Female Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Life can be incredibly tough, and when you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened by past trauma, it can seem like there’s no way out. But you don’t have to struggle alone. I understand how hard it can be to navigate these challenges, and I’m here to help you find the clarity and healing you need.
Life can be incredibly tough, and when you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened by past trauma, it can seem like there’s no way out. But you don’t have to struggle alone. I understand how hard it can be to navigate these challenges, and I’m here to help you find the clarity and healing you need.
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+.
I am Marjhaun Jackson, a 29-year-old Licensed Master Social Worker originally from
Clarksdale, Mississippi. My passion for helping others has always been a part of who I am, and that passion has led me to a career in healthcare social work, where I feel truly called to serve individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging earned my Master of Social Work from Western New Mexico University, where I graduated with honors. I received my Bachelor of Social Work from Delta State University.
I am Marjhaun Jackson, a 29-year-old Licensed Master Social Worker originally from
Clarksdale, Mississippi. My passion for helping others has always been a part of who I am, and that passion has led me to a career in healthcare social work, where I feel truly called to serve individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging earned my Master of Social Work from Western New Mexico University, where I graduated with honors. I received my Bachelor of Social Work from Delta State University.
Stephanie Messer, LCSW, helps adults in Maine navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise, offering a safe, supportive space to process and grow. She works with individuals facing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, trauma, and significant life transitions. Stephanie provides care to adults across the lifespan—from early adulthood through later life—and specializes in helping individuals adjust to changes in identity, relationships, and roles that often come with aging or shifting life stages.
Stephanie Messer, LCSW, helps adults in Maine navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise, offering a safe, supportive space to process and grow. She works with individuals facing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, trauma, and significant life transitions. Stephanie provides care to adults across the lifespan—from early adulthood through later life—and specializes in helping individuals adjust to changes in identity, relationships, and roles that often come with aging or shifting life stages.
She specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma, helping clients better understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck while building healthier ways of coping. Melissa incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies to support emotional regulation, improve relationships, and strengthen overall mental wellness. She works with adults across the lifespan, including those facing midlife and later life transitions, and offers support for concerns such as grief, OCD, and co-occurring challenges, along with additional areas of expertise.
She specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma, helping clients better understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck while building healthier ways of coping. Melissa incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies to support emotional regulation, improve relationships, and strengthen overall mental wellness. She works with adults across the lifespan, including those facing midlife and later life transitions, and offers support for concerns such as grief, OCD, and co-occurring challenges, along with additional areas of expertise.
Sharon Vigue, LCSW, is passionate about helping individuals in Maine navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She supports adolescents, teens, and adults through a personalized and empathetic approach, empowering each person to build resilience, develop coping strategies, and find meaning in their healing journey. Whether addressing mood disorders, trauma, or complex life transitions, Sharon creates a safe and judgment-free space for clients to explore their experiences and move toward lasting emotional wellness.
Sharon Vigue, LCSW, is passionate about helping individuals in Maine navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clinical expertise, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She supports adolescents, teens, and adults through a personalized and empathetic approach, empowering each person to build resilience, develop coping strategies, and find meaning in their healing journey. Whether addressing mood disorders, trauma, or complex life transitions, Sharon creates a safe and judgment-free space for clients to explore their experiences and move toward lasting emotional wellness.
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.
Susan Benjaminsen, LMFT, helps adults across Maine navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and a focus on deep emotional healing. At LifeStance Health, she supports individuals in building resilience and creating meaningful change, especially during periods of transition, emotional overwhelm, or trauma recovery. Whether someone is experiencing anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of PTSD, Susan provides a steady and attuned therapeutic presence grounded in decades of clinical experience.
Susan Benjaminsen, LMFT, helps adults across Maine navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and a focus on deep emotional healing. At LifeStance Health, she supports individuals in building resilience and creating meaningful change, especially during periods of transition, emotional overwhelm, or trauma recovery. Whether someone is experiencing anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of PTSD, Susan provides a steady and attuned therapeutic presence grounded in decades of clinical experience.
Yolanda Atencio helps individuals find meaningful pathways to healing and growth by offering compassionate and evidence-based mental health care in Maine. She works with adolescents, adults, and seniors, supporting those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns. Through a warm and collaborative approach, she empowers clients to strengthen their resilience, gain clarity, and create lasting positive changes in their lives. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Mrs. Atencio has developed a deep expertise in trauma-informed therapy.Yolanda Atencio helps individuals find meaningful pathw
Yolanda Atencio helps individuals find meaningful pathways to healing and growth by offering compassionate and evidence-based mental health care in Maine. She works with adolescents, adults, and seniors, supporting those facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns. Through a warm and collaborative approach, she empowers clients to strengthen their resilience, gain clarity, and create lasting positive changes in their lives. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Mrs. Atencio has developed a deep expertise in trauma-informed therapy.Yolanda Atencio helps individuals find meaningful pathw
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults and small children experiencing complex and attachment traumas, and those on foster care and adoption journeys. I approach trauma work using an embodied approach with somatic (body) awareness, EMDR, trauma reprocessing/unburdening, and play therapy.
Additionally, I specialize in ADHD and behavioral strategies for children who communicate big emotions through big behaviors. My goal is to unburden and empower parents as they navigate challenging behaviors. Let's make your home more peaceful, together.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults and small children experiencing complex and attachment traumas, and those on foster care and adoption journeys. I approach trauma work using an embodied approach with somatic (body) awareness, EMDR, trauma reprocessing/unburdening, and play therapy.
