Attachment-based Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Everyone is in charge of their own story, but sometimes we get lost and lose sight of where we're going and who we want to be. My hope is to help support you by reflecting and exploring the challenges you face, and strengthen your skillsets to tackle whatever life brings to the table. Let's find out together what kind of character you hope to be in your story!
Everyone is in charge of their own story, but sometimes we get lost and lose sight of where we're going and who we want to be. My hope is to help support you by reflecting and exploring the challenges you face, and strengthen your skillsets to tackle whatever life brings to the table. Let's find out together what kind of character you hope to be in your story!
Are you an individual looking for a therapist who is forthright and sometimes funny? I am a welcoming and accepting person with whom no topic or feeling is taboo. My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore and change. My practice and my continuing education focus on topics that relate to intimate partner relationships and sexual expression. I work with folks from a variety of gender, sexual and consensual relationship identities, including: monogamy, polyamory, ENM, heterosexuality and LGBTQIA+.
Are you an individual looking for a therapist who is forthright and sometimes funny? I am a welcoming and accepting person with whom no topic or feeling is taboo. My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore and change. My practice and my continuing education focus on topics that relate to intimate partner relationships and sexual expression. I work with folks from a variety of gender, sexual and consensual relationship identities, including: monogamy, polyamory, ENM, heterosexuality and LGBTQIA+.
Understanding your experiences lays the foundation for setting clear, achievable goals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons College and have dedicated my career to helping clients create lasting, meaningful change.
In our work together, we’ll build on your strengths and tackle life’s challenges with compassion and strategy—developing a personalized plan that truly works for you.
Understanding your experiences lays the foundation for setting clear, achievable goals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons College and have dedicated my career to helping clients create lasting, meaningful change.
In our work together, we’ll build on your strengths and tackle life’s challenges with compassion and strategy—developing a personalized plan that truly works for you.
Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
Please Note: Due to extended wait times, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for children under 15, couples and family counseling at this time. We are a mental health agency proudly serving MaineCare clients. Our therapists help individuals and families to lead lives they feel good about. Couples, families, adults, and children have all benefited from the work we do. We look forward to working with all MaineCare clients. We have offices in Portland and Biddeford (catt-associates.com/locations) to serve the local community, and offer Telehealth sessions as well.
Please Note: Due to extended wait times, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for children under 15, couples and family counseling at this time. We are a mental health agency proudly serving MaineCare clients. Our therapists help individuals and families to lead lives they feel good about. Couples, families, adults, and children have all benefited from the work we do. We look forward to working with all MaineCare clients. We have offices in Portland and Biddeford (catt-associates.com/locations) to serve the local community, and offer Telehealth sessions as well.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults and children that are experiencing complex and generational trauma, attachment trauma, and those that have found themselves on foster care and adoption journeys. I specialize in complex behavioral management for children who communicate big emotions through big behaviors and ADHD. My goal is to unburden and empower parents as they navigate challenging behaviors in the home and community. I focus on using somatic and body based modalities, EMDR, play therapy, and behavioral focused parent coaching.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults and children that are experiencing complex and generational trauma, attachment trauma, and those that have found themselves on foster care and adoption journeys. I specialize in complex behavioral management for children who communicate big emotions through big behaviors and ADHD. My goal is to unburden and empower parents as they navigate challenging behaviors in the home and community. I focus on using somatic and body based modalities, EMDR, play therapy, and behavioral focused parent coaching.
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Anxiety, depression, insecurity, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges at work, school, or home, shame: these problems can be understood and often overcome through therapy. I provide Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to individuals and couples and help others gain insight into maladaptive patterns of thinking and acting through mutual inquiry and authentic engagement. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety. My style is direct and compassionate.
Anxiety, depression, insecurity, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges at work, school, or home, shame: these problems can be understood and often overcome through therapy. I provide Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to individuals and couples and help others gain insight into maladaptive patterns of thinking and acting through mutual inquiry and authentic engagement. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety. My style is direct and compassionate.
Heather Pollard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, ASDCS
Gorham, ME 04038
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I am happy that you are considering yourself and thinking about your needs. Despite challenges, I do believe that the first goal has already been met in that you are seeking support. This, I realize, is not always easy. I assure you progress starts here, in this step, and in your consideration to yourself. It would be my pleasure and privilege to support you.
Welcome. I am happy that you are considering yourself and thinking about your needs. Despite challenges, I do believe that the first goal has already been met in that you are seeking support. This, I realize, is not always easy. I assure you progress starts here, in this step, and in your consideration to yourself. It would be my pleasure and privilege to support you.
Relationships can bring our greatest joy and our deepest pain. Whether you’re navigating conflict with your partner, feeling disconnected from yourself, or noticing old patterns resurfacing, growth is possible. I help couples and individuals develop the skills, awareness, and compassion necessary to transition from reactivity to honesty, accountability, and intimacy. My approach is direct yet compassionate, blending emotional insight with practical tools for effective communication, boundary setting, and repair.
