Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Portland, ME

Welcome to my practice, I am excited to partner with you as you take the brave step in seeking help. Many struggle with the following: isolation, depression, anxiety, attention, identity, change of life, toxic stress, grief, trauma, relationships, work, or family issues. Do you feel alone and overwhelmed in these issues? I offer a compassionate and validating space in which to help you take a look at these issues in an empowering, strengths-based way. I specialize in using creativity, art, mind-body strategies, and self-empowerment in relationships. We will take an in-depth look at your concerns in a holistic way.

Life is a journey full of a wide array of experiences. Some experiences feed us, test us, motivate us, challenge us, and still others may confuse and discourage us. Asking for help to navigate life’s many varied challenges is a wise and courageous step toward becoming the person you want to be. As a counselor, I seek to create a collaborative, trusting relationship with clients through which to explore, heal, and cope with life’s many surprises.

Hi there, my name is Kim. In therapy, I create a safe space to learn about yourself while working towards your full potential. I believe you are the expert in your own experiences and my role is to help you access your strengths, resources, and insights to create a positive path forward. We will work together to explore your values and develop skills to move you closer toward your goals for the future.

Whether you are dealing with major life changes, a mental health disorder, relationship conflicts, or day-to-day stressors; you deserve to be heard and supported. These things can be challenging to navigate, and I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to feel empowered and grow from life’s ongoing obstacles. Using a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, I work with you to alleviate mental and emotional suffering and get back to living.

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.

Hey there, I’m Maddie (she/they). I believe in the inherent ability of people to grow, succeed, and heal given the right tools and appropriate levels of support--no matter where you are in life. Whether we are meeting to discuss difficult emotions or experiences, transitions, relationships, or the stressors of day to day life, I strive to create a safe and comfortable space for folks to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective to help people celebrate their individuality while addressing the challenges they are facing.

Accepting new clients. Welcome, and thank you for being here. As a therapist, I seek to understand and appreciate who you are as a person as well as your unique life experiences that you bring to our sessions. I offer a warm, caring, professional environment where we will honor your strengths, uncover areas of suffering, and discover new perspectives of your life story.

Accepting new clients for $35 therapy! Evening appointments available. Hey there, I’m so grateful you’re here! I’m Lizz – single mom to a sassy pre-teen, clinical social work graduate student, avid swearer, book lover and newbie/intern therapist. I’m currently accepting new clients at Beauty In Her Struggle, LLC – a trauma-informed psychotherapy practice for women, transgender and non-binary individuals. If you’ve been considering trying out therapy, or looking for someone with relatable life experiences, I’d love to connect. I am a clinical intern under the supervision of Kalie C. Harrington, LCSW, CCTP, RYT.

In my clinical work I strive to foster a therapeutic relationship in which one can feel supported, understood, and safe to share, heal, and grow. I approach my work with curiosity, genuineness, and empathy. I am committed to ending harmful intergenerational cycles. I see clients as existing within systems that perpetuate marginalization, social problems, and harm. I believe in the power of connection and human relationships, and have a true passion for helping others. I value humor, honesty, and direct communication. All of my work is grounded in fat-liberation, identify-affirming, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed perspectives.

Rachel Pierce, LCPC-C Rachel Pierce is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maine who has been practicing since 2018. She attended Kaplan University for her undergraduate degree and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and attended Lindsey Wilson College for her graduate degree and received a Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a therapist, Rachel offers an integrated approach of CBT, MI, and client-centered therapy to help guide you through trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or life stressors.

My experience spans across individuals, families, and groups within a wide array of therapeutic settings over the past decade. I use an integrative approach that supports not only my client’s willingness, but also their motivation to change. Concerns with life transitions, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief can all be shared freely in this space. Additionally, my work and passion in the counseling field concentrates on sex therapy. Through the promotion of sex positivity and sex affirmation, those I work with can safely discover, explore, and examine their sexuality.

Christine Bergeron is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2020. She received a Master's in Forensic Psychology from American International College and a Master's in Social Work from Boston University. Christine believes in the importance of building a trusting and non-judgmental professional therapeutic relationship with her clients, which can result in positive clinical outcomes.

Deb Atwood is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maine who has been practicing since 2015. She has an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Southern Maine, an M.Ed. in Special Education from Plymouth State University, and a B.S. in Special Needs Services from Granite State College (UNH). Deb provides a trauma informed, strength based, and solution focused approach. She specializes in treating older teens and adults whose daily functioning is being interrupted by anxiety, depression, grief, major life changes, and unexpected challenges.

I have counseled a diverse population within a variety of settings over the years. I provide individual therapy to adults to help overcome life stressors. My approach in counseling is to help you gain healthy skills to navigate life’s challenges, past trauma and develop healthy relationships. I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship.

NOTE: Full/Waitlisting. I'm a Gestalt & Certified Gottman Therapist, specialized in couples therapy. I help both individuals & couples explore barriers to connection, processing underlying trauma and/or loss. Together, we seek insight on issues related to boundaries, dishonesty, anger, confidence, culture, sexuality, depression, anxiety, etc. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for open communication so we can focus on deeper unmet needs. It's each individual's choice to lean into difficulty to create more meaning and intimacy, and I want to help you do this in healthy ways.

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.

Whether brought on by current life transitions, day to day living, or things that happened in the past, therapy is a confidential space for you to organize your thoughts and feelings. Through my work as a therapist, I accompany people on a journey of self-discovery that fosters healing, promotes growth, and enhances overall wellbeing.

Colleen Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practicing therapist in Portland, Maine. Her approach to counseling integrates classical therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and artistic modalities. Colleen believes strongly that any therapeutic relationship in which the therapist is held up as an expert is innately flawed. You are the expert on you. In sessions, Colleen will work with you to build a relationship built on mutual respect and trust, and seek to create a safe and nurturing space in which you can uncover and listen to your own intrinsic wisdom.

I meet people where they are on their path in life, and provide a safe space with emotional and intellectual support grounded in these principles: Genuineness / No judgment and unconditional acceptance, regardless of what is shared / Active, deep listening with empathy, understanding and compassion / Experienced, skilled support with practical feedback and insights / Assistance in exploring, identifying and working towards meaningful personal goals / Helping people address current and/or past life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, anger, and trauma.