Grief Therapists in Oakland, ME
Welcome! I'm Emily Widor, an LCSW and founder of Balanced Reflections, LLC. 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). Trauma can feel overwhelming and isolating, but healing is possible. Whether you're struggling with PTSD, anxiety, or past experiences that continue to affect your present, I provide a compassionate and structured approach to help you move forward. I also work with individuals to help find balance and clarity in a stressful world.
Welcome! I'm Emily Widor, an LCSW and founder of Balanced Reflections, LLC. 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). Trauma can feel overwhelming and isolating, but healing is possible. Whether you're struggling with PTSD, anxiety, or past experiences that continue to affect your present, I provide a compassionate and structured approach to help you move forward. I also work with individuals to help find balance and clarity in a stressful world.
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.
More Therapists Nearby
Services included: Individual, Family, Couples, Children, Youth, Groups, Retreats, Reiki Energy sessions, Grief- loss of person, job, pet, death/ Academic/vocational issues Aging/retirement/relationship concerns.
My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.
Services included: Individual, Family, Couples, Children, Youth, Groups, Retreats, Reiki Energy sessions, Grief- loss of person, job, pet, death/ Academic/vocational issues Aging/retirement/relationship concerns.
My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.
Finding a therapist that is right for you or your family can be a daunting task especially when you may be struggling emotionally with life changes or relationship issues. I can offer a gentle ear to what's happening in your life and contribute my knowledge, empathy, and perspective to get you where you want to be. I believe that engaging people in a way that feels comfortable to them helps them reach their potential to relate to those most important to them. I feel I can provide this safe space to begin healing and growth.
Finding a therapist that is right for you or your family can be a daunting task especially when you may be struggling emotionally with life changes or relationship issues. I can offer a gentle ear to what's happening in your life and contribute my knowledge, empathy, and perspective to get you where you want to be. I believe that engaging people in a way that feels comfortable to them helps them reach their potential to relate to those most important to them. I feel I can provide this safe space to begin healing and growth.
Healing Tree Therapy helps adults who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues that need a safe place to find a way to exist with their pain and grief.
I very much enjoy a non-judgmental and holistic approach. My goal is to walk alongside you during your healing journey. I specialize in treating grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, by helping individuals build a sense of self by finding their inner wisdom.
Healing Tree Therapy helps adults who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues that need a safe place to find a way to exist with their pain and grief.
I very much enjoy a non-judgmental and holistic approach. My goal is to walk alongside you during your healing journey. I specialize in treating grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, by helping individuals build a sense of self by finding their inner wisdom.
Often, individuals enter counseling for specific concerns: relationship issues, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, or personal loss.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) providing counseling services via telehealth on the coast of Maine. I see my counselor role as one of supporting clients as they develop self-awareness and the tools to bring about desired change.
Often, individuals enter counseling for specific concerns: relationship issues, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, or personal loss.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) providing counseling services via telehealth on the coast of Maine. I see my counselor role as one of supporting clients as they develop self-awareness and the tools to bring about desired change.
I am particularly interested in working with grief.
Hi, I’m Elle (pronounced like the letter L). I’m a human and a therapist and, like you, I’m probably browsing PsychologyToday profiles in the middle of the night. Why? Because I just about never know what to write here. I’m also somehow not a mind reader, I can’t predict the future, and I don’t hold the secrets to the universe, even if your favorite therapist on TV can do all that and more.
I am particularly interested in working with grief.
Hi, I’m Elle (pronounced like the letter L). I’m a human and a therapist and, like you, I’m probably browsing PsychologyToday profiles in the middle of the night. Why? Because I just about never know what to write here. I’m also somehow not a mind reader, I can’t predict the future, and I don’t hold the secrets to the universe, even if your favorite therapist on TV can do all that and more.
If you are searching for a therapist that appreciates your strengths and past experiences, seeks to empower genuine expression, and enjoys humor, you are reading the right profile. As a therapist, I appreciate that your life's journey is unique. You are the only one who knows what is best for you. While working with me, you can expect a compassionate, genuine, trauma-sensitive experience that uses your strengths and humor to invite growth and healing into your life while also encouraging you to express yourself authentically. This is your journey. You are worth the effort.
