Couples Counseling Therapists in Portland, ME
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families with adult children grappling with the stress and pressures that come with life transitions related to career, relationships, parenthood, and beyond.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping clients uncover and live as the best version of themselves. Informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help clients understand, heal, and change the negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs that contribute to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families with adult children grappling with the stress and pressures that come with life transitions related to career, relationships, parenthood, and beyond.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping clients uncover and live as the best version of themselves. Informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help clients understand, heal, and change the negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs that contribute to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
I specialize in Individual and Couples' therapy.
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me and to consider working together. I have over 30 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families and couples. I use an eclectic approach, guided by psychodynamic principles to help those I care for. I work best with individuals and couples who wish to have greater insight into the life of the mind; with a desire to reach optimal goals, and overcome obstacles to living a higher quality life. 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.
I specialize in Individual and Couples' therapy.
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me and to consider working together. I have over 30 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, families and couples. I use an eclectic approach, guided by psychodynamic principles to help those I care for. I work best with individuals and couples who wish to have greater insight into the life of the mind; with a desire to reach optimal goals, and overcome obstacles to living a higher quality life. 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.
Elizabeth Murphy-Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101
Waitlist for new clients
I currently work with individuals and couples.
Despite an often chaotic and painful world, I believe each of us desires, and is capable of, a fulfilling, connected and healthy life. A collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship can be one way to make the changes needed to find healing, increase feelings of joy and your sense of connection and belonging. I understand the challenges a person faces when seeking positive, professional support and am committed to working with my clients to facilitate the changes they are seeking that will allow them to live more fully into their strengths while addressing the areas that may be causing distress or holding them back.
I currently work with individuals and couples.
Despite an often chaotic and painful world, I believe each of us desires, and is capable of, a fulfilling, connected and healthy life. A collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship can be one way to make the changes needed to find healing, increase feelings of joy and your sense of connection and belonging. I understand the challenges a person faces when seeking positive, professional support and am committed to working with my clients to facilitate the changes they are seeking that will allow them to live more fully into their strengths while addressing the areas that may be causing distress or holding them back.
I invite you to learn more about me and how I work by reading entries in my blogs for individuals and couples on my website: marknakellcounseling.
I help people change. My focus with individuals is on self-empowerment and resolving internal and external conflicts. My work with couples is grounded in helping them develop more collaborative, fulfilling relationships, through gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and of their partner.
I invite you to learn more about me and how I work by reading entries in my blogs for individuals and couples on my website: marknakellcounseling.
I help people change. My focus with individuals is on self-empowerment and resolving internal and external conflicts. My work with couples is grounded in helping them develop more collaborative, fulfilling relationships, through gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and of their partner.
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!
Stephen A Joffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-ME
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Focus on both couples/family dynamics and behavioral issues.
Coaching, consultation, education and training in Bay Area, CA, and by encrypted video from any location. Experienced and expertise with couples, families, and individuals. Focus on the process of change to facilitate your evolution. Very experienced with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Clients from 5-70+, male and female, all racial and ethnic groups, all religious orientations. Marital and couples work and parenting focused education. Provide guidance and support for college students struggling/in transition. Private pay. Licensed in Maine. Focus on the process of achieving change and barriers.
Focus on both couples/family dynamics and behavioral issues.
Coaching, consultation, education and training in Bay Area, CA, and by encrypted video from any location. Experienced and expertise with couples, families, and individuals. Focus on the process of change to facilitate your evolution. Very experienced with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Clients from 5-70+, male and female, all racial and ethnic groups, all religious orientations. Marital and couples work and parenting focused education. Provide guidance and support for college students struggling/in transition. Private pay. Licensed in Maine. Focus on the process of achieving change and barriers.
I work from a perspective that focuses on joining you in the present and, at the same time, putting your current experiences and perspectives in context by exploring how your personal history currently impacts your life. I'm happy to meet with most adults, couples, families, and kids as well as adolescents (just remember that no matter the age of your child, there will probably be some family therapy). I take a laid back approach, but I'm serious about your health. Please get in touch and let's see if I'm a good fit for you.
