Therapists in South Portland, ME

Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, unworkable substance use, or struggling to adapt to life's many changes, therapy can be a powerful tool to help navigate life's twists and turns and achieve a sense of wholeness. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults of all ages to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to experience growth, healing, and change.

It takes courage to seek help when life becomes overwhelming. I would like to help you get started working toward a life in which you find meaning and purpose. Perhaps you've been struggling with depression, anxiety, strained relationships or loneliness. Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, a job, a pet? Perhaps you've been struggling with substance use. Are your loved one's behaviors, mental health issues or use of substances, becoming highly stressful for you? Normal transitions may be relocating, retirement, new job, and more. Life is full of stressors! If any of these things ring true, you are not alone.

I help teen girls, women, and mothers struggling with stress, anxiety, self-worth, and depression. My goal is to partner with you through whatever life throws your way. I build genuine connections with my clients to provide support with peer/relationship struggles, grief & loss, parenting/maternal mental health, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, coping with disability, trauma, and more. My aim is to meet you where you are at, offering a safe and affirming space to explore, process, and grow.

Clients have described me as 'very professional but also friendly, laid back and not intimidating.' I work very collaboratively with clients to set goals and find strategies which will be most helpful to them. Some clients prefer to focus more on addressing painful symptoms and circumstances (depression, anxiety, relationships or work difficulties) while others may want to focus more on personal growth. I am more than happy to help clients with either area or both simultaneously, as they often go hand in hand and serve to increase happiness and satisfaction in daily life.

Virago Wellness is a women's counseling center in South Portland Maine (use of the word women is inclusive of gender diversity, we serve all individuals is gender-affirming ways) Our counselors build real connections with you and provide education, information, and targeted support to empower you to make the changes you need to go from feeling alone and overwhelmed to empowered and loving life. ​​

Dannielle McLean is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She completed both her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Masters in Counseling at the University of Southern Maine. Dannielle has been working with people in inpatient and outpatient settings for the last 6 years, helping them navigate through some of the hardest times of their lives. Dannielle specializes in group and individual therapy for adults seeking support for substance use, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship issues, personal growth, and life transitions.

Life can throw us curveballs and we all need help sometimes navigating through life transitions and other stressful times. My style is flexible and interactive, working collaboratively with people to achieve their goals. I aim to provide an empathic, warm, non-judgmental environment. LGBTQIA informed and ally.

After thirty years of practice, I am amazed by the strength of the human spirit and seek to create a safe atmosphere for optimum healing. I specialize in child and adult treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma, and feel therapy is a collaborative process that can be enhanced by somatic approaches such as EMDR, expressive therapy, and play therapy. In my work with children I utilize play therapy, play is the natural language of children and it is how they heal and learn new skills. I also incorporate the treatment of childhood anxiety and provide parenting skills that are specifically tailored to the needs of the child.

Jasmine Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience. Jasmine specializes in treating children who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or are adjusting to a big life change. Jasmine also works with children and teens who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. She treats patients between the ages of 2-14 and their families utilizing Child Centered Play Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy and Child and Parent Psychotherapy.

I work with all age groups in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am trained in Functional Family Therapy which focuses on observing and breaking conflict cycles that are no longer serving you or your relationships. I am also trained as a Gottman level 2 therapist which I utilize in my couples work. My relational approach translates well for all ages and for a range of presenting concerns for treatment. My particular areas of specialty are working with adolescents, couples, and adult women. Modalities often used in my sessions include CBT, ARC, Attachment Theory, ACT, FFT, and Gottman Methods.

New Pathways is dedicated to providing quality counseling services to those living in the beautiful State of Maine. We believe in the healing nature of connection and serve individuals or couples presenting with a wide variety of concerns. We are grateful to be invited into the lives of each individual, to witness their lived experiences, and walk beside them as they journey toward their goal.

I build real relationships with the women, mothers, young adults, and teen girls I work with so we can collaborate on your personal and unique goals. Are you going through major life changes? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Find yourself stressed out and overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself as you care for others? Women have many roles in their lives and even though we can love those roles, it can be a challenge to prioritize yourself and your own needs. I've worked closely with individuals and families through some tough times and bring that experience to my work with you.

Making the decision to seek out a therapist is the first step towards healing and taking your life back. The therapeutic relationship is an important process as you begin to approach and navigate your mental health. This can be a daunting or a difficult task so trust and rapport will be an important part of treatment. I am skilled and versed in a variety of traditional therapeutic modalities. I know showing up to each session is an achievement in itself and progress towards your life goals. It is important to incorporate an individual style of therapy as everyones journey towards healing is unique.

As a therapist, I believe in autonomy and a client-centered approach. I am here to primarily remind you, or tell you for the first time, that you are not alone. There are tools to relieve those feelings of restlessness, irritability, anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. Finding that solution begins with making a personal decision to address what is holding you back and taking steps to evolve into the best version of yourself. If you were to wake up tomorrow and your current circumstances were no longer impacting your life, what would your world look like?

Specializing in IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR, and Grief.

I am a clinical psychologist who works with adults in individual psychotherapy. While my work is informed by various psychological theories (psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral), my approach is practical and collaborative and tailored to the specific needs of each person.

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 shortly also in Maine, to provide services to clients seeking sex therapy.

Please Email for inquires. I am now offering Equine Assisted Therapy addition to my practice ( Monday daytime hours only) . Are you ready for change? I believe in people's resiliency and capacity for growth. Often when we are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, it is difficult to recognize our strengths. I enjoy working with people who are motivated and ready to engage in the therapy process. I can assist you in your journey towards positive change in your life

I help women who have been negatively affected by trauma and other adverse experiences. The women I work with struggle with self doubt, overwhelm, and anxiety. I build real connections with my clients and support them in finding their own strength and resilience.Through our work together we will facilitate healing and change. Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than watching women realize that they are stronger than they believe and that they can heal.