Anxiety Therapists in North Berwick, ME
Hello! I am so glad you are taking the leap! I am here to help you discover a path toward a happier more fulfilled life. We all have times in life where we are stuck and need some guidance to work through challenging feelings, stress and road blocks. Our relationships, jobs and parenting can be difficult. Being able to work on life's inevitable stressors with a trained clinician can help liberate you and guide you on a path to positive change and outcomes. Lets develop some goals and begin the process of growth. Be it past or current issues we can figure it out together. Send me an email and let's get started.
Hello! I am so glad you are taking the leap! I am here to help you discover a path toward a happier more fulfilled life. We all have times in life where we are stuck and need some guidance to work through challenging feelings, stress and road blocks. Our relationships, jobs and parenting can be difficult. Being able to work on life's inevitable stressors with a trained clinician can help liberate you and guide you on a path to positive change and outcomes. Lets develop some goals and begin the process of growth. Be it past or current issues we can figure it out together. Send me an email and let's get started.
At Azure Mental Health, we believe that everyone has the ability to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional well-being are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance.
At Azure Mental Health, we believe that everyone has the ability to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional well-being are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance.
Are you, or someone you know, feeling anxious and worried more often than not?
Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my main tool for treatment, I try to incorporate concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, etc when appropriate. It’s always a thrill to help people work on living their best life and an honor to play a role in that journey! If you are looking for
Are you, or someone you know, feeling anxious and worried more often than not?
Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my main tool for treatment, I try to incorporate concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, etc when appropriate. It’s always a thrill to help people work on living their best life and an honor to play a role in that journey! If you are looking for
"Life is like the river, sometimes it sweeps you gently along, and sometimes the rapids come out of nowhere." Emma Smith. I am here to support each individual or family as their "rapids" appear. Sometimes "rapids" develop from past lived experiences, some arise from challenging situations and relationships, still others just happen. I operate within a person centered approach and believe that counseling is different for everyone and the individual is the one in control of the direction and outcome, while I am present to guide and maneuver through the rough waters of life.
"Life is like the river, sometimes it sweeps you gently along, and sometimes the rapids come out of nowhere." Emma Smith. I am here to support each individual or family as their "rapids" appear. Sometimes "rapids" develop from past lived experiences, some arise from challenging situations and relationships, still others just happen. I operate within a person centered approach and believe that counseling is different for everyone and the individual is the one in control of the direction and outcome, while I am present to guide and maneuver through the rough waters of life.
Healing and personal growth can feel difficult, especially when you've been carrying a lot or living in survival mode for a long time. As a trauma-informed therapist, I work collaboratively with clients at a pace that feels safe and manageable. My approach is non-judgmental, empathetic, and grounded in creating a space where you can feel heard and show up as you are. I believe each person's story matters and that healing unfolds gradually through care, understanding, and compassion.
Healing and personal growth can feel difficult, especially when you've been carrying a lot or living in survival mode for a long time. As a trauma-informed therapist, I work collaboratively with clients at a pace that feels safe and manageable. My approach is non-judgmental, empathetic, and grounded in creating a space where you can feel heard and show up as you are. I believe each person's story matters and that healing unfolds gradually through care, understanding, and compassion.
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Together, we can address issues related to anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, and emotional regulation.
Life events can be difficult. Seeking support takes courage. I admire you for taking this step. Together, we can work through challenges moving forward. Finding an authentic way to connect and feel understood may feel uncomfortable at first, and so, it is essential for me to get to know you with a natural curiosity, compassion, and respect for our work. I help clients to feel at ease with a non-judgmental, accepting approach. By nurturing a warm, trusting, and safe relationship, my wish is to share hope.
Together, we can address issues related to anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, and emotional regulation.
Life events can be difficult. Seeking support takes courage. I admire you for taking this step. Together, we can work through challenges moving forward. Finding an authentic way to connect and feel understood may feel uncomfortable at first, and so, it is essential for me to get to know you with a natural curiosity, compassion, and respect for our work. I help clients to feel at ease with a non-judgmental, accepting approach. By nurturing a warm, trusting, and safe relationship, my wish is to share hope.
I have also worked extensively with anxiety and depression.
I primarily work with adults and older teens. I have worked in residential treatment settings for a decade before getting my clinical social work degree. I have a wide array of work experiences that allow me to respond to your needs in a therapeutic setting. At the end of the day, I also want to focus on the therapeutic relationship and building positive change both internally and externally in one's life. Though I do not believe there is one silver bullet therapeutic approach, I attempt to tackle problems from many angles to find the one that works for you.
I have also worked extensively with anxiety and depression.
