Somatic Therapists in Biddeford, ME
Focusing on somatic processes, we'll allow your body's wisdom to guide us to the supportive rituals and practices that serve to bolster you.
My clients are those who struggle to find a "home" elsewhere, whether that be spiritual or therapeutic. You're hungry for connection and meaning but struggle to fit any one particular "box." Perhaps you're recovering from a harmful religious past and wondering what place faith has in your life now. Or maybe you've tried a few different clinicians and haven't felt the connectedness you're craving. You might feel exhausted, burnt out, and yet you can't shake the feeling that there has to be more to life. Or you're struggling to make sense of the chaos of life and find your place in your community.
Focusing on somatic processes, we'll allow your body's wisdom to guide us to the supportive rituals and practices that serve to bolster you.
My clients are those who struggle to find a "home" elsewhere, whether that be spiritual or therapeutic. You're hungry for connection and meaning but struggle to fit any one particular "box." Perhaps you're recovering from a harmful religious past and wondering what place faith has in your life now. Or maybe you've tried a few different clinicians and haven't felt the connectedness you're craving. You might feel exhausted, burnt out, and yet you can't shake the feeling that there has to be more to life. Or you're struggling to make sense of the chaos of life and find your place in your community.
Kristen Stake
Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Biddeford, ME 04005
Somatic therapy can include guided meditation, breath work, body awareness exercises, and learning how to work with emotions in the body through movement.
I use Internal Family Systems or "parts work" and somatic experiential approaches to help you develop curiosity towards your problems, reduce inner criticism, foster awareness of your body/mind/spirit, and build a warm relationship with yourself. I will take the time to get to know you, your specific challenges, and hopes.
Somatic therapy can include guided meditation, breath work, body awareness exercises, and learning how to work with emotions in the body through movement.
I use Internal Family Systems or "parts work" and somatic experiential approaches to help you develop curiosity towards your problems, reduce inner criticism, foster awareness of your body/mind/spirit, and build a warm relationship with yourself. I will take the time to get to know you, your specific challenges, and hopes.
I use Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Deep Brain Reorienting and of course, talk therapy.
Anxiety, depression, and identity issues, can arise from unresolved trauma, confusing and defeating our best intentions for ourselves. I am here for those who find they struggle to create change due to previous trauma and chaos in their lives. With real compassion, I work to form an alliance with you to help you feel safe, heard, and understood, as you identify and transform worn-out stories and beliefs about who you are. Let me help you improve your understanding of what happened to you, how it changed your understanding of the world, and who you are capable of being.
I use Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Deep Brain Reorienting and of course, talk therapy.
Anxiety, depression, and identity issues, can arise from unresolved trauma, confusing and defeating our best intentions for ourselves. I am here for those who find they struggle to create change due to previous trauma and chaos in their lives. With real compassion, I work to form an alliance with you to help you feel safe, heard, and understood, as you identify and transform worn-out stories and beliefs about who you are. Let me help you improve your understanding of what happened to you, how it changed your understanding of the world, and who you are capable of being.
Hello! I am a Clinical Intern at The Counseling Collective of Maine. I am currently accepting new clients. I see clients in person on Thursdays in Biddeford, ME and virtually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Hello! I am a Clinical Intern at The Counseling Collective of Maine. I am currently accepting new clients. I see clients in person on Thursdays in Biddeford, ME and virtually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Shanice-Healthy Minds Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am so glad that you came across my page. If you're here, you must be thinking about getting support, and I want you to know that you’re worth it. I specialize in working with women who experience high-functioning anxiety, people-pleasing, and perfectionism tendencies. These habits tend to leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and powerless. I help my clients to understand where these behaviors come from, why they continue them, and how to find the balance.
Welcome! I am so glad that you came across my page. If you're here, you must be thinking about getting support, and I want you to know that you’re worth it. I specialize in working with women who experience high-functioning anxiety, people-pleasing, and perfectionism tendencies. These habits tend to leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and powerless. I help my clients to understand where these behaviors come from, why they continue them, and how to find the balance.
Hey there, I'm Melissa (she/they). I work with individuals age 17 and up. The folks I work with are often navigating competing demands- perhaps it is the pressures of work, relationship needs, society's expectations of us, or an insidious inner critic. These forces often distance us from living authentically to ourselves. Maybe you find yourself giving so much to such forces you have little left to give yourself. In our sessions, I'll guide you in your process of exploring what needs attention, nurturing, or change. Together, we'll navigate the distractions and reconnect you with your truest self and needs.
Hey there, I'm Melissa (she/they). I work with individuals age 17 and up. The folks I work with are often navigating competing demands- perhaps it is the pressures of work, relationship needs, society's expectations of us, or an insidious inner critic. These forces often distance us from living authentically to ourselves. Maybe you find yourself giving so much to such forces you have little left to give yourself. In our sessions, I'll guide you in your process of exploring what needs attention, nurturing, or change. Together, we'll navigate the distractions and reconnect you with your truest self and needs.
