Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Portland, ME
We work with individuals through the lifespan. We have several therapists who utilize evidence based treatment modalities including EMDR, Cognitive behavior therapy, DBT, and internal family systems.
We work with individuals through the lifespan. We have several therapists who utilize evidence based treatment modalities including EMDR, Cognitive behavior therapy, DBT, and internal family systems.
If you are experiencing intense or overwhelming feelings, want to find balance meeting your needs & your obligations, or improve your relationships, I am here to support you. I am trained in EMDR, internal family systems & Gestalt Therapy, among other things. I use an integrated approach to care and we can discuss approach(es) you feel would work best for you. I offer therapy, supervision, & assessment for letters (ESA, surgery, etc).
Our work together can happen at a pace that feels comfortable for your nervous system & needs.
If you are experiencing intense or overwhelming feelings, want to find balance meeting your needs & your obligations, or improve your relationships, I am here to support you. I am trained in EMDR, internal family systems & Gestalt Therapy, among other things. I use an integrated approach to care and we can discuss approach(es) you feel would work best for you. I offer therapy, supervision, & assessment for letters (ESA, surgery, etc).
Our work together can happen at a pace that feels comfortable for your nervous system & needs.
You do not have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Many of the people I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, emotionally disconnected, or simply tired of carrying things alone. Some are processing trauma, exploring identity, navigating relationships, or adjusting to major life changes.
You do not have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Many of the people I work with come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, emotionally disconnected, or simply tired of carrying things alone. Some are processing trauma, exploring identity, navigating relationships, or adjusting to major life changes.
If you are experiencing challenges with sex and intimacy in relation to disability, chronic illness, aging or body changes-I can help you navigate your path forward. Physical, emotional, and societal barriers can all affect our experiences of pleasure and connection. Unfortunately, traditional healthcare is often compartmentalized, resulting in care that fails to recognize us as complex whole beings. I offer specialized occupational therapy and sexuality counseling to help problem solve challenges through a compassionate, collaborative, whole person care approach.
If you are experiencing challenges with sex and intimacy in relation to disability, chronic illness, aging or body changes-I can help you navigate your path forward. Physical, emotional, and societal barriers can all affect our experiences of pleasure and connection. Unfortunately, traditional healthcare is often compartmentalized, resulting in care that fails to recognize us as complex whole beings. I offer specialized occupational therapy and sexuality counseling to help problem solve challenges through a compassionate, collaborative, whole person care approach.
Since beginning my counseling career in 2007, I have provided mental health and substance abuse therapy services. I work with clients to help them challenge disruptive thoughts and behaviors, then I help them set goals to put them on the path to their desired future. Therapy helps clients work through past, and present, problems that are holding you back in relationships, at work, and in other important life situations and relationships. Processing negative thoughts and emotions in a non-judgmental environment can improve your ability to sustain lasting life changes and deepen personal and professional relationships.
Since beginning my counseling career in 2007, I have provided mental health and substance abuse therapy services. I work with clients to help them challenge disruptive thoughts and behaviors, then I help them set goals to put them on the path to their desired future. Therapy helps clients work through past, and present, problems that are holding you back in relationships, at work, and in other important life situations and relationships. Processing negative thoughts and emotions in a non-judgmental environment can improve your ability to sustain lasting life changes and deepen personal and professional relationships.
When marriages fail, it is not increasing conflict that is the cause. It is decreasing affection and emotional responsiveness."- Sue Johnson, author of "Hold Me Tight." I help couples create emotional safety, heal past hurts, and learn to take emotional risks. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) is a revolutionary approach to relationship therapy because it's not just about teaching couples to communicate differently, but instead about guiding them towards a new experience of themselves and each other. Relationships change and grow when we experience our partner in a new way and we learn to be responsive. I can help.
When marriages fail, it is not increasing conflict that is the cause. It is decreasing affection and emotional responsiveness."- Sue Johnson, author of "Hold Me Tight." I help couples create emotional safety, heal past hurts, and learn to take emotional risks. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) is a revolutionary approach to relationship therapy because it's not just about teaching couples to communicate differently, but instead about guiding them towards a new experience of themselves and each other. Relationships change and grow when we experience our partner in a new way and we learn to be responsive. I can help.
Although I work with a range of clients, I have particular expertise and interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community. Since an online profile is so one dimensional, I offer an intro session for individuals to ask me as many questions as they like. I'm invested in being available and forthcoming (within a frame of professional boundaries). I feel unique qualities that I have are a sense of humor and a progressive world view that includes helping clients feel completely at ease and not judged. I recently attended the Trans Wellness Conference in Philadelphia, and continue education that is current and cutting edge.