I work from a perspective that focuses on joining you in the present and, at the same time, putting your current experiences and perspectives in context by exploring how your personal history currently impacts your life. I'm happy to meet with most adults, couples, families, and kids as well as adolescents (just remember that no matter the age of your child, there will probably be some family therapy). I take a laid back approach, but I'm serious about your health. Please get in touch and let's see if I'm a good fit for you.
Seeking counseling is a sign of hope. My intent is to create a compassionate, grounded, and non-judgmental collaboration with you to facilitate change and help you move forward in a meaningful way. Let's tap into your strengths to get the most out of our sessions, making space for new insights and skills, and improving communication. My expertise includes helping people heal from past hurts and traumas, navigating life transitions, relationship issues (family, intimacy, parenting), depression, anxiety, stress reduction, conflict resolution, and grief/loss. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are committed to growth.
Seeking counseling is a sign of hope. My intent is to create a compassionate, grounded, and non-judgmental collaboration with you to facilitate change and help you move forward in a meaningful way. Let's tap into your strengths to get the most out of our sessions, making space for new insights and skills, and improving communication. My expertise includes helping people heal from past hurts and traumas, navigating life transitions, relationship issues (family, intimacy, parenting), depression, anxiety, stress reduction, conflict resolution, and grief/loss. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are committed to growth.
I provide couples and individual.
There are a lot of therapists out there, so I will make an attempt to summarize my beliefs about therapy in three succinct points. First, therapy is not always easy. Second, it is a therapist's job to challenge you. And third, therapeutic rapport is paramount to establishing effective therapy. If this is what you are looking for, I welcome you to schedule an initial appointment.
I provide couples and individual.
There are a lot of therapists out there, so I will make an attempt to summarize my beliefs about therapy in three succinct points. First, therapy is not always easy. Second, it is a therapist's job to challenge you. And third, therapeutic rapport is paramount to establishing effective therapy. If this is what you are looking for, I welcome you to schedule an initial appointment.
Leslie Connolly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sex Therapy/ Couples work: Terry Real, Gottmans, Gina Ogden, Ester Perel, David Schnarch.
Welcome! I'm licensed in ME & NY. I believe the work is to find our way back to what is already whole. My mission is to help you reshape your neural landscape and support a life of meaning and resilience. Additionally, my approach can be directive & challenge you to be courageous & confront yourself in order to unburden & heal. This can be intense work as we together invite the best version of yourself to step up & evolve, by befriending your nervous system and creating more effective patterns/beliefs & internal resources. I truly enjoy this work & bringing humor & levity to my sessions with individuals, families, couples & groups.
Sex Therapy/ Couples work: Terry Real, Gottmans, Gina Ogden, Ester Perel, David Schnarch.
Welcome! I'm licensed in ME & NY. I believe the work is to find our way back to what is already whole. My mission is to help you reshape your neural landscape and support a life of meaning and resilience. Additionally, my approach can be directive & challenge you to be courageous & confront yourself in order to unburden & heal. This can be intense work as we together invite the best version of yourself to step up & evolve, by befriending your nervous system and creating more effective patterns/beliefs & internal resources. I truly enjoy this work & bringing humor & levity to my sessions with individuals, families, couples & groups.
Finding a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, non-judgmental, and empathic is key to change.
You've taken the first step towards your personal healing. Whether you struggle with feeling sad, anxious, "stuck" or generally dissatisfied with life, there is hope. You can learn to cope and connect with your sense of purpose, self-worth, and fulfillment. With supportive, effective psychotherapy, you can discover your inner strengths and resources, and learn to channel them to make improvements in daily living. You will discover ways to make your work life and relationships more satisfying. With compassion and acceptance, you can approach life with new skills to achieve a life of courage, authenticity, and contentment.
Finding a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, non-judgmental, and empathic is key to change.