Congratulations on having the courage to change and to ask for help. Life can be a stressful process for all of us. Sometimes we feel alone and afraid and wish we had someone to talk to outside of our immediate family and friends. Perhaps we've tried the same behaviors over and over and wonder why we don't have different results. It can be very helpful to talk to someone who can look at our concerns and difficulties from a different perspective and shed new light. Once we feel deeply understood and become more mindful of our own values and beliefs, we are able to try new healthier behaviors that help us get our needs met in life.
Congratulations on having the courage to change and to ask for help. Life can be a stressful process for all of us. Sometimes we feel alone and afraid and wish we had someone to talk to outside of our immediate family and friends. Perhaps we've tried the same behaviors over and over and wonder why we don't have different results. It can be very helpful to talk to someone who can look at our concerns and difficulties from a different perspective and shed new light. Once we feel deeply understood and become more mindful of our own values and beliefs, we are able to try new healthier behaviors that help us get our needs met in life.
Liz Hennedy-Friel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult at times. We all have periods of ups and downs.It's when those downs begin to feel overwhelming, make you anxious, and negatively impact important areas of your life, such as your relationships, work, health, spirituality, and the way you feel about yourself that seeking professional help might be beneficial.
Life can be difficult at times. We all have periods of ups and downs.It's when those downs begin to feel overwhelming, make you anxious, and negatively impact important areas of your life, such as your relationships, work, health, spirituality, and the way you feel about yourself that seeking professional help might be beneficial.
Marie A. Laverriere LCSW, (Therapist & Life Coach)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
I utilize a holistic approach to wellbeing for people seeking quality of life. I use both traditional & contemporary/alternative approaches to therapy & I meet clients where they are & together we create a plan of care. I offer a sacred space (virtually) where people come to experience support & healing of mind, body & spirit. I accept most insurances. My self pay rate is 145.00 (I do have a sliding fee). I also offer Life Coaching- when a person does not have a mental health diagnosis & is seeking support for various reasons such as life & career changes... Life Coaching is not covered by insurance.
I utilize a holistic approach to wellbeing for people seeking quality of life. I use both traditional & contemporary/alternative approaches to therapy & I meet clients where they are & together we create a plan of care. I offer a sacred space (virtually) where people come to experience support & healing of mind, body & spirit. I accept most insurances. My self pay rate is 145.00 (I do have a sliding fee). I also offer Life Coaching- when a person does not have a mental health diagnosis & is seeking support for various reasons such as life & career changes... Life Coaching is not covered by insurance.
Hi, I'm Hannah! It can feel challenging to think about starting therapy and overwhelming to know what brings you or your family to seek support. What I know about therapy is that the best fit is usually based on the relationship between the therapist and the client (you). A lot of the time therapy is about how you feel talking to and sitting with that person. I am accepting clients for telehealth sessions only. I look forward to connecting with you!
Hi, I'm Hannah! It can feel challenging to think about starting therapy and overwhelming to know what brings you or your family to seek support. What I know about therapy is that the best fit is usually based on the relationship between the therapist and the client (you). A lot of the time therapy is about how you feel talking to and sitting with that person. I am accepting clients for telehealth sessions only. I look forward to connecting with you!
Chantel Cote
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting individual telehealth appointments. My focus is on addressing anxiety, wellness, navigating relationships, and ultimately supporting you in building the kind of life that you want. I have advanced training in sex therapy so other areas may include developing intimacy/sexual self care practices, communication and conflict repair, and learning how to create new relationship agreements.
I am currently accepting individual telehealth appointments. My focus is on addressing anxiety, wellness, navigating relationships, and ultimately supporting you in building the kind of life that you want. I have advanced training in sex therapy so other areas may include developing intimacy/sexual self care practices, communication and conflict repair, and learning how to create new relationship agreements.
Madeline Lapointe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-CC
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005
Not accepting new clients
In my eclectic practice I’ll incorporate elements of mindfulness, art, play, CBT, DBT, MATCH-ADTC, and somatic therapy to best meet your needs.
Hey there, I’m Maddie (she/they). I believe in the inherent ability of people to grow, succeed, and heal given the right tools and appropriate levels of support--no matter where you are in life. Whether we are meeting to discuss difficult emotions or experiences, transitions, relationships, or the stressors of day to day life, I strive to create a safe and comfortable space for folks to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective to help people celebrate their individuality while addressing the challenges they are facing.
In my eclectic practice I’ll incorporate elements of mindfulness, art, play, CBT, DBT, MATCH-ADTC, and somatic therapy to best meet your needs.
