Women's Issues Therapists in Portland, ME
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Julie Holden, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Specialties include addictions/recovery, trauma, loss/grief,
women's issues
, tween/adolescent population, college students and young adults.
Welcome to my practice. With over 25 years of experience, I have assisted children, adolescents and adults with challenging life transitions, self-improvement, substance use, aging, grief and losses, coaching and consultation services, addictions/recovery, anxiety and depression. I have worked in settings including middle and high school, community outpatient mental health, private practice, The Department of Defense and Veterans Administration. I genuinely care about developing a partnership with you to help you gain momentum, oftentimes including humor along the way.
Liah Rozenman
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, RDT, PCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist and Drama Therapist I specialize in
women's issues
, eating disorders, anxiety and stress, relationship challenges and creative blocks.
Welcome. I am so pleased you are curious about adding support to your life. What an important step to take in self-care. If you feel stuck and long for better health and more joy and fulfillment, then psychotherapy or life coaching may be right for you.
Not accepting new clients
Nancy Shaw, Psychotherapist, LCPC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
Areas of focus include: Life transition, issue resolution, personal growth, career direction, spiritual growth, communication skill-building,
women's issues
, parenting skills, relationship issues, and mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety.
When we make the choice to live a healthier existence, to thrive rather than just survive in the world, we may find that we need support, nurturing, guidance, or just a witness to our life process. I can be that for you. Choosing the right therapist is paramount. I am dedicated to the development of human potential and will assist you in increasing self-awareness, self-healing, emotional/spiritual growth, and behavior change. I believe in the co-creation of the therapeutic process. Together, we will identify and explore areas/issues that may be causing you discomfort/distress. I can help.
Patricia Wilkins-Vacca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I also work with
women's issues
.
Currently offering a combination of teletherapy and walk and talk sessions; please visit my website for more details. Welcome! Is life overwhelming? Do you feel stuck? Are you, or your child, experiencing depression or anxiety, ADHD, have a teen going off to college, going through a divorce or any other life transition? Don't go it alone. Together, we will decide what is the best course of treatment for YOU. I believe in treating each person as the unique individual that they are. I am not a "one size fits all" therapist. We work collaboratively, and make YOU the specialist and director of your own life. Say YES to life again!
Lynda Holliday
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Thank you for reaching out. I recognize how this can sometimes be a very difficult first step. I specialize in treating depression/anxiety disorders,
women's issues
, life-stage transitions, and bereavement. My approach is strength-based and compassionate, grounded in the principles of Psychodynamic and Relational models. I offer support and validation, with a focus on what does work, as opposed to what isn't working. We will co-create strategies that reflect your values while navigating the sometimes disorienting terrain of change. I can help you develop new skill-sets to help heal and increase quality of life.
Quynn W Morehouse
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH! I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of personal and mental health issues, which include: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, phobias, sleep disorders, grief/bereavement, sexual orientation/gender issues, trauma/abuse, disordered eating, substance abuse, self-esteem, academic/career struggles, and relationship/interpersonal issues. I also have a special interest in
women's issues
including family planning, pregnancy and postpartum.
Jennifer Wiessner Healthy Sexuality
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist experienced in working with individuals, couples and
women's issues
including infertility and illness. Predominantly, I work with couples and individuals on issues requiring sex therapy. I ha the honor and distinction of being the only female AASECT certified Sex Therapist in the state of Maine when certified in 2012. Clients with sexuality concerns, sexual dysfunction and pain, gender identity questioning and intimate relationship issues are welcome. Consults with parents and educators as well as workshops on raising sexually healthy children is also a specialty.
Not accepting new clients
Scobie-Carroll Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MBA
Verified
Verified
Taking the first step toward feeling more empowered, at ease or centered in your life is a brave one. I am here to walk alongside you as we identify your goals and work together to achieve them. I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of clinical experience and am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. My practice focus is in the provision of care to adults and couples with special emphasis on
women's issues
(for both trans feminine and those designated female at birth) and serving the LGBTQ+ community. I have an office located in Westford but use a telehealth platform for most visits.
Joanna Nappi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
By searching for a therapist, you have already taken the first step towards creating the life you want. I view everyday as a fresh start and an opportunity to become whoever you want to be. As a therapist, I work with children, adolescents, and young adults on a wide range of issues/topics, such as, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, gender and sexuality, relational difficulties, and emotional regulation. I am especially interested in LGBTQIA+ issues, emerging adulthood, Autism / ASD,
women's issues
, incorporating art/movement/creativity, parent training, and fostering the mind-body connection.
