Therapists in Bar Harbor, ME
I am a mindfulness influenced, cognitive-behavioral therapist who provides services that include psychological evaluations and individual/couples/family therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, and Self-regulation concerns. I also teach a variety of meditative techniques with an emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. I am a graduate of Florida State University and hold a combined PhD in Counseling and School Psychology. Call today to see how I can help you!
I am a mindfulness influenced, cognitive-behavioral therapist who provides services that include psychological evaluations and individual/couples/family therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, and Self-regulation concerns. I also teach a variety of meditative techniques with an emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. I am a graduate of Florida State University and hold a combined PhD in Counseling and School Psychology. Call today to see how I can help you!
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Matthew S. Beal
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MACO, NCC, LCMHC, LCPC, MDiv
Verified Verified
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 (Online Only)
We all need quality counseling at times, and if you are thinking about counseling, well done! Every step requires courage, and I respect yours. Whether your needs seem small or overwhelming I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. My goals are to help you identify what human flourishing means for you, gain insight into what keeps you from living that fully, and develop the tools you need to move into that flourishing. I provide a safe, supportive space for the vital therapeutic relationship. And I offer teletherapy with a generous sliding scale fee structure to make your flourishing as accessible as possible!
We all need quality counseling at times, and if you are thinking about counseling, well done! Every step requires courage, and I respect yours. Whether your needs seem small or overwhelming I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. My goals are to help you identify what human flourishing means for you, gain insight into what keeps you from living that fully, and develop the tools you need to move into that flourishing. I provide a safe, supportive space for the vital therapeutic relationship. And I offer teletherapy with a generous sliding scale fee structure to make your flourishing as accessible as possible!
Online Therapists
In addition, I work with traumatic mood disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorder, anxiety and explosive disorders.
Vincent Carrier MS, LCPC As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to understand how the past, whether family, relationships, traumatic events become the obstacles that prevent you from achieving YOUR goals. My efforts are focused on helping you recognize and understand how the mind collects, stores and uses this historical information. We work together to reduce and/or remove past issues, those obstacles that prevent you from having a happier, more fulfilled life. We work to develop coping strategies such as mindfulness and others.
In addition, I work with traumatic mood disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorder, anxiety and explosive disorders.
Vincent Carrier MS, LCPC As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to understand how the past, whether family, relationships, traumatic events become the obstacles that prevent you from achieving YOUR goals. My efforts are focused on helping you recognize and understand how the mind collects, stores and uses this historical information. We work together to reduce and/or remove past issues, those obstacles that prevent you from having a happier, more fulfilled life. We work to develop coping strategies such as mindfulness and others.
Tamara Mello
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, CCTP, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterville, ME 04903 (Online Only)
The style I use is eclectic and offers compassionate understanding in a relaxed environment that supports growth and personal exploration for adult individuals over age 18. I offer traditional talk therapies designed for clients to develop solution-focused ideas to their own concerns as the goal is for each client to become their own best expert. With talk therapy combined with evidence based modalities, I am able to help people discover their personal truth.
The style I use is eclectic and offers compassionate understanding in a relaxed environment that supports growth and personal exploration for adult individuals over age 18. I offer traditional talk therapies designed for clients to develop solution-focused ideas to their own concerns as the goal is for each client to become their own best expert. With talk therapy combined with evidence based modalities, I am able to help people discover their personal truth.
Paul Ezzy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bangor, ME 04401 (Online Only)
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Hi there. I don't know what brings you here, but I can listen to your story and do my best to help you through it. Maybe something happened recently and you're just trying to get back to normal, or maybe you've had a mental illness your whole life...either way, if you're looking for someone who will listen, provide support, and help guide you towards insight and acceptance, we may be a good fit. I work well with people who are motivated to try new things and keep an open mind, who are willing to speak about themselves and their experiences honestly.
Hi there. I don't know what brings you here, but I can listen to your story and do my best to help you through it. Maybe something happened recently and you're just trying to get back to normal, or maybe you've had a mental illness your whole life...either way, if you're looking for someone who will listen, provide support, and help guide you towards insight and acceptance, we may be a good fit. I work well with people who are motivated to try new things and keep an open mind, who are willing to speak about themselves and their experiences honestly.
Carol L Huntington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, MSW, M Div, MSW
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530 (Online Only)
You may be blocked or feeling helpless, stuck or at a loss for how to cope. You may be unsure where to begin or how to continue in your journey with more joy, meaning and purpose. I focus on your strengths and believe in the inherent wisdom each person has. I combine my life experience and clinical training. My specialties include helping people to navigate grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, problematic substance use, depression, and spiritual conflicts. I will journey with you nonjudgmentally to help you identify and work on your goals. I will model, facilitate, and help you discover new ways of coping, and behaving.
You may be blocked or feeling helpless, stuck or at a loss for how to cope. You may be unsure where to begin or how to continue in your journey with more joy, meaning and purpose. I focus on your strengths and believe in the inherent wisdom each person has. I combine my life experience and clinical training. My specialties include helping people to navigate grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, problematic substance use, depression, and spiritual conflicts. I will journey with you nonjudgmentally to help you identify and work on your goals. I will model, facilitate, and help you discover new ways of coping, and behaving.
