Couples Counseling Therapists in South Portland, ME
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Katie M McCoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a therapist for over 20 years. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues, and who struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder. I look forward to working with clients who are open to change and want to become aware of their thought patterns and learn techniques to move forward toward their goals.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, eating disorders, relationship issues, and who struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder. I look forward to working with clients who are open to change and want to become aware of their thought patterns and learn techniques to move forward toward their goals.
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Brianna Brennan (Gentile)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients in both Pennsylvania & Maine for telehealth only. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in working with adolescents and teens experiencing issues around life stage transitions, self-esteem, and family conflict. I also enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with clients around acute issues such as suicidality, self-harm, and trauma. My therapeutic focus is to use a trauma-informed psychotherapy approach and relational techniques to increase self-worth, decrease depression & anxiety, and tease out couple and family conflict.
I am accepting new clients in both Pennsylvania & Maine for telehealth only. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in working with adolescents and teens experiencing issues around life stage transitions, self-esteem, and family conflict. I also enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with clients around acute issues such as suicidality, self-harm, and trauma. My therapeutic focus is to use a trauma-informed psychotherapy approach and relational techniques to increase self-worth, decrease depression & anxiety, and tease out couple and family conflict.
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Dr. Natasha Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
Hi my name is Dr. Natasha Wilson and I'm trained as both a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a cultural anthropologist (PhD) and I blend the skills I have gained in both these fields to work with individuals, couples and communities to realize their inherent strengths. I operate from a philosophy that people have the ability to recover and heal and the power to do so lies within them. My job is simply to facilitate the process. You are the answer! I specialize in online therapy and counseling services using HIPPA compliant video and tele-mental health technology. To schedule: www.thejourneyhome11.com
Hi my name is Dr. Natasha Wilson and I'm trained as both a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a cultural anthropologist (PhD) and I blend the skills I have gained in both these fields to work with individuals, couples and communities to realize their inherent strengths. I operate from a philosophy that people have the ability to recover and heal and the power to do so lies within them. My job is simply to facilitate the process. You are the answer! I specialize in online therapy and counseling services using HIPPA compliant video and tele-mental health technology. To schedule: www.thejourneyhome11.com
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Brad is a member of the clinical team at Art of Awareness Wellness Center in South Portland, Maine. Brad received his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern Maine. He is a military veteran who approaches individual and couples therapy from an integrative perspective, with the goal of helping clients gain insight and make behavioral changes.
Brad is a member of the clinical team at Art of Awareness Wellness Center in South Portland, Maine. Brad received his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern Maine. He is a military veteran who approaches individual and couples therapy from an integrative perspective, with the goal of helping clients gain insight and make behavioral changes.
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David Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106
Waitlist for new clients
I generally work with adults, either as individuals or couples .
I like to do a lot of listening and to provide emotional support prior to making any suggestions. Also, I have found that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a very effective component to counseling because it helps clients to identify habitual coping strategies that he/she has been employing that have helped to reduce stress in the past but now cause all sorts of problems. In addition to providing emotional support, I will help you to be mindful of these tendencies and practice replacing the thoughts (and the behaviors associated with them) with strategies that will help you live a happier,life.
I generally work with adults, either as individuals or couples .
I like to do a lot of listening and to provide emotional support prior to making any suggestions. Also, I have found that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a very effective component to counseling because it helps clients to identify habitual coping strategies that he/she has been employing that have helped to reduce stress in the past but now cause all sorts of problems. In addition to providing emotional support, I will help you to be mindful of these tendencies and practice replacing the thoughts (and the behaviors associated with them) with strategies that will help you live a happier,life.
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I specialize in working with adolescents, adults and couples/families struggling with ADHD/ Executive Function deficits.
Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels, like you can't quite hit your stride in life? You are not alone. Many of us with ADHD and Executive Function deficits feel that way! Let's work together to build your confidence and learn strategies to make your day-to-day more manageable. :) I am an ADHD/Executive Function Coach and Certified Relationship Coach; coaching provides skills, structure and support in reaching personal goals.
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults and couples/families struggling with ADHD/ Executive Function deficits.
Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels, like you can't quite hit your stride in life? You are not alone. Many of us with ADHD and Executive Function deficits feel that way! Let's work together to build your confidence and learn strategies to make your day-to-day more manageable. :) I am an ADHD/Executive Function Coach and Certified Relationship Coach; coaching provides skills, structure and support in reaching personal goals.
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Emily Newburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Portland, ME 04106
I practice with a strong focus on the client therapist relationship as the foundation for meaningful change.
Please Email for inquires. I am now offering Equine Assisted Therapy addition to my practice ( Monday daytime hours only) . Are you ready for change? I believe in people's resiliency and capacity for growth. Often when we are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, it is difficult to recognize our strengths. I enjoy working with people who are motivated and ready to engage in the therapy process. I can assist you in your journey towards positive change in your life
I practice with a strong focus on the client therapist relationship as the foundation for meaningful change.
