Adults Therapists in Portland, ME

Welcome to my practice. All of us experience times in our life when we are struggling and ready for change. I work to engage with clients in a respectful and supportive relationship that honors their unique strengths and needs. Together we collaborate in identifying and understanding current concerns and developing treatment goals. Using evidence based therapy, I guide clients as they develop the skills and insight to resolve their challenges and move forward in a positive and healthy way.

My belief is that you are truly the expert in your own life. That life can present times where you may need help to traverse the unique challenges you face. My primary focus is to offer a non-judgmental empathetic space that is both safe and inspiring. A space where feelings and emotions can exist without judgement. A space to explore and discover your authentic self. I work with children, adolescents and adults that are experiencing a wide range of issues that can include: trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, relationship issues, and grief/loss.

Through being met with acceptance and trust, counseling can allow you to uncover new parts of yourself or heal from what you are ready to release. If you're looking for a space to work through the complexities of life with a non-judgmental ear and gentle patience, I'd be happy to help. Whether you struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, a difficult life transition, identity, coping, relationship concerns, past pain, or something else, it is my goal to help navigate whatever comes up.

People come to me for all reasons: family discord, relationship issues, trauma history, struggles with depression, anxiety, abuse, concerns for a child/teen to name a few. I work hard at connecting with my clients and helping them on their journey of exploring self, history and patterns of behavior. I believe that through understanding our internal parts originating from the past and specific identifications and working with them it is possible to form a pathway toward self discovery, create change, heal from pain & become a happier, healthier person/family. I work with kids, teens, adults , couples & families

You deserve support, especially during these complicated times. I bring a natural warmth and empathetic presence to to my work with individuals and couples. Whether you are coping with anxiety and depression, profound life changes, struggles in your relationship, chronic illness or grief, I can help. I will help you focus on your strengths to develop resiliency and potential for positive change. My background in mindfulness, meditation and spirituality informs my work as a therapist.

My practice is currently full. There are lots of challenges in today’s world that are creating barriers to our emotional well-being. Many are feeling isolated, divided, overwhelmed with day-to-day demands, or uncertain about the future. I believe you are your own expert, and all that you need to feel better is within you. I will partner with you to help you unearth your potential, develop the strength, skills and resilience you need to feel more equipped to face whatever it is that is challenging you right now and in the future.

I have over three decades of experience working with children, adolescents, adults , couples, and families. I am comfortable working with school issues, behavior issues, parenting / family issues, and emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, child and adult ADHD, etc. Together we will look at your life situation, identify issues that are impacting you, and work on solutions to improve your quality of life.

I am a kind, direct, and empathetic licensed therapist, with 6 years of invaluable experience working with children, adolescents, adults , couples, and families. I offer a warm, trusting, and open therapeutic relationship in which we can begin to explore and nourish your potential, using evidence-based tools and strategies learned in sessions.

"Great results can follow if you allow yourself to solve difficult problems". Thank you for visiting my site! I have worked with a wide range of individuals and families in the mental health field for over 25 years. I believe every person and situation is unique and should be treated as such. Working together with a therapist you trust, you can make your life what you want it to be!

I am currently accepting new clients for telehealth and outdoor sessions (after initial telehealth intake session). I am a LCSW providing evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) through an EMDRIA-certified organization.

I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the state of Maine at our group practice, LifeStance Health, formerly known as The Counseling Center of New England located in Portland. I have over 20 years of experience that includes providing therapeutic support to individuals living with a chronic or life threatening illness. I have had the honor of working with adults and their families in hospice, helping them navigate through complex and challenging end of life issues. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults suffering from various types of grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

I understand that it takes a lot of courage and strength to seek help at any stage of life. I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals across the lifespan who are interested in improving their mental health and relationships through individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults , and families who are struggling with life transitions, experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, exploring identity and sexuality, dealing with the effects of grief or past trauma, managing challenging behaviors, or are feeling overwhelmed trying to balance the responsibilities of growing up or parenthood.

I help women, transgender folks, and gender-non-conforming adults who feel unhappy and stuck. I use a holistic, intersectional, and compassionate approach to counseling that acknowledges that you are the expert of your own life. The clients I work with struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, distorted self-image, trauma, or unhealthy coping skills. They face gender issues, loss and grief, impacts of identity including minority status, major changes, career, relationship issues, and meaning in life.

Evening and Weekend Appointments are Available! Andrea Tolbert, LCSW, MBA, MSW, MHRT/CSP of Absolute Happiness Psychotherapy and Consultation, PLLC offers mental health counseling with individuals and groups in an outpatient setting located in Portland, Maine. Supervision for clinicians seeking licensure and Consultation for agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and businesses are available. My clinical specialties are trauma, substance misuse, women, and military veterans/service members and their families; working with adults , couples, and groups. Sliding scale fee rates of $30-$80 are available at Absolute Happiness by enrolling at http://openpathcollective.org.

*I currently have a wait list.* Hello and welcome! My experience is with children, teens, adults , & seniors. You can expect a nonjudgmental environment tailored to your personality, situation, & needs. I take a collaborative approach and invite you to sit in the driver’s seat of your counseling experience; you are the expert in your life and it is likely that I have resources, strategies, and insight to offer from the passenger seat that will help you find the healing and wellness that you deserve. We will use therapeutic modalities that are accessible and supportive for you.

My passion is helping people to excel and to find their inner potential. I provide services for people of all ages and stages of life. Children and adolescents, adults and the elderly. I use an eclectic approach, because I believe in the uniqueness of each person. My approach to clients with addiction problems is non-judgmental. We work in a cooperative manner to identify roads to success.

Justin Michaud is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) with over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages to help them cope with family conflict, couple's issues, PTSD, trauma, depression, stress, and more.

I am a psychodynamic psychologist with 14 years of experience, primarily working with adults and older adolescents. I also have experience with eating disorders, and also in a health psychology setting working alongside primary care physicians. Starting psychotherapy can be straightforward or complicated, depending on your needs. Sometimes we can identify concrete solutions during the first one or two meetings. More often it becomes a lengthier process, addressing problems with relationships, or with generally feeling overwhelmed, trapped, or bogged down in life.

I engage in a highly individual and eclectic approach to therapy and I work to provide treatment that fits each person’s unique needs and goals. I strive to foster a partnership with each individual that respects their own problem-solving style while providing additional tools to address unmet needs. I believe that everyone has strengths and challenges. Our work together can fortify those strengths while mitigating challenges to reduce stress and suffering in daily life.