Women's Issues Therapists in Westbrook, ME
Julie Holden, MSW,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Westbrook, ME 04092
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my practice. With over 30 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, substance use/recovery, anxiety and depression. I have worked in middle and high school settings, community outpatient mental health, private practice, the DOD, VA. I genuinely care about developing a partnership with you to help you sort through what brought you to me. Sometimes sessions fluctuate from light and humorous to serious or sad. It’s all welcome and ok.
Welcome to my practice. With over 30 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, substance use/recovery, anxiety and depression. I have worked in middle and high school settings, community outpatient mental health, private practice, the DOD, VA. I genuinely care about developing a partnership with you to help you sort through what brought you to me. Sometimes sessions fluctuate from light and humorous to serious or sad. It’s all welcome and ok.
Are you feeling anxious and having difficulty focusing?
Are you feeling exhausted from being in survival mode?
If you’re looking for support, you’re in the right place.
I know this is a big step and you deserve to feel heard and validated for what you’re experiencing.
Are you feeling anxious and having difficulty focusing?
Are you feeling exhausted from being in survival mode?
If you’re looking for support, you’re in the right place.
I know this is a big step and you deserve to feel heard and validated for what you’re experiencing.
One of the issues I encounter a lot in therapy is people struggling with a diminished sense of purpose in their lives. I see this across the age span as transitions occur (e.g. death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a friendship, retirement, disability, adult offspring moving away or going no-contact, etc). With those losses we realize how much of our identity we built around those relationships; it can be hard to imagine what life could look like going forward. Depression and anxiety can ensue - inertia, lack of motivation to get out there and try to live the best life we have left within those realities of loss/sorrow.
One of the issues I encounter a lot in therapy is people struggling with a diminished sense of purpose in their lives. I see this across the age span as transitions occur (e.g. death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a friendship, retirement, disability, adult offspring moving away or going no-contact, etc). With those losses we realize how much of our identity we built around those relationships; it can be hard to imagine what life could look like going forward. Depression and anxiety can ensue - inertia, lack of motivation to get out there and try to live the best life we have left within those realities of loss/sorrow.
Hi, I'm Anna, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is relational, guided by empathy, respect, and collaboration. Do you feel connected to your needs? Maybe you’re experiencing challenging conflict in your relationships, or you’re working through a life transition, and would benefit from an objective, yet thoughtful, perspective. Or maybe you’re facing feelings of shame or self-doubt and would like to increase self-compassion. Whatever brought you here today, I am interested in hearing more.
Hi, I'm Anna, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is relational, guided by empathy, respect, and collaboration. Do you feel connected to your needs? Maybe you’re experiencing challenging conflict in your relationships, or you’re working through a life transition, and would benefit from an objective, yet thoughtful, perspective. Or maybe you’re facing feelings of shame or self-doubt and would like to increase self-compassion. Whatever brought you here today, I am interested in hearing more.
I see you scrolling, checking out all these profiles. Bit overwhelming huh? How do you choose? Who is right? Will they judge you? The cool thing is that it's so trendy to have a therapist; weren't you aware? That's why it's so hard to find one these days! But, it is still kind of scary to take the plunge. That's not how it's supposed to be you know; when you enter my office, my one and only goal is to help you feel accepted just how you are, no matter what you're bringing through the door. Kids making you crazy? Partner on your last nerve? Memories or old trauma preventing your from feeling like you can move forward? I can help.
I see you scrolling, checking out all these profiles. Bit overwhelming huh? How do you choose? Who is right? Will they judge you? The cool thing is that it's so trendy to have a therapist; weren't you aware? That's why it's so hard to find one these days! But, it is still kind of scary to take the plunge. That's not how it's supposed to be you know; when you enter my office, my one and only goal is to help you feel accepted just how you are, no matter what you're bringing through the door. Kids making you crazy? Partner on your last nerve? Memories or old trauma preventing your from feeling like you can move forward? I can help.
