Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Rockland, ME

Most of us have experienced small and large traumas throughout our lives, and we develop coping mechanisms instead of addressing emotions of the past that affect our present lives. The intention of this work is to help you grow and live fully and be capable of navigating relationships, stress, anxiety, whatever life throws at you. Learn skills and tools that will help you stand strong and become more satisfied with life. You are in charge of what you want to address and what you want to get out of our work. Whether you come as an individual or as a couple my work is to attune with you and help you move forward with your goals.

I provide telehealth counseling appointments to clients ages 14+ years old residing in Maine or Pennsylvania. I currently have limited afternoon availability. Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Would you like to process your concerns with someone who is unbiased and openminded? Do you yearn for a space in which your feelings are validated and empathized with? Looking for encouragement to meet your needs, and support in setting good boundaries with others? Hoping to have an enjoyable therapeutic experience where you can unload your worries, and laugh off some stress? I’d love to help you with this process!

Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem, or maybe substance use? Everyone gets stuck or overwhelmed at times and sometimes we need additional support. Therapy creates opportunities for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can better understand and change what's getting in the way of you living the life you value and achieving your goals. I am glad you are here, and I’m here to help. You are making an important and often very difficult step in deciding to work towards a more balanced life.

No matter your situation or story, I believe you deserve to experience hope, healing, happiness, and personal growth. My role is to be a positive and encouraging support to you as you move through your therapeutic journey. My goal is to provide a safe, open, and supportive space for you to explore and work through whatever challenges you may be facing. My approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and solution focused as we work together at a pace that feels best for you.

There are many reasons people start using substances and typically one commonality to stop using: the desire to be healthy and find a "new normal". I've seen many lives changed for the better when recovery becomes a part of life's routine. COVID 19 is sending our communities towards a new normal and as a counselor, I’m ready to help people develop a new, drug free normal.

In the adult client, I especially enjoy witnessing one's ability to reject ineffective patterns of thinking in order to reach and sustain personal growth. Facing what we find to recognize either by internal or external forces that needs correction, is the first step in the process of effecting change. In adolescents, a shift to effect change can be a bit more challenging but no fault of theirs. Helping clients to navigate the life courses; expected and unexpected can be an exciting process to experience.

If you are feeling stuck, PTSD, overwhelmed, frustrated, confused or sad lets make the new become familiar in order to achieve what you want. I provide individual therapy with adults, parenting issues with children and couples counseling. My passion is inspiring women in transition, addressing depression, trauma, anxiety and substance abuse while focusing on empowerment and independence. I implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Informed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Internal Family Systems. It doesn't take a lifetime to change your thinking or habits. New beginnings are possible!

When life gets crazy with it's ups and downs, and you want to talk to someone, I say, "Come see me at the barn"......At this practice, your counseling experience has the potential to be profound, unique, and different. I work out of my barn office, offer traditional in-office counseling and specialize in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy/Animal Assisted Therapy. I work with a variety of people of all ages and wide range of therapeutic concerns.

I offer real help to get you through difficult times; in your relationship, job or with a personal stress. This is a direct, no-nonsense interactive process: I will help you see what is holding you back so you can reorganize to play a bigger game in your life. For over 16 years I have brought my full engagement and commitment to facilitate my clients in getting the results they are looking for. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression or high levels of stress this intensive short-term process will put you back in touch with your power to change.

There are many paths to healing. Therapy can be a useful tool in getting to the root of challenges, gaining insight and finding healthy ways to navigate this ever-changing world. I believe in the resiliency of human beings. I bring warmth, honesty and compassion to my work empowering individuals to draw on their strengths while helping them toward personal growth to live rich, meaningful and healthy lives. Many of my clients are dealing with big life events such as career changes, relationship concerns, parenting, divorce, grief/loss or need a space for exploring creative endeavors and self-exploration.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I help individuals with a range of life challenges. I have training and expertise in the areas of anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting support, creative blocks, grief and loss, work/school stress, trauma, and important life transitions. I view therapy as a collaborative process between therapist and client focused on exploring your concerns in an honest, active, and effective manner. Therapy involves sharing your thoughts and feelings, shedding light on and understanding relational and behavioral patterns, and reflecting on how past experiences may impact you now.

I serve those who are disconnected, despairing and without healthy coping skills. Through individual and group Nature-Based Therapy, my clients will experience connection, belonging and develop their unique personal identity. Make your health a priority today.

My goal is to serve those seeking support on their journeys and through whatever problems, past or present, continue to create difficulties in their lives. I help those seeking to reconnect with their own strengths and resources, with the skills and abilities they have that can help them have agency in their lives and confront the issues that trouble them.

As a dually licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Alcohol and Drug Counselor, the focus of my work is with adolescents (Ages 14-17) who are experiencing issues centered on complex trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders. I also offer counseling to the emerging adulthood population (Ages 18-29) who may be finding challenges navigating transitional events such as leaving home, finishing education, finding employment, redefining relationships with parents, and identity exploration.

Therapy provides an opportunity to be empathically heard, to gain insight into thoughts and behaviors, to identify and practice healthy coping skills and to cultivate growth and resilience in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. I offer a trauma-informed approach for a variety of client needs, utilizing traditional psychotherapy and other techniques such as EMDR, play therapy, guided imagery therapy, biofield tuning and other somatic tools to promote healing and wellness.

I believe that therapy is a collaboration between therapist and client. My goal is to help you to live a full and satisfying life; through self-awareness, more flexible and creative coping skills, improved self-esteem and an increasing ability to make better decisions on your own behalf. I am able to form a therapeutic bond with a great variety of people and I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship.

I have over 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in gently supporting people as they explore difficulties in their lives, identify changes they want to make, and learn skills and practices that can help. I assist through deep empathic listening, noticing patterns, and challenging habitual thoughts and ways of coping that are no longer useful. If it's comfortable, I also encourage clients to check in with the felt experience they are having in their bodies during therapy. This can keep the work grounded and let us know whether it's making a difference.