Hey there, I’m Maddie (she/they). I believe in the inherent ability of people to grow, succeed, and heal given the right tools and appropriate levels of support--no matter where you are in life. Whether we are meeting to discuss difficult emotions or experiences, transitions, relationships, or the stressors of day to day life, I strive to create a safe and comfortable space for folks to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective to help people celebrate their individuality while addressing the challenges they are facing.
Benjamin Douglas Cote
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
Karlene Hafemann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005
Not accepting new clients
I am a trauma informed, neurodiversity celebrating, gender affirming, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults, teens, children, and parents that have experienced complex and generational trauma, attachment trauma, and those that have found themselves on foster care and adoption journeys. I also specialize in co-collaborative work with OTs, PTs, and SLPs, in working with families that experience the complex behaviors and challenges that come with sensory integration needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder, FASD, and other neurological diversity.
I am a trauma informed, neurodiversity celebrating, gender affirming, complex attachment navigating, soft spot landing therapist. I welcome adults, teens, children, and parents that have experienced complex and generational trauma, attachment trauma, and those that have found themselves on foster care and adoption journeys. I also specialize in co-collaborative work with OTs, PTs, and SLPs, in working with families that experience the complex behaviors and challenges that come with sensory integration needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder, FASD, and other neurological diversity.
Dr. Echo Dixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
The world is currently facing unprecedented challenges that can cause an immense amount of mental health stress. I specialize in coercive control, narcissistic abuse, and covert abuse. I have training in CBT and DBT, specializing in understanding behavioral reactions and urges. Please get in touch with me to discuss the treatment that matches your emotional, mental, and financial needs.
The world is currently facing unprecedented challenges that can cause an immense amount of mental health stress. I specialize in coercive control, narcissistic abuse, and covert abuse. I have training in CBT and DBT, specializing in understanding behavioral reactions and urges. Please get in touch with me to discuss the treatment that matches your emotional, mental, and financial needs.
Nicole Albee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Everyone needs space to process life, including its challenges and successes. I am here to help you do that. By using a holistic approach to your mental health, together we will explore aspects of your internal and external environment. We will discover what holds you back and ultimately what empowers you.
Everyone needs space to process life, including its challenges and successes. I am here to help you do that. By using a holistic approach to your mental health, together we will explore aspects of your internal and external environment. We will discover what holds you back and ultimately what empowers you.
Barbara S Erkson Saco Falls Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
Tyler Huffaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04007
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and confusion and are hoping for a better tomorrow? Life happens leaving us overwhelmed, confused and alone. When this occurs we look to others for help and at times we seek out an unbiased professional to help in the healing process. I have worked in many places throughout the United States and have treated many people regardless of age who are suffering because of difficult and or traumatic life experience. I have worked with military veterans, adolescents, professionals and individuals who have been severely traumatized and marginalized.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and confusion and are hoping for a better tomorrow? Life happens leaving us overwhelmed, confused and alone. When this occurs we look to others for help and at times we seek out an unbiased professional to help in the healing process. I have worked in many places throughout the United States and have treated many people regardless of age who are suffering because of difficult and or traumatic life experience. I have worked with military veterans, adolescents, professionals and individuals who have been severely traumatized and marginalized.
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Do you have past experiences that continue to impact your relationships, health, work, and overall sense of well-being? Is low self esteem keeping you from living the life you want to live? Together we will address these concerns and develop skills that will enhance your self esteem - an essential foundation for healthy growth. Bringing into balance past experience with present physical, emotional and spiritual awareness can lead you to a happier, more fulfilling life without the fear, anxiety and stress that can be so limiting.
Do you have past experiences that continue to impact your relationships, health, work, and overall sense of well-being? Is low self esteem keeping you from living the life you want to live? Together we will address these concerns and develop skills that will enhance your self esteem - an essential foundation for healthy growth. Bringing into balance past experience with present physical, emotional and spiritual awareness can lead you to a happier, more fulfilling life without the fear, anxiety and stress that can be so limiting.
Openings available for Individuals. Welcome. With warmth, clarity and compassion, I offer help to people suffering from "Wounds of the Heart and Mind": Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, neglect and relationship issues, in both groups and individual. With many years experience in both traditional and mind/body approaches, I integrate Relational Attachment work, Buddhist psychology, Childhood Trauma healing groups and energy medicine practices . I believe that along with real pain and suffering, everyone has a potential healthy Self; often obscured or undeveloped. We can build, hold and nurture that together.
Openings available for Individuals. Welcome. With warmth, clarity and compassion, I offer help to people suffering from "Wounds of the Heart and Mind": Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, neglect and relationship issues, in both groups and individual. With many years experience in both traditional and mind/body approaches, I integrate Relational Attachment work, Buddhist psychology, Childhood Trauma healing groups and energy medicine practices . I believe that along with real pain and suffering, everyone has a potential healthy Self; often obscured or undeveloped. We can build, hold and nurture that together.
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Somatic Therapists
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.