Adults Therapists in South Portland, ME

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.

I want you to feel empowered, hopeful, and proud of exactly who you are. As we grow, we all experience transitions and challenges that can shake our core beliefs about ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of belonging and purpose in this world. I have worked with children and caregivers to address the cause and effects of trauma, mental health issues, and substance use disorders on individual and family functioning. I am passionate about helping people work through difficult times or process past experiences to rebuild their sense of self worth, develop healthy coping skills, and confidently move into the future.

Welcome to my practice! If you're reading this, maybe you've been having a rough time. Maybe you've been feeling anxious or depressed, beyond where that seems ok. Maybe there's a situation where your usual coping style isn't working. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting that don't feel good. I believe that all of us can feel better and have more satisfying lives, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be. I have been privileged to witness extraordinary healing and growth in many of my clients.

Bill Lagasse is a Clinical Social Worker with a 22 year history in social services working in some of Maine's top organizations and has provided care and direction to the homeless, the drug or alcohol addicted, those with trauma & identity related disorders, the LGBTQ, couples, and those struggling with mental health related issues. Bill treats adults and couples. Bill has extensive training and practice using CBT, having been formally trained by the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

It takes courage to seek help when life stressors become 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 grief or a problem with alcohol or drug use? If any of these things ring true, you are not alone!

I help teens, young adults , and adults navigate challenging life experiences and transitions. I offer a genuine partnership in exploring oneself and the habits and thought patterns formed, support in navigating the depths of grief and loss, and honest reflection in approaching the many transitions in life and in relationships. I approach clients with openness, realness, and a sense of humor.

Pursuing therapy represents a desire to heal. Whether dealing with a new change in life or a past trauma/hurt, my work with clients is focused on supporting the process of healing and learning to "let go" of the harmful patterns that get in the way of feeling happy and fulfilled in our lives and relationships. As a therapist, I strive to create a space where you can pause, reflect, and feel supported and safe in acknowledging the emotions that we've all learned to avoid, dismiss, or tuck away. Imagine finally allowing yourself to feel those emotions and learning to show yourself the same compassion you'd show a close friend.

Welcome! You may be here because you’re looking for a new therapist, or maybe are just curious about whether counseling is right for you. Sometimes, people start therapy knowing exactly what they want to address, such as intense feelings of sadness, grief, anxiety, troubling substance use or high levels of stress. Other times, the problem doesn’t have a clear name. It’s possible you feel stuck, or that something’s not quite right, but have trouble putting it into words. Whether you know what you want to achieve in therapy or are unsure if it's even right for you, you’re starting in the right place.

In my practice I have the honor of working with individuals through their various transitions in life. I believe that building a trusting relationship is key to a positive experience in counseling and that when change is desired, our collaborative work can help move you forward. Together we will identify your goals, gain insight into what is getting in the way, and transform your fears and frustrations into a place of emotional wellness, safety, and belonging. I approach each person as an individual with unique needs and, depending on your personal goals, I use a variety of treatment approaches.

In working with children, adults and families for 27 years, I am often amazed at the strength of the human spirit and a person's capacity towards growth. I consider myself privileged to be able to work with people striving to live a more meaningful life.. I have found that treating the entire person is most effective, in addition to talk therapy I utilize EMDR, Trauma Sensitive Yoga and expressive therapies. 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 teach EVERYONE- from kids to adults , how to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I teach parents how to help their children regulate their feelings, which in turn helps manage behaviors. My work focuses on the mind and the heart; I focus on reducing unnecessary suffering by learning how to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, so you can overcome life obstacles while respecting your soul's journey. My goal is to pass my skills and knowledge onto parents, adults and children, so you don't need me anymore. I work late afternoons and evenings.

*** accepting new clients *** Life is not easy and you have made the step to seek out help, and for that you are courageous. My name is Cara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people in many stages of life. I look forward to cultivating a safe space so that I can best assist you in making steps towards your therapeutic goals.

Let's work together to achieve what you really want in life! Coaching provides skills, structure and support in reaching personal goals. Unlike traditional therapy, the main focus of coaching is in the here and now: what behaviors would you like to change? Why is this change important to you? What steps can you take to move towards this goal?

Welcome to my practice. I am a clinical psychologist who has been in private practice in Maine since 1994 serving a varied population of children, adolescents, and adults . I provide individual and family therapy for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoption, divorce, and parenting. My approach is eclectic and I work with my clients to develop a treatment plan that best meets the individual or family's needs and goals. In addition to my therapy work I also provide psychological and neuropsychological testing to school age children from pre-k through college. I look forward to talking.