Although I work with a range of clients, I have particular expertise and interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community. Since an online profile is so one dimensional, I offer an intro session for individuals to ask me as many questions as they like. I'm invested in being available and forthcoming (within a frame of professional boundaries). I feel unique qualities that I have are a sense of humor and a progressive world view that includes helping clients feel completely at ease and not judged. I recently attended the Trans Wellness Conference in Philadelphia, and continue education that is current and cutting edge.
I see the development of relationships with my clients as the most important element of therapeutic work. From there, with growing trust and a common goal, all things seem possible. I use a variety of other evidence-based practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to help my clients get what they want from their therapeutic work.
I see the development of relationships with my clients as the most important element of therapeutic work. From there, with growing trust and a common goal, all things seem possible. I use a variety of other evidence-based practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to help my clients get what they want from their therapeutic work.
Let’s get to the bottom of what takes your attention away from the people and things that you love. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate to give you the insight and tools needed to reach your goals. With a decade of experience working with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life changes – I am confident that psychotherapy can prompt us to discover new ways to deal with life’s difficult days.
Let’s get to the bottom of what takes your attention away from the people and things that you love. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate to give you the insight and tools needed to reach your goals. With a decade of experience working with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life changes – I am confident that psychotherapy can prompt us to discover new ways to deal with life’s difficult days.
I work with people seeking alignment and a deeper understanding of themselves. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, creatives, helpers, and professionals who feel functional but stuck. My style is warm and collaborative, grounded in research, lived experience, and a sense of humor. As an LGBTQ+, adopted clinician, I offer a thoughtful, culturally aware space for insight, growth, and meaningful change. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, burnout, or other difficult topics, we will work together to address it skillfully and compassionately through individual and/or DBT skills training. I’m licensed in ME and MA.
I work with people seeking alignment and a deeper understanding of themselves. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, creatives, helpers, and professionals who feel functional but stuck. My style is warm and collaborative, grounded in research, lived experience, and a sense of humor. As an LGBTQ+, adopted clinician, I offer a thoughtful, culturally aware space for insight, growth, and meaningful change. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, burnout, or other difficult topics, we will work together to address it skillfully and compassionately through individual and/or DBT skills training. I’m licensed in ME and MA.
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.
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.
New England Sex Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, CST-S
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
New England Sex Therapy, LLC provides sex therapy and relationship therapy, specializing in sexuality and gender identity issues across the spectrum of sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Focus includes loss of desire; erection/ejaculation difficulties; sexual identity; orgasm; sex-related pain; trauma; paraphilias; relationship conflicts over sexual values, attitudes, behaviors. I am licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine to provide services to clients seeking sex therapy.
New England Sex Therapy, LLC provides sex therapy and relationship therapy, specializing in sexuality and gender identity issues across the spectrum of sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Focus includes loss of desire; erection/ejaculation difficulties; sexual identity; orgasm; sex-related pain; trauma; paraphilias; relationship conflicts over sexual values, attitudes, behaviors. I am licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine to provide services to clients seeking sex therapy.
Jennifer Wiessner Healthy Sexuality
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a poly- and kink-aware therapist, and I also offer NON-therapy educational consultations on sexual health and function.
I am a Clinical SW and a certified Sex Therapist with experience in working with individuals, couples, and addressing women's issues, including infertility and illness. My primary focus is on providing sex therapy to couples and individuals facing sexuality concerns, sexual dysfunction and pain, gender identity questioning, and intimate relationship issues. I had the honor of being the only female AASECT certified Sex Therapist in the state of ME when I received my certification in 2012. We are sexual beings from birth; early messages, culture, religion, health, and past experiences can significantly impact sexuality & intimacy.
I am a poly- and kink-aware therapist, and I also offer NON-therapy educational consultations on sexual health and function.
I am a Clinical SW and a certified Sex Therapist with experience in working with individuals, couples, and addressing women's issues, including infertility and illness. My primary focus is on providing sex therapy to couples and individuals facing sexuality concerns, sexual dysfunction and pain, gender identity questioning, and intimate relationship issues. I had the honor of being the only female AASECT certified Sex Therapist in the state of ME when I received my certification in 2012. We are sexual beings from birth; early messages, culture, religion, health, and past experiences can significantly impact sexuality & intimacy.
In a time when there are so many potential threats, how do we learn to feel safe enough? How do we not only cope but have meaningful experiences in this chaotic world? My values as a therapist are not to deny the trying times we are in, but to create a space for authenticity, play, rest, and connection. Our goal together is to explore the interiors of the mind and body in order to be aware of the ways we can close off from ourselves and others, in order to create a more free and authentic future. I take an integrative approach, blending my background in psychodynamic and somatic modalities.
In a time when there are so many potential threats, how do we learn to feel safe enough? How do we not only cope but have meaningful experiences in this chaotic world? My values as a therapist are not to deny the trying times we are in, but to create a space for authenticity, play, rest, and connection. Our goal together is to explore the interiors of the mind and body in order to be aware of the ways we can close off from ourselves and others, in order to create a more free and authentic future. I take an integrative approach, blending my background in psychodynamic and somatic modalities.
