping people make changes in their lives. Making changes, requires a team approach. I have extensive experience in addressing fears, anxiety, depression, self esteem and psychological trauma.
I have a few limited private pay spots available, call for more info as my insurance-based caseload is full at this time.
I believe you are the expert in the room! That being said, I do not have a magic book of answers....but instead I provide, caring, thoughtful cooperative approach to helping people make changes in their lives. Making changes, requires a team approach. I have extensive experience in addressing fears, anxiety, depression, self esteem and psychological trauma.
I help teens and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns of taking care of everyone but themselves. Many are dependable and driven, yet still struggle to feel confident or connected to who they are. That struggle can take many forms: a harsh inner critic, old patterns that keep resurfacing, or a quiet sense of disconnection that’s hard to name.
Therapy offers a space to slow down and tune into what’s happening beneath the surface. It’s about understanding and caring for the parts of you that often get overlooked so you can feel more grounded, authentic, and at ease within yourself.
I help teens and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns of taking care of everyone but themselves. Many are dependable and driven, yet still struggle to feel confident or connected to who they are. That struggle can take many forms: a harsh inner critic, old patterns that keep resurfacing, or a quiet sense of disconnection that’s hard to name.
Therapy offers a space to slow down and tune into what’s happening beneath the surface. It’s about understanding and caring for the parts of you that often get overlooked so you can feel more grounded, authentic, and at ease within yourself.
Anxiety can feel like a constant hum in the background—or an all-consuming storm. Your mind won’t shut off, your body is on edge, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t relax. You overthink everything, struggle to say no, and second-guess your every move. I help women break free from the grip of anxiety with support that’s compassionate, practical, and rooted in real change. You’ll learn how to calm your nervous system, set boundaries, and stop letting fear run the show—so you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life again.
Anxiety can feel like a constant hum in the background—or an all-consuming storm. Your mind won’t shut off, your body is on edge, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t relax. You overthink everything, struggle to say no, and second-guess your every move. I help women break free from the grip of anxiety with support that’s compassionate, practical, and rooted in real change. You’ll learn how to calm your nervous system, set boundaries, and stop letting fear run the show—so you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life again.
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, both helpful and not so helpful, 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.
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, both helpful and not so helpful, 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.
Building strong therapeutic relationships while providing a safe space for clients to heal is the foundation of my approach. I motivate clients to recognize their own potential, while remaining empathetic and supportive in helping to facilitate change. Based on the client’s direction, I will help them identify their self-reliance while teaching them how to advocate for themselves. I appreciate the idea of using what will work best for clients as an individuals. Knowing how different we all are, our personalities – our problems – our backgrounds, I create treatment plans that are tailored for my clients.
Building strong therapeutic relationships while providing a safe space for clients to heal is the foundation of my approach. I motivate clients to recognize their own potential, while remaining empathetic and supportive in helping to facilitate change. Based on the client’s direction, I will help them identify their self-reliance while teaching them how to advocate for themselves. I appreciate the idea of using what will work best for clients as an individuals. Knowing how different we all are, our personalities – our problems – our backgrounds, I create treatment plans that are tailored for my clients.
Life can be overwhelming-leaving little time or energy for peaceful introspection. I use a warm acceptance and humor to help clients face challenging dilemmas. Without understanding the motivation behind our impulses, we can lose our way, sometimes getting stuck for years, and developing maladaptive emotional coping difficulties. I help people recognize and overcome their self-limiting belief systems, generating greater self knowledge, confidence and having the ability to tolerate the emotional strains of contemporary living. I have over 20 years of work experience in the trauma field- working with both survivors and perpetrators of abuse.
Life can be overwhelming-leaving little time or energy for peaceful introspection. I use a warm acceptance and humor to help clients face challenging dilemmas. Without understanding the motivation behind our impulses, we can lose our way, sometimes getting stuck for years, and developing maladaptive emotional coping difficulties. I help people recognize and overcome their self-limiting belief systems, generating greater self knowledge, confidence and having the ability to tolerate the emotional strains of contemporary living. I have over 20 years of work experience in the trauma field- working with both survivors and perpetrators of abuse.
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There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.
There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or navigating a life transition, you don’t have to feel alone. I specialize in working with people who may be faced with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and/or everyday emotional challenges. My aim is to help you to experience a deeper understanding of yourself and to develop clarity, resilience, connection and presence.
I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC). My therapeutic approach is relational and person-centered, grounded in empathy and collaboration.
Welcome—I'm glad you're here.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or navigating a life transition, you don’t have to feel alone. I specialize in working with people who may be faced with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and/or everyday emotional challenges. My aim is to help you to experience a deeper understanding of yourself and to develop clarity, resilience, connection and presence.
I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MLADC). My therapeutic approach is relational and person-centered, grounded in empathy and collaboration.