Kiley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with women and gender-expansive clients who are navigating life transitions, feeling disconnected from themselves, or simply trying to make sense of everything they’re carrying. My clients may be healing from an eating disorder or struggling with body image, adjusting to the perinatal and postpartum seasons, processing trauma, or navigating anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns.
I believe therapy can be a space to slow down, feel understood, and develop a deeper sense of compassion for yourself. My goal isn’t to change who you are, but to help you understand yourself and feel more at home in your life.
I love working with women and gender-expansive clients who are navigating life transitions, feeling disconnected from themselves, or simply trying to make sense of everything they’re carrying. My clients may be healing from an eating disorder or struggling with body image, adjusting to the perinatal and postpartum seasons, processing trauma, or navigating anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns.
I believe therapy can be a space to slow down, feel understood, and develop a deeper sense of compassion for yourself. My goal isn’t to change who you are, but to help you understand yourself and feel more at home in your life.
As your therapist, I seek to understand and appreciate who you are as a person, along with the unique life experiences you bring into our work together. My approach to counseling is supportive and collaborative, grounded in creating a warm, caring, and professional environment. Together, we will honor your strengths, explore areas of suffering, and discover new perspectives within your life story. Therapy can be a powerful space to access the root of challenges while also developing practical coping skills to manage present-day concerns.
As your therapist, I seek to understand and appreciate who you are as a person, along with the unique life experiences you bring into our work together. My approach to counseling is supportive and collaborative, grounded in creating a warm, caring, and professional environment. Together, we will honor your strengths, explore areas of suffering, and discover new perspectives within your life story. Therapy can be a powerful space to access the root of challenges while also developing practical coping skills to manage present-day concerns.
Feeling exhausted by repetitive thoughts or stuck in patterns that just aren’t working anymore? You’re not alone—and together, we we can help you feel more grounded, confident, and back in control. In our work, you’ll gain practical tools to manage anxiety, improve your mood, navigate challenges, and improve your relationships effectively. At the same time, we’ll explore the deeper patterns that may be holding you back—so the changes you make actually last. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you.
Feeling exhausted by repetitive thoughts or stuck in patterns that just aren’t working anymore? You’re not alone—and together, we we can help you feel more grounded, confident, and back in control. In our work, you’ll gain practical tools to manage anxiety, improve your mood, navigate challenges, and improve your relationships effectively. At the same time, we’ll explore the deeper patterns that may be holding you back—so the changes you make actually last. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you.
Hello and Welcome! I provide support to adult individuals and couples. I have been described by my clients as radically compassionate and easy to talk to. Using a person centered, trauma informed, emotions-focused and holistic approach, I will support and empower you to improve your overall health and well-being. I will assist you in personal goal exploration, accessing any pains and challenges that are keeping you from living a fulfilling life, and will provide you with space and guidance to find your own answers.
Hello and Welcome! I provide support to adult individuals and couples. I have been described by my clients as radically compassionate and easy to talk to. Using a person centered, trauma informed, emotions-focused and holistic approach, I will support and empower you to improve your overall health and well-being. I will assist you in personal goal exploration, accessing any pains and challenges that are keeping you from living a fulfilling life, and will provide you with space and guidance to find your own answers.
Have you ever wondered which experiences in your life most affect how you feel, relate, and react? If the word "relationships" comes to mind, then we should talk. My specializations and work have centered around relationships- your partners, your children, family, and perhaps neighbors. I use humor, evidence-based practices and solution-focused approaches to tailor our time together to unravel relational mysteries. Whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, I can help you adapt to life changes, identify the role of relational wounds and increase understanding of the relationships in our lives.
Have you ever wondered which experiences in your life most affect how you feel, relate, and react? If the word "relationships" comes to mind, then we should talk. My specializations and work have centered around relationships- your partners, your children, family, and perhaps neighbors. I use humor, evidence-based practices and solution-focused approaches to tailor our time together to unravel relational mysteries. Whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, I can help you adapt to life changes, identify the role of relational wounds and increase understanding of the relationships in our lives.
