Body Image Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
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+.
I work with kids, teens, and adults navigating a range of challenges. People often come to me when something feels stuck—anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral concerns, or patterns that just aren’t working anymore. Everyone has a unique, layered story, and that context matters. While we’ll explore the tough spots, therapy doesn’t stay there. I focus just as much on your strengths—the resilient, capable parts of you that are often overlooked. Together, we build on those qualities to create meaningful, lasting change so you can move toward a life that feels more balanced, empowered, and truly your own
I work with kids, teens, and adults navigating a range of challenges. People often come to me when something feels stuck—anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral concerns, or patterns that just aren’t working anymore. Everyone has a unique, layered story, and that context matters. While we’ll explore the tough spots, therapy doesn’t stay there. I focus just as much on your strengths—the resilient, capable parts of you that are often overlooked. Together, we build on those qualities to create meaningful, lasting change so you can move toward a life that feels more balanced, empowered, and truly your own
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.
I am trained in EMDR, which is a well-researched modality for treating trauma as well as many other issues that cause challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relational problems. Many of my clients have struggled with consequences of earlier attachment wounds, difficult childhoods, trauma, narcissistic impacts/abuse, and other experiences that have shaped negative self-views. Clients experience transformations that occur as the brain alters pathways that lead to healthier feelings and outcomes. I am known to connect with clients who are hesitant about initiating therapy, and who struggle with opening up to others.
I am trained in EMDR, which is a well-researched modality for treating trauma as well as many other issues that cause challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relational problems. Many of my clients have struggled with consequences of earlier attachment wounds, difficult childhoods, trauma, narcissistic impacts/abuse, and other experiences that have shaped negative self-views. Clients experience transformations that occur as the brain alters pathways that lead to healthier feelings and outcomes. I am known to connect with clients who are hesitant about initiating therapy, and who struggle with opening up to others.
You may look like you are managing, showing up for work, school, and others, while inside feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down in ways that are hard to explain. Anxiety, depression, life stress, trauma, and chronic pain can quietly shape how you think and feel. Many people I work with are capable and resilient but tired of carrying everything alone. They want steadiness, clarity, and a way forward that actually feels sustainable.
You may look like you are managing, showing up for work, school, and others, while inside feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down in ways that are hard to explain. Anxiety, depression, life stress, trauma, and chronic pain can quietly shape how you think and feel. Many people I work with are capable and resilient but tired of carrying everything alone. They want steadiness, clarity, and a way forward that actually feels sustainable.
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I help people move through: anxiety, depression, relational trauma, food body image issues, burnout & chronic stress, and perfectionism.
Our work is directed by your goals and needs, but remains flexible to flow with different seasons of life. Sometimes we will dive deep into longstanding patterns and past issues - and others we will process current stressors and focus on & practical skill-building. I trust that everything connects, and your overall wellness is our biggest point of focus.
I help people move through: anxiety, depression, relational trauma, food body image issues, burnout & chronic stress, and perfectionism.
Our work is directed by your goals and needs, but remains flexible to flow with different seasons of life. Sometimes we will dive deep into longstanding patterns and past issues - and others we will process current stressors and focus on & practical skill-building. I trust that everything connects, and your overall wellness is our biggest point of focus.
Hey there! I’m glad you’re here. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before life got so loud. Whether you’re navigating the executive dysfunction of ADHD, the exhaustion of burnout, or a complicated relationship with food, I’m here to help you uncover the 'why' behind the struggle.
Hey there! I’m glad you’re here. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before life got so loud. Whether you’re navigating the executive dysfunction of ADHD, the exhaustion of burnout, or a complicated relationship with food, I’m here to help you uncover the 'why' behind the struggle.
I work nationally through telehealth & specialize in working with folks to process the traumas they have experienced, creativity in healing, gender & sexual orientation journeys, acute and chronic pain, navigating oppression and discrimination, & life's ups & downs. Through a partnership with you, we will find and travel together your path to wellness. I offer a variety of services including Progressive Counting & Music Therapy. I offer weekly therapy sessions as well as adjunctive therapy focusing just on trauma work and intensive trauma therapy.
