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Betsy Kehoe Elder
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, ME 04011
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
(207) 504-6600 View (207) 504-6600
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Brain Training Center of New England
MEd, BCN
Verified Verified
Kittery, ME 03904
For the past 35 years I have worked in the field of counseling, education, and in the field of disability. It has been my fervent hope to find a therapeutic approach to neurological problems. When I encountered The field of brain training, also called neurofeedback, I knew I had found my life work. Since 2009 I have been providing a natural and non-invasive treatment for conditions that cover the gamut. ADD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, brain injury, trauma, accident, stroke, developmental differences, sleep disorder, headache, chronic fatigue, and tics as well as OCD.
For the past 35 years I have worked in the field of counseling, education, and in the field of disability. It has been my fervent hope to find a therapeutic approach to neurological problems. When I encountered The field of brain training, also called neurofeedback, I knew I had found my life work. Since 2009 I have been providing a natural and non-invasive treatment for conditions that cover the gamut. ADD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, brain injury, trauma, accident, stroke, developmental differences, sleep disorder, headache, chronic fatigue, and tics as well as OCD.
(603) 392-7757 View (603) 392-7757
Photo of Andrea Quast Mortello, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Maine
Andrea Quast Mortello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennebunk, ME 04043
A new offering is NuerOptimal Neurofeedback supportive for shifting the mind, creating new pathways and moving through blocks and trauma.
Are you ready to make deep changes in your life and in your relationships, would you like to be living more authentically and powerfully? With individual or couples counseling I will help enliven this calling, supporting you in living relationally with your partner and living in union with what you actually want to shift and manifest in your life. I can support you in creating healthy patterns, redefining belief systems, developing relationship skills and speaking your truth. My approach integrates psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, parts work and Integrative Somatic Psy. My intention is to help my clients live in coherence
A new offering is NuerOptimal Neurofeedback supportive for shifting the mind, creating new pathways and moving through blocks and trauma.
Are you ready to make deep changes in your life and in your relationships, would you like to be living more authentically and powerfully? With individual or couples counseling I will help enliven this calling, supporting you in living relationally with your partner and living in union with what you actually want to shift and manifest in your life. I can support you in creating healthy patterns, redefining belief systems, developing relationship skills and speaking your truth. My approach integrates psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, parts work and Integrative Somatic Psy. My intention is to help my clients live in coherence
(207) 769-5373 View (207) 769-5373
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Michelle Bolen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windham, ME 04062
I provide you a safe and compassionate environment so that you can face whatever issue is preventing you from being the person you want to be. Life is unpredictable and challenging. Everyone struggles. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, past trauma, substance abuse, anger, or relationship issues, I can help you change patterns that have you feeling stuck and unhappy. I will help you discover your strengths and move forward in your life. I utilize a variety of modalities and together we will discover what is most helpful to you.
I provide you a safe and compassionate environment so that you can face whatever issue is preventing you from being the person you want to be. Life is unpredictable and challenging. Everyone struggles. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, past trauma, substance abuse, anger, or relationship issues, I can help you change patterns that have you feeling stuck and unhappy. I will help you discover your strengths and move forward in your life. I utilize a variety of modalities and together we will discover what is most helpful to you.
(207) 517-2800 View (207) 517-2800
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Summer-Leigh Post
Counselor, LPCMH, LCPC
Verified Verified
Augusta, ME 04330  (Online Only)
Summer Post is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are coping with severe persistent mental illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, substance use, and many other presenting issues that individuals may be struggling with. Summer received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
Summer Post is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are coping with severe persistent mental illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, substance use, and many other presenting issues that individuals may be struggling with. Summer received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
(302) 567-3989 View (302) 567-3989
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Rebecca Ensign
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCPC, NPT-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with symptoms from ADHD, Anxiety, Insomnia, PTSD or Depression? Are you seeking a complimentary approach to therapy or an alternative to medication? Neurofeedback is non invasive (think of it as exercise for your brain) and evidence based. Neurofeedback training can help to regulate your brain waves to decrease emotion dysregulation, decrease brain fog, enhance cognition, improve mood, increase focus and improve sleep.
Do you struggle with symptoms from ADHD, Anxiety, Insomnia, PTSD or Depression? Are you seeking a complimentary approach to therapy or an alternative to medication? Neurofeedback is non invasive (think of it as exercise for your brain) and evidence based. Neurofeedback training can help to regulate your brain waves to decrease emotion dysregulation, decrease brain fog, enhance cognition, improve mood, increase focus and improve sleep.
(603) 718-3330 View (603) 718-3330
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Kelly Sweeney
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennebunk, ME 04043
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.
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.
(561) 264-5435 View (561) 264-5435
Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.