Expressive Arts Therapists in Maine

I work in accordance with a person-centered theoretical approach with the belief that we are the experts of our own healing journey. I honor the resiliency of each client that I work with through empathy and a non-judgmental presence. I am a culturally sensitive and LGBTQ+ affirming counselor who is committed to making a safe space for those of marginalized identities to thrive. I offer a wide variety of expressive art methods to help support clients as I believe we are better able to tap into our emotions through creative expression.

It's a joy, passion, and privilege doing this work. Over the past 20 years, I've practiced in school settings, community mental health, managed care, VA hospitals, university counseling centers, and private practice. My clinical interests are in fear, stress, depression, and suicide; creativity and the expressive arts; issues of intimacy and vulnerability in relationships; and issues of culture, identity, and liberation - especially regarding race, gender, sexuality, and spirituality. My specialized training (20 years) is in Buddhist psychology, trauma-informed creative art therapy, and exposure therapy for anxiety and trauma.

We currently have two spots left with our intern Michelle, for $25 a session. These spots fill up very fast, so contact us asap if interested! At Headwaters Wellness, our goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, laid-back environment where you can share your story and find ways to heal and move forward. We work together with adolescents, young adults, women, and their families, creatively and holistically. What is your story? Are you looking to get back to your true self or reach your potential? Do you need help rewriting your story or simply help to be more gentle with yourself? The best investment is in yourself.

Thank you for your interest in learning about my practice. Are you feeling stuck in life's ruts and unsure of a way out? Together, we will build a safe partnership and work toward a greater sense of clarity and balance. I will strive to better understand how your challenges and conflicts interfere with your daily functioning. Using my person-centered approach, I will help you explore, rediscover your strengths, resources and goals and how th can be channeled to help you feel more in control and confident.

Currently accepting NEW clients! Some struggle to make friends, attend school, send emails, try new things, or find employment. You may find yourself to be irritable, withdrawn, or hopeless. Some struggle to sleep well at night, or experience medically unexplained gastrointestinal issues and headaches. At Rise Up, we treat anxiety so that you can choose your future. During anxiety treatment, you will find ways to engage in life so that you can pursue your hopes and dreams.

I’m so glad you’re taking the step to reach out and connect with someone familiar with helping people navigate the challenges life often throws at us. From depression to burnout, and anything in between, I’m here to help you not only work on the issues at hand, but help you uncover the core reason why you're no longer feeling like yourself. While I specialize in working with clients 13+ struggling with eating disorders, and/or ADHD, I’m also passionate about trauma work, neurodivergence, attachment concerns, and general mood changes.

From the beginning of my career, I have worked with children and families on helping to improve functioning in the home. The children I have worked with have had issues coping with multiple stressors, difficulties managing their thoughts and feelings and the behaviors that came with that were things that they wanted to change. I also work with adults with issues that they have around many different facets including but not limited to self acceptance, parenting a child, optimal self care and more. I also like to work with people of any age to support with life transitions and self discovery.

I am a creative by heart, and a counselor by trade. It is my pleasure to hold space for people as they seek to get to know themselves better and learn how to best solve their own problems. I am a firm believer that deep down, people know what is right for them, and they know how to solve their own problems. My job as a counselor is to help you remove the layers of cultural conditioning, negative self-talk, trauma memories, and more to help you get reconnected with your self. My goal is to stand beside you as we examine barriers, explore possibilities, and help you find your inner strength to fight any battles that come your way.

Do you wake up in the night thinking about your life experiences, wondering what happened or how you could have achieved a different outcome? Do these stories leave you feeling your grief and possible trauma, remorse, anger, fear, or loneliness? Are you willing to delve deeply into who you truly are and into what makes you uniquely you? Whatever your life journey, there is a path to understanding who you are, holding your stories with compassion & an evolving self-awareness. It is possible to tenderly reshape even the hardest stories while coming to understand their significance. You can claim authority over your life & find peace.

