Therapists for Adults in Oakland, ME
I help adults and children process trauma, break free from disturbing memories, and regain a sense of peace and empowerment, with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I enjoy helping clients work through trauma and utilize EMDR to facilitate this process. I am EMDR trained by Paula F. Harry, MS LCSW through EMDR Consulting, an EMDRIA approved trainer. I utilize aspects of CBT with a humanistic approach to help clients with anxiety and depression related disorders if you are seeking more of a traditional talk therapy.
I help adults and children process trauma, break free from disturbing memories, and regain a sense of peace and empowerment, with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I enjoy helping clients work through trauma and utilize EMDR to facilitate this process. I am EMDR trained by Paula F. Harry, MS LCSW through EMDR Consulting, an EMDRIA approved trainer. I utilize aspects of CBT with a humanistic approach to help clients with anxiety and depression related disorders if you are seeking more of a traditional talk therapy.
I’m a Psychotherapist and Expressive Arts Therapist offering embodied, depth-oriented therapy for individuals seeking support beyond traditional talk therapy. I specialize in somatic therapy, expressive arts therapy, and trauma-informed care that supports nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and relational healing.
Not everything can be put into words and there's another way in. Through somatic and creative work, we access deeper patterns held in the body, supporting integration, clarity, and lasting transformation.
I’m a Psychotherapist and Expressive Arts Therapist offering embodied, depth-oriented therapy for individuals seeking support beyond traditional talk therapy. I specialize in somatic therapy, expressive arts therapy, and trauma-informed care that supports nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and relational healing.
Not everything can be put into words and there's another way in. Through somatic and creative work, we access deeper patterns held in the body, supporting integration, clarity, and lasting transformation.
I specialize in supporting high school and college students, and other adults experiencing grief and loss through anxiety, depression, divorce, domestic violence, and childhood trauma experiences.
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, I assist adolescents and adults with trauma, divorce, adoption, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and domestic violence issues.
I specialize in supporting high school and college students, and other adults experiencing grief and loss through anxiety, depression, divorce, domestic violence, and childhood trauma experiences.
Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, I assist adolescents and adults with trauma, divorce, adoption, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and domestic violence issues.
Melanie S. Roger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MHRT, CSP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I am very excited to work with you. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families in a multitude of settings. I absolutely love working with people of all ages and helping facilitate positive changes. My style is unique and combines components of several different modalities in order to have a holistic and individualized approach to everyone that I have the pleasure of working with.
Hello! I am very excited to work with you. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families in a multitude of settings. I absolutely love working with people of all ages and helping facilitate positive changes. My style is unique and combines components of several different modalities in order to have a holistic and individualized approach to everyone that I have the pleasure of working with.
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Dr. Jordan G Shaw
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CCMHC
4 Endorsed
Augusta, ME 04330
I work hard with clients to build a therapeutic relationship that makes it feel safe to explore the wounds that have brought individuals, couples, and families into therapy and to create space for new, healthier patterns to emerge as members of the system heal together.
I work hard with clients to build a therapeutic relationship that makes it feel safe to explore the wounds that have brought individuals, couples, and families into therapy and to create space for new, healthier patterns to emerge as members of the system heal together.
I offer you compassionate, uniquely experienced, and holistic counseling. You can count on me to be committed to helping you address anxiety, depression, addiction, and PTSD in an effort to learn to change and achieve increased self-esteem, insight, and well-being. You are an individual and can expect to have individualized treatment. Therapy is a process, and it takes great courage to reach out to another individual to assist in this process. Call now to begin this journey toward wellness and see if we will work well together to reach your goals.
I offer you compassionate, uniquely experienced, and holistic counseling. You can count on me to be committed to helping you address anxiety, depression, addiction, and PTSD in an effort to learn to change and achieve increased self-esteem, insight, and well-being. You are an individual and can expect to have individualized treatment. Therapy is a process, and it takes great courage to reach out to another individual to assist in this process. Call now to begin this journey toward wellness and see if we will work well together to reach your goals.
Welcome! I believe one of the bravest steps you can take is beginning to explore and understand your own story. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold the strength and qualities needed to grow, heal and thrive. Authenticity is central to my approach. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can show up as your true self.
Welcome! I believe one of the bravest steps you can take is beginning to explore and understand your own story. My approach is rooted in the belief that you already hold the strength and qualities needed to grow, heal and thrive. Authenticity is central to my approach. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can show up as your true self.
I specialize in anxiety, self esteem, and life transitions for young adults and women.
You second guess yourself constantly, even when you know what you should do. You replay conversations, rethink decisions, and wonder how you are coming across more than you would like to admit. It even keeps you up at night.