Please Email for inquires. I am now offering Equine Assisted Therapy addition to my practice ( Monday daytime hours only) . Are you ready for change? I believe in people's resiliency and capacity for growth. Often when we are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, it is difficult to recognize our strengths. I enjoy working with people who are motivated and ready to engage in the therapy process. I can assist you in your journey towards positive change in your life
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New Pathways Counseling LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
At New Pathways Amy utilizes CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Gottman couples therapy to provide clients with the tools they need.
New Pathways is dedicated to providing quality counseling services to those living in the beautiful State of Maine. Amy is an LPC with 13+ years serving the community and she believes in the healing nature of connection. She states, "I am grateful to be invited into the lives of each individual, to witness their lived experiences, and walk beside them as they journey toward their goal." New Pathways helps those who may be experiencing or have experienced depression , anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties.
At New Pathways Amy utilizes CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Gottman couples therapy to provide clients with the tools they need.
New Pathways is dedicated to providing quality counseling services to those living in the beautiful State of Maine. Amy is an LPC with 13+ years serving the community and she believes in the healing nature of connection. She states, "I am grateful to be invited into the lives of each individual, to witness their lived experiences, and walk beside them as they journey toward their goal." New Pathways helps those who may be experiencing or have experienced depression , anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties.
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New England Sex Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a highly trained couples/sex therapist who can assist clients in sorting out conflicts in relationships over sexual values, attitudes, and/or behaviors.
New England Sex Therapy, LLC provides sex therapy and relationship therapy, specializing in sexuality and gender identity issues across the spectrum of sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Focus includes loss of desire; erection/ejaculation difficulties; sexual identity; orgasm; sex-related pain; trauma; paraphilias; relationship conflicts over sexual values, attitudes, behaviors. I am licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont and shortly also in Maine, to provide services to clients seeking sex therapy.
I'm a highly trained couples/sex therapist who can assist clients in sorting out conflicts in relationships over sexual values, attitudes, and/or behaviors.
New England Sex Therapy, LLC provides sex therapy and relationship therapy, specializing in sexuality and gender identity issues across the spectrum of sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Focus includes loss of desire; erection/ejaculation difficulties; sexual identity; orgasm; sex-related pain; trauma; paraphilias; relationship conflicts over sexual values, attitudes, behaviors. I am licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont and shortly also in Maine, to provide services to clients seeking sex therapy.
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Tracy Mallwitz
Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CAADC, SAP, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
Licensed in Maine and Michigan offering EMDR for trauma. I'm here to ignite positive transformation through the power of the therapist-client connection. Imagine a safe haven where your voice is heard, where every concern finds a comfortable space for discussion, no matter its size. I'm your partner on this journey, using a strengths-based approach to uncover the roots of thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering unwavering support and deep empathy for your healing.
Licensed in Maine and Michigan offering EMDR for trauma. I'm here to ignite positive transformation through the power of the therapist-client connection. Imagine a safe haven where your voice is heard, where every concern finds a comfortable space for discussion, no matter its size. I'm your partner on this journey, using a strengths-based approach to uncover the roots of thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering unwavering support and deep empathy for your healing.
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I work with all age groups in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am trained in Functional Family Therapy which focuses on observing and breaking conflict cycles that are no longer serving you or your relationships. I am also trained as a Gottman level 2 therapist which I utilize in my couples work. My relational approach translates well for all ages and for a range of presenting concerns for treatment. My particular areas of specialty are working with adolescents, couples, and adult women. Modalities often used in my sessions include CBT, ARC, Attachment Theory, ACT, FFT, and Gottman Methods.
I work with all age groups in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am trained in Functional Family Therapy which focuses on observing and breaking conflict cycles that are no longer serving you or your relationships. I am also trained as a Gottman level 2 therapist which I utilize in my couples work. My relational approach translates well for all ages and for a range of presenting concerns for treatment. My particular areas of specialty are working with adolescents, couples, and adult women. Modalities often used in my sessions include CBT, ARC, Attachment Theory, ACT, FFT, and Gottman Methods.
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Emily Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a process which focuses in part on the relationship between the therapist and client. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe, and relaxing environment to help therapy feel like a comfortable and natural process. I use a variety of different modalities to best meet the client's needs.
Therapy is a process which focuses in part on the relationship between the therapist and client. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe, and relaxing environment to help therapy feel like a comfortable and natural process. I use a variety of different modalities to best meet the client's needs.
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The therapeutic relationship is incredibly important as well as a catalyst toward great personal growth.
My name is Owen Campbell, I am a licensed conditional Clinical Professional Counselor. I have worked in the public school system as a teacher and coach for over 15 years. My life experiences have equipped me to support and understand trauma, behavioral issues, and relationship struggles. I bring wisdom, humor, and warmth to the counseling room, along with my clinical training.
