Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Kennebunkport, ME

I currently have openings for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I'm a somatic and mindfulness based psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of PTSD and Relational 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 17 years working with adults seeking relief from anxiety, depression, chronic stress, addictive behaviors and emotion dysregulation.

New Pathways is dedicated to providing quality counseling services to those living in the beautiful State of Maine. Amy is an LPC with 13+ years serving the community and she believes in the healing nature of connection. She states, "I am grateful to be invited into the lives of each individual, to witness their lived experiences, and walk beside them as they journey toward their goal." New Pathways helps those who may be experiencing or have experienced depression , anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties.

My goal as a therapist is to help clients reduce suffering and increase personal freedom and power; my approach is collaborative, candid, playful, and deeply attentive. I often work with people who have experienced sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, and developmental trauma. I always give close attention to how oppressive systems can negatively impact individual mental health and well being. I am a Health At Every Size Clinician and committed to fat liberation. I have extensive experience supporting queer and gender queer folks.

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.

I specialize in helping individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, and grief.

I am here to help get your life in balance. There are infinite ways in which this can happen. We will work to identify the pathway forward that is the most comfortable and appropriate for your situation. There are often aspects of your life that have layers interwoven below the surface of what may be presenting. Rarely is the journey linear or one solution that meets all your goals and needs. We say "It takes a village", I am here to help you through the process of change as you work to adjust, transition, and create the best version of yourself. I look forward to connecting and working with you as you build your toolbox supports.

As a parent, partner, former teacher and business owner, I understand the pressures of modern life. In 2022, I begin my twelfth year in the emotional health field in Southern Maine and now, perhaps more than ever before; quality compassionate care is needed. I recently completed an extensive training in EMDR in order to provide the best model of research proven treatment with the most sustainable results. I constantly strive to provide personally tailored care that specifically addresses an individuals goals and empowers them to achieve a higher quality of life.

Despite an often chaotic and painful world, I believe each of us desires, and is capable of, a fulfilling, connected and healthy life. A collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship can be one way to make the changes needed to find healing, increase feelings of joy and your sense of connection and belonging. I understand the challenges a person faces when seeking positive, professional support and am committed to working with my clients to facilitate the changes they are seeking that will allow them to live more fully into their strengths while addressing the areas that may be causing distress or holding them back.

There are no changes in life until there is an action. If you are considering happiness and joy for your life and are contemplating taking the leap into action for a change, I am at your service. If I can be of service to you on this critically important journey of self love, I am honored and grateful.

Through life’s unexpected paths, it can be easy to feel disconnected from even the most meaningful pieces of ourselves. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we will draw on your inherent strengths to navigate life with a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and in alignment with your values. I will support you to re-establish a confident sense of self, providing a foundation to understand your pain, and find solace through life’s most challenging experiences. My approach is relational and person-centered, aiming to create a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions through a lens of curiosity and non-judgement.

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.