Codependency Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
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 have had the opportunity to work for 43 years with Individual adults and adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The issues of trauma, loss, life changes, depression and anxiety are so much a part of all of our lives. Levels of stress complicate conversations, disconnect relationships, decrease self care, and interfere with our happiness. Finding balance is what this therapy can offer. Imagine sitting and talking with no judgement, confronting your own past and finding a new present. Working together we will undo old messages which have run your emotions and influenced your behaviors and create new ones you choose to live by.
I have had the opportunity to work for 43 years with Individual adults and adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The issues of trauma, loss, life changes, depression and anxiety are so much a part of all of our lives. Levels of stress complicate conversations, disconnect relationships, decrease self care, and interfere with our happiness. Finding balance is what this therapy can offer. Imagine sitting and talking with no judgement, confronting your own past and finding a new present. Working together we will undo old messages which have run your emotions and influenced your behaviors and create new ones you choose to live by.
I work with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm who want deeper healing beyond symptom relief. Many come after talk therapy falls short. Using art and expressive therapies, we help release stored emotions, process experiences, and reconnect with their authentic self.
I work with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm who want deeper healing beyond symptom relief. Many come after talk therapy falls short. Using art and expressive therapies, we help release stored emotions, process experiences, and reconnect with their authentic self.
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Lise M. Carrier-Pelletier
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, CCS, NCACII, SAP, DEEP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Licensed in Maine with 43 years of professional counseling experience. My Specialty is Addictions and Affected Family. No Waiting List! I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, related family conflicts, motivation and self esteem and confidence. Your use of substances to cope or avoid feelings or memories that are painful are all things we can work on together.. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first step towards a change. I am here to support you in that journey.
Licensed in Maine with 43 years of professional counseling experience. My Specialty is Addictions and Affected Family. No Waiting List! I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, related family conflicts, motivation and self esteem and confidence. Your use of substances to cope or avoid feelings or memories that are painful are all things we can work on together.. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first step towards a change. I am here to support you in that journey.
I use an informal, down-to-earth approach so clients can feel comfortable working collaboratively to "name the elephant" in their life, drill down to the core of issues and discover how patterns from the past repeat in the present. I am passionate about challenging stuck points, old habits and outdated beliefs with care, compassion and respect. I am never afraid to bring humor into a session when appropriate as I value the healing properties of laughter.
I use an informal, down-to-earth approach so clients can feel comfortable working collaboratively to "name the elephant" in their life, drill down to the core of issues and discover how patterns from the past repeat in the present. I am passionate about challenging stuck points, old habits and outdated beliefs with care, compassion and respect. I am never afraid to bring humor into a session when appropriate as I value the healing properties of laughter.
I specialize in codependency and work with individuals from family systems who have been affected by mental health, substance use, and trauma.
Over two decades ago, my own 'lived experience' with trauma and education led me to a passion for helping others. I offer an empathetic and compassionate approach to counseling services. My style is often described as warm, genuine, honest and humorous. I enjoy being present for people who are on their own journey of self-discovery and growth.
I specialize in codependency and work with individuals from family systems who have been affected by mental health, substance use, and trauma.
Over two decades ago, my own 'lived experience' with trauma and education led me to a passion for helping others. I offer an empathetic and compassionate approach to counseling services. My style is often described as warm, genuine, honest and humorous. I enjoy being present for people who are on their own journey of self-discovery and growth.
I am an Addictions Specialist with with 20+ years of professional experience in both NYC and Maine - in addition to personal experience with addiction and long term recovery.. most important factor when pursuing counseling is to find a "therapeutic alliance" that fits. I always recommend that clients consult with a few providers before choosing. Once a trusting alliance is established, I embark on a journey alongside my clients, which can be brief and solution-focused or longer term weekly sessions and ongoing support.
I am an Addictions Specialist with with 20+ years of professional experience in both NYC and Maine - in addition to personal experience with addiction and long term recovery.. most important factor when pursuing counseling is to find a "therapeutic alliance" that fits. I always recommend that clients consult with a few providers before choosing. Once a trusting alliance is established, I embark on a journey alongside my clients, which can be brief and solution-focused or longer term weekly sessions and ongoing support.
I work with individuals to understand their own thinking processes and belief systems, to develop new coping strategies and learn new skills to interact with family and others interpersonally, and to make lifestyle adjustments to bolster internal psychological and coping resources.
I work with individuals to understand their own thinking processes and belief systems, to develop new coping strategies and learn new skills to interact with family and others interpersonally, and to make lifestyle adjustments to bolster internal psychological and coping resources.
The world is heavy right now. Whether you are navigating global exhaustion, complex trauma, or a lost sense of self, you deserve an active partner in your healing. My practice is a space for direct connection and honest reflection. I respect your ability to heal and believe that meaningful change is rooted in the quiet work of rediscovering who you are. I provide a warm, receptive environment where clinical experience meets a deeply human exchange, meeting you exactly where you are with both compassion and genuine presence. Healing isn’t about "fixing" you; it’s about gaining the confidence to live as your most integrated self.
