Therapists in Maine
Roslyn Birger-Hershfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
York, ME 03909
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.
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.
V Elizabeth Taxter
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04103
I am a seasoned clinician who has worked with adults, couples and families for over 30 years. Increased awareness leads to increased options. Often the work of therapy is about making or repairing connections--interpersonal, internal or perhaps even spiritual. I provide individual adult psychodynamic psychotherapy; couples counseling: marital, pre and post divorce. I use a multi modal approach often including assessment and treatment from a family systems perspective and a psychodynamic perspective. I reserve a portion of my practice to provide a safe and intriguing space for children to express themselves and to be understood by adults. Facilitated parent-child sessions often help.
I am a seasoned clinician who has worked with adults, couples and families for over 30 years. Increased awareness leads to increased options. Often the work of therapy is about making or repairing connections--interpersonal, internal or perhaps even spiritual. I provide individual adult psychodynamic psychotherapy; couples counseling: marital, pre and post divorce. I use a multi modal approach often including assessment and treatment from a family systems perspective and a psychodynamic perspective. I reserve a portion of my practice to provide a safe and intriguing space for children to express themselves and to be understood by adults. Facilitated parent-child sessions often help.
Seth Wizwer
Counselor, LCMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kittery, ME 03904
I find that a client is best served when they are listened to, validated, but also challenged to make positive change. That is why I take a cognitive behavioral approach to the counseling I do. Whether the client is a child or adult we all have the ability to learn from the past and make different choices for the future.
I find that a client is best served when they are listened to, validated, but also challenged to make positive change. That is why I take a cognitive behavioral approach to the counseling I do. Whether the client is a child or adult we all have the ability to learn from the past and make different choices for the future.
Sara Cheney
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have been in private practice since 2000. I work with adolescents and adults who seek help with a variety of issues including depression and anxiety, relational difficulties, substance abuse, work and/or family stress. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and hypnotherapy. The relationships I strive to develop with clients, based on honesty, openness and genuineness are what I feel are key to the therapeutic process and client success.
I have been in private practice since 2000. I work with adolescents and adults who seek help with a variety of issues including depression and anxiety, relational difficulties, substance abuse, work and/or family stress. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and hypnotherapy. The relationships I strive to develop with clients, based on honesty, openness and genuineness are what I feel are key to the therapeutic process and client success.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.