During a therapy session, I am very interactive, attentive, compassionate, and holistic based. I'm down to earth, feel that it is a privilege and an honor to work with people where ever they are on this journey called life. I believe having a sense of humor is important. I would be delighted to work with you individually on a short or long term basis. Please call for a free phone consultation.
During a therapy session, I am very interactive, attentive, compassionate, and holistic based. I'm down to earth, feel that it is a privilege and an honor to work with people where ever they are on this journey called life. I believe having a sense of humor is important. I would be delighted to work with you individually on a short or long term basis. Please call for a free phone consultation.
Are you exhausted and overwhelmed from doing too much, striving too hard, being hard on yourself, or putting other people first for too long? I help women overcome self-doubt, low self-esteem, and imposter syndrome, change long-standing patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-functioning, and heal from trauma and PTSD. We’ll work together to address the effects of past experiences and change the underlying patterns and that make life harder. You’ll build greater self-worth and more skillful ways of handling life’s challenges, so that you have more energy and mental bandwidth for what matters most to you.
Are you exhausted and overwhelmed from doing too much, striving too hard, being hard on yourself, or putting other people first for too long? I help women overcome self-doubt, low self-esteem, and imposter syndrome, change long-standing patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-functioning, and heal from trauma and PTSD. We’ll work together to address the effects of past experiences and change the underlying patterns and that make life harder. You’ll build greater self-worth and more skillful ways of handling life’s challenges, so that you have more energy and mental bandwidth for what matters most to you.
I specialize in working with adult women, using warmth and humor to build authentic connection. If anxiety and sadness are interfering with your life and relationships, you're battling an intrusive inner critic, or having a hard time finding your voice or direction, I can help. A supportive, non-biased therapeutic relationship is a major key in achieving positive change.
I specialize in working with adult women, using warmth and humor to build authentic connection. If anxiety and sadness are interfering with your life and relationships, you're battling an intrusive inner critic, or having a hard time finding your voice or direction, I can help. A supportive, non-biased therapeutic relationship is a major key in achieving positive change.
Relationships are one of the most enjoyable parts of being human, which is why my practice is focused on helping people connect more authentically and fully to themselves and their loved ones. I specialize in relationships, trauma, childhood attachment wounding/ abuse and navigating family conflict. I also love working with clients seeking a connection to their purpose and higher self. My ideal clients are those who are interested in doing deep, committed work on themselves and their relationships. I am currently accepting clients for Brainspotting, Brainspotting Intensives, and couples therapy intensives.
Relationships are one of the most enjoyable parts of being human, which is why my practice is focused on helping people connect more authentically and fully to themselves and their loved ones. I specialize in relationships, trauma, childhood attachment wounding/ abuse and navigating family conflict. I also love working with clients seeking a connection to their purpose and higher self. My ideal clients are those who are interested in doing deep, committed work on themselves and their relationships. I am currently accepting clients for Brainspotting, Brainspotting Intensives, and couples therapy intensives.
Thank you for considering my practice. I support and treat adult clients with anxiety, depression, stress management adjustment issues and grief. I offer a safe space to process, identifying best strategies to improve emotional wellbeing. We begin by my learning about my client's history of their concern and together we develop manageable goals to improve coping by identifying potential behaviors, beliefs impeding overall wellness. Treatment techniques include; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness strategies.
I am currently not offering couples therapy, child or adolescent therapy.
Thank you for considering my practice. I support and treat adult clients with anxiety, depression, stress management adjustment issues and grief. I offer a safe space to process, identifying best strategies to improve emotional wellbeing. We begin by my learning about my client's history of their concern and together we develop manageable goals to improve coping by identifying potential behaviors, beliefs impeding overall wellness. Treatment techniques include; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness strategies.