Leslie Mulligan
Counselor, MS, EdS, LCPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Machias, ME 04654 (Online Only)
I am a creative humanist. As an experiential psychotherapist, I join with you in your life-in-process to support your self-awareness, healing, and growth. I engage with your whole person - body, mind, being - your unique "me". Life change, moods, relationships, work, health, recovery are my focus. Rather than lean into pathology, I value your intelligence, ways of expression, learning and strategies. Using facts, metaphor, lived experience, humor, honesty you'll see your own best way through. I tailor my tools to your person/couple/family's needs. You gain objective and compassionate insights, and new tools for thriving.
I am a creative humanist. As an experiential psychotherapist, I join with you in your life-in-process to support your self-awareness, healing, and growth. I engage with your whole person - body, mind, being - your unique "me". Life change, moods, relationships, work, health, recovery are my focus. Rather than lean into pathology, I value your intelligence, ways of expression, learning and strategies. Using facts, metaphor, lived experience, humor, honesty you'll see your own best way through. I tailor my tools to your person/couple/family's needs. You gain objective and compassionate insights, and new tools for thriving.
We are each gifted... We are each wounded... Nobody escapes the extraordinary challenges of being human. What is it that is precious about my clients? How can they heal and release their unique gifts into this world? My passion is to support your life's imperative to transform injuries, and become fully energized to all that life has to offer. Within our journey lies the revelation of your most empowered Self. I've raised three children in the wilds of Maine and trekked in remote cultures and wildernesses around the world; yet it is within us that lies the greatest wilderness... its adversities, challenges, and wonders to behold.
We are each gifted... We are each wounded... Nobody escapes the extraordinary challenges of being human. What is it that is precious about my clients? How can they heal and release their unique gifts into this world? My passion is to support your life's imperative to transform injuries, and become fully energized to all that life has to offer. Within our journey lies the revelation of your most empowered Self. I've raised three children in the wilds of Maine and trekked in remote cultures and wildernesses around the world; yet it is within us that lies the greatest wilderness... its adversities, challenges, and wonders to behold.
There are as many different kinds of struggles as there are people. That said, counseling can be a place to sort out confusion, find fresh perspectives, and re-energize yourself to tackle the ups and downs of your life and feel good about your actions. It's something we all can benefit from at different points in our lives. I work with teenagers, adults, and elders. My work includes couples counseling, individual counseling, and family counseling, as well as work focused on employment issues and men's issues.
There are as many different kinds of struggles as there are people. That said, counseling can be a place to sort out confusion, find fresh perspectives, and re-energize yourself to tackle the ups and downs of your life and feel good about your actions. It's something we all can benefit from at different points in our lives. I work with teenagers, adults, and elders. My work includes couples counseling, individual counseling, and family counseling, as well as work focused on employment issues and men's issues.
There are many things that keep us from being true to ourselves and/or brings conflict into our lives making it easy to feel lost or off-track. My work involves allowing you to find your compass by resolving traumas from the past and finding simple and workable solutions for the present.
It is my priority to help people come back to their strengths and rediscover their inner compass. My job is to create an environment for you that is free of judgement and debris; together we can find your bearings and put the wind back in your sails.
There are many things that keep us from being true to ourselves and/or brings conflict into our lives making it easy to feel lost or off-track. My work involves allowing you to find your compass by resolving traumas from the past and finding simple and workable solutions for the present.
It is my priority to help people come back to their strengths and rediscover their inner compass. My job is to create an environment for you that is free of judgement and debris; together we can find your bearings and put the wind back in your sails.
markowitz counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Camden, ME 04843 (Online Only)
I offer real help to get you through difficult times; in your relationship, job or with a personal stress. This is a direct, no-nonsense interactive process: I will help you see what is holding you back so you can reorganize to play a bigger game in your life. For over 16 years I have brought my full engagement and commitment to facilitate my clients in getting the results they are looking for. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression or high levels of stress this intensive short-term process will put you back in touch with your power to change.
I offer real help to get you through difficult times; in your relationship, job or with a personal stress. This is a direct, no-nonsense interactive process: I will help you see what is holding you back so you can reorganize to play a bigger game in your life. For over 16 years I have brought my full engagement and commitment to facilitate my clients in getting the results they are looking for. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression or high levels of stress this intensive short-term process will put you back in touch with your power to change.
I believe truly understanding a person’s journey begins with a compassionate heart. Each person is beautifully unique, harbors inner strengths, and is on a developmental journey, no matter what their age. I work collaboratively and creatively to identify these strengths and explore developmental perspective. During our work together, it is my goal to create a private and safe place in which to explore, heal, and grow.
I believe truly understanding a person’s journey begins with a compassionate heart. Each person is beautifully unique, harbors inner strengths, and is on a developmental journey, no matter what their age. I work collaboratively and creatively to identify these strengths and explore developmental perspective. During our work together, it is my goal to create a private and safe place in which to explore, heal, and grow.
