Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Biddeford, ME
Over the years, I've used EMDR therapy to help people recover from a wide variety of traumas.
Life threatening experiences sometimes affect us long after the danger has passed. If you find yourself moving through the world in fear, avoiding situations that remind you, even remotely, of the past, EMDR can help. EMDR addresses the cycle of triggering and avoidance that can be so painful and disruptive. The typical course of EMDR is 1-10 sessions. It may sound unlikely that such powerful memories can soften and lose their hold in just a few sessions. But that is what you can expect from EMDR. It is why EMDR is the treatment of choice for PTSD.
Over the years, I've used EMDR therapy to help people recover from a wide variety of traumas.
Life threatening experiences sometimes affect us long after the danger has passed. If you find yourself moving through the world in fear, avoiding situations that remind you, even remotely, of the past, EMDR can help. EMDR addresses the cycle of triggering and avoidance that can be so painful and disruptive. The typical course of EMDR is 1-10 sessions. It may sound unlikely that such powerful memories can soften and lose their hold in just a few sessions. But that is what you can expect from EMDR. It is why EMDR is the treatment of choice for PTSD.
Welcome! I am a licensed therapist here in Maine who specializes in trauma and mood/personality disorders. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and I also am certified in DBT! I have experience working with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and C- PTSD. I also focus on woman and postpartum and perinatal care. I am a supporter of empowerment, helping people to find themselves and heal in a space where their voice is heard and they feel supported. I use a trauma-informed framework to help hold a warm and safe space for you to heal. I work hard to help you feel heard, understood, and in control of your healing.
Welcome! I am a licensed therapist here in Maine who specializes in trauma and mood/personality disorders. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and I also am certified in DBT! I have experience working with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and C- PTSD. I also focus on woman and postpartum and perinatal care. I am a supporter of empowerment, helping people to find themselves and heal in a space where their voice is heard and they feel supported. I use a trauma-informed framework to help hold a warm and safe space for you to heal. I work hard to help you feel heard, understood, and in control of your healing.
Ariana DiPreta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, CMPC
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
I work from a person-centered, trauma-informed, attachment focused, relational approach where you will always be centered in our work.
I have experience in guiding clients through navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, identity, as well as working through relationship and family issues. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as with athletes and performers. The stage of emerging adulthood brings complex issues: facing big decisions, navigating important relationships, and discovering what we want for our lives. I enjoy working with clients as they explore the impact their environment had on them from an early age, and how it has shaped the person they are today.
I work from a person-centered, trauma-informed, attachment focused, relational approach where you will always be centered in our work.
I have experience in guiding clients through navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, identity, as well as working through relationship and family issues. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as with athletes and performers. The stage of emerging adulthood brings complex issues: facing big decisions, navigating important relationships, and discovering what we want for our lives. I enjoy working with clients as they explore the impact their environment had on them from an early age, and how it has shaped the person they are today.
Do you wake up in the night thinking about your life experiences, wondering what happened or how you could have achieved a different outcome? Do these stories leave you feeling your grief and possible trauma, remorse, anger, fear, or loneliness? Are you willing to delve deeply into who you truly are and into what makes you uniquely you? Whatever your life journey, there is a path to understanding who you are, holding your stories with compassion & an evolving self-awareness. It is possible to tenderly reshape even the hardest stories while coming to understand their significance. You can claim authority over your life & find peace.
Do you wake up in the night thinking about your life experiences, wondering what happened or how you could have achieved a different outcome? Do these stories leave you feeling your grief and possible trauma, remorse, anger, fear, or loneliness? Are you willing to delve deeply into who you truly are and into what makes you uniquely you? Whatever your life journey, there is a path to understanding who you are, holding your stories with compassion & an evolving self-awareness. It is possible to tenderly reshape even the hardest stories while coming to understand their significance. You can claim authority over your life & find peace.
