Therapists in York, ME

The therapeutic process is a unique and individualized experience in which I focus on creating a collaborative space where you and I explore dialogue to navigate your psychological needs. By incorporating a balance of empathetic listening and informed reflection we are able to incorporate crucial elements of bringing you closer to your identified process. I have found that exploring interpersonal connections whether with family members, friendships, romantic relationships, or with work professionals can build a sense of connection that improves overall wellness.

I have 34+ years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. Currently I'm seeing clients via telehealth only. I offer effective tools for managing anxiety and depression; I have extensive experience helping individuals with codependency, trauma, and self esteem issues. I provide compassionate and empowering assistance to those in pain. With children, I have much experience treating ADHD, social anxiety. I currently work with parents only. My group focuses on Women's Codependency recovery issues. I offer gender affirming care and work with the LGBTQ+ community.

The mask you put out into the world doesn’t quite match your inner self. People don’t see you how you see yourself, you don’t know how you see yourself —it's exhausting, isolating, and often debilitating. You are wondering how to navigate this life with all its trials. You might by wondering if you are living a life that has meaning for you. Now, imagine living true to yourself, and the joy of life without a mask. Visualize yourself with greater self-awareness, emotional understanding, and the ability to negotiate life from a more centered and present perspective. This is the courage to be, and it already resides inside of you.

Due to Covid 19 I am only working with Online Simple Practice Telehealth. HIPAA compliant in Maine and New Hampshire. Life is full of challenges throughout a lifetime. Navigating these challenges can be difficult. I believe that accessing the right support can make all the difference. I am committed to supporting people on this journey of self discovery and work through the pain. I promise to support in ways that build self confidence and trust in yourself. I have twenty years of training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivation interviewing, and family attachment therapy.

I believe therapy is the process of making one's life more satisfying... whether that's by making minor "tweaks," or major overhauls- the intention is to help you find your unique strengths and gifts, decide what it is you believe needs to change, and empower you to take those steps forward! I believe that the job of a therapist is to support, and encourage, to listen and acknowledge, and to challenge our clients to see themselves in new ways. I approach therapy using a variety of techniques all intended to help clients develop insight into their own feelings and motivations, and to take the hard steps to achieve new growth!

Tele- Health based counseling, mentoring and coaching for teens through adults. Creating the confidence and skill to navigate mental health challenges, social development and life transitions. Friendly, modern, and practical. www.strongwatercounseling.com

Bethany Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Masters level educator. Bethany has over 18 years of experience in the social service field, including 12 years specializing in individual, family, parenting, and adolescent treatment. Bethany specializes in Neurodiversity, Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety related Disorders, and complex trauma disorders.

With over twenty-five years of experience, and a strong academic background, I am able to provide treatment to individuals, couples, and families. I am dedicated to fostering growth and adaptive development in children, adolescents, and adults in a friendly, private, and confidential atmosphere.

I am a mindfulness based therapist, that has a special interest in working with Highly Sensitive People (HSP). I work collaboratively guiding adolescents, adults & families through the challenges of relationships, difficult transitions, and parenthood.

Are you constantly worried about what might happen? Do you re-play situations in your mind and wish you could go back and change what you said? Do you doubt yourself? Does all of this negative thinking make you feel exhausted? Symptoms of anxiety can take a toll on your well being and can cause many unwanted results. Anxiety can surface for many reasons at any time in your life. Experiencing these emotions can affect our relationships as well. It can be scary to take that first step to seek counseling, however that first step is all you need.

I have worked with a wide variety of clients for over 25 years. I value the diversity of experience they bring to me and always place the cleint's own goals at the center of the therapy relationship. My practice is client centered and I act as the guide and collaborator in their journey. I also am trained in Conflict Resolution/Divorce Mediation as a viable alternative to costly litigated divorce.

Do you struggle to feel like you are in control of food? Maybe you feel like you've got a constant voice in your head that talks to you about food, your body, and your weight ALL. THE. TIME. You may feel like you have tried every diet known to man, but nothing works. Deep down you might even feel like you know there is some underlying cause to this problem, but you just can't figure it out, no matter how hard you try. It may even be leaving you feeling tired, fed up and defeated. Chances are that you really desire to just have a "NORMAL" relationship with food and to simply feel GOOD about the skin you're in.