I primarily work with adults and older teens. I have worked in residential treatment settings for a decade before getting my clinical social work degree. I have a wide array of work experiences that allow me to respond to your needs in a therapeutic setting. At the end of the day, I also want to focus on the therapeutic relationship and building positive change both internally and externally in one's life. Though I do not believe there is one silver bullet therapeutic approach, I attempt to tackle problems from many angles to find the one that works for you.
She provides individual therapy for patients facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, while also supporting those managing the emotional impact of health conditions and major life transitions.
She often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and family-informed approaches to help patients identify patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. Her evidence-based practice is tailored to each patient’s unique circumstances and goals, making treatment both supportive and effective.She often incorporates Cog
She provides individual therapy for patients facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, while also supporting those managing the emotional impact of health conditions and major life transitions.
She often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and family-informed approaches to help patients identify patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. Her evidence-based practice is tailored to each patient’s unique circumstances and goals, making treatment both supportive and effective.She often incorporates Cog
The focus of my practice is people who have ADD/ADHD or symptoms related to ADD/ADHD such as weak Executive Function which can lead to Anxiety and related Depression.
I have a clinical therapy licenses in ME, NH and MA and am a certified ADHD Coach. Life issues that arise can include, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, isolation, anger management, coping skills, career concerns, relationship issues, parenting, and effective communication skills. For more information visit my website or schedule a free consultation.
The focus of my practice is people who have ADD/ADHD or symptoms related to ADD/ADHD such as weak Executive Function which can lead to Anxiety and related Depression.
I have a clinical therapy licenses in ME, NH and MA and am a certified ADHD Coach. Life issues that arise can include, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, isolation, anger management, coping skills, career concerns, relationship issues, parenting, and effective communication skills. For more information visit my website or schedule a free consultation.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety and depression, and those who have been affected by trauma.
It is natural to seek support when we feel overwhelmed, confused, fearful or depressed.The therapeutic process offers us the opportunity to build on skills that we already have in order to find relief, hope and healing. My work combines practices of narrative therapy (examining the beliefs we have about ourselves), cognitive behavioral work (paying attention to our thoughts), expressive therapy (healing through art and writing) and mindfulness exercises.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety and depression, and those who have been affected by trauma.
It is natural to seek support when we feel overwhelmed, confused, fearful or depressed.The therapeutic process offers us the opportunity to build on skills that we already have in order to find relief, hope and healing. My work combines practices of narrative therapy (examining the beliefs we have about ourselves), cognitive behavioral work (paying attention to our thoughts), expressive therapy (healing through art and writing) and mindfulness exercises.
Since 2008, I’ve helped adults move through anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
You don’t have to hold it all together anymore.
If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, or weighed down by life’s changes, you’re not alone - and you don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. Whether you’re moving through a major life transition, coping with loss, carrying the wreckage of the past, or craving deeper change, therapy can be a place to breathe, untangle what’s happening inside, and begin again. It’s a space to slow down, be honest with yourself, and start reconnecting with who you are beneath the overwhelm.
Since 2008, I’ve helped adults move through anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
You don’t have to hold it all together anymore.
If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, or weighed down by life’s changes, you’re not alone - and you don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. Whether you’re moving through a major life transition, coping with loss, carrying the wreckage of the past, or craving deeper change, therapy can be a place to breathe, untangle what’s happening inside, and begin again. It’s a space to slow down, be honest with yourself, and start reconnecting with who you are beneath the overwhelm.
Bill is also comfortable using a Strengths Based Perspective, Empowerment Model, Motivational Interviewing, and general counseling for the worried well.
Bill Lagasse is a Clinical Social Worker with a 22 year history in social services working in some of Maine's top organizations and has provided care and direction to the homeless, the drug or alcohol addicted, those with trauma & identity related disorders, the LGBTQ, couples, and those struggling with mental health related issues. Bill treats adults and couples. Bill has extensive training and practice using CBT, having been formally trained by the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Bill is also comfortable using a Strengths Based Perspective, Empowerment Model, Motivational Interviewing, and general counseling for the worried well.
Bill Lagasse is a Clinical Social Worker with a 22 year history in social services working in some of Maine's top organizations and has provided care and direction to the homeless, the drug or alcohol addicted, those with trauma & identity related disorders, the LGBTQ, couples, and those struggling with mental health related issues. Bill treats adults and couples. Bill has extensive training and practice using CBT, having been formally trained by the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
For the last several years, I’ve worked with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, & the often hard-to-name sense of feeling stuck.
My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in genuine connection. EMDR is central to my work, supporting meaningful change—especially for trauma. I integrate IFS & somatics, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, meditation & visualization. Each approach is in service of you—not applied by a formula—meeting you where you're a to create real, lasting change.
For the last several years, I’ve worked with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, & the often hard-to-name sense of feeling stuck.