My deeply held belief is that each individual possesses the innate ability to heal. My unique role is to guide you in recognizing this inherent knowledge and to facilitate the healing process. Together, we can compassionately identify points of disturbance to support emotional and physical well-being, resolve trauma residue and barriers to attachment, foster healthy relationships with self and others, and enhance mind/body health, creativity, and athletic effectiveness. This is achieved through a personalized, meaningful, and embodied approach that cares for the nervous system.
My deeply held belief is that each individual possesses the innate ability to heal. My unique role is to guide you in recognizing this inherent knowledge and to facilitate the healing process. Together, we can compassionately identify points of disturbance to support emotional and physical well-being, resolve trauma residue and barriers to attachment, foster healthy relationships with self and others, and enhance mind/body health, creativity, and athletic effectiveness. This is achieved through a personalized, meaningful, and embodied approach that cares for the nervous system.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with offices in South Portland, Maine. I received a Masters Degree from Lesley University in Cambridge and have completed additional training in several fields including: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Suicide Prevention; Culturally Competent Care for Adolescents; Assessment and Treatment of Attachment, Trauma, and Addiction; The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development; and Clinical Management of Sleep Disorders. I have post-graduate training in filial therapy and play therapy. I welcome adults and adolescents.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with offices in South Portland, Maine. I received a Masters Degree from Lesley University in Cambridge and have completed additional training in several fields including: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Suicide Prevention; Culturally Competent Care for Adolescents; Assessment and Treatment of Attachment, Trauma, and Addiction; The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development; and Clinical Management of Sleep Disorders. I have post-graduate training in filial therapy and play therapy. I welcome adults and adolescents.
S. P. Alexandra Bouvrette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
As a clinical social worker and person committed to equality, I interweave my understanding of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, culture, family dynamics, trauma, privilege, poverty, and each person’s unique set of life experiences as they powerfully shape a person’s life and the therapy process.
Compassionate Curiosity is the Cure. This is the simple and straightforward explanation of my philosophy and approach to psychotherapy. My primary model for treatment is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, a classic model of treatment that focuses on reshaping core beliefs about self and others that often have deep and complex roots. I am a serious person by nature and take my work very seriously. Patients can expect challenging questions, thoughtfulness, and strong focus on getting to the bottom of unproductive thought patterns and habits (Curiosity), but with humor and caring (Compassion).
As a clinical social worker and person committed to equality, I interweave my understanding of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, culture, family dynamics, trauma, privilege, poverty, and each person’s unique set of life experiences as they powerfully shape a person’s life and the therapy process.
Compassionate Curiosity is the Cure. This is the simple and straightforward explanation of my philosophy and approach to psychotherapy. My primary model for treatment is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, a classic model of treatment that focuses on reshaping core beliefs about self and others that often have deep and complex roots. I am a serious person by nature and take my work very seriously. Patients can expect challenging questions, thoughtfulness, and strong focus on getting to the bottom of unproductive thought patterns and habits (Curiosity), but with humor and caring (Compassion).
Mary Maguire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing individual, family and couples counseling. I have been working in the field and as a therapist for more than 10 years. I have extensive training and expertise in working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations. I have been nationally trained to provide specific and positive outcome based treatments in areas of trauma, depression, and anxiety. Other areas of interest include anger management, behavioral issues, parenting, relationship issues, chronic pain, grief and women's issues. My approach is collaborative and includes elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal, mindfulness and strength based.
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing individual, family and couples counseling. I have been working in the field and as a therapist for more than 10 years. I have extensive training and expertise in working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations. I have been nationally trained to provide specific and positive outcome based treatments in areas of trauma, depression, and anxiety. Other areas of interest include anger management, behavioral issues, parenting, relationship issues, chronic pain, grief and women's issues. My approach is collaborative and includes elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal, mindfulness and strength based.