I work nationally through telehealth & specialize in working with folks to process the traumas they have experienced, creativity in healing, gender & sexual orientation journeys, acute and chronic pain, navigating oppression and discrimination, & life's ups & downs. Through a partnership with you, we will find and travel together your path to wellness. I offer a variety of services including Progressive Counting & Music Therapy. I offer weekly therapy sessions as well as adjunctive therapy focusing just on trauma work and intensive trauma therapy.
Welcome. I am so pleased you are curious about adding support to your life. What an important step to take in self-care. If you feel stuck and long for better health and more joy and fulfillment, then psychotherapy or life coaching may be right for you.
Welcome. I am so pleased you are curious about adding support to your life. What an important step to take in self-care. If you feel stuck and long for better health and more joy and fulfillment, then psychotherapy or life coaching may be right for you.
Kate Alison Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is rooted in the belief that all people possess immense strength, resilience, and power. I am a strengths-based and person-centered clinician and believe that we are all capable of growth and healing, especially when connected with others who are validating, empathetic, and maintain healthy boundaries and communication styles. I am grateful to have experience working with people of all ages healing from trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and grief.
My practice is rooted in the belief that all people possess immense strength, resilience, and power. I am a strengths-based and person-centered clinician and believe that we are all capable of growth and healing, especially when connected with others who are validating, empathetic, and maintain healthy boundaries and communication styles. I am grateful to have experience working with people of all ages healing from trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Are you ready to ditch your anxiety? Sick of people pleasing? Do you experience flashbacks, struggle to identify and assert boundaries, and feel totally burnt out? Finding yourself in a seemingly never-ending cycle of fight or flight, and it feels impossible to be your authentic self? If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I work primarily with adults who live with anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence- helping to guide my clients to a place of acceptance, empowerment, and self-confidence. In our work together, I will introduce new coping skills (you deserve relief!), help to define your goals, and walk the journey alongside you.
Are you ready to ditch your anxiety? Sick of people pleasing? Do you experience flashbacks, struggle to identify and assert boundaries, and feel totally burnt out? Finding yourself in a seemingly never-ending cycle of fight or flight, and it feels impossible to be your authentic self? If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I work primarily with adults who live with anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence- helping to guide my clients to a place of acceptance, empowerment, and self-confidence. In our work together, I will introduce new coping skills (you deserve relief!), help to define your goals, and walk the journey alongside you.
Life is challenging and it just never stays the same! Sometimes we find ourselves in a rough patch where old patterns of behavior just don't work anymore but we don't know what else to do. I believe it's my job to help you find your way through to new answers and behaviors that serve you better. To me, the work of therapy is to find the courage within to change the things that you can, the acceptance to live with what you cannot and most importantly, to figure out which is which! I believe it is my role to help you find your way through this with compassion, humor and insight.
Life is challenging and it just never stays the same! Sometimes we find ourselves in a rough patch where old patterns of behavior just don't work anymore but we don't know what else to do. I believe it's my job to help you find your way through to new answers and behaviors that serve you better. To me, the work of therapy is to find the courage within to change the things that you can, the acceptance to live with what you cannot and most importantly, to figure out which is which! I believe it is my role to help you find your way through this with compassion, humor and insight.
You might look like you’re holding it all together but often feel anxious, resentful, or emotionally drained. You may be caught in overthinking, conflict, or a pattern of putting others’ needs before your own. You want to feel more grounded, confident, and connected, to not just to yourself but also to the people who matter most. Whether you’re navigating relationship stress, burnout, or major life changes, you’re ready to understand yourself better, communicate more clearly, and create space for peace and joy again.
You might look like you’re holding it all together but often feel anxious, resentful, or emotionally drained. You may be caught in overthinking, conflict, or a pattern of putting others’ needs before your own. You want to feel more grounded, confident, and connected, to not just to yourself but also to the people who matter most. Whether you’re navigating relationship stress, burnout, or major life changes, you’re ready to understand yourself better, communicate more clearly, and create space for peace and joy again.
