Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hallowell, ME

The style I use is eclectic and offers compassionate understanding in a relaxed environment that supports growth and personal exploration for individuals and couples. My methods include the use of creative expression through creative play, art, dramatic play, music, puppetry, creative writing, sculpture, painting, and other modalities for adult clients. I also offer traditional talk therapies designed for clients to develop solution-focused ideas to their own concerns as the goal is for each client to become their own best expert.

There can be barriers to therapy including privacy, transportation, and being too busy to make an appointment. For those living with challenges like provider burnout, anxiety, depression, professional identity, addictions, effects of trauma, abuse, or low self esteem; online teletherapy can help with the added benefit of engaging with your therapist at a time and place that is not only convenient, but private. There is decades of research that demonstrates therapy can help, and quickly. Please email me and let me answer any other questions you might have. I look forward to hearing from you. E-mail is the best way to contact me.

Has trauma affected how you function? Do you find it difficult to express your feelings, use your words? Are you seen as grumpy, serious, or stoic? Are you one to not cry... or do you hide that part of yourself? My goal is meeting you where you are, to help guide you through. With 15+ years of social work experience, I have a warm & pragmatic approach to helping patients cope with the past and present, providing a safe & confidential place to say things they've always wanted to say but felt unable.

Life experience (and the thoughts and beliefs we hold), can control how we feel and directly impacts struggles such as grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma. I combine psychotherapy with holistic counseling to help you see a bigger picture for your life, and to help you change emotional, physical, and psychological upsets that interrupt the life you prefer to live.

I have been working in the mental health field for 10 years. My goal is to create a safe place for client's to work through interpersonal, family, or relationship challenges. I work from the perspective that you are the expert in your life and my role is to foster an emotional compass in navigating personal struggles. I specialize in complex trauma and developing affect regulation. What we know today is that one's ability to regulate our moods, emotions, and behaviors is key in life-long success and our quality of life. I believe that compassion and empathy are vital in facilitating change and helping one become their best self.

If you’re here looking for a therapist, I’m guessing you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired. Are you struggling with constant negative thoughts and self esteem, anxiety that seems to never go away, or fear from a traumatic experience that’s getting in the way of you living a happy, healthy life? Do you want to start engaging in activities you enjoy instead of being frozen in time, doom scrolling your phone all night, and then doing it all again tomorrow? I will help you navigate and overcome your current struggles, challenge your internal values and belief systems, and provide a safe and judgment free space so you can heal.

I have worked with a diverse range of needs with focuses in depression, trauma, anxiety, and attachment. My approach is to meet you where you are at - you lead the way, and I'll help you find direction. My skillset includes art therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment therapy. We'll set goals together and explore what makes you more than just your struggles/experiences.

I specialize in helping Christians integrate their faith into clinical practice and solutions. I am here to support and empower women who have lost their sense of self. There are many obstacles we encounter in life and sometimes it takes someone sitting with us and exploring what is making the mountain seem immovable. I specialize in helping women set up goals and develop a path to achieve them. I enjoy working with married couples, to help them develop healthy ways to handle conflict, and also those trying to blend a family. I also do premarital counseling for engaged couples. I offer evening sessions as well.

Caring, competent and effective counseling, A Trauma Relief Center for Couples and Individuals with Anxiety, PTSD, Performance Anxiety, depression, couples power struggles & alienation; career and business issues. Feeling Lost? I can help you meet your most challenging issues. Feel connected and joyful again. Manage stress from PTSD, trauma, anxiety, unresolvedcircular issues, depression, anger infidelity. As your coach / therapist we work together to help you find Your way back to loving your life again. "With courage and new skills you CAN do anything!" Wonderful help for couples, families, individuals, veterans. Confidential