Julia L Orr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
With over twenty years of experience in mental health and addiction, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their paths to healing from trauma and challenging belief systems that cause emotional suffering. I specialize in using EMDR to help clients process their traumas, enabling them to embrace life with greater freedom and joy. I am particularly committed to assisting women who have experienced an abortion, providing perspective and compassionate support to those struggling to move forward. My goal is to accompany you on your journey to healing, offering guidance and understanding every step of the way
With over twenty years of experience in mental health and addiction, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their paths to healing from trauma and challenging belief systems that cause emotional suffering. I specialize in using EMDR to help clients process their traumas, enabling them to embrace life with greater freedom and joy. I am particularly committed to assisting women who have experienced an abortion, providing perspective and compassionate support to those struggling to move forward. My goal is to accompany you on your journey to healing, offering guidance and understanding every step of the way
Jennifer Stapleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working in the field as a therapist for more than 6 years. I have history working with teens, adults and families. My approach is collaborative, trauma informed and I believe that every person's needs are unique. We can work together to determine which treatment is best for your specific needs.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have been working in the field as a therapist for more than 6 years. I have history working with teens, adults and families. My approach is collaborative, trauma informed and I believe that every person's needs are unique. We can work together to determine which treatment is best for your specific needs.
Patrick McGrath-Conwell
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005
Waitlist for new clients
I have had the opportunity to work for 36 years with Individual adults and adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The issues of trauma, loss, life changes, depression and anxiety are so much a part of all of our lives. Levels of stress complicate conversations, disconnect relationships, decrease self care, and interfere with our happiness. Finding balance is what this therapy can offer. Imagine sitting and talking with no judgement, confronting your own past and finding a new present. Working together we will undo old messages which have run your emotions and influenced your behaviors and create new ones you choose to live by.
I have had the opportunity to work for 36 years with Individual adults and adolescents, couples, families, and groups. The issues of trauma, loss, life changes, depression and anxiety are so much a part of all of our lives. Levels of stress complicate conversations, disconnect relationships, decrease self care, and interfere with our happiness. Finding balance is what this therapy can offer. Imagine sitting and talking with no judgement, confronting your own past and finding a new present. Working together we will undo old messages which have run your emotions and influenced your behaviors and create new ones you choose to live by.
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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!
I have experience working with trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, transitions, ADHD and LGBTQIA+ clients.
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!
My name is Owen Campbell, I am a licensed conditional Clinical Professional Counselor. I have worked in the public school system as a teacher and coach for over 15 years. My life experiences have equipped me to support and understand trauma, behavioral issues, and relationship struggles. I bring wisdom, humor, and warmth to the counseling room, along with my clinical training.
My name is Owen Campbell, I am a licensed conditional Clinical Professional Counselor. I have worked in the public school system as a teacher and coach for over 15 years. My life experiences have equipped me to support and understand trauma, behavioral issues, and relationship struggles. I bring wisdom, humor, and warmth to the counseling room, along with my clinical training.
I use a person centered approach and meeting clients were they are at in this current moment along with working towards larger goals for clients to create lives worth living for themselves. While my style is eclectic, I often have an attachment and trauma focused lens with my clients.
I use a person centered approach and meeting clients were they are at in this current moment along with working towards larger goals for clients to create lives worth living for themselves. While my style is eclectic, I often have an attachment and trauma focused lens with my clients.
Teresa Sosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
If you are someone who is looking to have a space to vent, make change in your life, build coping skills, and challenge yourself to grow I believe we will have a great partnership. Living with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, other mental health or personal issues can be exhausting. In the space that we create together you will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself and work towards a more balanced life that is purely you.
If you are someone who is looking to have a space to vent, make change in your life, build coping skills, and challenge yourself to grow I believe we will have a great partnership. Living with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, other mental health or personal issues can be exhausting. In the space that we create together you will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself and work towards a more balanced life that is purely you.
In response to trauma, loss, or stressors, some people have developed addictions.
In our hurried lives, we sometimes find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from loved ones, or "stuck" and unsure about where we are headed. Some of us may even struggle with a past that continues to define our present. As a counselor, I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment promoting awareness, cultivating strengths, and encouraging lasting change. My clients frequently describe me as warm, genuine, non-judgmental, easy to talk to, insightful and motivating. My style draws upon an experience range including grief/hospice care, family/couple systems, group and individual treatment for clients with severe psychiatric diagnoses, and addiction.
