Therapists in Maine

In person and telehealth counseling is available to adults, teens and children seeking individual or family therapy in a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. We want to work with you to understand your goals and help you develop plans and skills to achieve your goals that utilize your strengths. Our clinicians provide a broad spectrum of quality, evidence-based care . We help you resolve life stressors such as relationship issues, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, problems at home, school or work, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, attachment, anger issues, and other mental health challenges.

In my calm, safe, confidential office, I am currently offering HIPAA secure Online video sessions using a HIPPA-compliant secure platform or phone consultations. We integrate CDC guidelines for COVID-19 for any inperson sessions. My 25 years of clinical experience have taught me about the courage those facing complex life difficulties bring to psychotherapy. Adults, children and adolescents are given help finding solutions. Mindfulness techniques which I have discovered the value of through a 25+ year meditation practice are also of benefit to clients who are looking to make life changes.

Please note that I am currently at capacity and unable to accept new patients at this time. There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.

I am non-binary, polyamorous, and pansexual and love providing support to people in the LGBTQ+ community. I love working with children and teenagers, but have no specific age restrictions on my practice. I'm seeking clients who need to explore their emotions, experiences, and behaviors in an expressive way. Talking only gets us so far, whereas in my experience, use of the Expressive Arts (dance, drama, music, art, and writing) has an ability to get at the deeper stuff.

There are many things that keep us from being true to ourselves and/or brings conflict into our lives making it easy to feel lost or off-track. My work involves allowing you to find your compass by resolving traumas from the past and finding simple and workable solutions for the present. It is my priority to help people come back to their strengths and rediscover their inner compass. My job is to create an environment for you that is free of judgement and debris; together we can find your bearings and put the wind back in your sails.

I utilize a solution focused and empirically based approach to treatment that incorporates cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices within a collaborative and non-judgmental space.

Are you, or someone you know, struggling with life's challenges? I can assist and support individuals and families along their path of change. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy that is shaped by the needs of you or your family.

Many warm welcomes to you! I believe that life can be heavy at times, and my purpose is to help lighten the load and be a source of light during dark times. Laughter, a good conversation, a warm hug, or a walk in nature can do wonders for the human spirit. Unfortunately, our society isn't always conducive to our well-being, which is why it's essential to unlearn some things and search within ourselves to find inner peace. It's an honor to accompany you on that journey. Throughout my career, I've worked with clients from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and age groups.

When we experience trauma we are often flooded with overwhelming emotions, body sensations, and memories. I work with clients to cultivate awareness around identifying the patterns our bodies and minds engage in based on our past experiences. Once we can identify the patterns we can encourage change. Through a trauma-informed lens and with the assistance of my equine co-therapist, we can guide you to reconnect with your body and begin to understand how trauma impacts your nervous system. Together we can begin to understand how trauma shows up for you and work to reprocess trauma and sit with challenging emotions

*** accepting new clients in person *** Life is not easy and you have made the step to seek out help, and for that you are courageous. My name is Cara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people in many stages of life. I look forward to cultivating a safe space so that I can best assist you in making steps towards your therapeutic goals.

My therapeutic partnership history is with folks who have not seen themselves reflected or heard in traditional wellness or therapy spaces. Some focus areas are complex trauma, substance misuse, and severe mental illness, highly sensitive/empathic folks, ASD and neurodivergent folks, strengthening self-compassion and building shame resilience, navigating liberation and justice, trauma-informed work, body liberation + supporting those recovering from diet culture and body stigma, furthering gender, racial liberation, and those impacted by the criminal and family court systems.

Morning/midday availability. Can best reply to emaiI. I integrate a variety of approaches in my work, with a value on relationship and finding creative ways to make treatment individual. I practiced at Bowdoin College for students struggling with identity exploration, anxiety, depression and relationships. I spent 3 years working in residential/day treatment with adolescents (and their families) who have endured complex trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and developmental disabilities. Much of my experience is with children, adolescents and young adults, though I am open to working with all ages and cater treatment to each client.

I'm Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, a License Clinical Social Worker and a License Advanced Alcohol & Drugs Counselor with 15 years of evidence based clinical experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma informed care, suicidal ideation, abuse, self-esteem, and relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you to overcome negative challenges in your life.

Please Note: Due to extended wait times, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for children under 15, couples and family counseling at this time. We are a mental health agency proudly serving MaineCare clients. Our therapists help individuals and families to lead lives they feel good about. Couples, families, adults, and children have all benefited from the work we do. We look forward to working with all MaineCare clients. We have offices in Portland and Biddeford (catt-associates.com/locations) to serve the local community, and offer Telehealth sessions as well.

Please note that I do not have any openings at this time. Please check back as I update this as my status changes.

Providing telehealth and in-person sessions in Florida and telehealth in Maine! We are truly living in unprecedented times. It is normal to be struggling with the challenges these times have presented. My goal is to help you navigate these challenges and implement strategies to improve your life. Whether you're struggling as a result of current events, or experiences from your past, I can help you overcome these struggles and live your best life. Offering a variety of modalities, including neurofeedback and EMDR, two powerful and proven techniques, that provide relief without requiring you to talk about your stressors.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AND OFFERING TELEHEALTH* Many Moons is a small group practice of 5 arts-based clinicians. By combining art making with psychotherapy, the creative process can be a safe holding container for personal content as well as a pathway to explore current struggles. Arts-based modalities include common materials like drawing, painting, clay sculpture and jewelry. We can introduce you to narrative expressions through mixed-media collage, music, poetry, and guided imagery/meditation. A photo gallery of client artwork is available at www.manymoonstherapy.org.

Whitney Hughes and Blue Mind Mental Health, LLC love helping and connecting with people. Stressed out, anxious, angry, lack of communication, depressed, over-scheduled, and overwhelmed are daily themes in my practice and the people I work with. Our lives ebb and flow and at times having a professional outside your closest circle to support you while you navigate can be extremely helpful. I am currently also accepting mental health and emotional wellness coaching clients. I also infuse the power of breathwork into our work together when deemed appropriate.

Kids don't come with instruction manuals. As parents, we want what is best for our children, but sometimes we may feel a little stuck. Partnering with a therapist can help to get your family moving forward again. I work exclusively with children, teens and their parents. As a trained play therapist & expressive therapist, I am able to connect to children & teens in a way that makes sense to them. I help kids, teens and parents to navigate trauma, new life challenges, divorce, bullying, low self-esteem, physical abuse, sexual abuse, adoption issues, anxiety, attachment issues & parenting coaching/support.