In Person Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Sessions are in person preferably.
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.
Sessions are in person preferably.
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.
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.
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.
Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Telehealth & In-Person Sessions Available
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.
Telehealth & In-Person Sessions Available
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 have been in practice since 2001, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of anxiety and depression. I will work with children over 10, adolescents and adults. I'll work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that therapists are like shoes...some fit and some don't, and sometimes it could be the right shoe for the wrong occasion. I appreciate your interest, and would like to see if our therapeutic relationship is a comfortable fit.
I have been in practice since 2001, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of anxiety and depression. I will work with children over 10, adolescents and adults. I'll work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that therapists are like shoes...some fit and some don't, and sometimes it could be the right shoe for the wrong occasion. I appreciate your interest, and would like to see if our therapeutic relationship is a comfortable fit.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She completed both her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Masters in Counseling at the University of Southern Maine. Dannielle has been working with people in inpatient and outpatient settings for the last 6 years, helping them navigate through some of the hardest times of their lives. Dannielle specializes in group and individual therapy for adults seeking support for substance use, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship issues, personal growth, and life transitions.Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical
Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She completed both her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Masters in Counseling at the University of Southern Maine. Dannielle has been working with people in inpatient and outpatient settings for the last 6 years, helping them navigate through some of the hardest times of their lives. Dannielle specializes in group and individual therapy for adults seeking support for substance use, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship issues, personal growth, and life transitions.Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical
I offer therapy sessions in person at the Canvas of Life Counseling, LLC in Lewiston ME or online via a HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth platform.
Life can feel really heavy at times. We can feel pulled in so many directions: by the people who rely on us, the expectations we place on ourselves, and the responsibilities that come with school, work, family, and simply being human. It’s easy to slip into survival mode and push our own needs to the side. Therapy can be a place to set all of that down for a moment, breathe, and sort through what’s going on inside. Sometimes having someone walk beside you through those ups and downs can make all the difference.
I offer therapy sessions in person at the Canvas of Life Counseling, LLC in Lewiston ME or online via a HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth platform.
Life can feel really heavy at times. We can feel pulled in so many directions: by the people who rely on us, the expectations we place on ourselves, and the responsibilities that come with school, work, family, and simply being human. It’s easy to slip into survival mode and push our own needs to the side. Therapy can be a place to set all of that down for a moment, breathe, and sort through what’s going on inside. Sometimes having someone walk beside you through those ups and downs can make all the difference.
Therapy works best when it’s a partnership: you and I work together to address your goals, challenges, and hopes for the future. While I bring professional experience and a strong grounding in evidence-based treatment, you are the expert on your own life.
My approach is compassionate, patient, and deeply curious, but also honest and “no BS.” I specialize in working with adults navigating avoidant behaviors: PTSD, phobias, anxiety, and OCD. My practice draws from proven modalities including Prolonged Exposure (PE), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Therapy works best when it’s a partnership: you and I work together to address your goals, challenges, and hopes for the future. While I bring professional experience and a strong grounding in evidence-based treatment, you are the expert on your own life.
My approach is compassionate, patient, and deeply curious, but also honest and “no BS.” I specialize in working with adults navigating avoidant behaviors: PTSD, phobias, anxiety, and OCD. My practice draws from proven modalities including Prolonged Exposure (PE), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.