Therapists in Portland, ME

I have extensive experience working with people experiencing substance use disorders and mental illness. I specialize in the collaborative treatment of anxiety and depression, the promotion of overall health, happiness and self-worth. I utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic approaches.

I am a Substance Abuse Professional that blends therapeutic approaches to help each individual recover. I work with each person to help them find solutions to life's problems and reach their fullest potential. I offer tele-health options.I have 30 years experience as an addictions co-occurring therapist and Christian counselor. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment values based therapy to treat addiction problems. Family mediation is available for families in crisis. Couples counseling , individual therapy, mediation,and SAP services for federally licensed drivers are part of my scope of practice. "Every individual is deserving of help, hope, and healing."

I want you to feel empowered, hopeful, and proud of exactly who you are. As we grow, we all experience transitions and challenges that can shake our core beliefs about ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of belonging and purpose in this world. I have worked with people of all ages to address the cause and effects of trauma, mental health issues, and substance use disorders on individual and family functioning. I am passionate about helping people work through difficult times or process past experiences to rebuild their sense of self worth, develop healthy coping skills, and confidently move into the future.

You've taken the first step towards your personal healing. Whether you struggle with feeling sad, anxious, "stuck" or generally dissatisfied with life, there is hope. You can learn to cope and connect with your sense of purpose, self-worth, and fulfillment. With supportive, effective psychotherapy, you can discover your inner strengths and resources, and learn to channel them to make improvements in daily living. You will discover ways to make your work life and relationships more satisfying. With compassion and acceptance, you can approach life with new skills to achieve a life of courage, authenticity, and contentment.

My passion is helping people to excel and to find their inner potential. I provide services for people of all ages and stages of life. Children and adolescents, adults and the elderly. I use an eclectic approach, because I believe in the uniqueness of each person. My approach to clients with addiction problems is non-judgmental. We work in a cooperative manner to identify roads to success. I am currently accepting MaineCare clients for counseling, community integration, case management for children and their families, and case management for adults with mental health disorder, experiencing homelessness, and substance abuse disorder

I believe empowering patients is the most effective way to create sustainable change. I believe my role in our relationship is to support you in both personal and emotional growth, at your pace. To be a catalyst. The therapeutic relationship is imperative for this to occur. I love people, and feel honored and humbled by those who entrust me to work along side them.

There are no changes in life until there is an action. If you are considering happiness and joy for your life and are contemplating taking the leap into action for a change, I am at your service. If I can be of service to you on this critically important journey of self love, I am honored and grateful.

If you are someone who is experiencing anxiety or stress in your life, I would love to help you work through those feelings. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults, so if you are experiencing difficulties associated with identity exploration, at any age, we may be a good fit for one another. If you have feelings that are impacting your daily life and goals for how you would like your life to be, we could collaborate to work toward those goals. I have experience working with teens/young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, unhoused populations, and in both rural and urban settings.

Welcome! In this very moment you're choosing to be on your journey. My therapeutic philosophy is to facilitate and support your body's innate healing response through the applications of EMDR, (EMDRIA.ORG) and heart-centered therapies. EMDR in particular works to liberate clients from past trauma memories whether that be small "t" trauma or big 'T" trauma and to transform a person's subconscious beliefs thus "turning down the volume" on negative memories/negative beliefs and transforming those subconscious beliefs back into positive core beliefs so that you may become your highest aspect of yourself.

I teach EVERYONE- from kids to adults, how to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I teach parents how to help their children regulate their feelings, which in turn helps manage behaviors. My work focuses on the mind and the heart; I focus on reducing unnecessary suffering by learning how to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, so you can overcome life obstacles while respecting your soul's journey. My goal is to pass my skills and knowledge onto parents, adults and children, so you don't need me anymore. I work late afternoons and evenings.

I would be honored to offer you and/or your child/teen the gift of deep listening, respect, and support; to join with you in the beauty of nature alongside the strength and deep presence of animals.

I provide child-centered psychotherapy and coaching services to families struggling with relationship issues, behavior management and poor academic performance. My systemic approach to treatment provides guidance to parents that can help them guide their children and build resilience.

Are you experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression or having conflicts in relationships? Are you a young adult trying to navigate your future? It can be overwhelming to know where to start when wanting to make positive changes in our lives. If you are ready to begin working through the challenges you are facing and improve your quality of life, you have already made the biggest step.I offer practical tools while working towards a deeper emotional healing to promote change. I let you take the lead and I am here to guide you in the process.I provide a safe space free of judgement where you can feel seen, heard and respected.

Well, hello there :) It is nice to see you here. Are you struggling to exist within the constructs of late-stage capitalism? Do you want to find meaning, purpose and connection in a world that feels unpredictable and unsafe? The pain inside of you is reflective of the collective chaos outside of you. Your feelings are valid. If this resonates with you, look no further. Your anti-capitalist therapist is here.

Engaging counseling is opening to the process of change or healing. Whether your evolution involves an emotional experience, habit, relationship pattern, thought, or some other barrier to your version of wholeness, it takes courage and humility to get started. I aid clients in accessing and building personal resilience, strength and self-esteem in all phases of their journey. It is my hope that together we can gain an understanding of your needs, wants, processes and beliefs to collaborate a path towards your identified goals.

The decision to pursue therapy represents a desire for change. Whatever your goals, I will approach your situation with empathy, compassion, and without judgment. I work from a client-driven, strengths-based perspective that recognizes the myriad ways our communities and environments can impact our well-being.

Sometimes life gets complicated. Fortunately, you're not alone. At the Center for Collaborative Therapy, treatment is tailored to meet your specific needs, whether you're struggling with your own personal demons like anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, or whether you're struggling with problems in your couple or family relationships. Interpersonal problems are often at the root of psychological symptoms. Even children's difficulties are best addressed with those who care for them. It's not easy asking for help, but that first step can make all the difference.