Hi, I’m Melissa (she/they). I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and/or grief. I especially love working with adults, young adults and queer folks. My approach is grounded in curiosity and care for your whole self. If you’re feeling big emotions, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or feeling down about never quite “keeping up” or “getting it together,” I may be the therapist for you. Together, we’ll explore what needs attention, nurturing, or change, and discover how to work with your unique and wonderful brain, not against it. You don’t have to navigate this alone—you were never meant to.
Hi, I’m Melissa (she/they). I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and/or grief. I especially love working with adults, young adults and queer folks. My approach is grounded in curiosity and care for your whole self. If you’re feeling big emotions, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or feeling down about never quite “keeping up” or “getting it together,” I may be the therapist for you. Together, we’ll explore what needs attention, nurturing, or change, and discover how to work with your unique and wonderful brain, not against it. You don’t have to navigate this alone—you were never meant to.
There are a lot of therapists out there, so I will make an attempt to summarize my beliefs about therapy in three succinct points. First, therapy is not always easy. Second, it is a therapist's job to challenge you. And third, therapeutic rapport is paramount to establishing effective therapy. If this is what you are looking for, I welcome you to schedule an initial appointment.
There are a lot of therapists out there, so I will make an attempt to summarize my beliefs about therapy in three succinct points. First, therapy is not always easy. Second, it is a therapist's job to challenge you. And third, therapeutic rapport is paramount to establishing effective therapy. If this is what you are looking for, I welcome you to schedule an initial appointment.
Current openings for Adult Autism/ADHD Assessments and Group Therapy!
I am committed to creating an empowering space for you to tap into the tools, values, and beliefs already within that can help you thrive. I am especially passionate about holding space for Neurodivergent folks or those exploring neurodivergence as part of their identity, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone healing from trauma or challenging family dynamics.
Current openings for Adult Autism/ADHD Assessments and Group Therapy!
I am committed to creating an empowering space for you to tap into the tools, values, and beliefs already within that can help you thrive. I am especially passionate about holding space for Neurodivergent folks or those exploring neurodivergence as part of their identity, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone healing from trauma or challenging family dynamics.
I offer a warm, compassionate space for teens and adults stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, disconnection, or emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients carry invisible weight of relational or developmental trauma—struggling with deep self-doubt, neglected needs, or guilt with setting supportive boundaries that honor their limits. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, a life transition, or relationship challenges, our work will focus on shifting old patterns to foster lasting insight that reconnects you with your true values and desires, to create a more fulfilling, authentic, self-led path forward.
I offer a warm, compassionate space for teens and adults stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, disconnection, or emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients carry invisible weight of relational or developmental trauma—struggling with deep self-doubt, neglected needs, or guilt with setting supportive boundaries that honor their limits. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, a life transition, or relationship challenges, our work will focus on shifting old patterns to foster lasting insight that reconnects you with your true values and desires, to create a more fulfilling, authentic, self-led path forward.
Sandy Boone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, BC-TMHP, CMHIMP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
You help others to create better lives for themselves, but what about you — where do you turn when you need support while caring for others? You may experience compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma in helping professions, and the only way you can continue to show up for your patients is to make space to heal for yourself. You are probably a Type-A personality who puts everyone else's needs above your own. I'm here to tell you it's okay to take time for yourself. I'm here to provide a space to heal from old trauma wounds and workplace stressors that have created difficulty in work/life balance.
You help others to create better lives for themselves, but what about you — where do you turn when you need support while caring for others? You may experience compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma in helping professions, and the only way you can continue to show up for your patients is to make space to heal for yourself. You are probably a Type-A personality who puts everyone else's needs above your own. I'm here to tell you it's okay to take time for yourself. I'm here to provide a space to heal from old trauma wounds and workplace stressors that have created difficulty in work/life balance.
Welcome! I work with anxious adults who may be experiencing overwhelm, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or high-functioning depression 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 centered around you.
Welcome! I work with anxious adults who may be experiencing overwhelm, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or high-functioning depression 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 centered around you.
Are you tired of anonymous big-box therapy? Venture capital firms that pair you with random telehealth therapists on the other side of the country who may or may not show up to your video session? Are you looking for a therapist that can meet you either in person or remotely and is focused on learning about you instead of on corporate-driven production numbers?
I am one of the many sole proprietor therapists in Maine who are not that big-box model. My goal is to really see and hear the unique human in front of me, utilizing a psychodynamic approach to get to the core of figuring out unhelpful life patterns and moving forward.
Are you tired of anonymous big-box therapy? Venture capital firms that pair you with random telehealth therapists on the other side of the country who may or may not show up to your video session? Are you looking for a therapist that can meet you either in person or remotely and is focused on learning about you instead of on corporate-driven production numbers?
I am one of the many sole proprietor therapists in Maine who are not that big-box model. My goal is to really see and hear the unique human in front of me, utilizing a psychodynamic approach to get to the core of figuring out unhelpful life patterns and moving forward.
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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.