From the outside, you seem put together. But your mind does not let things go. It keeps you questioning, analyzing, and trying to get everything right. You might feel pressure to have your life figured out, yet nothing feels fully settled. It is exhausting. In our work, you will learn how to quiet the noise and start trusting yourself again.
I specialize in anxiety, self esteem, and life transitions for young adults and women.
You second guess yourself constantly, even when you know what you should do. You replay conversations, rethink decisions, and wonder how you are coming across more than you would like to admit. It even keeps you up at night.
From the outside, you seem put together. But your mind does not let things go. It keeps you questioning, analyzing, and trying to get everything right. You might feel pressure to have your life figured out, yet nothing feels fully settled. It is exhausting. In our work, you will learn how to quiet the noise and start trusting yourself again.
My areas of expertise are working with adults facing PTSD, relationship stressors, depression, and anxiety.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to explore rigid and repetitive thought patterns leading to unnecessary emotional distress. I use interpersonal skills drawn from dialectical behavioral therapy to improve relationships. I use motivational interviewing, grounding techniques, and EMDR to support managing trauma symptoms and increasing emotional regulation.
My areas of expertise are working with adults facing PTSD, relationship stressors, depression, and anxiety.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to explore rigid and repetitive thought patterns leading to unnecessary emotional distress. I use interpersonal skills drawn from dialectical behavioral therapy to improve relationships. I use motivational interviewing, grounding techniques, and EMDR to support managing trauma symptoms and increasing emotional regulation.
6/2/26- no waitlist! Now scheduling (free) consults into the week of June 15th. Hey! I’m Belle. I opened my private practice Down to Earth Therapy last summer. My goal is being down to earth- you’re human, I’m human, I’m not here to judge you, and I am on your team. I think you should be picky about who you choose as your therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, so I focus more on your situation/history and less on your diagnosis (unless you ask otherwise of me). My top areas are ADHD, relationships, and trauma- but of course, I cover a wide variety of areas. If any of this resonates with you, shoot me a message. I answer!
6/2/26- no waitlist! Now scheduling (free) consults into the week of June 15th. Hey! I’m Belle. I opened my private practice Down to Earth Therapy last summer. My goal is being down to earth- you’re human, I’m human, I’m not here to judge you, and I am on your team. I think you should be picky about who you choose as your therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, so I focus more on your situation/history and less on your diagnosis (unless you ask otherwise of me). My top areas are ADHD, relationships, and trauma- but of course, I cover a wide variety of areas. If any of this resonates with you, shoot me a message. I answer!
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Together, we can work to build a better quality of life, develop effective coping skills, and overcome emotional and behavioral hurdles. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship issues, or difficult life transitions, I’m here to guide you toward positive change and growth.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Together, we can work to build a better quality of life, develop effective coping skills, and overcome emotional and behavioral hurdles. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship issues, or difficult life transitions, I’m here to guide you toward positive change and growth.
Kerish Benttinen LCSW, LLC Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LLC
Waterville, ME 04901
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, having relationship or work difficulties? I am skilled at helping people on their journey of self-awareness, mood disorders, anxiety or any other life stressors that may be occurring. People are unique and therapy is not a one size fits all model. I use an eclectic variety of treatments to meet each person's needs and style of learning. We will work together to develop a plan that works for you. This is YOUR journey, I am here to help guide you along in whatever direction that may be for you.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, having relationship or work difficulties? I am skilled at helping people on their journey of self-awareness, mood disorders, anxiety or any other life stressors that may be occurring. People are unique and therapy is not a one size fits all model. I use an eclectic variety of treatments to meet each person's needs and style of learning. We will work together to develop a plan that works for you. This is YOUR journey, I am here to help guide you along in whatever direction that may be for you.
"I have walked through many lives, some of them my own, and I am not who I was, though some principle of being abides, from which I struggle not to stray." These lines, from "The Layers", by Stanley Kunitz, hint at the themes we will explore if you decide to enter psychotherapy with me: Who have you been, and who are you now? What principle of being has shaped your life's journey thus far? Where and when did you disregard this principle? And how may I support you in your effort to recognize and honor your most authentic self?
"I have walked through many lives, some of them my own, and I am not who I was, though some principle of being abides, from which I struggle not to stray." These lines, from "The Layers", by Stanley Kunitz, hint at the themes we will explore if you decide to enter psychotherapy with me: Who have you been, and who are you now? What principle of being has shaped your life's journey thus far? Where and when did you disregard this principle? And how may I support you in your effort to recognize and honor your most authentic self?
Since 2021, I have been dedicated to supporting individuals through the most challenging terrains of their lives, bringing a diverse background in community mental health, medical social work, and in home support for children and families. My experience also includes work with survivors of domestic violence, which deeply informs my trauma-responsive approach to care.