Stephanie Worth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Falmouth, ME 04105
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with adolescents and adults on a variety of topics including anxiety, ADHD, grief, loss, body image & food, aging, relationships, and major life transitions.
Hi, I’m Steph (she/her). My counseling approach is grounded in the belief that we all have the inner wisdom to heal, change, and grow through life’s challenges, and sometimes that requires help. I am passionate about working with you to acknowledge the circumstances that lead you to seek care, collaborating to build new and stronger relationships with yourself, and exploring how those relationships hold the power to achieve your dreams and goals.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults on a variety of topics including anxiety, ADHD, grief, loss, body image & food, aging, relationships, and major life transitions.
Hi, I’m Steph (she/her). My counseling approach is grounded in the belief that we all have the inner wisdom to heal, change, and grow through life’s challenges, and sometimes that requires help. I am passionate about working with you to acknowledge the circumstances that lead you to seek care, collaborating to build new and stronger relationships with yourself, and exploring how those relationships hold the power to achieve your dreams and goals.
I support women who feel overwhelmed and struggle with feeling “not good enough” after trauma. I work with folks healing from sexual trauma, racial trauma, and betrayals by those we’re meant to trust. I have a special interest in working with clients who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and/or LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse folks. I believe that you are the expert of your life and I recognize the need for client-specific approaches to healing trauma. I will support you in developing the ability to regulate your nervous system, reconnect with your body, feel safe and present, and experience improved relationships.
I support women who feel overwhelmed and struggle with feeling “not good enough” after trauma. I work with folks healing from sexual trauma, racial trauma, and betrayals by those we’re meant to trust. I have a special interest in working with clients who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and/or LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse folks. I believe that you are the expert of your life and I recognize the need for client-specific approaches to healing trauma. I will support you in developing the ability to regulate your nervous system, reconnect with your body, feel safe and present, and experience improved relationships.
Do you feel lost? Is everyday a chore to get through? Do you want to feel heard and validated? Let me help you facilitate your healing journey and find the joy in life again by using many different conventional techniques (and spiritual, only for those who are open to it), in an open and affirming space to all walks of life. My services include both clinical counseling and/or life coaching services, in order to help you be the best version of you and find happiness again. One of my favorite techniques is called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which assists in removing the intense emotions related to traumatic flashbacks.
Do you feel lost? Is everyday a chore to get through? Do you want to feel heard and validated? Let me help you facilitate your healing journey and find the joy in life again by using many different conventional techniques (and spiritual, only for those who are open to it), in an open and affirming space to all walks of life. My services include both clinical counseling and/or life coaching services, in order to help you be the best version of you and find happiness again. One of my favorite techniques is called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which assists in removing the intense emotions related to traumatic flashbacks.
I bring both professional training and lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. As a mother of a neurodivergent (AuDHD) child, I understand the unique challenges these experiences can bring to parenting. This furthered fueled my passion to listen to the Autistic community, learn the best ways to offer support and work through a neuro-affirming lens. I work with adults, providing compassion and collaboration, helping you make sense of your inner world, build on your strengths, and create space for healing and growth.
I bring both professional training and lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. As a mother of a neurodivergent (AuDHD) child, I understand the unique challenges these experiences can bring to parenting. This furthered fueled my passion to listen to the Autistic community, learn the best ways to offer support and work through a neuro-affirming lens. I work with adults, providing compassion and collaboration, helping you make sense of your inner world, build on your strengths, and create space for healing and growth.
Colleen Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practicing therapist in Portland, Maine. Her approach to counseling integrates classical therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and artistic modalities. Colleen believes strongly that any therapeutic relationship in which the therapist is held up as an expert is innately flawed. You are the expert on you. In sessions, Colleen will work with you to build a relationship built on mutual respect and trust, and seek to create a safe and nurturing space in which you can uncover and listen to your own intrinsic wisdom.
