Couples Counseling Therapists in Portland, ME

Are you struggling with anxiety, processing a painful life event, or moving through a major life transition? Is it time to start putting your wellbeing first? I aspire to create a space where you feel empowered to get comfortable with the uncomfortable and take the lead in your healing, while my role is to be a partner in your process. I am dedicated to client-centered, trauma-informed care and approach my work with the belief that we grow from our painful experiences, life transitions, and challenges. We can use the awareness and strength that comes from those experiences to become who we are meant to be.

New Clients: Please reach out via email! Good work seeking support! Life CAN get better and I would love to help you reset on your path. In my individual sessions I strive to help my clients feel understood and motivated to live their best life. As a well practiced couples therapist, I enjoy supporting people reconnect with one another and overcome changes, comfortably working with traditional, non-traditional, and LGBTQ couples . With families, I help each member master healthy communication, reorganize roles, and learn to have fun with one another again.

I am a seasoned clinician who has worked with adults, couples and families for over 30 years. Increased awareness leads to increased options. Often the work of therapy is about making or repairing connections--interpersonal, internal or perhaps even spiritual. I provide individual adult psychodynamic psychotherapy; couples counseling : marital, pre and post divorce. I use a multi modal approach often including assessment and treatment from a family systems perspective and a psychodynamic perspective. I reserve a portion of my practice to provide a safe and intriguing space for children to express themselves and to be understood by adults. Facilitated parent-child sessions often help.

"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 help people change. My focus with individuals is on self-empowerment and resolving internal and external conflicts. My work with couples is grounded in helping them develop more collaborative, fulfilling relationships, through gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and of their partner .

Welcome! Licensed in both California and Maine, I am currently accepting new clients during these challenging, post-pandemic times. I bring over 25 years of experience helping individuals, couples , families, and religious and spiritual organizations to heal and thrive. My experience spans a wide range of issues including but not limited to: trauma, anxiety, depression, psychopathology, relationship challenges, grief and loss, post-pandemic challenges, vocational coaching, relationship to our sexuality, body and ageing, and utilizing psychotherapy to accompany psychiatric support. I use telehealth and work in-person in Portland, ME.

Romantic relationships are tricky, if not treacherous. We long to feel important and understood and we expect love and intimacy to last a lifetime. But so often, our love relationships leave us feeling wounded, disillusioned, and discouraged. While there is never a guarantee of safety or security in relationships, there is the real possibility for depth, comfort, connection, and radiant joy. Couples therapy helps us confront the heal the deep wounds, discover new parts of ourselves, and find a safe haven in our relationships. Intensive Couples Therapy is a short-term, in-depth and focused approach to helping couples in distress.

Hi there! My therapeutic approach is all about you. My goal is to make therapy a warm and safe space to help you make the changes you wish to make. I am flexible and will use different types of therapy depending on your needs and preferences. I often use a blend of client-centered, cognitive-behavioral/ACT, and psychodynamic therapies. I also often conceptualize using family systems theory. We will decide at the beginning of our work what will feel like the best fit for you.

I provide counseling and psychotherapy to adults and couples for a wide array of psychological concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, relational concerns, issues of self-identity, and adjustment to loss or trauma. I believe in the potential of people and that the possibility for change and repair exists within us. Gaining insight into behavior and thought patterns allows us to make the changes we need so that we can fortify our inner strength and cultivate greater happiness. Adjusting work/life balance through self care, meditation and relaxation strategies are key to improving feelings of overall well being.

My style is flexible and collaborative. I enjoy working with clients to develop greater understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that are contributing to their dissatisfaction or distress. I approach this work from an empathic, non-judgmental and supportive stance that encourages a collaborative relationship between client and therapist. I think it is important to provide people with tools to improve self-care, decrease stress, and feel more in control as they work toward positive change and gain insight.

We all experience difficult challenges in life. Sometimes, these challenges may seem overwhelming. Therapy is a safe place to start addressing what may be bothering you. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their concerns and the emotions that may arise. I work with individuals seeking to make changes as well as couples who may be experiencing some strain or facing hardships in life. My training in psychological evaluations may be helpful to clarify underlying issues to be addressed in therapy.

I believe that "diagnosis and treatment" is too narrow a model to understand the depth and richness of our human experience, heal the wounds of our past history, and allow us to embody our joy and our fullness. I invite you to not only remove existing symptoms and change unhealthy behavior patterns, but to create a life of love, authenticity, and celebration.

Seeking counseling is a sign of hope. My intent is to create a compassionate, grounded, and non-judgmental collaboration with you to facilitate change and help you move forward in a meaningful way. Let's tap into your strengths to get the most out of our sessions, and make space for new insights and skills. My expertise includes helping people heal from past hurts and traumas, managing the challenges of life transitions, relationship issues (family, intimacy, parenting), depression, anxiety, stress reduction, conflict resolution, and grief/loss. I enjoy working with older teens, adults, and couples who are committed to growth.

I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals and couples who are interested in working on their mental health and wellness. There are many reasons to reach out right now, and I look forward to accompanying you on your path to healing. I approach counseling from a humanistic therapeutic approach and use emotion-focused and mindfulness-based modalities. My goal is to form a genuine alliance with you to support you in this work. I focus on helping those who experience anxiety and depression, relationship and attachment issues, and trauma.