Since 2021, I have been dedicated to supporting individuals through the most challenging terrains of their lives, bringing a diverse background in community mental health, medical social work, and in home support for children and families. My experience also includes work with survivors of domestic violence, which deeply informs my trauma-responsive approach to care.
Whether it’s the constant 'on-call' feeling of burnout, a relationship that feels like a loop of the same argument, or the exhaustion of navigating the world as an LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent adult—you’re tired of just 'getting through' the week.
I specialize in working with the "high-functioning" person who looks like they have it all together but feels like they’re running on an empty tank. Most of my clients come to me because they’re dealing with burnout, relationship friction, or the exhaustion of navigating life as an LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent adult.
Whether it’s the constant 'on-call' feeling of burnout, a relationship that feels like a loop of the same argument, or the exhaustion of navigating the world as an LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent adult—you’re tired of just 'getting through' the week.
I specialize in working with the "high-functioning" person who looks like they have it all together but feels like they’re running on an empty tank. Most of my clients come to me because they’re dealing with burnout, relationship friction, or the exhaustion of navigating life as an LGBTQIA+ or neurodivergent adult.
Mindful Journey Counseling
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CCS, LADC
Waterville, ME 04901
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that every individual is the expert unto themselves, and therefore have an inner capacity to cope and heal from mental health challenges and trauma. As a licensed clinical professional counselor, it is my role to be a guide, sounding board, and someone to help encourage further inner exploration.
I believe that every individual is the expert unto themselves, and therefore have an inner capacity to cope and heal from mental health challenges and trauma. As a licensed clinical professional counselor, it is my role to be a guide, sounding board, and someone to help encourage further inner exploration.
Michael Scheib
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, MS Ed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am primarily working with Adults at this time, but will work with children 14+.
I often work with individuals that are struggling with Eating Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Intimate relationship issues, Sexual issues, and Autism. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and use this often in practice.
I am primarily working with Adults at this time, but will work with children 14+.
I often work with individuals that are struggling with Eating Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Intimate relationship issues, Sexual issues, and Autism. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and use this often in practice.
Does it feel like you are constantly "at war" with your own thoughts? I work with individuals who are exhausted by chronic overthinking, high-functioning anxiety, and the relentless inner critic. You may spend your days measuring your worth against others or rehearsing conversations that haven't happened yet. This "comparative mind" doesn't just cause stress; it creates a profound sense of disconnection from your own life and your most important relationships.
Does it feel like you are constantly "at war" with your own thoughts? I work with individuals who are exhausted by chronic overthinking, high-functioning anxiety, and the relentless inner critic. You may spend your days measuring your worth against others or rehearsing conversations that haven't happened yet. This "comparative mind" doesn't just cause stress; it creates a profound sense of disconnection from your own life and your most important relationships.
DBT skills for Adults.
Are you looking to foster self-awareness, improve social skills, strengthen self-concept, and/or fine-tune self-regulation? I offer couples and family counseling, as well as individual and group counseling. With a practice in rural Maine, I see clients struggling with every type of mental health concern including anxiety, depression and anger management. As a therapist with 30 years of advanced, clinical experience, I specialize in trauma treatment, providing a combination of cognitive-behavioral and depth therapy based on my published research and on the most recent scholarly literature.
DBT skills for Adults.
Are you looking to foster self-awareness, improve social skills, strengthen self-concept, and/or fine-tune self-regulation? I offer couples and family counseling, as well as individual and group counseling. With a practice in rural Maine, I see clients struggling with every type of mental health concern including anxiety, depression and anger management. As a therapist with 30 years of advanced, clinical experience, I specialize in trauma treatment, providing a combination of cognitive-behavioral and depth therapy based on my published research and on the most recent scholarly literature.
I've been licensed as a therapist since 2023 and I have also held positions in the social work field for over 10 years, working with the unhoused, youth (14-24), adults, substance use, and LGBTQIAplus communities.
My practice is rooted in presence, care, and the belief that healing happens when we are fully seen—especially in the places we’ve had to hide to survive. As Black queer therapist with lived experience navigating religious abuse, racial violence, trauma, addiction, and grief, I bring a rare depth of compassion to my work. Many of my clients are people who may be struggling with emotional intensity, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, or grief. My therapeutic approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic mindfulness, and psychodynamic.
I've been licensed as a therapist since 2023 and I have also held positions in the social work field for over 10 years, working with the unhoused, youth (14-24), adults, substance use, and LGBTQIAplus communities.
My practice is rooted in presence, care, and the belief that healing happens when we are fully seen—especially in the places we’ve had to hide to survive. As Black queer therapist with lived experience navigating religious abuse, racial violence, trauma, addiction, and grief, I bring a rare depth of compassion to my work. Many of my clients are people who may be struggling with emotional intensity, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, or grief. My therapeutic approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic mindfulness, and psychodynamic.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.