The world is heavy right now. Whether you are navigating global exhaustion, complex trauma, or a lost sense of self, you deserve an active partner in your healing. My practice is a space for direct connection and honest reflection. I respect your ability to heal and believe that meaningful change is rooted in the quiet work of rediscovering who you are. I provide a warm, receptive environment where clinical experience meets a deeply human exchange, meeting you exactly where you are with both compassion and genuine presence. Healing isn’t about "fixing" you; it’s about gaining the confidence to live as your most integrated self.
Maybe you're wondering how things got so out of alignment. Or, as one of my patients once put it, you'd really like to "unfuck your life" but aren't sure if that's even possible. Maybe you're navigating a relationship with substances, or loving someone who is. Or maybe you just have the sense that something fundamental needs to change, and that you're finally ready to take a first step. I work with adults in both short-term treatments and long-term depth therapy, psychoanalytic in orientation, and I'm interested in what's underneath: the patterns, the defenses, and what becomes possible when given the opportunity to develop a self.
Maybe you're wondering how things got so out of alignment. Or, as one of my patients once put it, you'd really like to "unfuck your life" but aren't sure if that's even possible. Maybe you're navigating a relationship with substances, or loving someone who is. Or maybe you just have the sense that something fundamental needs to change, and that you're finally ready to take a first step. I work with adults in both short-term treatments and long-term depth therapy, psychoanalytic in orientation, and I'm interested in what's underneath: the patterns, the defenses, and what becomes possible when given the opportunity to develop a self.
You are not alone! I want you to know that. I spent years fumbling in the dark too. I read self help books and went to general therapy. I knew the WHY but not the HOW.
- Do you wonder how to heal?
- Are you struggling with relationship habits that aren’t serving you?
- Does people pleasing and fear of conflict get in the way?
Let’s change that up for you!
I specialize in working with clients on Divorce, Co-Parenting, and Relationship Coaching (including dating). Half of my practice is working in the Maine legal system as a Guardian Ad Litem or Coparent Mediator. I have supported over 500 clients in their divorce transition.
You are not alone! I want you to know that. I spent years fumbling in the dark too. I read self help books and went to general therapy. I knew the WHY but not the HOW.
- Do you wonder how to heal?
- Are you struggling with relationship habits that aren’t serving you?
- Does people pleasing and fear of conflict get in the way?
Let’s change that up for you!
I specialize in working with clients on Divorce, Co-Parenting, and Relationship Coaching (including dating). Half of my practice is working in the Maine legal system as a Guardian Ad Litem or Coparent Mediator. I have supported over 500 clients in their divorce transition.
Accepting clients for June 2026. I work with couples, individuals, and families navigating anxiety, OCD, heartbreak, shame, trauma, relationship issues, belonging, and self-worth.
Together we’ll slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and look for ways forward toward a more grounded and empowered way of being in an uncertain world.
My work is oriented toward emotional freedom and acceptance, exploring personal and systemic/generational patterns with creativity and honesty, and building courageous and aligned relationships.
I bring my whole self to this work, with collaboration, humor, and reverence for the human experience.
Accepting clients for June 2026. I work with couples, individuals, and families navigating anxiety, OCD, heartbreak, shame, trauma, relationship issues, belonging, and self-worth.
Together we’ll slow down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and look for ways forward toward a more grounded and empowered way of being in an uncertain world.
My work is oriented toward emotional freedom and acceptance, exploring personal and systemic/generational patterns with creativity and honesty, and building courageous and aligned relationships.
I bring my whole self to this work, with collaboration, humor, and reverence for the human experience.
I work with adults navigating trauma, addiction and recovery, codependency, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and challenges related to neurodivergence, including autism spectrum traits.
My approach is relational and collaborative, integrating trauma informed care, mindfulness-base practices, DBT skills, insight- therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed work. Therapy is not about fixing you—it's about understanding yourself more deeply, strengthening internal resources, and building meaningful, sustainable change.
I work with adults navigating trauma, addiction and recovery, codependency, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and challenges related to neurodivergence, including autism spectrum traits.
My approach is relational and collaborative, integrating trauma informed care, mindfulness-base practices, DBT skills, insight- therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed work. Therapy is not about fixing you—it's about understanding yourself more deeply, strengthening internal resources, and building meaningful, sustainable change.
Choosing a recovery path is very individual and what may work for one person may not work for another. What I am interested in is what works for you and supporting you with the goals you want to achieve. I provide a confidential and caring environment giving you the opportunity to be in a neutral space and explore what's important to you. For those wanting support, struggling with these soothers that were helpful at one time and sometimes still are ie: drugs, alcohol, nicotine or food. I also provide support for loved ones . Please feel free to read more about my qualifications below
Choosing a recovery path is very individual and what may work for one person may not work for another. What I am interested in is what works for you and supporting you with the goals you want to achieve. I provide a confidential and caring environment giving you the opportunity to be in a neutral space and explore what's important to you. For those wanting support, struggling with these soothers that were helpful at one time and sometimes still are ie: drugs, alcohol, nicotine or food. I also provide support for loved ones . Please feel free to read more about my qualifications below
My personal journey, along with my education and over 15 years of professional experience, have combined to enable me to be an effective counselor who is compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic. One who believes we are all equal regardless of our race, sexual orientation, or spiritual beliefs. I believe in recovery of the whole person ... body, mind and soul. We will focus on your strengths and build a recovery plan that works for you.