Lisa DiGiovanni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! I'm Lisa DiGiovanni, a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I would like to welcome you to my counseling and therapy practice. *I strive to provide a mindful and inviting safe place for all who need to work through life experiences and transitions. *I strive to hold the space for YOU to have awareness, understanding and healing from any trauma, stressors or disappointments along your journey. *Together, as equals we will discover strategies and solutions to create growth and fulfillment for you.
Maine Maternal Counseling & Psychotherapy
Counselor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We specialize in all aspects of reproductive and maternal mental health, as well as general women's mental health issues. All of our clinicians have specialty training in pregnancy and postpartum difficulties, miscarriage, traumatic birth experiences, unplanned or teen pregnancy, infertility, abortion, intimacy and other women’s health issues. We also help women struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, toxic family relationships, painful childhood memories, divorce, breakups and all kinds of other general concerns.
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Sara Dulac
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
**Because of the volume of calls I am receiving, I kindly ask that you instead email me to inquire about working together. Thank you!** In my work with clients, my main focus is providing a safe environment that allows for growth, balance, understanding, and solutions. Regardless of where you are at in your journey, I believe that therapy is a way to have a more meaningful and satisfying life. Compassion is my superpower. I operate with a person-centered approach and will be more directive when needed.
Olivia Testa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 200
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
If you are hoping to feel more peace within yourself, you're in the right place. I support folks in feeling more resourced, grounded and connected through a body-based approach that is centered in Internal Family Systems therapy. IFS allows us to work with our internal world instead of against, and creates space to nurture the parts of us that truly need it. My approach honors the whole you, you are encouraged to show up as you are, and will be met with compassion. I include nervous system support to foster embodiment, growth and integration.
Not accepting new clients
Deborah R Walach
Counselor, MA, CPC
Verified
Verified
Welcome! My name is Deborah Walach and I am a Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maine and am USMC Veteran. I enjoy being of service to my community and my clients. We all get stuck and need help from time to time. My job as your therapist is to help you find your own answers and solutions to challenges in life.
CMG Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified
Verified
Christine is interested in helping social service and wellness organizations; clinicians; students; and, communities to do your best work. Christine’s strengths lie in organizational assessment; assessing clinical programs for best practices, licensing compliance and organizational culture; program development and design; clinical supervision; and, assessing and tailoring staff training for organizations on a variety of topics. Christine’s particular areas of expertise are organizational trauma; adolescent treatment and development; and, co-occurring conditions in adolescents and adults.
Not accepting new clients
Andrea Tolbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, MHRTCSP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Evening and Weekend Appointments are Available! Andrea Tolbert, LCSW, MBA, MSW, MHRT/CSP of Absolute Happiness Psychotherapy and Consultation, PLLC offers mental health counseling with individuals and groups in an outpatient setting located in Portland, Maine. Supervision for clinicians seeking licensure and Consultation for agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and businesses are available. My clinical specialties are trauma, substance misuse, women, and military veterans/service members and their families; working with adults, couples, and groups. Sliding scale fee rates of $30-$80 are available at Absolute Happiness by enrolling at http://openpathcollective.org.
Jamie Larsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C, IMH-E
Verified
Verified
Are you a woman struggling with the complexities of biological, environmental, societal and relational pressures? Or, are you having difficulty with the demands of life and feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted? You are not alone in this. As women, we live in a society that constantly implies that who we are isn’t enough. But, change is possible. Over the years I’ve developed a specialty working with women who are pregnant or have recently given birth, are struggling with depression, anxiety or self-esteem, or who have a history of experiencing childhood trauma. Oftentimes, my clients identify with all of these.
Cassie Slisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Struggling with food? Down on your body? Sadly, it's so easy, in our culture, to dislike our bodies. It's also easy to find ourselves mired in a cycle of overeating, efforts to get "back on track", and yet more overeating or bingeing. We can find ourselves consumed by thoughts of what we will eat, what we won't eat, what we wish we could eat, what we ate last night. It can be exhausting. It can zap the joy and zest right out of us.
Sam LeBlanc
Counselor, LCPC-C
Verified
Verified
Please note: I am currently accepting next clients! I help women and queer folks who feel unhappy and stuck. I use a holistic, intersectional, and compassionate approach to counseling that acknowledges that you are the expert of your own life. The clients I work with face challenges related to anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, gender, sexuality, and trauma. They face loss and grief, impacts of identity including minority status, career challenges, life changes, relationship issues, and meaning in life.
Elizabeth Merrill
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, CGP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you are trying to cope with a major life transition, have relationship concerns, or are feeling anxious and/or depressed, then I may be the right fit for you. I also specialize in cognitive processing therapy, an evidence based treatment for individuals dealing with trauma. Finally, I can help you if you are experiencing infertility, miscarriage, loss of a baby, or have postpartum depression or anxiety as I am currently obtaining certification in perinatal mental health.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.