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I understand that life can be messy. Every day we struggle with the stress of work, family, financial pressures and personal doubts and fears of failure. Anxiety, depression and trauma can often times make even the simplest of tasks seem overwhelming. I understand that talking to someone unbiased and uninvolved can help to make sense of these experiences and give you a place to sort through these emotions in a private and confidential setting.
I understand that life can be messy. Every day we struggle with the stress of work, family, financial pressures and personal doubts and fears of failure. Anxiety, depression and trauma can often times make even the simplest of tasks seem overwhelming. I understand that talking to someone unbiased and uninvolved can help to make sense of these experiences and give you a place to sort through these emotions in a private and confidential setting.
Accepting New Clients. Throughout our lives we experience struggles along the way. Over time, we can unknowingly, avoid issues and/or past trauma experiences. When these issues emerge to the surface, it can be extremely overwhelming and negatively impact our relationships and daily functioning. Just like we need teachers for learning how to read & write, we also need a teacher to show us how to process, cope, and engage in healthy relationships. I am here to come alongside you during this learning process. Getting to know one's self is a great step toward continued growth.
Accepting New Clients. Throughout our lives we experience struggles along the way. Over time, we can unknowingly, avoid issues and/or past trauma experiences. When these issues emerge to the surface, it can be extremely overwhelming and negatively impact our relationships and daily functioning. Just like we need teachers for learning how to read & write, we also need a teacher to show us how to process, cope, and engage in healthy relationships. I am here to come alongside you during this learning process. Getting to know one's self is a great step toward continued growth.
The decision to enter therapeutic treatment should not be entered lightly, i work to treat all clients professionally, with respect, in an effort to help each client understand their individual situation , and how to see the positives in their less than positive situation, and help each individual help themselves , the treatment focus is always based on the strengths that each individual brings with them.
The decision to enter therapeutic treatment should not be entered lightly, i work to treat all clients professionally, with respect, in an effort to help each client understand their individual situation , and how to see the positives in their less than positive situation, and help each individual help themselves , the treatment focus is always based on the strengths that each individual brings with them.
Alaina Willson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Calais, ME 04619
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Hey there, I'm Alaina, fellow fallible human being. I am a Clinical Social Worker with 16+ years of experience in the mental health field, and 8+ years as a clinician. In that time, I gained knowledge in child and family welfare, postpartum and parenting, chronic illness, agoraphobia and anxiety of all kinds and flavors, end of life, anger/irritability, life transitions, LGBTQ+, incarceration and re-entry, employee assistance, trauma treatment, crisis intervention, grief, and more.
Hey there, I'm Alaina, fellow fallible human being. I am a Clinical Social Worker with 16+ years of experience in the mental health field, and 8+ years as a clinician. In that time, I gained knowledge in child and family welfare, postpartum and parenting, chronic illness, agoraphobia and anxiety of all kinds and flavors, end of life, anger/irritability, life transitions, LGBTQ+, incarceration and re-entry, employee assistance, trauma treatment, crisis intervention, grief, and more.
Reach Out if you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship difficulties, or sexual concerns. I am motivated to assist you in making positive changes in your life. If you are seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your emotions, relationships, and sexual and mental health experiences. I aim to help you improve your overall well-being, enhance your relationships, and find greater fulfillment and happiness. You will feel heard, understood, and supported on your journey toward relationship healing, sexual empowerment, and growth.
Reach Out if you struggle with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship difficulties, or sexual concerns. I am motivated to assist you in making positive changes in your life. If you are seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your emotions, relationships, and sexual and mental health experiences. I aim to help you improve your overall well-being, enhance your relationships, and find greater fulfillment and happiness. You will feel heard, understood, and supported on your journey toward relationship healing, sexual empowerment, and growth.
Living with mental health issues restricts the quality of life. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, adults, adolescents, and children to combat the effects of trauma, stressors, and factors that prevent them from living the life they want to lead. This is my mission.
Living with mental health issues restricts the quality of life. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, adults, adolescents, and children to combat the effects of trauma, stressors, and factors that prevent them from living the life they want to lead. This is my mission.
Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.