Therapists in 04103

Hello! I welcome folks of all neurotypes and diversities, genders and sexual identities, beliefs, stories, and beginnings. I honor you as an individual, your experiences, and your commitment to change. I offer a safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you struggle with anger, self-doubt, self-critical thoughts, self-destructive behaviors, a lack of motivation, or repeatedly find yourself in unfulfilling relationships, let’s work together toward a more resilient, more peaceful you. Please visit my website at lindantreelifeworks.com

In our work together, all of you is welcome. I am honored to accompany you in your process of healing, understanding, and integrating your whole self - a whole self which may even include parts that you’ve adapted to reject or disconnect from. My therapeutic orientation is relational, experiential, feminist, and trauma-informed. I use techniques from person-centered, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused therapies, mindfulness, and somatic modalities including trauma-informed yoga. I hold a concept of self which honors our multiplicity at the center of this work.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples. My approach is an eclectic and heart-centered approach, which is based on creating a safe environment for people to explore whatever issues interfere with their ability to live the life they want to live. My approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Solution Focused, Relational, Interpersonal, Humanistic and Complementary orientations to psychotherapy. I am also trained in Biofeedback and Hypnosis.

I use Internal Family Systems or "parts work" and somatic experiential approaches to help you develop curiosity towards your problems, reduce inner criticism, foster awareness of your body/mind/spirit, and build a warm relationship with yourself. I will take the time to get to know you, your specific challenges, and hopes.

Melissa is a Maine born native with clinical roots stemming from Boston to Portland, providing outpatient treatment to people in need of mental health service. With two decades of experience working in social services; and over a decade of clinical experience, Melissa is confident in her training and knowledge on how to deliver informed, yet compassionate treatment. Melissa currently offers outpatient counseling to people across the life spectrum struggling to function with anxiety, depression, and grief.

A therapist's role is to support a client through their journey of self discovery. I aim to build a warm, therapeutic relationship, creating a nonjudgemental space to explore challenges, gain more insight into thoughts and patterns and develop solutions to problems. By using thoughtful questions and genuine curiosity, my goal is to support you and provide guidance in navigating life's obstacles and foster growth and healing.

Have your old ways of handling stress stopped working? Do you feel you could use some dedicated time to strengthen, so that you can better handle life's challenges? If you feel that now is the time to seek help, please contact me at 207 241 4123. If you are in crisis, please call the Maine statewide crisis line at 1-888-568-1112. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

Note: Current openings are only Monday afternoons. My purpose is to create a consistent, trauma-informed setting where we connect, share, and grow. My therapeutic concentrations include anxiety & depression, trauma, ADHD, the autism spectrum, educational challenges, aging, substance use, and stress related to government & policy. I am a believer in using creative methods such as drawing, painting, and music to get our minds moving. I am especially a believer in the power of fresh air and am likely to ask if you would be interested in meeting in the park on a nice day. I love riding my bicycle and do sewing in my free time.

My personal journey, along with my education and over 15 years of professional experience, have combined to enable me to be an effective counselor who is compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic. One who believes we are all equal regardless of our race, sexual orientation, or spiritual beliefs. I believe in recovery of the whole person ... body, mind and soul. We will focus on your strengths and build a recovery plan that works for you.

I have developed strong evidence-based therapeutic skills in Acceptance and Commitment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Treatment and Structural Family Therapy. These modalities help me support individuals and families to learn and grow towards what is meaningful and valuable in their lives.

I have worked with individuals and families across the lifespan, from preschool aged to end of life, over the past twenty years. I currently work with adults, using a holistic, strengths-based approach. Some modalities I weave into my work are Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices. I can also offer outdoor sessions to allow an opportunity to walk in nature while talking.

I have counseled a diverse population within a variety of settings over the years. I provide individual therapy to adults to help overcome life stressors. My approach in counseling is to help you gain healthy skills to navigate life’s challenges, past trauma and develop healthy relationships. I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship.

My philosophy is to "keep it simple". Because those who are in need of counseling are often so overwhelmed, I feel it is important to keep the therapeutic process streamlined and noncomplicated. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and create a unique treatment plan to address each of your identified needs and goals in a simplified yet supportive and flexible manner that feels manageable.

Welcome! I am accepting patients on a limited basis. I work well with adults and couples who wish to have greater insight into their psychology in order to reach their optimal goals, and overcome obstacles to living a higher quality life. In therapy, I will help you to experience greater levels of hope and optimism to reach your highest potential. I employ both solution-focused and longer-term approaches, depending upon your need. As a psychologist, I have specialty training in psychological evaluation, which can more quickly help to identify unknowns and underlying issues we can discuss in therapy.

At heart, I am a listener. I love learning about people through their own words: what they experience, what they care about, and what they want out of life. I work with the conviction that everyone deserves to be heard, to feel respected, and to have their needs and wishes taken seriously. I'm a professional clinical counselor, mission-driven to deliver the best care I can for substance use disorders and other mental health issues. I am constantly reading, learning, and thinking about how better to do this work, in the spirit of curiosity.

I view Psychotherapy as collaborative effort where the client and therapist work together to find resolution to issues. It is an active process whether we're doing individual or couples' therapy. Although issues often feel quite daunting initially, they become manageable and ultimately resolved in a timely fashion. After over 35 years of experience, I believe that most, if not all presenting problems can be helped.

Sometimes the state of our world can feel so scary and heartbreaking that we feel immobilized. Much of our potential is blocked by feeling overwhelmed by the day to day challenge of struggling to advocate for ourselves in our communities, the world, even in our own thoughts and beliefs! It is easy to feel anxious, alone and simultaneously at war with ourselves. I emphasize serving individuals that experience marginalized identities and see myself as your co-conspirator. I work with issues of identity and non-normative experiences, in the context of gender, sexuality as well as queer experience beyond that framework

We all experience challenges during our everyday lives. Sometimes these challenges can seem overwhelming and discouraging. I work with people who want to make changes in their lives to help themselves overcome these difficult experiences. These changes can often be difficult to contemplate, yet alone act on. I strive to create a supportive environment for my clients where they can explore their concerns and the emotions that arise.

My name is Jade Brown, and I have spent nearly a decade in the helping profession. I began my career as a Child Protective Worker in the roles of Permanency Planning and Investigating severe abuse and death cases. I later shifted my focus to clinical work and moved into the role of a Multi-Systemic Therapist providing intensive family-focused therapy treatment to those who have experienced child abuse, neglect,drug abuse, violent behaviors, and psychiatric disorders. I have experience providing Social work services in early interventions, serving children ages 0-3 and their families.