Colleen Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practicing therapist in Portland, Maine. Her approach to counseling integrates classical therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and artistic modalities. Colleen believes strongly that any therapeutic relationship in which the therapist is held up as an expert is innately flawed. You are the expert on you. In sessions, Colleen will work with you to build a relationship built on mutual respect and trust, and seek to create a safe and nurturing space in which you can uncover and listen to your own intrinsic wisdom.
Helping you find calm waters and clear direction.
At Harbor Therapy, I provide virtual counseling for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions, heal from past experiences, strengthen connection, and build clarity, confidence, and resilience.
You don't have to navigate life alone. Step confidently into calmer waters and a brighter, steadier path—guided with support and clarity every step of the way.
Helping you find calm waters and clear direction.
At Harbor Therapy, I provide virtual counseling for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions, heal from past experiences, strengthen connection, and build clarity, confidence, and resilience.
You don't have to navigate life alone. Step confidently into calmer waters and a brighter, steadier path—guided with support and clarity every step of the way.
I believe that healing unfolds naturally when we create the right conditions to access our inner knowing. Blending talk therapy and experiential forms of therapy, I work with adults and teens ages 15+ experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment related concerns, life transitions, and trauma. Additionally, I support clients in exploring identity, particularly as it relates to sexual orientation, culture/ethnicity, and spirituality. I'm here to walk alongside you—not to fix or change you, but to support your own process of returning to self and coherence. I trust in the wisdom that already lives within you.
I believe that healing unfolds naturally when we create the right conditions to access our inner knowing. Blending talk therapy and experiential forms of therapy, I work with adults and teens ages 15+ experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment related concerns, life transitions, and trauma. Additionally, I support clients in exploring identity, particularly as it relates to sexual orientation, culture/ethnicity, and spirituality. I'm here to walk alongside you—not to fix or change you, but to support your own process of returning to self and coherence. I trust in the wisdom that already lives within you.
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Body Image Therapists
How does body image affect mental health?
Poor body image can influence mental health because it can reduce self-esteem and decrease functioning in other areas of one's life. Negative body image may hinder someone's ability to perform daily tasks, including professional and social responsibilities, because they may feel self-conscious or shame surrounding their appearance; a desire to change one's body as a result of negative body image can also trigger behaviors such as extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or obsessive social media comparison. Poor body image is associated with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, although many people experience negative body image even in the absence of meeting the diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorders.
What does it mean to have a positive body image?
Body image refers to how one internally perceives their appearance and internally "talks" to themself about their body. Positive body image is therefore indicative of a positive perception of one's self and positive internal self-talk that underscores one's strengths. People who have good body image often have higher self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence, and they also often recognize how external factors, such as social media or relationship patterns, can influence body image. While body image can change at different life stages and in response to various triggers, practicing self-acceptance and a body-positive mindset can help maintain a more stable sense of positive body image.
Is body image the same as self-esteem?
Body image and self-esteem are often related, but they are distinct concepts. Self-esteem is a broader term that can be shaped by a number of factors outside of body image, including one's functioning at school or in the workplace; it refers to one's capacity to handle various life challenges. Poor body image can be one way in which one's self-esteem is reduced. Reduced self-esteem as a result of poor body image can cause individuals to feel negative about their appearance, withdraw from social interactions, and/or rely on harmful behaviors as a coping mechanism. A "body positive" approach to body image therapy is therefore often used to encourage a more positive view of one's self and thus encourage better self-esteem.
What type of therapy is best to foster a positive body image?
The type of therapy best suited to improve body image depends on each person, as there is not a single therapy specific to body image improvement. That said, many individuals with poor body image benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy. CBT can be used to help challenge distorted or negative thoughts about one's body, while ACT and mindfulness practices can facilitate a more positive body image through self-acceptance and identification of one's personal strengths. Regardless of treatment type, clients should look for body image therapists who encourage the development of a sense of self outside of their external appearance and help clients reduce unwanted behaviors developed as a result of poor self-esteem, such as dieting or disordered eating patterns.