Welcome! If you are seeking a down to earth and relaxed therapist- you are in the right place! I specialize in creating a safe and affirming space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities- where I have lived experience, individuals navigating chronic illness and caregiving, and folks impacted by hoarding behaviors. I understand how important it is to feel heard and validated, especially when dealing with sensitive topics such as anxiety, chronic disorganization, gender identity, transgender health, trauma, depression, boundary setting, communication skills, and more. I write letters of support for gender affirming care.
Welcome! If you are seeking a down to earth and relaxed therapist- you are in the right place! I specialize in creating a safe and affirming space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities- where I have lived experience, individuals navigating chronic illness and caregiving, and folks impacted by hoarding behaviors. I understand how important it is to feel heard and validated, especially when dealing with sensitive topics such as anxiety, chronic disorganization, gender identity, transgender health, trauma, depression, boundary setting, communication skills, and more. I write letters of support for gender affirming care.
Feeling stuck, sad, angry, anxious, numb? Feeling like things just aren't working out or your not living your potential? In our sessions, I can help you gain understanding, resolve problems, improve communication, deepen relationships, and experience a more fulfilling life.
Feeling stuck, sad, angry, anxious, numb? Feeling like things just aren't working out or your not living your potential? In our sessions, I can help you gain understanding, resolve problems, improve communication, deepen relationships, and experience a more fulfilling life.
At Better Half, you can access virtual interventions for couples, individuals, and co-parents seeking relational intelligence, conscious partnering, and the self-work needed for transformation. The approach to finding your Better Half is learning how to be whole as an individual and cultivate a life with your self and others that thrives in growing authenticity. In partnerships, we need the skills to rewire our internal and external conflicts. Book a FREE consultation with me and enjoy a FREE-trial of online journal coaching! Divorced/ing? Drop anonymously into my FREE monthly group for support and inspiration (details below)
At Better Half, you can access virtual interventions for couples, individuals, and co-parents seeking relational intelligence, conscious partnering, and the self-work needed for transformation. The approach to finding your Better Half is learning how to be whole as an individual and cultivate a life with your self and others that thrives in growing authenticity. In partnerships, we need the skills to rewire our internal and external conflicts. Book a FREE consultation with me and enjoy a FREE-trial of online journal coaching! Divorced/ing? Drop anonymously into my FREE monthly group for support and inspiration (details below)
You don't have to navigate this alone. I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced domestic violence rebuild trust, regain autonomy, and rediscover their voice. Whether you're processing past trauma or untangling present dynamics, I provide a warm, empowering space where healing becomes possible.
In addition to trauma-focused work, I’m passionate about supporting adults who feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain about changing life circumstances. Life can often throw a curveball and make things feel chaotic.
You don't have to navigate this alone. I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced domestic violence rebuild trust, regain autonomy, and rediscover their voice. Whether you're processing past trauma or untangling present dynamics, I provide a warm, empowering space where healing becomes possible.
In addition to trauma-focused work, I’m passionate about supporting adults who feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain about changing life circumstances. Life can often throw a curveball and make things feel chaotic.
My passion is helping people heal from depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. It can feel difficult or impossible to show up as your best self when you feel sad, depressed, anxious or irritable all the time. While I work with all adults, my practice has a special focus on identifying and manage feelings, men's issues, support for minority-related stress, and integrating spirituality and therapy. I previously worked at a hospice agency, offering spiritual and emotional support and grief counseling.
My passion is helping people heal from depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. It can feel difficult or impossible to show up as your best self when you feel sad, depressed, anxious or irritable all the time. While I work with all adults, my practice has a special focus on identifying and manage feelings, men's issues, support for minority-related stress, and integrating spirituality and therapy. I previously worked at a hospice agency, offering spiritual and emotional support and grief counseling.
I am an experienced psychotherapist working with adults in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Mexico. My clients often come to therapy during periods of overwhelm, relationship strain, major life transitions, grief, parenting stress, changing relationships with their bodies, or a persistent sense of feeling stuck despite functioning well on the surface. While many have meaningful support systems, they are seeking the unique depth, perspective, and emotional space that therapy can offer. My approach is relational, insight-oriented, and grounded in mindfulness.
I am an experienced psychotherapist working with adults in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Mexico. My clients often come to therapy during periods of overwhelm, relationship strain, major life transitions, grief, parenting stress, changing relationships with their bodies, or a persistent sense of feeling stuck despite functioning well on the surface. While many have meaningful support systems, they are seeking the unique depth, perspective, and emotional space that therapy can offer. My approach is relational, insight-oriented, and grounded in mindfulness.
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