Trauma Focused Therapists in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Everyone is in charge of their own story, but sometimes we get lost and lose sight of where we're going and who we want to be. My hope is to help support you by reflecting and exploring the challenges you face, and strengthen your skillsets to tackle whatever life brings to the table. Let's find out together what kind of character you hope to be in your story!
Everyone is in charge of their own story, but sometimes we get lost and lose sight of where we're going and who we want to be. My hope is to help support you by reflecting and exploring the challenges you face, and strengthen your skillsets to tackle whatever life brings to the table. Let's find out together what kind of character you hope to be in your story!
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 use evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and MATCH.
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.
I use evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and MATCH.
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.
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 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.
Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Please Note: Due to extended wait times, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for children under 15, couples and family counseling at this time. We are a mental health agency proudly serving MaineCare clients. Our therapists help individuals and families to lead lives they feel good about. Couples, families, adults, and children have all benefited from the work we do. We look forward to working with all MaineCare clients. We have offices in Portland and Biddeford (catt-associates.com/locations) to serve the local community, and offer Telehealth sessions as well.
Please Note: Due to extended wait times, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for children under 15, couples and family counseling at this time. We are a mental health agency proudly serving MaineCare clients. Our therapists help individuals and families to lead lives they feel good about. Couples, families, adults, and children have all benefited from the work we do. We look forward to working with all MaineCare clients. We have offices in Portland and Biddeford (catt-associates.com/locations) to serve the local community, and offer Telehealth sessions as well.
I am 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.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist.
I welcome parents, adults, and children ages 3-11 that have experienced trauma. Areas of practice include: foster care and adoption; childhood, attachment, generational, and complex trauma and PTSD; ADHD and executive functioning, traumatic brain injury, sensory processing disorders, and applied behavioral interventions.
I am a trauma focused, neurodiversity celebrating, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist.
I welcome parents, adults, and children ages 3-11 that have experienced trauma. Areas of practice include: foster care and adoption; childhood, attachment, generational, and complex trauma and PTSD; ADHD and executive functioning, traumatic brain injury, sensory processing disorders, and applied behavioral interventions.
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I am licensed and able to practice in both Massachusetts and Maine. I have immediate openings for in-person or telehealth sessions, and offer free 10-15 minute phone consultations to discuss your goals, areas of needs, and see if you feel we would be a good fit! I have experience working with ages ranging from adolescents to older adults, with my current focus being on early adulthood. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing substance use and recovery, utilizing a harm reduction framework, as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions.
I am licensed and able to practice in both Massachusetts and Maine. I have immediate openings for in-person or telehealth sessions, and offer free 10-15 minute phone consultations to discuss your goals, areas of needs, and see if you feel we would be a good fit! I have experience working with ages ranging from adolescents to older adults, with my current focus being on early adulthood. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing substance use and recovery, utilizing a harm reduction framework, as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions.
Kim Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling tired and overwhelmed in relationships? Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore how relationship challenges can lead to anxiety, depression, and even symptoms of trauma. With a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, care is tailored to each person’s unique needs. Healing is approached holistically—addressing both emotional experiences as well as how trauma and stress are held in the body. This integrative approach helps promote emotional insight, nervous system regulation, and a deeper sense of well-being. Therapy leads to a life of authenticity.
Are you feeling tired and overwhelmed in relationships? Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore how relationship challenges can lead to anxiety, depression, and even symptoms of trauma. With a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, care is tailored to each person’s unique needs. Healing is approached holistically—addressing both emotional experiences as well as how trauma and stress are held in the body. This integrative approach helps promote emotional insight, nervous system regulation, and a deeper sense of well-being. Therapy leads to a life of authenticity.
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'm Dr. Cheri Carter. As a therapist, I strive to meet you where you are. You are the expert of your life! My job is to help you identify and acknowledge your strengths, so you can build on them. Everyone has a story. Tell me yours, then decide if we're a match. If so, together we will identify goals and build a plan to accomplish them. Let's work together on your journey to emotional and mental wellness.
I'm Dr. Cheri Carter. As a therapist, I strive to meet you where you are. You are the expert of your life! My job is to help you identify and acknowledge your strengths, so you can build on them. Everyone has a story. Tell me yours, then decide if we're a match. If so, together we will identify goals and build a plan to accomplish them. Let's work together on your journey to emotional and mental wellness.
I work with adoptees and individuals navigating complex or relational trauma, including challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and perfectionism. In our work together, I aim to create a steady, supportive space where you can better understand your emotional experiences, patterns in relationships, and sense of self.
I work with adoptees and individuals navigating complex or relational trauma, including challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and perfectionism. In our work together, I aim to create a steady, supportive space where you can better understand your emotional experiences, patterns in relationships, and sense of self.
Accepting new clients. I operate under the assumption that you are the expert to your own life and therefore already know exactly what it is you need. What I offer is a space without judgement in which you can explore different versions of yourself; your assumptions about yourself, your relationships, and others; and your own capacity for growth, self-compassion, and hope. Whether you are feeling stuck in your own ideas or patterns or just need a place to explore your own values and motivations, I am happy to work with you to build the treatment plan that best supports you.
