Medicaid Therapists in Maine

Dr. Bush is currently not accepting new patients (updated 5/1/2024). Dr. Loren Bush received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. He has worked with a wide range of clients across the developmental life span in a variety of clinical settings. These include; university counselling centers, community mental health facilities for children and families, outpatient hospital settings, and private practices.

When we are involved in hardship, loss or trauma it is common to experience struggle and to feel imbalanced by it. I feel passionate to help people recover from these life stressors and then support them in reaching their goals. I work with my clients to help them overcome and cope with their challenges, find value in themselves, discover purpose in their lives and support them in forming healthy relationships. My goal is to work together with each person to help them feel secure, safe, and supported within their lives.

Feeling anxious, burnt out and overwhelmed? Lost someone close to you, or have had a change in your life and you’re feeling depressed or stuck? Time is precious and you deserve to live your best life. Let’s explore what that looks like for you, uncover patterns in your life that may not be healthy, and build on your strengths. Take the first step to wellness. Contact me. Let’s talk and see if it’s a good fit.

Finding the right fit in a therapist is vital for success in therapy. I've been successful working with motivated individuals, couples and families who want to identify and work to resolve specific issues. I've helped couples reconnect with one another. I've helped individuals reduce their symptoms of anxiety, depression or addictive behaviors. I have experience helping to resolve trauma of various types. Transitions in life can be difficult and I am able to help with different stages in life like leaving home for the first time, empty nest, divorce, death of a spouse, changing jobs, retirement.

The treatments I use help people to identify goals closest to their own values. Goals are then easier to achieve because they are already close to who you are and what you hold to be important. I can assist with reshaping challenging thoughts into productive actions and more positive behaviors. I work in a group practice in Lewiston founded as a diverse holistic group that with the pandemic has evolved into a practice of experienced mental health practictioners.

Current openings for Wise Women's Group only: Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you've been struggling with depression, anxiety, strained relationships or loneliness. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Are your loved one's behaviors becoming highly stressful for you? Normal transitions may be relocating, retirement, new job, and more. Life is full of stressors! If any of these things ring true, you are not alone. I would like to help you find renewed strength, a sense of calm, and confidence in your ability to move toward a life in which you find meaning and purpose.

*My practice is currently full** My clients have described me as authentic, compassionate, affirming, and gently challenging. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you will feel safe and comfortable to be yourself. I will guide you through your challenges to a position of greater awareness, fulfillment, and hope. The challenges and transitions experienced as we move through our lives are very tender - new, raw, lovely, and painful all at once. Being there with people during these times is certainly a privilege for me.

I believe that working with clients involves tailoring therapy to meet the needs of each client individually. I have worked with clients experiencing co-occurring disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, depression, adult life transitions, substance abuse, spirituality issues, relationship difficulties, and those who are alone without family support. Other clients I have worked with include students, adult children caring for parents, LGBTQs and refugees as they adjust to life in the U.S.

This is the first step of many regarding establishing control over barriers keeping you stuck and, for that, you should be congratulating yourself! Finding someone who can help facilitate meaningful conversation as a means of problem solving this struggle is the next step on your journey. This is such an important step and thank you for clicking on me. Let’s see if I could be your guide.

I offer a non-judgmental, empathetic space to give you room to process areas of your life that may be causing distress. My hope is that when you leave my office, you'll feel heard and empowered. I find it to be a privilege to walk alongside people as they explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences. I'll support you by using evidence base practices, such as Client Centered and Motivational Interviewing. My experience as a therapist has given me the opportunity to work with people who have experienced trauma, as well as people living with substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, grief and major mental health concerns.

I am passionate about working with individuals & couples who desire to heal past hurts, define future goals, & find effective ways to grow personally, professionally, & in their relationships with others. My prior life experiences in management, full time ministry, as an educator, & in Hospice work, along with specialty training in trauma, bereavement, couples work, & Life Coaching, have given me the experiences & training necessary to provide a wide variety of resources to help clients move forward in their lives more effectively. Those choosing to work with me will find a caring, compassionate therapist & mentor.

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.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and having issues with relationships, work/school or family? Together we can develop your strengths and skills to better manage the challenges of life. Most of my practice has focused on working with Women's Issues, LGBTQ, teens, families and couples. I work from a variety of approaches that focus on the skills to manage symptoms and regain a sense of hope and delight. We will focus on interventions that build on strengths, capacity for connection, mindfulness, clarity and change.

Ben provides counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families. He has a holistic view of counseling and views wellness as having psychological, physical and spiritual components. He has an eclectic approach with interests in existential, humanistic, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Ben specializes in working with clients with disabilities, both physical and developmental. Ben also has interests in parenting, particularly parents of children with disabilities.

My philosophy is to "keep it simple". Because those who are in need of counseling are often so overwhelmed, I feel it is important to keep the therapeutic process streamlined and noncomplicated. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and create a unique treatment plan to address each of your identified needs and goals in a simplified yet supportive and flexible manner that feels manageable.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or just trying to make sense or find purpose in your life? I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing a broad range of life challenges and transitions including counseling services for trauma /PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and those affected by addiction, loss and grief, end of life challenges, eldercare counseling and those struggling with medical conditions impacting quality of life. My approach is collaborative; I use a combination of narrative and solution focus therapies, cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness, using holistic approaches working with clients on coping strategies while providing support to finding joy in the midst of struggle.

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.

After 20 years as a counselor, I appreciate how important it is for all of us to sometimes find a safe place to talk through difficult emotions and experiences, feel more understood, and regain the hope and confidence necessary to enact meaningful life changes. I help clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more. I invite my clients to help me understand what is most important to them, allow themselves the opportunity to explore both the fears and strengths at play in their lives, and embrace new ways of caring for themselves which fit with their preferences and values.

I am full at this time. I have a wide range of experience, and am fascinated by the way the mind works. Therapy looks different for each person, and I try to create a place of healing. I love doing spiritual work with clients who lean in that direction. I do EMDR to heal trauma and negative beliefs that keep you stuck. I love working with clients with bipolar disorder. I love working with clients from other countries and cultures. I try to always give you a “take home” idea or exercise when you walk out the door. Therapy for me is a graceful and creative healing process, and I am mystified to watch people change before my eyes.