Veterans 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 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 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 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.
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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I provide Telehealth Sessions only! I look forward to working with you. I particularly value working with individuals who are motivated and ready to address their issues. People who have worked with me know that I am respectful, empathetic, and am a great listener. My extensive background allows me to provide comprehensive and empathetic support to those seeking help. I currently have a very flexible schedule and take many different types of insurance. The best way to contact me is via email at brucetrostlcsw at gmail.
I provide Telehealth Sessions only! I look forward to working with you. I particularly value working with individuals who are motivated and ready to address their issues. People who have worked with me know that I am respectful, empathetic, and am a great listener. My extensive background allows me to provide comprehensive and empathetic support to those seeking help. I currently have a very flexible schedule and take many different types of insurance. The best way to contact me is via email at brucetrostlcsw at gmail.
I work with people to address a wide range of concerns. I collaborate with clients to explore patterns and emotional pain, while helping to make meaning of feelings and experiences, to result in self-awareness and healing. The counseling process allows one to identify core issues and develop more effective coping skills to result in meaningful change.
I work with people to address a wide range of concerns. I collaborate with clients to explore patterns and emotional pain, while helping to make meaning of feelings and experiences, to result in self-awareness and healing. The counseling process allows one to identify core issues and develop more effective coping skills to result in meaningful change.
Have you ever wondered which experiences in your life most affect how you feel, relate, and react? If the word "relationships" comes to mind, then we should talk. My specializations and work have centered around relationships- your partners, your children, family, and perhaps neighbors. I use humor, evidence-based practices and solution-focused approaches to tailor our time together to unravel relational mysteries. Whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, I can help you adapt to life changes, identify the role of relational wounds and increase understanding of the relationships in our lives.
Have you ever wondered which experiences in your life most affect how you feel, relate, and react? If the word "relationships" comes to mind, then we should talk. My specializations and work have centered around relationships- your partners, your children, family, and perhaps neighbors. I use humor, evidence-based practices and solution-focused approaches to tailor our time together to unravel relational mysteries. Whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, I can help you adapt to life changes, identify the role of relational wounds and increase understanding of the relationships in our lives.
Evenings available. I work with adults and older teens who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Many of the people I work with are used to being the one others depend on—at work, at home, or in their relationships—but lately feel exhausted, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward.
Evenings available. I work with adults and older teens who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Many of the people I work with are used to being the one others depend on—at work, at home, or in their relationships—but lately feel exhausted, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward.
Finding the right therapist can feel like a big step, and it’s important to feel truly seen and supported. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, burnout, or just feeling stuck, we can work together to help you find relief and clarity.
I specialize in helping women navigate stress, self-doubt, and major life transitions, including the emotional and identity shifts that can come with college, career changes, motherhood, and evolving relationships. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Finding the right therapist can feel like a big step, and it’s important to feel truly seen and supported. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, burnout, or just feeling stuck, we can work together to help you find relief and clarity.
I specialize in helping women navigate stress, self-doubt, and major life transitions, including the emotional and identity shifts that can come with college, career changes, motherhood, and evolving relationships. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Above the Tides Counseling, LLC Meagan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAS, LCSW, CCS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I support neurodivergent clients, caregivers, LGBTQIA, students, veterans (10 years active duty/ Veterans), educators, and those in high-stress careers navigating ADHD, anxiety, recovery, chronic pain, trauma, burnout, addiction, grief, divorce, women's health, pet loss, and life transitions.
My therapy is neurodivergent affirming, trauma informed, culturally responsive care. As a neurodivergent clinician, I integrate lived experience with evidence based tools to support women's health: ADHD, autoimmune/chronic illness, anxiety, addiction, divorce, recovery, chronic pain, LGBTQIA+, grief, life transitions, narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, overwhelm, & more. I help clients unmask, reduce shame, and build lives that honor their identity and brain. You deserve to be seen, understood, & supported. Together, we turn insight into action, create sustainable change, and transform pain into power. Telehealth-Video/Phone
I support neurodivergent clients, caregivers, LGBTQIA, students, veterans (10 years active duty/ Veterans), educators, and those in high-stress careers navigating ADHD, anxiety, recovery, chronic pain, trauma, burnout, addiction, grief, divorce, women's health, pet loss, and life transitions.
My therapy is neurodivergent affirming, trauma informed, culturally responsive care. As a neurodivergent clinician, I integrate lived experience with evidence based tools to support women's health: ADHD, autoimmune/chronic illness, anxiety, addiction, divorce, recovery, chronic pain, LGBTQIA+, grief, life transitions, narcissistic abuse, religious trauma, overwhelm, & more. I help clients unmask, reduce shame, and build lives that honor their identity and brain. You deserve to be seen, understood, & supported. Together, we turn insight into action, create sustainable change, and transform pain into power. Telehealth-Video/Phone
The Counseling Collective of Maine offers support for adults and adolescents. Though our focus is on Women's Wellness and Perinatal Mental health, we offer support for all. With a variety of providers, we are sure to have someone to best meet your needs.
The Counseling Collective of Maine offers support for adults and adolescents. Though our focus is on Women's Wellness and Perinatal Mental health, we offer support for all. With a variety of providers, we are sure to have someone to best meet your needs.
I am licensed in New York, Maine, Virginia, and Idaho and have a decade of experience as a therapist. I support clients dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse. Talking it out when we are stuck in life can bring clarity and confidence to take the next step to manage the situation. It is an honor to work with clients to make sense of their experiences and find the internal strength to tackle life's challenges.
