Therapists in North Deering, Portland, ME

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Phone and Video sessions authorized by most Insurances due to COVID 19. Are you looking to feel happier in your life? I believe that seeing a therapist can make positive change happen. We can work together to explore difficult situations and identify solutions. I have over 25 years of experience helping people improve the quality of their lives. Frequently, mental health, trauma and/or addiction can impact our self-esteem, relationships, work and family. I am interested in how people feel, think and behave. If something in your life working for you, let's figure it out. You deserve to feel joy.

Please Note: I am not accepting new clients at this time. I offer a counseling practice blending clinical mental health theory & practice with a strong holistic perspective. I work with individuals (adults and adolescents age 14 & older), using skill based teaching & mindfulness-based practices to help manage moods, stress and life transitions.

I enjoy working with clients to identify and commit to what's most important in their lives, grow inherent strengths and wisdom in order to meet life's challenges, and explore new possibilities. I believe each person deserves a process of change and healing appropriate their unique life story. My approach is centered on compassion, acceptance, mindfulness, practicality and is often infused with humor. I prioritize fostering a purposeful, trustful and collaborative relationship between myself and each client.

She/ Her- Mainecare or Private pay only Availability: Currently, there is a waitlist but feel free to reach out and let me know if you're interested in teletherapy or in-person sessions! People often tell us to manage our lives as if we have learned every strategy and read every book. Nobody knows everything, and you cannot expect yourself to navigate life as if you do. Counseling has the ability to help you gain or refine skill sets to maneuver daily life, mental health, and significant life events.

Life can change in an instant, and not always for the better. After a trauma it can be hard to sleep, concentrate, or feel safe, even after the danger has passed. Some people wonder if they will ever be able to have a day without thinking about what happened.

My philosophy is to "keep it simple". Because those who are in need of counseling are often so overwhelmed, I feel it is important to keep the therapeutic process streamlined and noncomplicated. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and create a unique treatment plan to address each of your identified needs and goals in a simplified yet supportive and flexible manner that feels manageable.

My experience spans across individuals, families, and groups within a wide array of therapeutic settings over the past decade. I use an integrative approach that supports not only my client’s willingness, but also their motivation to change. Concerns with life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief can all be shared freely in this space. Additionally, my work and passion in the counseling field concentrates on sex therapy. Through the promotion of sex positivity and sex affirmation, those I work with can safely discover, explore, and examine their sexuality.