If you are searching for a therapist that appreciates your strengths and past experiences, seeks to empower genuine expression, and enjoys humor, you are reading the right profile. As a therapist, I appreciate that your life's journey is unique. You are the only one who knows what is best for you. While working with me, you can expect a compassionate, genuine, trauma-sensitive experience that uses your strengths and humor to invite growth and healing into your life while also encouraging you to express yourself authentically. This is your journey. You are worth the effort.
Together we will navigate challenges that include: depression, anxiety, domestic violence, grief and loss, relationship struggles, health challenges, adoption, impacts of trauma, historical or current, and secondary trauma.
At Simply Breathe Therapy, I focus on supporting your health and well-being through thoughtful, integrative care. My goal is to offer you compassionate, evidence-informed support that honors each person’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
With more than 16 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside communities, teams, families, and individuals to strengthen connection and support. I am currently offering Telehealth and in-person sessions in Lewiston, Maine.
Together we will navigate challenges that include: depression, anxiety, domestic violence, grief and loss, relationship struggles, health challenges, adoption, impacts of trauma, historical or current, and secondary trauma.
At Simply Breathe Therapy, I focus on supporting your health and well-being through thoughtful, integrative care. My goal is to offer you compassionate, evidence-informed support that honors each person’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
With more than 16 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside communities, teams, families, and individuals to strengthen connection and support. I am currently offering Telehealth and in-person sessions in Lewiston, Maine.
Welcome — I’m glad you’ve found your way here. Whether you’re navigating a big life transition, feeling stuck in old patterns, or simply curious about what’s next, therapy can be a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and sometimes sprinkled with humor — because growth doesn’t always have to feel heavy. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, balance, and a deeper sense of ease in your life. I am honored to be a part of the journey through people's most challenging and rewarding life experiences. From this page and my website, I hope you get a feel for me and how I work.
Welcome — I’m glad you’ve found your way here. Whether you’re navigating a big life transition, feeling stuck in old patterns, or simply curious about what’s next, therapy can be a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and sometimes sprinkled with humor — because growth doesn’t always have to feel heavy. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, balance, and a deeper sense of ease in your life. I am honored to be a part of the journey through people's most challenging and rewarding life experiences. From this page and my website, I hope you get a feel for me and how I work.
I specialize in helping families better understand each other, cope with life challenges, manage symptoms related to grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and ODD.
I have over ten years’ experience, working to support family conflict resolution. I have worked with parents on processing their role as a parent alongside maintaining their own identity outside of this role. Providing compassion to the challenges of parenting, more specifically those with children that have mental health or intellectual disabilities.
I specialize in helping families better understand each other, cope with life challenges, manage symptoms related to grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and ODD.
I have over ten years’ experience, working to support family conflict resolution. I have worked with parents on processing their role as a parent alongside maintaining their own identity outside of this role. Providing compassion to the challenges of parenting, more specifically those with children that have mental health or intellectual disabilities.
We work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with life stressors, relationships, mood disorders, or substance use. Many of our clients are looking for support but do not want to wait weeks to be seen. We offer virtual therapy across multiple states and can typically schedule appointments within 24–48 hours. Our team uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, to help clients gain clarity, stability, and practical tools to move forward.
We work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with life stressors, relationships, mood disorders, or substance use. Many of our clients are looking for support but do not want to wait weeks to be seen. We offer virtual therapy across multiple states and can typically schedule appointments within 24–48 hours. Our team uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, to help clients gain clarity, stability, and practical tools to move forward.
"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?
Accepting Maine Care and Medicare.
Therapy doesn't have to be a drag. Therapists are not all the same. If you're wondering if either could be helpful on your path to a richer and more fulfilling life, that puts you in great company! What I can say is that it's important to find someone you can relate to, feel safe to be yourself with, and maybe even have a few laughs with; after all, laughter IS still pretty good medicine!
In addition to my unique approach to brining mindfulness into busy lives, I offer a variety of options for evidenced-based treatment modalities in order to aim our best efforts towards your value-driven goals
Accepting Maine Care and Medicare.
Therapy doesn't have to be a drag. Therapists are not all the same. If you're wondering if either could be helpful on your path to a richer and more fulfilling life, that puts you in great company! What I can say is that it's important to find someone you can relate to, feel safe to be yourself with, and maybe even have a few laughs with; after all, laughter IS still pretty good medicine!
In addition to my unique approach to brining mindfulness into busy lives, I offer a variety of options for evidenced-based treatment modalities in order to aim our best efforts towards your value-driven goals
My passion is helping people heal from depression, anxiety, grief and trauma.
I imagine therapy as a bicycle: the pedals are experiences in the present and the past, and the handlebars point toward the future. Together we work on helping you move toward the future you desire. Sessions often focus on an immediate concern, and then explore the long-term thoughts and feelings that keep you stuck.
My passion is helping people heal from depression, anxiety, grief and trauma.
I imagine therapy as a bicycle: the pedals are experiences in the present and the past, and the handlebars point toward the future. Together we work on helping you move toward the future you desire. Sessions often focus on an immediate concern, and then explore the long-term thoughts and feelings that keep you stuck.
Welcome! Sometimes we need support navigating tough times, processing past experiences or unpacking life stressors. Our thoughts alone can be extremely overwhelming at times. My therapeutic approach is genuine, interactive, direct, and easy-going with a mix of humor.
Welcome! Sometimes we need support navigating tough times, processing past experiences or unpacking life stressors. Our thoughts alone can be extremely overwhelming at times. My therapeutic approach is genuine, interactive, direct, and easy-going with a mix of humor.
Whether you’re dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, relationship or parenting difficulties, I’m here to provide the tools and support you need.
Through our sessions, you’ll gain practical strategies to overcome obstacles and build a life that feels aligned with your values. I believe in creating a therapeutic space where you feel respected, heard, and understood, no matter what you’re going through.
Whether you’re dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, relationship or parenting difficulties, I’m here to provide the tools and support you need.
Through our sessions, you’ll gain practical strategies to overcome obstacles and build a life that feels aligned with your values. I believe in creating a therapeutic space where you feel respected, heard, and understood, no matter what you’re going through.
You’re experiencing a lot of doubt about yourself, your work, your relationships, your parenting- everything-but this isn't who you want to be. You can keep it at bay if you stay busy but come bedtime, your head hits the pillow, and your mind is racing and you’re wide awake because your anxiety caught you again! It is exhausting living with anxiety! I work with adults like you who experience a variety of anxiety related issues.
You’re experiencing a lot of doubt about yourself, your work, your relationships, your parenting- everything-but this isn't who you want to be. You can keep it at bay if you stay busy but come bedtime, your head hits the pillow, and your mind is racing and you’re wide awake because your anxiety caught you again! It is exhausting living with anxiety! I work with adults like you who experience a variety of anxiety related issues.
I’ve been providing social work services in the State of Maine for over 25 years, with a specialization in trauma and PTSD, anxiety and anxiety-based disorders,depression, grief and loss, mood disorders, relationship and family conflict, teen issues, substance use disorders, sexual assault, domestic violence, Veteran issues, and overall health and wellness.
Welcome-
I believe that everyone carries experiences that are best processed in the presence of someone who can truly listen—someone who offers objective support, compassionate guidance, and a nonjudgmental space where you can access your resilient self. Therapy is a partnership. It begins with trust and connection, creating a safe, supportive place where meaningful healing can take root.
I’ve been providing social work services in the State of Maine for over 25 years, with a specialization in trauma and PTSD, anxiety and anxiety-based disorders,depression, grief and loss, mood disorders, relationship and family conflict, teen issues, substance use disorders, sexual assault, domestic violence, Veteran issues, and overall health and wellness.
Welcome-
I believe that everyone carries experiences that are best processed in the presence of someone who can truly listen—someone who offers objective support, compassionate guidance, and a nonjudgmental space where you can access your resilient self. Therapy is a partnership. It begins with trust and connection, creating a safe, supportive place where meaningful healing can take root.
See more therapy options for Oakland
Nearby Grief Therapists Searches for Oakland
- Augusta
- Belgrade
- Farmington
- Gardiner
- Hallowell
- Newcastle
- Sabattus
- Skowhegan
- Turner
- Waldoboro
- Waterville
- Wiscasset
Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.