You've taken the first step towards your personal healing. Whether you struggle with feeling sad, anxious, "stuck" or generally dissatisfied with life, there is hope. You can learn to cope and connect with your sense of purpose, self-worth, and fulfillment. With supportive, effective psychotherapy, you can discover your inner strengths and resources, and learn to channel them to make improvements in daily living. You will discover ways to make your work life and relationships more satisfying. With compassion and acceptance, you can approach life with new skills to achieve a life of courage, authenticity, and contentment.
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I help clients navigate life’s stresses and difficulties using treatment methods that are collaborative, evidence based and results oriented. I use problem solving therapies such as: CBT, Solution-Oriented and Positive Psychology. Somatic approaches like Polyvagal Therapy and HRV biofeedback. And I have a foundation in Psychodynamic and Systems Therapy. Helping clients develop resilience and skills to navigate transition, crisis or change is a particular area of specialty. I also work with individuals, couples and families affected by head injury and adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, etc.
I help clients navigate life’s stresses and difficulties using treatment methods that are collaborative, evidence based and results oriented. I use problem solving therapies such as: CBT, Solution-Oriented and Positive Psychology. Somatic approaches like Polyvagal Therapy and HRV biofeedback. And I have a foundation in Psychodynamic and Systems Therapy. Helping clients develop resilience and skills to navigate transition, crisis or change is a particular area of specialty. I also work with individuals, couples and families affected by head injury and adult ADHD, bipolar disorder, etc.
I am passionate about helping couples from all walk of life and at any stage of the relationship to form lasting, secure bonds.
My practice is focused on helping couples improve the quality of their relationships. Having healthy and secure relationships keep us physically and emotionally happier and healthier. When we feel disconnected, our body, mind and soul inevitably suffer. We all experience adversity and heartbreak; the trick is finding meaningful connection in the midst of challenges. The science of attachment provides an exciting roadmap to heal relationship distress. Learning how to seek and receive emotional comfort and connection creates resilience, protection, energy and is the antidote to the feelings of loneliness and helplessness.
I am passionate about helping couples from all walk of life and at any stage of the relationship to form lasting, secure bonds.
My practice is focused on helping couples improve the quality of their relationships. Having healthy and secure relationships keep us physically and emotionally happier and healthier. When we feel disconnected, our body, mind and soul inevitably suffer. We all experience adversity and heartbreak; the trick is finding meaningful connection in the midst of challenges. The science of attachment provides an exciting roadmap to heal relationship distress. Learning how to seek and receive emotional comfort and connection creates resilience, protection, energy and is the antidote to the feelings of loneliness and helplessness.
She has additional certifications and training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training.
Erika specializes in treating women and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionism, co-dependency, as well as those with relationship and marriage difficulties. She is trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches that are tailored based on your individual needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are the approaches most often used in practice.
She has additional certifications and training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training.
Erika specializes in treating women and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionism, co-dependency, as well as those with relationship and marriage difficulties. She is trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches that are tailored based on your individual needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are the approaches most often used in practice.
Tabitha Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Tabitha Ramos, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
I am a women's therapist. Do you frequently find yourself feeling depleted and exhausted from life or your relationship? Maybe you feel anxious and depressed because you are not where you want to be in life either at home or in your career. Maybe you have self esteem issues and find that your inner critic voice sometimes takes over leaving you feeling bad about yourself or your choices. I specialize in women's issues. I use evidence based tools to help you overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self esteem struggles or trauma. It's time to get the life you want. Appointment availability includes evenings & weekends!
I am a women's therapist. Do you frequently find yourself feeling depleted and exhausted from life or your relationship? Maybe you feel anxious and depressed because you are not where you want to be in life either at home or in your career. Maybe you have self esteem issues and find that your inner critic voice sometimes takes over leaving you feeling bad about yourself or your choices. I specialize in women's issues. I use evidence based tools to help you overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self esteem struggles or trauma. It's time to get the life you want. Appointment availability includes evenings & weekends!
I believe strongly that the most important part of a therapeutic relationship is trust and building a strong relationship.