I am licensed in New York, Maine, Virginia, and Idaho and have a decade of experience as a therapist. I support clients dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse. Talking it out when we are stuck in life can bring clarity and confidence to take the next step to manage the situation. It is an honor to work with clients to make sense of their experiences and find the internal strength to tackle life's challenges.
Since becoming a therapist in 2007, I have been providing both mental health and substance abuse therapy services. I assist clients by helping them challenge disruptive thoughts and behaviors and sitting with them as they set goals to create the future they desire to achieve. During the therapeutic process, you are able to work through past and present problems that may be holding you back in relationships, at work, and in other important life situations. Making changes and processing emotions in a non-judgmental environment can improve your ability to sustain lasting life changes and deepen personal and professional relationships.
Since becoming a therapist in 2007, I have been providing both mental health and substance abuse therapy services. I assist clients by helping them challenge disruptive thoughts and behaviors and sitting with them as they set goals to create the future they desire to achieve. During the therapeutic process, you are able to work through past and present problems that may be holding you back in relationships, at work, and in other important life situations. Making changes and processing emotions in a non-judgmental environment can improve your ability to sustain lasting life changes and deepen personal and professional relationships.
You do not have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Many of the people I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, emotionally disconnected, or simply tired of carrying things alone. Some are processing trauma, exploring identity, navigating relationships, or adjusting to major life changes.
You do not have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Many of the people I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, emotionally disconnected, or simply tired of carrying things alone. Some are processing trauma, exploring identity, navigating relationships, or adjusting to major life changes.
Being a military veteran and retired federal law enforcement officer, I feel my life path has been a voyage of discovery and I look forward to helping others find their own path in this world.
I strive to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I appreciate the complexity and uniqueness of everyone and believe that each individual is the expert of their own thoughts, feelings, experiences, and challenges.
Being a military veteran and retired federal law enforcement officer, I feel my life path has been a voyage of discovery and I look forward to helping others find their own path in this world.
I strive to create a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I appreciate the complexity and uniqueness of everyone and believe that each individual is the expert of their own thoughts, feelings, experiences, and challenges.
My practice is dedicated to serving veterans, first responders, and others who have experienced trauma, as well as, men navigating identity, relationships, and resilience.
For couples, I bring my Level II Gottman Method training to support partners in rebuilding trust, improving communication, and navigating conflict in healthier ways. Whether you are facing the aftermath of combat, the pressures of first responder work, or the complexity of men’s issues, therapy is about developing practice skills and exploring deeper healing
My practice is dedicated to serving veterans, first responders, and others who have experienced trauma, as well as, men navigating identity, relationships, and resilience.
For couples, I bring my Level II Gottman Method training to support partners in rebuilding trust, improving communication, and navigating conflict in healthier ways. Whether you are facing the aftermath of combat, the pressures of first responder work, or the complexity of men’s issues, therapy is about developing practice skills and exploring deeper healing
I have over 15 years of experience working with Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, & their Families.
Everyone experiences the usual ups & downs that life throws at you. Sometimes, these moments in our lives become more than we can handle alone. Do you find yourself overwhelmed and not knowing when it's okay to ask for help? It’s not easy, but it can be the first step toward healthier functioning, improved relationships, & personal growth. Together, in a safe & supportive environment, we can uncover destructive patterns, identify strengths, & develop healthier ways of coping. Let me help guide you on your journey to find peace, strength, healing, & to become the best version of yourself.
I have over 15 years of experience working with Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, & their Families.
Everyone experiences the usual ups & downs that life throws at you. Sometimes, these moments in our lives become more than we can handle alone. Do you find yourself overwhelmed and not knowing when it's okay to ask for help? It’s not easy, but it can be the first step toward healthier functioning, improved relationships, & personal growth. Together, in a safe & supportive environment, we can uncover destructive patterns, identify strengths, & develop healthier ways of coping. Let me help guide you on your journey to find peace, strength, healing, & to become the best version of yourself.
I enjoy serving Military Veterans and individuals in the Medical/Community Service Fields (Nurses, EMTs, Firefighters, fellow social workers, etc).
I believe in creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. My collaborative approach empowers you to embrace self-determination and take an active role in shaping your life. Using evidence-based techniques, I provide practical tools to help you overcome challenges, whether it's anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, or life transitions. Together, we’ll rediscover your values, strengths, and goals so you can move forward with confidence.
I enjoy serving Military Veterans and individuals in the Medical/Community Service Fields (Nurses, EMTs, Firefighters, fellow social workers, etc).
I believe in creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. My collaborative approach empowers you to embrace self-determination and take an active role in shaping your life. Using evidence-based techniques, I provide practical tools to help you overcome challenges, whether it's anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, or life transitions. Together, we’ll rediscover your values, strengths, and goals so you can move forward with confidence.
Andrea Tolbert, LCSW offers mental health counseling via Telehealth for individuals, couples, and groups who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or Military Service member/Veteran in Maine, Vermont, Florida, and South Carolina.
Evidenced-Based trauma therapies: Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping); Relationship therapy: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT/EFCT), Brief Solution Focused(BSFT)
Andrea Tolbert, LCSW offers mental health counseling via Telehealth for individuals, couples, and groups who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or Military Service member/Veteran in Maine, Vermont, Florida, and South Carolina.
Evidenced-Based trauma therapies: Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Seeking Safety, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping); Relationship therapy: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT/EFCT), Brief Solution Focused(BSFT)
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.