Grief Therapists in Maine

How do our values impact our actions? How do our intersecting identities impact our lives? How do we create mindful attention to our whole experiences–even those that are painful? What are our nervous systems telling us? I am interested in exploring difficult questions with you and helping you examine and find acceptance in the story you tell yourself about your life. I see us as a pair of archaeologists on a dig: examining artifacts and exploring their significance.

I counsel from a wellness perspective and seek to meet my clients where they are in their personal journey.

Anger issues getting in the way of your relationships at home or work? Difficulty managing the strong emotions of anger, grief or sadness? Perhaps you are great at faking "All is okay" by forcing smiles and jokes, but inside crumbling. Others may be envious of your life but you feel shame about what is "really" inside of you. There is a reason for what you are feeling. Together in therapy we figure out the roots of your emotions. Better yet, you will learn tools and techniques to manage anger, grief, sadness, anxiety, and/or depression. Every one has the potential to change, I have been privileged to witness this change in clients.

I am a minister as well as a clinical counselor. Faith as well as counseling can help a person or couple work through problems. I have had over 20 years of experience in both worlds and am comfortable working wherever you are. I use many modern therapeutic techniques but I can also root them in ancient faith traditions. My orientation is Christian. Along with my private practice in counseling, I am adjunct faculty at Bangor Seminary and teach Grief counseling, and Spirituality and Healing.

Have you been feeling lost, confused, or stuck in life? Are you struggling to navigate recent loss, change, transition, or grief? Are challenging thoughts and emotions getting the better of you? Do you feel a sense of knowing that there’s more to life you're meant to be experiencing, but unsure of what that is? Do you desire deeper and more conscious relationships with yourself and others? Do you desire change but are fearful of taking the next step? If so, then you’re in the right place! Blending an integrative approach of Holistic Psychotherapy, Life Coaching, and Spiritual Guidance...

I believe that it is necessary to address the physical and emotional aspects of one's self. Therapy is a partnership; it is also a journey that we will share together. I consider myself a very compassionate person, but in therapy I am also very active within the process. I hope that my patients will be open and honest with their issues and needs. Trust and honesty is the basis for therapy to be successful.

After over 23 years in agency work I am transitioning to private practice. I am currently offering telehealth only, but will offer in-person sessions in Kennebunk, Maine, beginning the second week of December. I have worked in community mental health, and for the past 11 years, serving the veteran population in Southern Maine. My approach is primarily from an attachment perspective, recognizing that peoples' struggles come from multiple influences.

Careful attention leads to healing, growth, acceptance and change. In my practice, through this careful attention, we will clarify what your specific needs and goals are, identify factors that may stand in their way, and discover how you will move forward. My intention is to develop a mutual understanding of your unique situation that will guide and support you towards enhanced well-being.

Have you ever experienced a life change, trauma, or loss that you simply can’t make sense of? That makes it hard to be present in your body? To stay connected to what and whom you care about? I hold sacred space for your journey home to a sense of wholeness. I offer psychotherapy for those who want to go deeper into the body to process patterns of grief and trauma showing up in the present. I offer somatic coaching for those who have specific goals and want to better manage stress and pain, feel more present in their bodies, and gain a toolbox of skills to increase their ability to regulate.

- - My caseload is currently full - - I work with women and couples to navigate the many challenges and transitions we face throughout our lives. I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum issues; including perinatal anxiety and depression; grief and loss; trauma; and the many stressors around growing our families. Unexpected difficulties can change the way we feel about ourselves and our relationships, and leave us feeling alone, overwhelmed and anxious. Working together, we can find our way through, to understand ourselves more deeply, reconnect with the people we love, and create a better way forward.

I am an individual and family therapist. I have a passion for helping young adults and parents feel empowered and in control of their lives. I specialize in helping families better understand each other, cope with life challenges, manage symptoms related to grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Autism and ODD. I help teens, young adults and parents understand how their childhood has impacted how they engage with the world today; working to create increased self-esteem, healthy boundaries, and amplified joy. My goal is to help you to overcome obstacles in life that seem insurmountable.

It has been an honor to be practicing for more than 30 years as a psychotherapist, working individually with children, adolescents and adults, as well as with families and couples. I appreciate the amount of courage it takes for clients to enter therapy. My approach is collaborative, based on connection and trust. We work together as a team, forming goals and strategies. My E.F.T.C. (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) approach has been particularly effective in helping couples enhance their relationship by gaining access to their attachment longings.

Life isn't always easy to navigate on your own. At times, our minds and bodies, or the world around us, create overwhelming pressure and stress. I help people find relief while learning new tools to adjust to life's challenges. Whether you are feeling anxious, stuck, sad, or overwhelmed, we will work together to help you heal and find a new path forward.

Welcome! I am glad you are here.  I acknowledge the courage it takes to be open to the therapeutic process. I believe self-compassion is at the heart of our work together and is a powerful step in the healing journey. My goal is to support you in greeting pain in order to make greater space for the life you desire. I strive to tailor our sessions to meet your needs, honor your strengths, and welcome you wherever you are.

Hello! My name is Mira. I believe that our power comes from our story. Our power as well as our challenges. Your lived history is what brought you to this present moment, and as a counselor, I aim to help you discover where patterns emerged, help you make connections to your current life, and help you to use concrete methods to transform the challenges into dependable tools for your path forward. I meet clients both in person, and remotely, and offer evening sessions as well.

Melissa is a Maine born native with clinical roots stemming from Boston to Portland, providing outpatient treatment to people in need of mental health service. With two decades of experience working in social services; and over a decade of clinical experience, Melissa is confident in her training and knowledge on how to deliver informed, yet compassionate treatment. Melissa currently offers outpatient counseling to people across the life spectrum struggling to function with anxiety, depression, and grief.

Life is hard. That's an understatement if there ever was one. We're bombarded with images of joyful, fulfilled people online and we might wonder what their secret is. In our culture, we learn to put on a happy face. We aren't allowed to struggle or feel down. As a therapist, this is part of what drives me - to normalize the suffering that is inherent in human life. And to assist people in finding ways to cope.

Welcome! My practice focuses on supporting new Mom’s, parents, couples and individuals navigating the dating world. I’m also trained and certified in grief and loss and have experience supporting people moving through neonatal, newborn or child loss, loss of a parent, spouse, life partner or pet. I also have some experience in treating those moving through a diagnosis of prolonged grief. In addition, I have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples with ADHD and especially navigating ADHD within a relationship and I enjoy supporting folks around navigating the complexities of open and polyamorous relationships.

I help children and their families to develop a stronger sense of connection and confidence within themselves and with one another. We can work together to help you and/or your child or teen develop greater awareness of your emotions, thoughts and beliefs and develop the skills to communicate and manage them more easily together.