We are down-to-earth people who won't tell you how to live your life. You tell us what you want to be different in life and we'll offer pragmatic and supportive steps to get you there. We are honored to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups. We are available for single consultations, short term and long term therapy. We welcome your questions and concerns and look forward to hearing from you!
We are down-to-earth people who won't tell you how to live your life. You tell us what you want to be different in life and we'll offer pragmatic and supportive steps to get you there. We are honored to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups. We are available for single consultations, short term and long term therapy. We welcome your questions and concerns and look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa Audino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Belfast, ME 04915 (Online Only)
I specialize in Borderline personality disorder, PTSD/Trauma, and co-occurring challenges. My scope of practice includes LGBTQ+ concerns, couples (nonmonogamy), and mood disorders. A desire to change is often forged in hardships that are overwhelming, painful, and cause suffering. It can be a difficult path to navigate alone. A therapeutic relationship based on trust, open communication, respect, and empathy is fundamental to overcoming struggles. Whether it is during a transition, an acute stressor, or severe mental illness, I provide a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment for youth, adults, families, and couples.
I specialize in Borderline personality disorder, PTSD/Trauma, and co-occurring challenges. My scope of practice includes LGBTQ+ concerns, couples (nonmonogamy), and mood disorders. A desire to change is often forged in hardships that are overwhelming, painful, and cause suffering. It can be a difficult path to navigate alone. A therapeutic relationship based on trust, open communication, respect, and empathy is fundamental to overcoming struggles. Whether it is during a transition, an acute stressor, or severe mental illness, I provide a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment for youth, adults, families, and couples.
James S. Bastien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHD, CMTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blue Hill, ME 04614
Are you wondering what your life would be like if you were able to align your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions with your values? Are you willing to learn how to take committed action in the service of what you most care about? Would you find it helpful to learn specific practices to embrace life as it is rather than the way your mind is telling you it must be?
Are you wondering what your life would be like if you were able to align your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions with your values? Are you willing to learn how to take committed action in the service of what you most care about? Would you find it helpful to learn specific practices to embrace life as it is rather than the way your mind is telling you it must be?
You've taken the first step towards your personal healing. Whether you struggle with feeling sad, anxious, "stuck" or generally dissatisfied with life, there is hope. You can learn to cope and connect with your sense of purpose, self-worth, and fulfillment. With supportive, effective psychotherapy, you can discover your inner strengths and resources, and learn to channel them to make improvements in daily living. You will discover ways to make your work life and relationships more satisfying. With compassion and acceptance, you can approach life with new skills to achieve a life of courage, authenticity, and contentment.
You've taken the first step towards your personal healing. Whether you struggle with feeling sad, anxious, "stuck" or generally dissatisfied with life, there is hope. You can learn to cope and connect with your sense of purpose, self-worth, and fulfillment. With supportive, effective psychotherapy, you can discover your inner strengths and resources, and learn to channel them to make improvements in daily living. You will discover ways to make your work life and relationships more satisfying. With compassion and acceptance, you can approach life with new skills to achieve a life of courage, authenticity, and contentment.
Solutions for Change MFT. Sylvie OConnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Augusta, ME 04330 (Online Only)
I believe that we constantly transition from one stage in life to another, often needing assistance: child to teenager; single to married; individual to parent. I love to work with highly motivated clients who long to achieve their goals. Whether you were referred, followed the suggestion of friends, or simply wanted to explore options around therapy, I am glad you're giving me the opportunity to simplify this process for you. In a world of high professional and personal demands at times we need support to properly thrive. In Law Enforcement or Active Military? I have worked extensively w/ both. Text/call, email for appointment
I believe that we constantly transition from one stage in life to another, often needing assistance: child to teenager; single to married; individual to parent. I love to work with highly motivated clients who long to achieve their goals. Whether you were referred, followed the suggestion of friends, or simply wanted to explore options around therapy, I am glad you're giving me the opportunity to simplify this process for you. In a world of high professional and personal demands at times we need support to properly thrive. In Law Enforcement or Active Military? I have worked extensively w/ both. Text/call, email for appointment
I am here for you as a gentle, patient, and empathic presence. We will figure this out together. Over the years I have cultivated my own holistic approach that is caring and inclusive. My scope of healing is larger in order to address the root causes of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, conflict, and help navigate the intersectionality of the many unhealthy systems we are affected by in our troubled world.
I am here for you as a gentle, patient, and empathic presence. We will figure this out together. Over the years I have cultivated my own holistic approach that is caring and inclusive. My scope of healing is larger in order to address the root causes of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, conflict, and help navigate the intersectionality of the many unhealthy systems we are affected by in our troubled world.
My goal as your counselor is to provide a safe and caring environment to help you adjust to the changes that you want to explore making in your life.
My goal as your counselor is to provide a safe and caring environment to help you adjust to the changes that you want to explore making in your life.
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
Focused on healing through trauma-informed, body-based care and grounded in family systems theory, I draw on a range of counseling approaches including; psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, mindfulness, mind-body, behavioral (DBT and CBT). Together we sojourn toward self-awareness and compassion for self. Emblematic moments from the past may have become conditioned responses to the present. We focus both on here and now and historical events. TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique), mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy and EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing help re-program stored arousal in the body.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.