The therapeutic relationship is incredibly important as well as a catalyst toward great personal growth.
My name is Owen Campbell, I am a licensed conditional Clinical Professional Counselor. I have worked in the public school system as a teacher and coach for over 15 years. My life experiences have equipped me to support and understand trauma, behavioral issues, and relationship struggles. I bring wisdom, humor, and warmth to the counseling room, along with my clinical training.
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Is your life turning out the way you planned? Are your personal relationships fulfilling? Are you finding the right job for you? Do people get who you really are? Too often we lose track of the way we exist each day. Depression over past mistakes or anxiety about what might happen in the future prevent us from being who we want to be in the present. The goal of existential counseling is to help you develop a better relationship with your "self" first, and then to improve your relationships with others. To help you gain more confidence in the decisions you make daily and to worry less about how others will judge you in the future.
Is your life turning out the way you planned? Are your personal relationships fulfilling? Are you finding the right job for you? Do people get who you really are? Too often we lose track of the way we exist each day. Depression over past mistakes or anxiety about what might happen in the future prevent us from being who we want to be in the present. The goal of existential counseling is to help you develop a better relationship with your "self" first, and then to improve your relationships with others. To help you gain more confidence in the decisions you make daily and to worry less about how others will judge you in the future.
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Beth Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
I am a seasoned licensed therapist with a private practice in Portland. I specialize in relationship challenges, mild to chronic mental health issues and life transitions including school, work, health, aging and more. For more information, please check my website at www.clarkecumberlandcounseling.com. Thank you and I look forward to meeting!
I am a seasoned licensed therapist with a private practice in Portland. I specialize in relationship challenges, mild to chronic mental health issues and life transitions including school, work, health, aging and more. For more information, please check my website at www.clarkecumberlandcounseling.com. Thank you and I look forward to meeting!
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In more than 25 years as a psychologist, I've cultivated a profound respect for the ways people reshape their lives despite daunting problems. I see my role as helping you understand how a particular problem is working, noticing moments you are living more according to your own designs, and solidifying these changes. Couples are a particular interest of mine. I meet with couples trying to decide if they are a good fit for a committed relationship; couples who want to undo habits of conflict that diminish connection; and long-term couples who find they've drifted into parallel lives. I am keeping a waiting list for clients.
In more than 25 years as a psychologist, I've cultivated a profound respect for the ways people reshape their lives despite daunting problems. I see my role as helping you understand how a particular problem is working, noticing moments you are living more according to your own designs, and solidifying these changes. Couples are a particular interest of mine. I meet with couples trying to decide if they are a good fit for a committed relationship; couples who want to undo habits of conflict that diminish connection; and long-term couples who find they've drifted into parallel lives. I am keeping a waiting list for clients.
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People often come to my office for a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns and grief.
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.
People often come to my office for a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career concerns and grief.
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.
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Are you struggling with worries, fears, sadness, relationship issues, or other stressors? Is it difficult to talk to people in your life about what you're going through. Are these feelings preventing you from having meaningful relationships with others and with yourself? Such emotions can be overwhelming and can affect us in negative ways. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and interactive environment to help you cope with and overcome these obstacles, and restore balance to your life.
Are you struggling with worries, fears, sadness, relationship issues, or other stressors? Is it difficult to talk to people in your life about what you're going through. Are these feelings preventing you from having meaningful relationships with others and with yourself? Such emotions can be overwhelming and can affect us in negative ways. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and interactive environment to help you cope with and overcome these obstacles, and restore balance to your life.
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Raymond Michael Belicose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
My best wishes to you for a Happy and Healthy New Year 2024. My practice is currently online only and currently accepting new patients. Please call or text me at 207-409-3459 if you would like to have an opportunity to discuss your interest in pursuing individual or couples counseling. In my work with others I have found many struggle with aligning their life values and goals with living a meaningful and purposeful life in areas of relationship to self and others. Being able to patiently listen to your self as well as sharing your "voice" in relationship with others is so important to this life journey. You may be stuck, not broken!
My best wishes to you for a Happy and Healthy New Year 2024. My practice is currently online only and currently accepting new patients. Please call or text me at 207-409-3459 if you would like to have an opportunity to discuss your interest in pursuing individual or couples counseling. In my work with others I have found many struggle with aligning their life values and goals with living a meaningful and purposeful life in areas of relationship to self and others. Being able to patiently listen to your self as well as sharing your "voice" in relationship with others is so important to this life journey. You may be stuck, not broken!
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Randall Roberts Melvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
South Portland, ME 04106 (Online Only)
I work with individuals coping with such issues as :depression,anxiety,relationship conflicts,and personality disorders.
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.
I work with individuals coping with such issues as :depression,anxiety,relationship conflicts,and personality disorders.
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.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.