During a therapy session, I am very interactive, attentive, compassionate, and holistic based. I'm down to earth, feel that it is a privilege and an honor to work with people where ever they are on this journey called life. I believe having a sense of humor is important. I would be delighted to work with you individually or as a couple, on a short or long term basis. Please call for a free phone consultation.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in New Orleans, LA. I am licensed and able to see Maine residents for therapy virtually as well. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I work to facilitate a collaborative and empowering approach to counseling. My theoretical approach stems from a radical social justice paradigm with the incorporation of liberation-based healing practices, expressive arts therapy, feminist, and relational-cultural theory. I work with both individuals and couples, offering a supportive space for personal and relational growth.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Disengaged? Frustrated, lost? Alone? We're navigating strange times and each finding our way. Are you craving but fearing change? Are you struggling with addictions you've used as coping mechanisms? You can change those patterns. I'd like to help you feel alive & centered, to embody your most thriving self - to re-engage, feel present, to fully inhabit your life. Identifying/Releasing blocks and tapping into your powerful life-force liberates you from past pain. When you reconnect with yourself, you can connect more deeply with the people you love and what you love to do. You deserve to thrive.

My clients are motivated to make changes, but they need guidance, structure, and encouragement to do so. When working together, I will always meet you where you're at, help you formulate your goals, and gently push you towards values-based living. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety. My hope is that I can help you find your voice and build confidence through my compassionate, down-to-earth therapy style. I also love to infuse creativity whenever possible to help deepen the therapeutic experience and foster self-reflection.

Anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and relationship issues are heavy burdens to carry. It has an effect on your relationships, your social connections, your work, your school – everything. Therapy can help you move beyond coping skills and get to the deeper root of these struggles. If you’re ready to do the work, it’s possible to find relief, build stronger relationships, and live with more ease. If you identify as someone who is creative, quiet, shy, nerdy, geeky, imaginative, a musician, an artist, a craft, or even just someone who enjoys humor, then we may be a great fit.

I know life can be hard, and if you have experienced trauma it can be difficult to talk about. Sometimes a different approach is needed. As a trauma-informed, expressive art therapist, building trust and safety is always my first goal. Together, we can find creative ways to understand your inner experience and uncover new coping skills that feel aligned with your current values. I offer individual and group work. My ideal clients are curious, willing to explore, and eager to develop more compassion and a deeper understanding of self. I work with adults ages 18 and older.

Would you like to feel more calm, confident, hopeful, and energetic? Are you facing roadblocks or transitions in your relationships or family life? Would you like to become more effective at getting your needs met through self-compassion rather than self-criticism?

Are you looking for ways to manage depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or grief/loss? Is your substance use unmanageable and causing problems? Counseling is a way to develop the skills to effectively manage the sometimes bumpy path of life's journey. Working from a holistic, strengths-based approach, I encourage and support client's to draw upon their inherent wisdom, by working through challenging transitions. As an Integrative Psychotherapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I draw upon a variety of therapeutic orientations to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Looking for support, personal exploration, to improve mental health? Counseling can be a great tool for self-improvement. Many of us may find ourselves faced with overwhelming stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues in these challenging times. Counseling can be a safe place to process this and a way to discover inner resilience. I especially enjoy working with creative, artistic, intuitive and spiritual individuals. My style is highly interactive and conversational where we will help to identify underlying issues, determine where these originated and help to improve your level of functioning.

In my calm, safe, confidential office, I am currently offering HIPAA secure Online video sessions using a HIPPA-compliant secure platform or phone consultations. We integrate CDC guidelines for COVID-19 for any inperson sessions. My 25 years of clinical experience have taught me about the courage those facing complex life difficulties bring to psychotherapy. Adults, children and adolescents are given help finding solutions. Mindfulness techniques which I have discovered the value of through a 25+ year meditation practice are also of benefit to clients who are looking to make life changes.