Elders (65+) Therapists in Portland, ME

*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.

The most important aspect of my work as a therapist is the relationship between therapist and client. This allows the therapuetic alliance to be formed. My focus is on teaching adolescents, adults and seniors new coping skills and life skills to help alleviate their symptoms of depression, anxiety, fears or phobias. I also help people who are struggling with traumatic memories using EMDR as a treatment modality. I have been trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, teaching one to change existing thought processes thus leading to positive thinking and coping skills. I use a holistic bio-psycho-social model which incorporates mindfulness therapy using relaxation techniques.

The reasons behind people's decision to seek out therapy are multifaceted, but underlying most of these reasons is a desire for change. While achieving change can be extremely gratifying, the process can often be uncomfortable and even painful as people take an honest look at issues and concerns in a supportive and safe environment. I think of the therapeutic process as a collaboration, with two people working together to achieve the goals that bring a person to therapy in the first place, and resolving issues they may not have anticipated. I believe in utilizing a person's strengths and personal values to create change.

Offering free initial consultation. Finding the right therapist may seem overwhelming but taking the time to find the"best fit" for you is important. I offer a free phone or face to face consultation so that you have the opportunity to "try on" the therapist and hopefully get "a fit" that is right for you. I work primarily with adults, seniors , and couples on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, work and relational stress, and other problems in living. I view each client as being unique and work to find solutions that are "tailored" to your needs.

I am currently not accepting new clients. My practice is based on treating each person as an adult who has the power to create positive changes in their life. I am only there to help each person with their goals. I believe everyone has the capacity to change their life for the better. Sometimes though, someone has to be willing to sit with us in the darkness first. I believe that no matter what has happened there is a spark in each one of us, that once lit gives us the chance to change our own lives.

There are no changes in life until there is an action. If you are considering happiness and joy for your life and are contemplating taking the leap into action for a change, I am at your service. If I can be of service to you on this critically important journey of self love, I am honored and grateful.

I believe that at the core of all of us is a desire to feel connected. Many things in life can contribute to a feeling of disconnection, including substance use disorder, trauma, or communication problems within relationships. I think the answers are already within each of us. Therapy is a way to unlock those answers so you can live freely and authentically. I believe in fostering a deeply caring, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard, seen, and supported. I meet people where they are and together, our work involves making incremental changes that improve your life.

It is my desire for Still Waters Counseling to be a place of unconditional acceptance in which individuals of all backgrounds can feel safe enough to give voice to their pain, and find freedom to move toward a different future. I believe each person holds within themselves the power to change and the ability to heal, but sometimes we need a counselor to help us gain skills and insights about ourselves which allow us to progress in our healing journey. I endeavor to both support and challenge you to take the next steps in your journey.

Being disconnected from our emotions and our life experiences can cause us to feel isolated, struggle with relationships, and have a hard time being motivated to take good care of ourselves. I offer a strengths-based, collaborative approach where the relationship we form becomes the foundation of the work. We will work together to enable you to gain more awareness and understanding of how you experience everyday life, which in turn will help you work towards wellness, balance, and stability. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe environment for both adults and adolescents.

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.

As a marriage and family therapist, I will work with you to identify patterns and help you change them. If you find yourself repeating behaviors that do not support you in your quest for a happier and more fulfilling life, I can help. I work with families, individuals and couples on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting challenges and life changes. I am excited about recent advances in neurobiology and use some of this information in my practice.

Hello and Welcome. I bring to my practice a curiosity about who you are including what gives your life meaning and what are your sources of pain. I see myself as a partner in your journey towards wellness and living the life that you want to lead. As a therapist I particularly enjoy working with people who are contemplating behavior change, considering courageous life transitions, and supporting my clients in cultivating healthy relationships and setting boundaries.

Camille Thayer LCPC-c is a conditionally licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at New England Family Institute, She has pursued an area of expertise in Family Systems as well as acquired her certification in Telehealth services. Her previous coursework included Counseling Children and Adolescents and has experience working with clients and who have survived trauma. Camille acquired certification for training in Trauma Work as well as IFS techniques. Camille also completed an Externship and certification for training in Emotion Focused Therapy.

Everyone is experiencing some level of stress right now. When this becomes coupled with other difficult experiences, it can interfere with our ability to make sense of the world, and find a safe and meaningful place in it. I seek to help clients to gain a compassionate understanding of where they are currently, and to find a greater sense of ease, meaning, creativity, and possibility for the future.

All of us are unique, and have different needs at different times. Sometimes we are emotionally overwhelmed because of things that happened in the past, things that happened today, or both. I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma. Trauma is a heavy word that means different things to different people, can be complicated and overwhelming, and can be either something that happened that feels big, or something that happened that feels small. All of this is okay. If you feel like you have been traumatized by something, that is your right, and I invite you to access support in moving through that experience.

As a therapist I am genuine, compassionate, sensitive and honest. I believe that people need a safe space to be validated for their life experience wherever they are at. My passion and profession is helping people rebuild healthier foundations and having the gift of being a part of individuals healing their own life story and recreating their lives into something new. I believe it is an honor to work with my clients... The Answer for life's changes is inside you and being willing to take the journey...and its the greatest gift you can give yourself...

We all experience challenges during our everyday lives. Sometimes these challenges can seem overwhelming and discouraging. I work with people who want to make changes in their lives to help themselves overcome these difficult experiences. These changes can often be difficult to contemplate, yet alone act on. I strive to create a supportive environment for my clients where they can explore their concerns and the emotions that arise.

Emotions are our rudder leading us through the seas of life, both stormy and calm. They are not something to be afraid of, ashamed of, or to run away from. When connected with and channeled in a healthy way, emotions are adaptive and effective guides for transformation and healing. We can sink or we can use the healing power of emotions to authentically navigate through our life journey. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you have past experience, whether you're looking for yourself or for couple's support - your needs, pain and joys deserve to be heard in an empathic, accepting and safe setting.

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.