Therapists Beginning With J in Maine

Greetings. I imagine that you may be struggling with many difficult emotions, behaviors, and/or situations at this time. Clients who work with me find themselves encouraged to become active problem-solvers within their own lives, while also receiving the validation, support, and guidance needed to navigate the challenges they are facing. Our work together may mean processing and working through difficult material from your past, and/or it may mean a focus on more current concerns and then engaging together in problem-solving/stress management.

Making the choice to start therapy can be a scary step. I believe that every client should be supported by a therapist who brings a sense of realness, support, encouragement, and knowledge to each and every session. You should be able to walk into every session with a feeling of comfort and safety discussing your struggles. My goal is to bring those qualities while helping clients find relief, understanding, and their purpose.

**Accepting teletherapy clients only** My focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. Meeting clients where they are at with use of various therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution focused, task centered and narrative therapy. We can all learn from each other and have the ability to grow from challenges with right tools and support.

My name is Jade, 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. I 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.I am a certified Integrated Mental Health Therapist.

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.

LCSW in Bath, Maine with over 25 years of experience with adolescent, adult, couples, and family therapy. Psychodynamically trained with skills in EMDR and DBT.

Connecting with your individual therapist can mean everything when trying to work through feelings of depression, anxiety, and past traumas. I’ve developed a creative treatment ideology that targets negative thought patterns through a unique treatment plan, accustomed to each and every client I meet. If you’re struggling to find meaning, move forward, or enjoy life, JALU creative healing can help you find your hope again. Through action oriented modalities, I want to help you get your life back and see everything you’re truly capable of.

We each have an authentic self, and things we know to be deeply true about our hearts, minds, identities and lives. I believe that no matter how confused we may feel, we can all find our way back to what is unique, creative and courageous in ourselves. These are challenging times. There is nothing maladjusted about feeling anxious or depressed in a world that does not feel equitable or safe. My goal is not to help you adjust to broken things; it is to build upon the strengths of your identity, your values and your truth so that you can work towards the goals that are important to you.

Immediate openings available. The things we find difficult in life come in many different guises. They can be challenging to navigate alone. Relationship issues, death of a loved one, depression and anxiety can become part of anyone's life at any time. If you are finding life challenging right now you may feel you would like support and this is where therapy can help.

While the avenues of our lives seem very predictable, all too often that predictability falls to the way side. We summon the resources we know from our past. A feeling of being off balance, overwhelmed, misunderstood and at times alone can pressure our basic instincts. I am grateful to the individual who chooses to explore with me the answers they may already hold. The process of bringing concerns to the room and taking the time to look, study and explore individual needs and strengths begins the journey to self acceptance.

Welcome... My 30+ years and over 100,000 direct client contact hours in understanding and enhancing clients' coping skills and problem-solving capabilities will help you meet your goal(s). We'll work together resolving what you want right from the start. You'll learn effective skills that fit for you that you can use immediately. I offer the current gold standards and best-practices for your therapy. We'll reach an understanding of your unique difficulties and support your experiences-a model for everyday happiness. We'll use connections between important influences in your life to develop the meaningful change you desire.

Treating: Anxiety/Depression,Loss/Grief,Survivors of Suicide Loss,Homophobia,Racism,Anti Semitism,Sexism,Compulsions,Fantasies,Communication,Shame,Obsessions,Sexuality, Substance MisUse,Intimacy,Hopelessness,Mens’ Oppression,& Loneliness. I facilitate processing feelings. For example, crying/sadness, is a natural, healing response to a hurt. Many early care givers were uncomfortable with our crying, which shut us down. My feelings based therapy facilitates healing from old, (or current) unprocessed emotional (or physical) hurts. Unprocessed hurts underlie obsessions/compulsions, substance mis-use, isolation, anxiety/depression.

Although I work with a range of clients, I have particular expertise and interest in working with the LGBTQ+ community. Since an online profile is so one dimensional, I offer an intro session for individuals to ask me as many questions as they like. I'm invested in being available and forthcoming (within a frame of professional boundaries). I feel unique qualities that I have are a sense of humor and a progressive world view that includes helping clients feel completely at ease and not judged. I recently attended a Harvard sponsored "Excellence in Trans Health" conference, and continue education that is current and cutting edge.

I provide counseling to individuals on a variety of issues including depression/anxiety,anger management, substance abuse, addiction, compulsive behaviors,and stress management. Counseling sessions are tailored to your goals: either short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing ongoing personal growth. If you are looking for ways to gain a better understanding of yourself, change old behavior patterns, learn new ways to cope with stress then counseling can help you. What you can expect from counseling is compassion, and understanding, new perspectives on negative feelings and behaviors, and strategies for creating positive changes in your life.

When I was younger, I always wanted to help and be there for others as much as I could. I want to help people who are struggling. I love supporting others in making huge changes in their lives and being one of their biggest cheerleaders in success. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

You’re a capable, resourceful adult to others, but when your life stops making sense, who do you turn to? Hi, I’m Jennie and I’ve helped adults cope with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, work and caregiver stress. Creative and high-capacity people often find their way to me (neurodiversity welcomed). I support individuals from varied backgrounds: grad students; parents of young children; business leaders, first responders, teachers and nurses; military family members; government employees and creatives. I understand both metropolitan “hustle culture” and community-based small town dynamics, each with its own strengths and demands.

My approach to treating OCD is warm but direct; my goal is to help you become your own therapist. Creating art—especially ceramics and painting—and skiing are my big passions in life. I became a therapist, first and foremost, to help people who are struggling. When I was younger, I went through a very difficult time with my health. That led me to pause my life and examine how I was coping with stress and anxiety. It was part of a life-changing journey that inspired me to become a mental health counselor and art therapist. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist experienced in working with individuals, couples and women's issues including infertility and illness. Predominantly, I work with couples and individuals on issues requiring sex therapy. I had the honor and distinction of being the only female AASECT certified Sex Therapist in the state of Maine when certified in 2012. Clients with sexuality concerns, sexual dysfunction and pain, gender identity questioning and intimate relationship issues are welcome. Consults with parents and educators as well as workshops on raising sexually healthy children is also a specialty.

Let's face it...life can feel overwhelming or discouraging at times. Everyone has been there at some point. Fortunately, all of us have an innate drive to heal and feel better; to regain a sense of control, become more resilient or empowered, or face and overcome challenging obstacles. But still, it's not unusual for us to have difficulty tapping into that sometimes—or know how to start. That's where I come in. I help you find your strengths as you address, work through, or resolve what is troubling you. Reaching out for help isn't always easy, but is one of the best and most courageous things you can do.