Relationships can bring our greatest joy and our deepest pain. Whether you’re navigating conflict with your partner, feeling disconnected from yourself, or noticing old patterns resurfacing, growth is possible. I help couples and individuals develop the skills, awareness, and compassion necessary to transition from reactivity to honesty, accountability, and intimacy. My approach is direct yet compassionate, blending emotional insight with practical tools for effective communication, boundary setting, and repair.
Hi, I’m Kerry Dunn, a LCPC-C here in Maine. I work with teens and adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, or big life transitions, I offer a warm, supportive space to sort through what’s going on and discover your next steps.
Hi, I’m Kerry Dunn, a LCPC-C here in Maine. I work with teens and adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, or big life transitions, I offer a warm, supportive space to sort through what’s going on and discover your next steps.
I work to earn your trust as we explore the experiences that led you to seek help. I can show you how to work through anxiety and depression to strengthen your sense of self. Life transitions, an immediate crisis, trauma and its long-standing effects, all can impact and distort our perceptions. I can help you understand the feelings and thoughts that drive your behaviors and change them to find more purpose in your work and relationships. PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE: http://gmorazzinilcsw.com.
I work to earn your trust as we explore the experiences that led you to seek help. I can show you how to work through anxiety and depression to strengthen your sense of self. Life transitions, an immediate crisis, trauma and its long-standing effects, all can impact and distort our perceptions. I can help you understand the feelings and thoughts that drive your behaviors and change them to find more purpose in your work and relationships. PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE: http://gmorazzinilcsw.com.
No Insurance for Couples
Welcome to my practice. I have worked with couples, families, and individuals for 25 years helping to heal from trauma, affairs, and early life experiences that get in the way of having warm loving relationships and individual joy. It can be challenging to take the first step to move toward a better and more fulfilling life. Often we fear judgement. I can help you develop an understanding of the issues that are keeping you from living the best life possible. I will work with you to identify the underlying barriers and develop problem solving skills and strategies to cope with issues outside of your control.
No Insurance for Couples
Welcome to my practice. I have worked with couples, families, and individuals for 25 years helping to heal from trauma, affairs, and early life experiences that get in the way of having warm loving relationships and individual joy. It can be challenging to take the first step to move toward a better and more fulfilling life. Often we fear judgement. I can help you develop an understanding of the issues that are keeping you from living the best life possible. I will work with you to identify the underlying barriers and develop problem solving skills and strategies to cope with issues outside of your control.
Manderson Counseling Services and Career Coach
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC11, NAADAC, CCS, CCTP, IAP
Portland, ME 04101
I believe in compassion and will meet you where you are. I understand addiction on a personal level and I know that trauma can separate you from people you love without your permission Your heart is broken ; nothing seems to work and you are trying so hard. I hear you . Let me help you unravel the confusion I am a recognized trauma professional and have studied motivational interviewing with Stephen Andrews at the Health and Education Institute where I now practice. We do not have to suffer alone. I am also a Certified Career Coach and if you are on the journey to start your own treatment center I am available as a consultant
I believe in compassion and will meet you where you are. I understand addiction on a personal level and I know that trauma can separate you from people you love without your permission Your heart is broken ; nothing seems to work and you are trying so hard. I hear you . Let me help you unravel the confusion I am a recognized trauma professional and have studied motivational interviewing with Stephen Andrews at the Health and Education Institute where I now practice. We do not have to suffer alone. I am also a Certified Career Coach and if you are on the journey to start your own treatment center I am available as a consultant
As a licensed psychotherapist with 15 years of experience, I specialize in integrating psychodynamic talk therapy, expressive arts therapy, yoga, and somatic therapies to provide a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being.
As a client you can benefit from an integrative approach in the following ways:
Psychodynamic Talk Therapy: Address the root cause of symptoms by uncovering unconscious thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that are influencing your current behaviors & pattens.
Expressive Arts: Utilize creative modalities to express, process, & integrate emotions & experiences. Learn coping and self-care strategies
As a licensed psychotherapist with 15 years of experience, I specialize in integrating psychodynamic talk therapy, expressive arts therapy, yoga, and somatic therapies to provide a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being.
As a client you can benefit from an integrative approach in the following ways:
Psychodynamic Talk Therapy: Address the root cause of symptoms by uncovering unconscious thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that are influencing your current behaviors & pattens.
Expressive Arts: Utilize creative modalities to express, process, & integrate emotions & experiences. Learn coping and self-care strategies
Everyone needs support at some time during their lives and trying to find the right match in a counselor can be a daunting task. Whether you are someone who is ready to address past experiences that continue to impact you; a college student trying to navigate the pressures of school, changing relationships, and responsibilities; a parent trying to do everything for everyone else and feeling like it is impossible; someone adjusting to one of life's major transitions; or maybe you just feel overwhelmed with life in general right now, I would be honored to help.
