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Lara Kerstin Nordenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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1 Endorsed
535 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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I am a warm, open and accepting therapist who specializes in holding space for teens and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, difficulty with emotions, grief and any feelings of suffering, hopelessness or overall dissatisfaction with yourself and your life. Being human can be painful, complex and challenging at times. I’m here to validate these challenges and help you explore what is and isn’t working for you. I view this as a collaborative process and will honor you as the expert in your own life.
My practice stems from 10+ years of experience living and working in Africa, California and Maine as a Social Worker and Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. I approach therapy through a holistic framework drawing on CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Buddhism, Neuroscience, Mindfulness, Meditation, and Somatic practices.
I believe that examining our relationship with ourselves is incredibly important and I am here to hold space while you investigate what it is that may be creating conflict or suffering in your life. I will help customize an approach that resonates with you and honors whatever shows up in our sessions together. I look forward to connecting with you!
Call or Email Lara Kerstin Nordenson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (207) 672-2351
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
Insurance
- MaineCare
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Lara Kerstin Nordenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / LC23898 Lara Kerstin Nordenson
- Attended University of New England, MSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Drug Abuse
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Buddhist Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Counseling and Trauma Therapy Associates
535 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 672-2351Email me
Additional Location
535 Ocean Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 672-2351Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Lara Kerstin Nordenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW