Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
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21 Schoolhouse Rd., Suite 25, Orland, ME 04472
Let's Connect (207) 517-2031
My present focus is with children 4-12+ years of age. Specific areas of mental health training have included ADHD, Learning Disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ND-PAE), trauma and grief/loss as well as methods for working with angry and/or dys-regulated children. Treatment modalities include Child-Centered Play Therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral approaches are utilized when deemed appropriate. Since my practice is with children, a special focus is additionally placed on working directly with the child’s parent (s)/caregiver (s).
As a registered play therapist, I have a fondness and belief in the power of play. Being a strong advocate of non-directive play therapy models, namely Child-Centered and Synergetic Play Therapy, I believe that play is the language as well as the work of the child.
Prior to establishing a private practice, I worked 39 years in education, initially as a special education teacher (which provided me with skills in observation/evaluation) and then as a school counselor at the elementary and middle school levels. Supporting parents has been an integral part of my work. I offer "out of pocket" consultation sessions.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $70
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, PaypalInsurance
- Behavioral Healthcare
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mailhandler
- MaineCare
- Martin's Point
- PacifiCare Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / CC2746 Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended University of Maine at Orono, Graduated 1997
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy-Registered Play Therapist (RPT) T826
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors-Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) 217129
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (207) 517-2031
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Adoption
- Autism
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (207) 517-2031
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (207) 517-2031
Location
Primary Location
Stephanie C. Francis
21 Schoolhouse Rd.
Suite 25
Orland, ME 04472
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Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (207) 517-2031