My personal journey, along with my education and over 15 years of professional experience, have combined to enable me to be an effective counselor who is compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic. One who believes we are all equal regardless of our race, sexual orientation, or spiritual beliefs. I believe in recovery of the whole person ... body, mind and soul. We will focus on your strengths and build a recovery plan that works for you.
New England Therapy Alliance
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LICSW, LPC, LMFT
Portland, ME 04101
Therapy for Mood Concerns, Trauma, Anxiety, Relational Conflict, and more. Are you tired of feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that you can’t seem to shake, feeling under supported, or even hopeless? Maybe you are stuck in unhealthy relationships or find yourself comparing your life to those around you and feeling insecure. When things aren't going as planned in your life, it is normal to feel disoriented and defeated. Whether you are struggling individually, in relationship, with your career, in parenting, or otherwise, there is hope. We are here to support you in finding the life you desire. EMAIL is out best form of contact.
Therapy for Mood Concerns, Trauma, Anxiety, Relational Conflict, and more. Are you tired of feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that you can’t seem to shake, feeling under supported, or even hopeless? Maybe you are stuck in unhealthy relationships or find yourself comparing your life to those around you and feeling insecure. When things aren't going as planned in your life, it is normal to feel disoriented and defeated. Whether you are struggling individually, in relationship, with your career, in parenting, or otherwise, there is hope. We are here to support you in finding the life you desire. EMAIL is out best form of contact.
If you are seeking a counselor who prioritizes the client relationship and creating a comfortable yet productive experience, I'd love to work together. Through a process of exploration, we can focus on relationships, life transitions, tough emotions, self-awareness, authenticity, and more. All the while, I am down to earth, value humor, and truly find joy in my work.
I offer 30, 45, and 60 minute sessions monthly, biweekly, or weekly to allow flexibility and meet client needs.
If you are seeking a counselor who prioritizes the client relationship and creating a comfortable yet productive experience, I'd love to work together. Through a process of exploration, we can focus on relationships, life transitions, tough emotions, self-awareness, authenticity, and more. All the while, I am down to earth, value humor, and truly find joy in my work.
I offer 30, 45, and 60 minute sessions monthly, biweekly, or weekly to allow flexibility and meet client needs.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist licensed in New York and Maine. I offer individual psychotherapy sessions to adults experiencing a range of emotional symptoms. I am also accredited in Ireland, and have significant clinical experience in the UK and Ireland. I am a reflective-based practitioner who uses empathic communication to better understand individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative atmosphere where individuals can explore their personal difficulties and feelings, better understand their personalities, and reach new, adaptive resolutions.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist licensed in New York and Maine. I offer individual psychotherapy sessions to adults experiencing a range of emotional symptoms. I am also accredited in Ireland, and have significant clinical experience in the UK and Ireland. I am a reflective-based practitioner who uses empathic communication to better understand individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative atmosphere where individuals can explore their personal difficulties and feelings, better understand their personalities, and reach new, adaptive resolutions.
Everyone's experience with addiction and/or codependency is different, but I promise it works if you work it!
First, I want to acknowledge how difficult it is to decide to make a change in your life when it comes to Substance Use Disorders. My ideal client doesn’t even have to be sure they’re ready to cease use; all I ask is that you come in with an open-mind and open-heart while remaining curious about the possibilities.
Everyone's experience with addiction and/or codependency is different, but I promise it works if you work it!
First, I want to acknowledge how difficult it is to decide to make a change in your life when it comes to Substance Use Disorders. My ideal client doesn’t even have to be sure they’re ready to cease use; all I ask is that you come in with an open-mind and open-heart while remaining curious about the possibilities.
I specialize in supporting those working in education, healthcare, social services & helping professions, those who spend their days guiding others through crisis, pain & uncertainty, often while quietly navigating the complexities of their own lives. I understand the unique pressures of being a helper: long shifts, emotional labor, ethical dilemmas & quiet moments of doubt that linger after the workday ends, being a compass for others even when your own sense of direction feels blurred. In helping professions, asking for support can feel risky. There’s a persistent stigma suggesting help is weakness. It's not. It's courageous.
I specialize in supporting those working in education, healthcare, social services & helping professions, those who spend their days guiding others through crisis, pain & uncertainty, often while quietly navigating the complexities of their own lives. I understand the unique pressures of being a helper: long shifts, emotional labor, ethical dilemmas & quiet moments of doubt that linger after the workday ends, being a compass for others even when your own sense of direction feels blurred. In helping professions, asking for support can feel risky. There’s a persistent stigma suggesting help is weakness. It's not. It's courageous.
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Codependency Therapists
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.