Therapists in Knox County, ME

Most of us have experienced small and large traumas throughout our lives, and we develop coping mechanisms instead of addressing emotions of the past that affect our present lives. The intention of this work is to help you grow and live fully and be capable of navigating relationships, stress, anxiety, whatever life throws at you. Learn skills and tools that will help you stand strong and become more satisfied with life. You are in charge of what you want to address and what you want to get out of our work. Whether you come as an individual or as a couple my work is to attune with you and help you move forward with your goals.

If you are a couple, family, or individual who is hoping to restore and redeem relationships with each other and/or with themselves, I would love to support you through that journey. I offer therapy for those experiencing relational issues, emotional pain or distress (such as depression or anxiety), trauma, and grief. For any new or expecting parents experiencing the great life transition that is parenthood, therapy can be a place to process how this change impacts your world. I have additional experience in helping those with peripartum mood disorders, as well as working with children and teens.

With 20 years in the treatment field and over three decades of personal recovery, I have a full range of experience in the areas of anxiety and depression, relationship, couples and family dynamics, substance abuse, addictions, PTSD and trauma. I am a trained practitioner in CBT, DBT, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, EMDR and TRM (Trauma Resiliency Model) modalities and specialize in working with adults in a broad-based practice.

Providing services in person, via phone, videoconferencing. Have specific training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief and Loss, Addiction, Anxiety and Depression.

Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, or maybe substance use? Everyone gets stuck or overwhelmed at times and sometimes we need additional support. Therapy creates opportunities for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can better understand and change what's getting in the way of you living the life you value and achieving your goals. I am glad you are here, and I’m here to help. You are making an important and often very difficult step in deciding to work towards a more balanced life.

Since 2003 I have been focused of helping adolescents and their parents addressing the many issues that so many teens are dealing with these days. I have helped teens and families dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Spectrum issues, addictions as well as behavioral problems whether it’s acting out or acting inward.

I imagine if you are looking at this page, you've come to a point in your life where you're looking for things to change and your life to be easier. You may have been in therapy before and found it to be less than successful. Or maybe you've been happy in therapy in the past and are looking to begin again. You may question why you should go to therapy when you could just as easily talk to your hairdresser, a bartender or a friend. Or maybe this is your first time looking for help.

My approach to psychotherapy is trauma informed, client-centered, and has a holistic lens. I offer support with an open mind in a judgment free space. I aim to be collaborative, goal focused, and strengths based.

My approach is all about cultivating a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship between my patients and me. I bring to therapy my years of experience working in special education, developmental therapy, restorative justice, and community mental health as well as my work as a financial counselor. My decade of studying and practicing Ayurveda deeply influences my understanding of individual constitutions and my approach to holistic healing. I work with individuals and couples from ages 16 years and up.

My counseling practice utilizes a variety of approaches based on the unique and individual needs of each client. I use a strengths-based approach and work with the client to help them identify the goals they have for themselves.

I have worked with individuals of all ages, primarily women in transition. I provide authentic, compassionate response to personal truth, and help people make positive changes in their lives.

If you are feeling stuck, PTSD, overwhelmed, frustrated, confused or sad lets make the new become familiar in order to achieve what you want. I provide individual therapy with adults, parenting issues with children and couples counseling. My passion is inspiring women in transition, addressing depression, trauma, anxiety and substance abuse while focusing on empowerment and independence. I implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Informed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Internal Family Systems. It doesn't take a lifetime to change your thinking or habits. New beginnings are possible!

Accepting new clients 14yrs+ residing in Maine or Pennsylvania for Telehealth appointments during early afternoon hours. Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Feeling misunderstood, unsupported, and lonely? Would you like to process your concerns with someone who is unbiased and openminded? Do you yearn for a space in which your feelings are validated and empathized with? Looking for encouragement to meet your needs, and support in setting good boundaries with others? Hoping to have an enjoyable therapeutic experience where you can unload your worries, and laugh off some stress?

Expertise in Pediatric Neuropsychological testing especially in autism, adoption related, FAS, prenatal exposure to Opioids and other medications and substances, Concussions, Learning Disabilities, ADHD. My practice is general, although expertise in children.. and i test and see Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. My treatment approaches include Psychotherapy includes CBT, insight oriented, play, Behavior Management, Parent Training. Cliental are of various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, obsessions/compulsions, conflict resolution, autism related, post traumatic stress disorder, emotional..physical.. sexual abuse. Often and familiar with working with local and state wide schools, physicians, psychiatrists, social agencies, multiple service providers.

My practice is mainly grounded in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic and existential traditions, and I believe in the primary importance of the therapeutic alliance over manualized or brief therapies. Areas in which I have the greatest experience and insight include trauma, depression, anxiety, gender and LGBTQ affirmation issues, and explorations of personal meaningfulness and identity.