Accepting new clients. I operate under the assumption that you are the expert to your own life and therefore already know exactly what it is you need. What I offer is a space without judgement in which you can explore different versions of yourself; your assumptions about yourself, your relationships, and others; and your own capacity for growth, self-compassion, and hope. Whether you are feeling stuck in your own ideas or patterns or just need a place to explore your own values and motivations, I am happy to work with you to build the treatment plan that best supports you.
I believe that therapy is an important tool that can be used to help an individual identify problems, develop a deeper understanding of the self, and achieve one’s aspirations. I utilize a person-centered therapeutic model and have a specialization in trauma. Also, I have expertise in addiction, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existentialism, and Object Relations. Previously, I ran a psychiatry clinic which gives me a strong understanding of how to navigate the challenging psychiatric system. As a result, in addition to providing therapy, I can work with your psychiatrist to provide holistic treatment.
I believe that therapy is an important tool that can be used to help an individual identify problems, develop a deeper understanding of the self, and achieve one’s aspirations. I utilize a person-centered therapeutic model and have a specialization in trauma. Also, I have expertise in addiction, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existentialism, and Object Relations. Previously, I ran a psychiatry clinic which gives me a strong understanding of how to navigate the challenging psychiatric system. As a result, in addition to providing therapy, I can work with your psychiatrist to provide holistic treatment.
I offer free brief initial consultations as I believe that finding a good fit with a clinician is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship. Some tools I use are honesty, humor, compassion, consistency, & positivity. I often say that I can find the silver lining in any situation; I work to share this gift with people. The world is ever-changing and lately it seems to be changing so quickly that we can hardly keep up. I am here to be a sounding board for you through life's transitions, as you balance your family and personal goals, or as you work on creating the best version of yourself. Life is messy; let's tackle it w/humor.
I offer free brief initial consultations as I believe that finding a good fit with a clinician is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship. Some tools I use are honesty, humor, compassion, consistency, & positivity. I often say that I can find the silver lining in any situation; I work to share this gift with people. The world is ever-changing and lately it seems to be changing so quickly that we can hardly keep up. I am here to be a sounding board for you through life's transitions, as you balance your family and personal goals, or as you work on creating the best version of yourself. Life is messy; let's tackle it w/humor.
As a newly licensed Master Social Worker, I am dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming life's challenges. We all tend to get overwhelmed from time to time, but you don’t have to do life alone. It’s perfectly okay not to be okay. A lot of times, all we need is a shift in perspective. That’s where I come in. I am committed to empowering and nurturing individuals to enhance their self-confidence and self-determination through strengths-based counseling and client-centered therapy.
As a newly licensed Master Social Worker, I am dedicated to assisting individuals in overcoming life's challenges. We all tend to get overwhelmed from time to time, but you don’t have to do life alone. It’s perfectly okay not to be okay. A lot of times, all we need is a shift in perspective. That’s where I come in. I am committed to empowering and nurturing individuals to enhance their self-confidence and self-determination through strengths-based counseling and client-centered therapy.
Garret Mercier Psychotherapy and EMDR Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Scarborough, ME 04074
I believe therapy is most effective when there’s a genuine connection between the client and therapist. That’s why my first goal is always to build a strong, trusting relationship. From there, we’ll create a plan tailored to your needs and focused on the issues that matter most to you.
You’re always in control of your treatment and choose the challenges you want to work on. Clients and colleagues describe me as down-to-earth and easygoing. I’m fully certified in EMDR through the International Institute and often use it to treat PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, anxiety disorders and address relationship stressors.
I believe therapy is most effective when there’s a genuine connection between the client and therapist. That’s why my first goal is always to build a strong, trusting relationship. From there, we’ll create a plan tailored to your needs and focused on the issues that matter most to you.
You’re always in control of your treatment and choose the challenges you want to work on. Clients and colleagues describe me as down-to-earth and easygoing. I’m fully certified in EMDR through the International Institute and often use it to treat PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, anxiety disorders and address relationship stressors.
Are you struggling with
Relationship issues?
Narcissistic abuse?
Generational trauma?
Sexual trauma?
Issues related to divorce?
You are someone I’d love to talk with. My style incorporates several techniques. I believe that focusing on self-love is crucial for all issues!
My goal is to assure that you are supported. I offer tools to help between our sessions. There are skills that you can incorporate into your daily life to help with all this. We can do that together.
Let's talk.
Are you struggling with
Relationship issues?
Narcissistic abuse?
Generational trauma?
Sexual trauma?
Issues related to divorce?
You are someone I’d love to talk with. My style incorporates several techniques. I believe that focusing on self-love is crucial for all issues!
My goal is to assure that you are supported. I offer tools to help between our sessions. There are skills that you can incorporate into your daily life to help with all this. We can do that together.
Let's talk.
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