Additionally, I specialize in ADHD and behavioral strategies for children who communicate big emotions through big behaviors. My goal is to unburden and empower parents as they navigate challenging behaviors. Let's make your home more peaceful, together.
Meredith Inosencio helps teens and adults across Maine build insight, strengthen coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and emotional balance. At LifeStance Health, she provides individualized mental health care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions, creating a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful change. Meredith specializes in anxiety, depression, and childhood behavior issues, and also addresses additional concerns.
Meredith Inosencio helps teens and adults across Maine build insight, strengthen coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and emotional balance. At LifeStance Health, she provides individualized mental health care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions, creating a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful change. Meredith specializes in anxiety, depression, and childhood behavior issues, and also addresses additional concerns.
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.
Hi there, I'm Sandra! Life can be challenging: anxiety, depression, grief, change, ADHD, and autism. It helps when someone can validate our experience and walk with us through the tough times. As a therapist, my job is to help you overcome the obstacles in your life that are preventing you from living a life that brings you joy. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My role is to facilitate the changes you want to make. As a therapist, I am a neutral party. I am here to support you in your journey.
Hi there, I'm Sandra! Life can be challenging: anxiety, depression, grief, change, ADHD, and autism. It helps when someone can validate our experience and walk with us through the tough times. As a therapist, my job is to help you overcome the obstacles in your life that are preventing you from living a life that brings you joy. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My role is to facilitate the changes you want to make. As a therapist, I am a neutral party. I am here to support you in your journey.
Rebecca Padberg, LCPC, helps adults navigate life’s most challenging moments with compassionate, evidence-based care. Serving patients across Maine through LifeStance Health, she provides therapy that is both empathetic and effective, empowering individuals to develop insight, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. Whether addressing persistent anxiety, grief, or relationship stressors, Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to uncover the deeper roots of emotional pain and foster meaningful growth. Rebecca specializes in treating anxiety, PTSD and trauma, and couples’ issues.
Rebecca Padberg, LCPC, helps adults navigate life’s most challenging moments with compassionate, evidence-based care. Serving patients across Maine through LifeStance Health, she provides therapy that is both empathetic and effective, empowering individuals to develop insight, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. Whether addressing persistent anxiety, grief, or relationship stressors, Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to uncover the deeper roots of emotional pain and foster meaningful growth. Rebecca specializes in treating anxiety, PTSD and trauma, and couples’ issues.
Angela Barbato, LCSW, helps individuals across Maine navigate life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and evidence-based care. She provides a safe and supportive space for teens, adults, and seniors to explore their emotions, identify patterns that may be holding them back, and develop practical strategies for healing and growth. Angela’s approach centers on helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with empathy and clinical expertise, guiding them toward meaningful change and renewed well-being.
Angela Barbato, LCSW, helps individuals across Maine navigate life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and evidence-based care. She provides a safe and supportive space for teens, adults, and seniors to explore their emotions, identify patterns that may be holding them back, and develop practical strategies for healing and growth. Angela’s approach centers on helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with empathy and clinical expertise, guiding them toward meaningful change and renewed well-being.
Lizabeth Bedard, LCSW, supports adults across Maine in navigating life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based care. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or adjusting to major life transitions, she helps clients develop tools for resilience and lasting emotional health. Through individual, family, and group therapy, she creates a safe and affirming space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. Lizabeth brings over two decades of clinical experience to her work, with a particular passion for supporting individuals facing midlife and later life transitions.Lizabeth Bedard, LCSW, supports adult
Lizabeth Bedard, LCSW, supports adults across Maine in navigating life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based care. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or adjusting to major life transitions, she helps clients develop tools for resilience and lasting emotional health. Through individual, family, and group therapy, she creates a safe and affirming space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. Lizabeth brings over two decades of clinical experience to her work, with a particular passion for supporting individuals facing midlife and later life transitions.Lizabeth Bedard, LCSW, supports adult
No one said life will be easy. As a matter of fact, life can be quite difficult and the pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality causes more harm than good. My job is not to tell you how to live your life or to dole out advice, but to help you navigate how YOU want to live your life. My belief is that you, the client, are the expert of your life. Change is scary but necessary for progression and growth. If you're ready to take a stand for your mental health, I am ready to walk with you!
No one said life will be easy. As a matter of fact, life can be quite difficult and the pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality causes more harm than good. My job is not to tell you how to live your life or to dole out advice, but to help you navigate how YOU want to live your life. My belief is that you, the client, are the expert of your life. Change is scary but necessary for progression and growth. If you're ready to take a stand for your mental health, I am ready to walk with you!
Rebekah Hadiaris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Whether you are a Sandwich Generation caregiver balancing the needs of aging parents and children, or an older adult caregiver supporting a spouse or peer, the emotional weight can be immense. You may feel a relentless pressure to 'do it all,' leading to chronic burnout, guilt, and isolation.
I provide a supportive space to help you navigate these complex roles. Together, we will work on setting healthy boundaries, managing caregiver stress, and developing practical self-care that fits your life. You don’t have to carry this load alone.
Whether you are a Sandwich Generation caregiver balancing the needs of aging parents and children, or an older adult caregiver supporting a spouse or peer, the emotional weight can be immense. You may feel a relentless pressure to 'do it all,' leading to chronic burnout, guilt, and isolation.
I provide a supportive space to help you navigate these complex roles. Together, we will work on setting healthy boundaries, managing caregiver stress, and developing practical self-care that fits your life. You don’t have to carry this load alone.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.