My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and grounded in genuine connection. EMDR is central to my work, supporting meaningful change—especially for trauma. I integrate IFS & somatics, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, meditation & visualization. Each approach is in service of you—not applied by a formula—meeting you where you're a to create real, lasting change.
As a parent, partner, former teacher and business owner, I understand the pressures of modern life. In 2025, I begin my 15th year in the emotional health field in Southern Maine and now, perhaps more than ever before; quality compassionate care is needed. I constantly strive to provide personally tailored care that specifically addresses an individuals goals and empowers them to achieve a higher quality of life.
As a parent, partner, former teacher and business owner, I understand the pressures of modern life. In 2025, I begin my 15th year in the emotional health field in Southern Maine and now, perhaps more than ever before; quality compassionate care is needed. I constantly strive to provide personally tailored care that specifically addresses an individuals goals and empowers them to achieve a higher quality of life.
A clouded, anxious mind, a broken heart, a body that won’t quiet down.
I help people find new ways of relating to their problems by asking very specific types of questions drawn from Narrative Therapy and also by utilizing a brain-based approach called Brainspotting for accelerated insights and resolution of the effects of trauma, loss, and anxiety.
A clouded, anxious mind, a broken heart, a body that won’t quiet down.
I help people find new ways of relating to their problems by asking very specific types of questions drawn from Narrative Therapy and also by utilizing a brain-based approach called Brainspotting for accelerated insights and resolution of the effects of trauma, loss, and anxiety.
I tend to think of therapy as an amazing opportunity to engage in a collaborative process that helps people to develop authentic, enlivened and creative relationships with themselves and others. I am interested in what moves people. What are the moments in their lives when they feel "lined up", fulfilled, attuned? My work focuses on cultivating healing and change in a safe and supportive environment. Compassion, empathy, and forgiveness toward one's self and toward others are important as we face the complexities and pain that life brings us and move toward a life well-lived.
I tend to think of therapy as an amazing opportunity to engage in a collaborative process that helps people to develop authentic, enlivened and creative relationships with themselves and others. I am interested in what moves people. What are the moments in their lives when they feel "lined up", fulfilled, attuned? My work focuses on cultivating healing and change in a safe and supportive environment. Compassion, empathy, and forgiveness toward one's self and toward others are important as we face the complexities and pain that life brings us and move toward a life well-lived.
I focus primarily on anxiety, depression, self harm, relationship issues, parenting, stress and life transitions.
I believe that we all come to a place in our lives, maybe once, maybe at several points, where we need support to reach our goals. My focus is to work with you on identifying your obstacles, moving them aside, and achieving a happier, healthier life. My hope is to provide a safe and nurturing space free of judgement, allowing exploration of your thoughts, feelings and strengths. Whatever your reasons may be for seeking support, I want you to feel empowered to achieve your goals. I believe you are the expert and my job is to support, guide, and make recommendations, knowing that ultimately this is your journey.
I focus primarily on anxiety, depression, self harm, relationship issues, parenting, stress and life transitions.
I believe that we all come to a place in our lives, maybe once, maybe at several points, where we need support to reach our goals. My focus is to work with you on identifying your obstacles, moving them aside, and achieving a happier, healthier life. My hope is to provide a safe and nurturing space free of judgement, allowing exploration of your thoughts, feelings and strengths. Whatever your reasons may be for seeking support, I want you to feel empowered to achieve your goals. I believe you are the expert and my job is to support, guide, and make recommendations, knowing that ultimately this is your journey.
During these times it’s easy to feel anxious, depressed, disconnected, or stuck in mental and emotional patterns-leaving us unable to see a clear path forward.
I weave together talk therapy, energy psychology , guided imagery, IFS, and nervous system regulation, while offering practical skills you can use in everyday life. These approaches help calm the mind and body, deepen self-compassion and make space for awareness, integration and lasting change.
During these times it’s easy to feel anxious, depressed, disconnected, or stuck in mental and emotional patterns-leaving us unable to see a clear path forward.
I weave together talk therapy, energy psychology , guided imagery, IFS, and nervous system regulation, while offering practical skills you can use in everyday life. These approaches help calm the mind and body, deepen self-compassion and make space for awareness, integration and lasting change.
My name is Renee Deschaine, LCSW. My approach to therapy is client-centered with the belief that people have the innate ability to understand themselves and make the changes needed for growth. I place an emphasis on providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic space where clients feel heard and understood. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and Humanistic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Renee Deschaine, LCSW. My approach to therapy is client-centered with the belief that people have the innate ability to understand themselves and make the changes needed for growth. I place an emphasis on providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic space where clients feel heard and understood. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and Humanistic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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.
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.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.