I am currently not offering couples therapy, child or adolescent therapy.
NOTE - I am only taking individual clients at this time due to a full couples caseload.
Often times life can feel like a swamp, a bog of chaos where all your energy is focused on just trying to keep your head above water. If you are tired of treading the swamp and are ready to start swimming through it, I would be honored to partner with you in your therapeutic journey.
I believe in the healing power of authentic human connection and vulnerability. Therapy is a hard, emotional (and often overwhelming) journey, but it's worth every meaningful step. Because YOU are worth every step.
NOTE - I am only taking individual clients at this time due to a full couples caseload.
Often times life can feel like a swamp, a bog of chaos where all your energy is focused on just trying to keep your head above water. If you are tired of treading the swamp and are ready to start swimming through it, I would be honored to partner with you in your therapeutic journey.
I believe in the healing power of authentic human connection and vulnerability. Therapy is a hard, emotional (and often overwhelming) journey, but it's worth every meaningful step. Because YOU are worth every step.
Illuminate your path behind, presently and ahead. Whether you're seeking support, struggling with anxiety, depression, or facing a major life change, I believe that together, we can guide your healing towards a happier and more fulfilling life. Trained in many interventions and modalities, I can help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, and work through life transitions through a holistic and solution-focused lens to be fully seen & heard with actionable steps to guide you on your journey of life.
Illuminate your path behind, presently and ahead. Whether you're seeking support, struggling with anxiety, depression, or facing a major life change, I believe that together, we can guide your healing towards a happier and more fulfilling life. Trained in many interventions and modalities, I can help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, and work through life transitions through a holistic and solution-focused lens to be fully seen & heard with actionable steps to guide you on your journey of life.
Where are you headed? Do you feel stuck in your relationship, wondering what to do next, or mired in low self-esteem? Do you give too much of yourself? I believe that starting therapy and examining your journey is a brave step in making your life the one you deserve. You are the only one who can enact change in your life - but a therapist to walk with you, support you, and guide you, can help. Life is too short to be ruled by emotional pain, fear, and limiting beliefs. You'll find that I'm approachable, down to earth, and welcome humor in our sessions.
Where are you headed? Do you feel stuck in your relationship, wondering what to do next, or mired in low self-esteem? Do you give too much of yourself? I believe that starting therapy and examining your journey is a brave step in making your life the one you deserve. You are the only one who can enact change in your life - but a therapist to walk with you, support you, and guide you, can help. Life is too short to be ruled by emotional pain, fear, and limiting beliefs. You'll find that I'm approachable, down to earth, and welcome humor in our sessions.
As a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns with honesty and clarity. My approach is collaborative and tailored to you, integrating motivational interviewing and person-centered techniques to align with your unique goals.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, family conflict, and life transitions. I also have a strong interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and offer substance use evaluations.
As a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns with honesty and clarity. My approach is collaborative and tailored to you, integrating motivational interviewing and person-centered techniques to align with your unique goals.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, family conflict, and life transitions. I also have a strong interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and offer substance use evaluations.
Hello! I welcome folks of all neurotypes and diversities, genders and sexual identities, beliefs, stories, and beginnings. I honor you as an individual, your experiences, and your commitment to change. I offer a safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you struggle with anger, self-doubt, self-critical thoughts, self-destructive behaviors, a lack of motivation, or repeatedly find yourself in unfulfilling relationships, let’s work together toward a more resilient, more peaceful you. Please visit my website at lindantreelifeworks.com
Hello! I welcome folks of all neurotypes and diversities, genders and sexual identities, beliefs, stories, and beginnings. I honor you as an individual, your experiences, and your commitment to change. I offer a safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you struggle with anger, self-doubt, self-critical thoughts, self-destructive behaviors, a lack of motivation, or repeatedly find yourself in unfulfilling relationships, let’s work together toward a more resilient, more peaceful you. Please visit my website at lindantreelifeworks.com
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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.