Therapists in South Portland, ME

We have October openings in person and tele-health! Our intake specialists will help match you with one of our experienced and caring Maine psychologist with whom you can begin your journey toward meaningful change. We are a local, women-owned therapy center offering specialized therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, bipolar, grief, eating disorders, personality disorders, health concerns, chronic pain and illness, sleep problems, relationship concerns, and couples counseling. Please visit our website to learn more about our services.

I provide psychotherapy for adults and consulting for couples for a wide array of psychological concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, relational concerns, issues of self-identity, and adjustment to loss or trauma. I believe in the potential of people and that the possibility for change and repair exists within us. Gaining insight into behavior and thought patterns allows us to make changes we need to fortify inner strength and cultivate greater happiness. Adjusting work/life balance through self care, meditation and relaxation strategies are key to improving feelings of overall well being.

You are doing so much, but you tell yourself it is not good enough. You walk by the mirror and check your reflection. Not good enough. Others give you praise, and you don't buy it; you may not even hear it. You keep telling yourself that when you reach your goal weight, you will be happy. When you finish this project at work, you will be happy. But those promises don't come true. Time and again you set a new goal, only to be let down. You want to break out of this cycle, but you don't know how. You may even feel ambivalent about asking for help, or making any changes.

Hello! Thank you for considering me as your psychologist. I am taking new patients for both therapy and psychological evaluations. I am accepting virtual therapy patients throughout the state of Maine and in-person patients at my office in Blue Hill for therapy and evaluations. I utilize a variety of approaches based on patient needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, exposure-based interventions, solution-focused approaches and trauma-informed treatment. I believe it is important to treat the whole person and not just the diagnosis, so we will also explore factors related to overall well-being.

I am a creative by heart, and a counselor by trade. It is my pleasure to hold space for people as they seek to get to know themselves better and learn how to best solve their own problems. I am a firm believer that deep down, people know what is right for them, and they know how to solve their own problems. My job as a counselor is to help you remove the layers of cultural conditioning, negative self-talk, trauma memories, and more to help you get reconnected with your self. My goal is to stand beside you as we examine barriers, explore possibilities, and help you find your inner strength to fight any battles that come your way.

For over 30 years as a psychotherapist and wellness coach I have been committed to helping clients experience more joy in their lives. Whether challenged by anxiety, depression, addiction or stress, it all boils down to finding better ways to cope with life's curveballs. My approach is to work collaboratively with people to achieve their goals. I have extensive experience working with couples and strive to have each person feel heard and understood. In addition to my clinical work I offer virtual workshops and presentations on a regular basis. Feel free to call with any questions..

As an intensively trained DBT, CBT, and TF-CBT clinician I offer a mindful, balanced perspective while supporting the skill building process. My specialty is supporting people who have experienced trauma (in whatever form that has taken for you) to balance their lives. For 20 years I've been working with children, adolescents, adults, elders, first responders, and helping professionals through individual and family counseling formats.

Life can be difficult at times. We all have periods of ups and downs.It's when those downs begin to feel overwhelming, make you anxious, and negatively impact important areas of your life, such as your relationships, work, health, spirituality, and the way you feel about yourself that seeking professional help might be beneficial.

Please note: I am currently at capacity and will not be accepting new clients at this time. As a trained CBT, Certified DBT and Certified EMDR therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can gain awareness into your past and present struggles. I specialize in helping clients process a variety of traumatic and difficult experiences that cause people to feel stuck in their daily life. Together we can work on developing your inner strengths, resolving current conflicts and help you reach new insights about your life.

I offer free brief initial consultations as I believe that finding a good fit with a clinician is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship. Some tools I use are honesty, humor, compassion, consistency, & positivity. I often say that I can find the silver lining in any situation; I work to share this gift with people. The world is ever-changing and lately it seems to be changing so quickly that we can hardly keep up. I am here to be a sounding board for you through life's transitions, as you balance your family and personal goals, or as you work on creating the best version of yourself. Life is messy; let's tackle it w/humor.

MY PRACTICE IS FULL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE / NO WAITING LIST. I will do my best to offer experiences in therapy that support the changes you seek in your daily life. My approach is holistic/eclectic, flexible to your needs and the issues that you bring. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with a specialty in EMDR.My clients include individual adults, couples, and families.. I have done this work for many years, am trained in a variety of perspectives, and continue to learn new ones. Together we will customize a therapy process tailored to your unique situation.

Currently Accepting New Self-Pay Clients. Telehealth Only. Are you having a problem with alcohol? Cannot stop using drugs? Struggling with a negative attitude? Have racing thoughts? Worry about everything? Just plain feeling down in the dumps, hopeless even? Maybe it is time to make a change. Maybe it is time to stop bottling up and stuffing those negative emotions. Maybe it is time to stop avoiding all your problems and letting them build up. It is time to take control of your life.

I will be on vacation until 2/19/23. I bring warmth, compassion and years of experience, in my work as I help people heal, acquire skills and live with more ease in their lives. I have extensive training in couples counseling and parenting work. I have over 26 years of experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, sexual issues, chronic illness, work issues, friendships, etc. I believe in continuing to grow and learn so that I may be of the most benefit to my clients. I work in an inter-actional, relational framework with people from 17 to 100 as individuals, couples, and families.

I enjoy working with people to help them reach their potential in life. Many people live through difficult experiences which tend to negatively impact them and stunt their ability to move forward. My goal is to help you overcome these obstacles to help you flourish. Whether it is anxiety, depression, anger or fear, I will work on determining what the underlying cause of the distress is. Counseling does not have to be long term. Many of my clients have had success over a short period of time in counseling while others have needed long term support.

Some daytime openings for Mainecare and commercial insurance folks. I am seeing people in person, via phone or video chat. It always helps to get another perspective and some new ways of coping. Using techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing technique and Narrative therapy can help in the process of self discovery and recovery.