Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Cape Elizabeth, ME
Jo Boeschenstein - Cape Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 (Online Only)
Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I also have experience working with those who have suffered trauma in their lives, including sexual and physical abuse.
With over 20 years experience working with children and families, I am committed to providing individualized counseling that helps client’s address life’s challenges. My clinical vision is to ensure that my office provides a safe haven where my clients can experience their vulnerabilities while sharing their stories. Drawing on active listening and collaboration, I employ an empathetic and practical approach that is carefully attuned to the needs of each individual.
Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I also have experience working with those who have suffered trauma in their lives, including sexual and physical abuse.
With over 20 years experience working with children and families, I am committed to providing individualized counseling that helps client’s address life’s challenges. My clinical vision is to ensure that my office provides a safe haven where my clients can experience their vulnerabilities while sharing their stories. Drawing on active listening and collaboration, I employ an empathetic and practical approach that is carefully attuned to the needs of each individual.
Celia Grand, LCSW, BCD, P.A.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
I offer therapies to help a client discover and heal the emotional pain that keeps them from thriving. I specialize in working with both event and attachment trauma. I have 30+ years working in the field of mental health and have worked with many different life and mental health problems. I believe there is a fundamental goodness in each person and that the harshness of life sometimes thrusts us into survival strategies. Healing offers a working through these strategies, teach us life lessons and reorient into thriving strategies by making peace within.
I offer therapies to help a client discover and heal the emotional pain that keeps them from thriving. I specialize in working with both event and attachment trauma. I have 30+ years working in the field of mental health and have worked with many different life and mental health problems. I believe there is a fundamental goodness in each person and that the harshness of life sometimes thrusts us into survival strategies. Healing offers a working through these strategies, teach us life lessons and reorient into thriving strategies by making peace within.
I've worked in a variety of mental health settings, including a high school, a college counseling center, and as the trauma specialist in a hospital substance abuse treatment program.
My job is to help you let go of what isn't working for you anymore. I focus on your current issues but also on those longstanding patterns that surface again and again throughout the life span and cause unhappiness. My approach is interpersonal and client-centered, but I also incorporate concrete strategies for symptom alleviation.
I've worked in a variety of mental health settings, including a high school, a college counseling center, and as the trauma specialist in a hospital substance abuse treatment program.
My job is to help you let go of what isn't working for you anymore. I focus on your current issues but also on those longstanding patterns that surface again and again throughout the life span and cause unhappiness. My approach is interpersonal and client-centered, but I also incorporate concrete strategies for symptom alleviation.
Amber Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 (Online Only)
I am an individual and family therapist with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, adults, and parents of children with difficult behaviors. I specialize in helping families and individuals cope with life changes and manage symptoms related to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and grief.
I am an individual and family therapist with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, adults, and parents of children with difficult behaviors. I specialize in helping families and individuals cope with life changes and manage symptoms related to Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and grief.
Powers of the Healing Arts Therapy and Training
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Waitlist for new clients
Issues that I specialize in working with include trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, LGBTQIA+ issues, Schizophrenia, and relationships.
I believe that healing the wounds of the past is the key to moving forward and having a happy and successful life. I focus on integrating the emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual health of each person with compassionate and individualized care. I have 27 years of experience in the Social Work field and have developed a therapeutic style that is characterized by empathy, approachability, transparency and non-judgment.
Issues that I specialize in working with include trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, LGBTQIA+ issues, Schizophrenia, and relationships.
I believe that healing the wounds of the past is the key to moving forward and having a happy and successful life. I focus on integrating the emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual health of each person with compassionate and individualized care. I have 27 years of experience in the Social Work field and have developed a therapeutic style that is characterized by empathy, approachability, transparency and non-judgment.
Lindan Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTS, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
I’m an experienced psychotherapist, with a specialization treating depressive and trauma disorders.
Hello! I welcome folks of all neurotypes and diversities, genders and sexual identities, beliefs, stories, and beginnings. I honor you as an individual, your experiences, and your commitment to change. I offer a safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you struggle with anger, self-doubt, self-critical thoughts, self-destructive behaviors, a lack of motivation, or repeatedly find yourself in unfulfilling relationships, let’s work together toward a more resilient, more peaceful you. Please visit my website at lindantreelifeworks.com
I’m an experienced psychotherapist, with a specialization treating depressive and trauma disorders.