In response to trauma, loss, or stressors, some people have developed addictions.
In our hurried lives, we sometimes find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from loved ones, or "stuck" and unsure about where we are headed. Some of us may even struggle with a past that continues to define our present. As a counselor, I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment promoting awareness, cultivating strengths, and encouraging lasting change. My clients frequently describe me as warm, genuine, non-judgmental, easy to talk to, insightful and motivating. My style draws upon an experience range including grief/hospice care, family/couple systems, group and individual treatment for clients with severe psychiatric diagnoses, and addiction.
Chantel Madden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Biddeford, ME 04005
Looking for a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process life’s challenges and celebrate successes? Using a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, I work to empower my clients on their individual path to healing. Together, we will determine exactly what is holding you back from being the best version of you.
Looking for a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process life’s challenges and celebrate successes? Using a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, I work to empower my clients on their individual path to healing. Together, we will determine exactly what is holding you back from being the best version of you.
Margo K Mahoney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW cc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Biddeford, ME 04005
I focus primarily on positive relational issues, low self esteem, various mood disorders as well as Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, self concept, as well as Trauma and all types of abuse issues.
My desire is to journey together discovering and uncovering needs in a non-judgmental format. My premise is that the client, you, have choices. I work on dealing with positivity and positive changes. A therapeutic relationship is the primary goal and then we, together can work on the journey toward creating a plan for you. This journey will be one of trust, open communication, respect, and empathy to name a few. Understanding and knowing each person has differing needs, no two clients are ever approached or treated the same. You are uniquely you and I respect and honor your journey.
I focus primarily on positive relational issues, low self esteem, various mood disorders as well as Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, self concept, as well as Trauma and all types of abuse issues.
My desire is to journey together discovering and uncovering needs in a non-judgmental format. My premise is that the client, you, have choices. I work on dealing with positivity and positive changes. A therapeutic relationship is the primary goal and then we, together can work on the journey toward creating a plan for you. This journey will be one of trust, open communication, respect, and empathy to name a few. Understanding and knowing each person has differing needs, no two clients are ever approached or treated the same. You are uniquely you and I respect and honor your journey.
Melissa LeBreton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biddeford, ME 04005 (Online Only)
I have worked for a number of agencies working with children, teenagers, adults, homelessness, substance use, DV, and trauma.
Ready to start making changes in your life? Ready to heal from your past or current struggles that may be holding you back? Ready to jump in and take charge?
I have worked for a number of agencies working with children, teenagers, adults, homelessness, substance use, DV, and trauma.
Ready to start making changes in your life? Ready to heal from your past or current struggles that may be holding you back? Ready to jump in and take charge?
Expertise includes Chronic and Serious Illness, Addictions, behavioral & Trauma Incident Reduction Treatment, This is a solution based SAMSA approved method.
Welcome. The "OLD NORMAL" is gone. The "NEW NORMAL" is what is. Let me help you to re-invent your NEW, NEW NORMAL. Life is a gift. Everyone is special in their own way. I assist individuals by helping them to realize what their positive attributes and potential abilities are within and assist obtaining their goals in life. I believe that It's not the lessons we are given in life that count. It's the way that we handle these challenges that are important. As a result, my clients receive tools of wellness to help them to live in optimal wellness. I am eclectic. Free phone consult to determine if I am a good fit to meet your needs.
Expertise includes Chronic and Serious Illness, Addictions, behavioral & Trauma Incident Reduction Treatment, This is a solution based SAMSA approved method.
Welcome. The "OLD NORMAL" is gone. The "NEW NORMAL" is what is. Let me help you to re-invent your NEW, NEW NORMAL. Life is a gift. Everyone is special in their own way. I assist individuals by helping them to realize what their positive attributes and potential abilities are within and assist obtaining their goals in life. I believe that It's not the lessons we are given in life that count. It's the way that we handle these challenges that are important. As a result, my clients receive tools of wellness to help them to live in optimal wellness. I am eclectic. Free phone consult to determine if I am a good fit to meet your needs.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.