If you want someone who is knowledgeable and understanding, but willing to meet you where you are at, with your particular situations whether it be relationship issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety or other mental health related issues, please give me a call. I work with couples, individuals, who are looking for solutions for their unique situations. I have many years experience working in the field and I am confident if you reach out to me, then I will be able to guide and assist you in your personal goals and unique situations.
I believe strongly that the most important part of a therapeutic relationship is trust and building a strong relationship.
If you want someone who is knowledgeable and understanding, but willing to meet you where you are at, with your particular situations whether it be relationship issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety or other mental health related issues, please give me a call. I work with couples, individuals, who are looking for solutions for their unique situations. I have many years experience working in the field and I am confident if you reach out to me, then I will be able to guide and assist you in your personal goals and unique situations.
I offer presence and connection to support couples and individuals towards greater authenticity and fulfillment. I understand well the tremendous capacity for the psyche to accommodate unresolved trauma by intricate and patterned coping means. This tempers my approach towards one of gentle courage with clients. Together we learn to find a pacing that creates safety for making contact with what hurts. I am deeply interested in supporting the recognition of your intrinsic capacity to grow towards wholeness. This occurs through dialogue, active processing of emotions, and encountering your truth in the present.
I offer presence and connection to support couples and individuals towards greater authenticity and fulfillment. I understand well the tremendous capacity for the psyche to accommodate unresolved trauma by intricate and patterned coping means. This tempers my approach towards one of gentle courage with clients. Together we learn to find a pacing that creates safety for making contact with what hurts. I am deeply interested in supporting the recognition of your intrinsic capacity to grow towards wholeness. This occurs through dialogue, active processing of emotions, and encountering your truth in the present.
Amy K. Anderson
Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101
I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals and couples who are interested in working on their mental health and wellness. There are many reasons to reach out right now, and I look forward to accompanying you on your path to healing. I approach counseling from a humanistic therapeutic approach and use emotion-focused and mindfulness-based modalities. My goal is to form a genuine alliance with you to support you in this work. I focus on helping those who experience anxiety and depression, relationship and attachment issues, and trauma.
I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals and couples who are interested in working on their mental health and wellness. There are many reasons to reach out right now, and I look forward to accompanying you on your path to healing. I approach counseling from a humanistic therapeutic approach and use emotion-focused and mindfulness-based modalities. My goal is to form a genuine alliance with you to support you in this work. I focus on helping those who experience anxiety and depression, relationship and attachment issues, and trauma.
Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04103
Our practice specializes in: Family Therapy, Children's Emotional and Behavioral Issues, Adolescent Emotional Dysregulation Disorders, Couples Therapy, Autism, and all Mental Disorders, including: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and Addiction.
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.
Our practice specializes in: Family Therapy, Children's Emotional and Behavioral Issues, Adolescent Emotional Dysregulation Disorders, Couples Therapy, Autism, and all Mental Disorders, including: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and Addiction.
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.
Katie Coleman - Big Feelings Counseling
Counselor, MS, LCPC-c, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101
Folks I see often face relationship problems, relational/family trauma or c-PTSD, mood-related challenges, or self-esteem troubles.
I work with individuals and relationships, including couples and non-romantic duos (i.e. friends, adult siblings). My approach is trauma-/systems-informed and relational. Our work together will respond to what you need from this space, recognizing that no one approach fits all. We’ll make sense of a constellation of experiences, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, exploring their origins and contexts, protective functions, and impacts on your self and relationships. Our collaborative process enables you (us!) to gently explore past wounds, deepen reflection and curiosity, and find new ways of being to heal and grow.
Folks I see often face relationship problems, relational/family trauma or c-PTSD, mood-related challenges, or self-esteem troubles.
I work with individuals and relationships, including couples and non-romantic duos (i.e. friends, adult siblings). My approach is trauma-/systems-informed and relational. Our work together will respond to what you need from this space, recognizing that no one approach fits all. We’ll make sense of a constellation of experiences, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, exploring their origins and contexts, protective functions, and impacts on your self and relationships. Our collaborative process enables you (us!) to gently explore past wounds, deepen reflection and curiosity, and find new ways of being to heal and grow.
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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.