Everyone needs support at some time during their lives and trying to find the right match in a counselor can be a daunting task. Whether you are someone who is ready to address past experiences that continue to impact you; a college student trying to navigate the pressures of school, changing relationships, and responsibilities; a parent trying to do everything for everyone else and feeling like it is impossible; someone adjusting to one of life's major transitions; or maybe you just feel overwhelmed with life in general right now, I would be honored to help.
Do you feel anxious, defeated, or disconnected while trying to navigate a world that doesn’t always feel built for you? In our work together, we can explore how self-doubt, identity challenges, and past experiences shape your present. We’ll create space to understand yourself more fully, heal from old wounds, and build a sense of empowerment and peace. Our work will honor both your individuality and the larger systems that influence your life and relationships.
Do you feel anxious, defeated, or disconnected while trying to navigate a world that doesn’t always feel built for you? In our work together, we can explore how self-doubt, identity challenges, and past experiences shape your present. We’ll create space to understand yourself more fully, heal from old wounds, and build a sense of empowerment and peace. Our work will honor both your individuality and the larger systems that influence your life and relationships.
In my calm, safe office, I am currently offering HIPAA secure Online video sessions using a HIPPA-compliant secure platform, in-person meetings or phone consultations. My 30 years of clinical experience have taught me about the courage those facing complex life difficulties bring to psychotherapy. Adults, children and adolescents are given help finding solutions. Mindfulness techniques which I have discovered the value of through a 25+ year meditation practice are also of benefit to clients who are looking to make life changes. CDC guidelines are followed in the office.
In my calm, safe office, I am currently offering HIPAA secure Online video sessions using a HIPPA-compliant secure platform, in-person meetings or phone consultations. My 30 years of clinical experience have taught me about the courage those facing complex life difficulties bring to psychotherapy. Adults, children and adolescents are given help finding solutions. Mindfulness techniques which I have discovered the value of through a 25+ year meditation practice are also of benefit to clients who are looking to make life changes. CDC guidelines are followed in the office.
It is rarely easy to find a way out of whatever it is that is compromising our ability to be fully present in our own life. We might describe this powerful emotion as anxiety, or depression, a difficult mood we are in more often than not. We may also think of this feeling or mind state as an obstacle we must overcome before we can fully engage with other aspects of our life such as relationships, professional ambitions, creative projects. Perhaps we have a story of ourselves that remains untold, or partially told. A story which is a source of despair because of its untapped potential.
It is rarely easy to find a way out of whatever it is that is compromising our ability to be fully present in our own life. We might describe this powerful emotion as anxiety, or depression, a difficult mood we are in more often than not. We may also think of this feeling or mind state as an obstacle we must overcome before we can fully engage with other aspects of our life such as relationships, professional ambitions, creative projects. Perhaps we have a story of ourselves that remains untold, or partially told. A story which is a source of despair because of its untapped potential.
Often the hardships we meet in our external worlds move us to explore our internal selves: how we think, what our feelings mean to us, how we relate to others, and why we make the choices we do. I provide a deeply compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their relationships with important people in their lives, with the world around them, and with themselves. With you, the client, as the expert of your own experience and with the therapist as a skillful and caring helper, profound self-discovery and healing are possible.
Often the hardships we meet in our external worlds move us to explore our internal selves: how we think, what our feelings mean to us, how we relate to others, and why we make the choices we do. I provide a deeply compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their relationships with important people in their lives, with the world around them, and with themselves. With you, the client, as the expert of your own experience and with the therapist as a skillful and caring helper, profound self-discovery and healing are possible.
In our modern world, it seems everything is pulling us further and further apart, when what we long for is to feel close to the people who matter. Are you tired of being angry with your partner? Disappointed and feeling alone? Tired of the same old fight that you just can't seem to get out of? Did a recent event cause a breech in trust? A heathy relationship should be our tether to safety, not anther source of distress. It is possible to improve communication, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and propel your relationship into happiness, even if it is hard work.
In our modern world, it seems everything is pulling us further and further apart, when what we long for is to feel close to the people who matter. Are you tired of being angry with your partner? Disappointed and feeling alone? Tired of the same old fight that you just can't seem to get out of? Did a recent event cause a breech in trust? A heathy relationship should be our tether to safety, not anther source of distress. It is possible to improve communication, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and propel your relationship into happiness, even if it is hard work.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with over 8 years of clinical experience. I typically work with parents in the perinatal period as they navigate their transition into parenthood or re-adjust to life with a new baby, whether it's their first or the fifth! I screen and treat clients for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and birth trauma. I rely heavily on aspects of CBT, DBT, and the importance of self-regulation. It is important to me that my practice is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive because therapeutic care should be accessible to everyone.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with over 8 years of clinical experience. I typically work with parents in the perinatal period as they navigate their transition into parenthood or re-adjust to life with a new baby, whether it's their first or the fifth! I screen and treat clients for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and birth trauma. I rely heavily on aspects of CBT, DBT, and the importance of self-regulation. It is important to me that my practice is trauma-informed and culturally sensitive because therapeutic care should be accessible to everyone.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.