In Person Therapists in Manchester, ME

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!

Are past traumas impacting your life? Do you say or do things that you later regret? Do you struggle with identifying and communicating your feelings? Do you have intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or recurring distressing dreams? Do you drink alcohol or use other substances or gamble or do other self-destructive behaviors that cause self-harm or disrupt your life? Are you a people pleaser? Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Anything that keeps you from living a full life is either built on a lie or a self-defeating memory; what is limiting you? What is keeping you from having the life you want?

Do you want to regain confidence, energy, optimism, and passion? Do you prefer to focus on what's strong, not what’s wrong? A grounded, heart-based approach honors intuition, dignity, and values. Regardless of your initial goal, experience a richer, better life with strength, creativity, zest, and tools for your future. Relationships strengthen as you improve interpersonal communication. Solution-focused, resilient transformation and stress reduction techniques unblock and release what holds you back. Together we activate hope and foster rapid resolution, understanding, and growth.

With a history in school counseling, I have transitioned to allow for individual and group counseling through both a virtual platform and in nature-based settings. My years as a percussionist have taught me that everyone has rhythm build into their bodies. Once people find their rhythm, positive life changes and natural healing can take place. I work from a trauma-focused lens using Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR) for treating trauma.

At present, my practice is limited to men and women in the law enforcement community and their families.

Life is full of challenges that sometimes can be overwhelming. I bring over 3 decades of experience in helping people find the solutions to those challenges. My role as a therapist is to bring understanding and perspective to help individuals, couples and families improve their quality of life. I bring extensive experience in a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns across all ages.

We often find ourselves stuck in all too familiar negative patterns. Patterns of behavior that we know don't serve ourselves or our loved ones. Patterns of thought that always seem to tear us down no matter how much progress we make. Patterns within relationships that are less than we deserve. Patterns of anxiety and stress that feel out of our control. Many of us have worked hard to understand and change these patterns: setting goals, self-help books, therapy, medication, meditation, and so on. Yet we find that the deepest patterns are frustratingly stubborn, seeming to rise to the surface no matter how much work we've done.

I've been in Private Practice now for over eight years and have worked in the counseling field for over 40. I've always had a great working relationship with my clients and believe I work well with people who are interested in taking action to make changes. I view change as a process unique to each person and see my role as a Guide. As a duly Licensed Professional, I believe I'm best suited to work with a variety of mental/health, substance abuse issues and am also comfortable working with couples. I only work with adults so please keep that in mind. I offer a sliding scale fee when I am taking clients. Hope to hear from you.

I specialize in working with couples and families navigating ruptures and conflict in their relationships and seeking to build deeper, more meaningful connections with one another.

Your answers are waiting for you just under the surface; I can help you find them. I specialize in helping people find their own truth and sort through the sometimes extremely painful transitions life can present. I offer you a non-judgmental and compassionate ear and many years of experience and training. Go check out my website for more about how: brendawentworth.com

Consider this your first step toward self-discovery and recovery! One's beginning remains proof of his or her completion. You are one of a kind! Untold generations were strategically placed for your arrival on planet earth and fulfillment of destiny.

I specialize in individual and couples counseling with veterans, first responders and individuals with problematic sexual behaviors/addictions. For individuals struggling with problematic sexual behaviors and addictions, I help them identify the root needs that are met through sex, porn, masturbation, infidelity or other undesired sexual behaviors as well as build skills. I work with Maine Department of Corrections to provide sex offense specific counseling to meet needs of probation or deferred dispositions. I also provide Psychosexual Risk Assessments for juveniles and adults who are required by court or probation to have one.

As a certified hypnotherapist, I use hypnosis to help clients eliminate unwanted habits and help them produce positive changes in their lives. Hypnosis can help clients overcome challenges with anxiety, weight management and smoking cessation. Hypnotherapy can help to achieve fitness goals, and much ,much more.

My clients should expect that the majority of their "work" will be outside of the office through homework, exposure and task completion. My clients will benefit from initial sessions that are focused on insight development and understanding the "why" of their current emotional dysregulation . Unmet needs, patterns of behavior and most importantly patterns of thought will be identified. Clients will then spend time utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies and interventions. Clients will experience therapy that will prioritize and embrace behavioral activation as the vehicle of change. Expect feedback and support!

Welcome! I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already possess the qualities needed to flourish and reach your full potential.

Since 1982, I have enjoyed working with adults, children, and couples in private practice and community organizations. I am currently focused on working with adults who are building resilience and satisfying lives after experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance use. Most recently I have been privileged to work with adults who are on probation and who are re-entering the community after incarceration. I bring light-hearted humor into this serious and difficult work.

At NDC, our ideal client is seeking to understand their neurodivergence and use it effectively in the real-world. We specialize in working with gifted, ADHD, Autistic, dyslexic, dysgraphic, and other ND folks.