Infidelity Therapists in Portland, ME

Providing pastoral counseling to individuals and couples for over 20 years within a religious context has provided a wealth of knowledge and experience since transitioning to the clinical side of counseling. This transition comes at mid-life with comprehensive experience in organizational leadership as well as spiritual formation and direction. Having been married for 25 years and having adopted 2 children, I have a passion for strengthening marriages, families and relationships.

I am an individual and family therapist with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, adults, and parents of children with difficult behaviors. I specialize in helping families and individuals cope with life changes and manage symptoms related to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and grief.

I offer both individual and relationship healing, particularly in context of trauma recovery, anger management, burnout, and addiction. Usually all of those issues connect and we all can find layers of work to do in each area. I can't promise to fix your relationship or heal all your wounds, but I can offer support, encouragement, and honest feedback about the challenges and opportunities you are facing.

My clients are welcomed into a safe and positive environment designed to foster personal change. This process is a journey of partnership. I believe that my part in counseling is that of a guide and support for individuals seeking new ways to meet their life challenges. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help with achieving personal goals. Breathing techniques are basic to reducing anxiety and stress. Along with individual and couples counseling, I offer group counseling as an effective tool in the process of change. Stress reduction, improved communication skills and enhanced self awareness are the goal.

Intelligent. Holistic. CBT and The Work are the foundation of my practice. Intelligent because they are evidence based and universal. Holistic because they incorporate the western medical model and the eastern spiritual model of health. You will begin to understand your own mind, your own unconscious habits, and a way out of confusion. You will see what is causing your suffering and how to heal. I offer walking-and-talking sessions outside in Hope Woods, sessions in the office, or Telehealth.

If I were looking for a therapist; I'd be hunting for the person that would listen & reflect on what they heard; offer advice that aligned with the problems presented, and challenge me to expand my perspective. I would want them to respect my beliefs and values; and provide authentic, life-giving examples to apply to my situation - using layman's terms and not their medical terminology vocabulary; but through their heart. Lastly, they would have to be funny and make me laugh through my pain. If that's you, reach out to me and we'll chat to determine if we align and could work well together!

I utilize a solution focused and empirically based approach to treatment that incorporates cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices within a collaborative and non-judgmental space.

I believe that relationships have the ability to serve as containers for significant personal growth as well as relational healing. I work with relationships of all types to break long-standing patterns of conflict or to navigate recent ruptures. I am particularly passionate about supporting partners and individuals exploring nontraditional relationship structures as well as families with adult children. I also work from a trauma-informed perspective with individuals who are facing life transitions, struggling with relational challenges, or feeling like something from the past is getting in the way of living life with ease.

The very act of considering counseling is taking a courageous step toward change. At one time or another, most of us have faced life events that can throw us off and where we end up feeling stuck. Does this sound familiar? This is where therapy can assist. Talking with a professional counselor can bring clarity, perspective, and hope. The counseling process represents a collaboration between client and therapist. We will formulate and implement action plans, set goals, and assess progress throughout the process.

Therapy is a confidential space and more importantly a relationship that one explores and discovers feelings, internal structures and wishes within.  I hope treatment provides the openness to observe, process and play with these understandings of yourself and your relationships with the world.  It may be a goal, an external event, or an overwhelming feeling that brings you in the door.  My treatment style is informed by psychodynamic, relational and systems theory perspectives.  I believe treatment to be a collaborative, co-creative journey through the healing process.

I can see any client in Maine and NH via teletherapy but I am not credentialed with insurance companies in Maine, only NH. I help guide my clients to understand how their upbringing, worldview, culture, personality, and view of self affect how they are feeling, behaving, and thinking currently. One goal of mine is to help my clients maximize their wellbeing by better understanding themselves through the use of coping tools like mindfulness to slow and calm themselves enough to be able to assess their own thoughts and emotions in the moment so as to minimize regrets while reducing mood and behavioral symptoms.

Please note that I am currently at capacity and unable to accept new patients at this time. There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.

The Resilio Counseling Group, LLC was created with resilience as its core value to help heal, change, and improve lives. Through each therapeutic framework we offer, we leverage the innate resilience within each client to overcome a painful past, a set of overwhelming circumstances, or the hopelessness of facing a new day - all in the service of guiding you towards accomplishing your envisioned goals. We focus on what you want to achieve, instead of overly dwelling on a past which may be hijacking your future. Our goal is to provide you the tools to build the life that you want and spare you a lifetime of therapy.

Hi there! I'm Anthony, and I'm honored to be part of your journey towards healing and personal growth. My mission is to create a safe and inviting space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. My approach is rooted in kindness, empathy, and a touch of humor. I believe that the therapeutic journey is a collaborative one, and together, we can navigate the path to a happier, more fulfilling life. Our sessions are open conversations, where you can share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Whether you're facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or just need someone to talk to, I'm here to listen and support you.

Are you experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression or having conflicts in relationships? Are you a young adult trying to navigate your future? It can be overwhelming to know where to start when wanting to make positive changes in our lives. If you are ready to begin working through the challenges you are facing and improve your quality of life, you have already made the biggest step.I offer practical tools while working towards a deeper emotional healing to promote change. I let you take the lead and I am here to guide you in the process.I provide a safe space free of judgement where you can feel seen, heard and respected.

I believe in meeting people where they are at and helping facilitate growth with them.  I believe that people need to feel heard and valued in order to see their own solutions and be empowered to make changes for themselves.  I believe in humanity and valuing people, no matter their race, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual beliefs, gender-identity, socio-economic status, or anything else you deem important to you.  I believe in understanding and communication between people and always strive to facilitate this.

Do parts of you feel worry, restlessness, or emotional overwhelm? Do you have a critical inner voice that's really harsh? Have you noticed yourself feeling hopeless and stuck, only to shut down, get lost in your phone, spend money, or reach for comfort through something familiar and unhealthy? My clients learn how to separate from the parts of them that take over, understand their thoughts and impulses, allow their true self to take the lead, and access curiosity, calm, connectedness, and clarity. While proficient in several forms of talk therapy which I integrate into session, I’ve found IFS therapy most beneficial for my clients.

Specialties: Couples/Marriage Counseling, Life Transitions, Anxiety, and depression. Life can be challenging, and sometimes you need support to navigate through difficult times. Stress, worry, and sadness can negatively impact our relationships, self-worth, and hope. I believe that even in the most difficult of times, people have an amazing capacity to grow, connect, and find meaning. Skills and insight acquired in counseling aim to empower you in regaining control of your life. Why wait? It's time for you to live the life you're meant to live and I'm here to help.

I understand myself in this role as a fellow traveler along the road who has devoted particular time and attention to learning the skills necessary to hold the kind of space that most effectively evokes the healing, release, and the profound wisdom that we all carry within. I work primarily with Internal Family Systems therapy. I believe this to be a particularly appropriate approach for our times as it is inherently a consent-based practice that moves precisely at the pace we are each ready for, and also creates space for touching the burdens we inherited intergenerationally/ancestrally.