Hello! I welcome folks of all neurotypes and diversities, genders and sexual identities, beliefs, stories, and beginnings. I honor you as an individual, your experiences, and your commitment to change. I offer a safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. If you struggle with anger, self-doubt, self-critical thoughts, self-destructive behaviors, a lack of motivation, or repeatedly find yourself in unfulfilling relationships, let’s work together toward a more resilient, more peaceful you. Please visit my website at lindantreelifeworks.com
You don't have to struggle alone. Anxiety, trauma, and stress are part of life for everyone and, at times, can be overwhelming. But relief is possible. If you've never felt comfortable about sharing your difficulties, I can offer you a safe place to find what works for you. Even if you've tried counseling before, new research, new strategies emerge all the time.
You don't have to struggle alone. Anxiety, trauma, and stress are part of life for everyone and, at times, can be overwhelming. But relief is possible. If you've never felt comfortable about sharing your difficulties, I can offer you a safe place to find what works for you. Even if you've tried counseling before, new research, new strategies emerge all the time.
I work with adults on anxiety and anxiety disorders, PTSD/ trauma issues, depression, loss and grief, mood disorders, stressful life transitions, and also with emotional distress due to environmental sensitivities and career/work-related stress.
Welcome to my practice! If you're reading this, maybe you've been having a rough time. Maybe you've been feeling anxious or depressed, beyond where that seems ok. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting that don't feel good or no longer "work." I believe that all of us can feel better and have more satisfying lives, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be. I have been privileged to witness extraordinary healing and growth in many of my clients.
I work with adults on anxiety and anxiety disorders, PTSD/ trauma issues, depression, loss and grief, mood disorders, stressful life transitions, and also with emotional distress due to environmental sensitivities and career/work-related stress.
Welcome to my practice! If you're reading this, maybe you've been having a rough time. Maybe you've been feeling anxious or depressed, beyond where that seems ok. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting that don't feel good or no longer "work." I believe that all of us can feel better and have more satisfying lives, no matter how difficult our circumstances may be. I have been privileged to witness extraordinary healing and growth in many of my clients.
I strive to create a safe environment, one that will enable you achieve your goals with specialized training in mood disorders, trauma treatment, and a comprehensive understanding of family systems and relationship dynamics.
Life can be so difficult at times. With so much going on in the world around and often within us it’s all too easy to lose your balance, feel lost and isolated. You may be experiencing increased feelings of anxiety, depression, fear or anger and resentment. Relationship conflicts may intensify or reinforce past traumas. As a professional with over 20 years of practice treating trauma and other mental health conditions, I can provide the guidance and support to help you make the changes you need to move beyond this challenging period of your life, toward something that feels more authentic and true for you.
I strive to create a safe environment, one that will enable you achieve your goals with specialized training in mood disorders, trauma treatment, and a comprehensive understanding of family systems and relationship dynamics.
Life can be so difficult at times. With so much going on in the world around and often within us it’s all too easy to lose your balance, feel lost and isolated. You may be experiencing increased feelings of anxiety, depression, fear or anger and resentment. Relationship conflicts may intensify or reinforce past traumas. As a professional with over 20 years of practice treating trauma and other mental health conditions, I can provide the guidance and support to help you make the changes you need to move beyond this challenging period of your life, toward something that feels more authentic and true for you.
I began my clinical work with non-profit and community mental health organizations where I had the honor to work with some of the most underserved families and young adults in Los Angeles County. I am new to Maine and beyond thrilled to have the chance to bring more excellent mental heath services to the East Coast! Since opening my private practice in 2017, I have developed specific expertise in working with those struggling with ADHD (adults, adolescents and families), folks in recovery, LGBTQI+ issues, codependence, and trauma focused treatment for those affected by narcissistic abuse or narcissistic family systems.
I began my clinical work with non-profit and community mental health organizations where I had the honor to work with some of the most underserved families and young adults in Los Angeles County. I am new to Maine and beyond thrilled to have the chance to bring more excellent mental heath services to the East Coast! Since opening my private practice in 2017, I have developed specific expertise in working with those struggling with ADHD (adults, adolescents and families), folks in recovery, LGBTQI+ issues, codependence, and trauma focused treatment for those affected by narcissistic abuse or narcissistic family systems.
I have specialized training in the treatment of trauma including Trauma Sensitive Yoga, TFCBT and I am certified in EMDR.
After thirty years of practice, I am amazed by the strength of the human spirit and seek to create a safe atmosphere for optimum healing. I specialize in child and adult treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that can be enhanced by somatic approaches such as EMDR, expressive therapy, and play therapy. In my work with children I utilize play therapy, play is the natural language of children and it is how they heal and learn new skills. I also incorporate the treatment of childhood anxiety and provide parenting skills that are specifically tailored to the needs of the child.
I have specialized training in the treatment of trauma including Trauma Sensitive Yoga, TFCBT and I am certified in EMDR.
After thirty years of practice, I am amazed by the strength of the human spirit and seek to create a safe atmosphere for optimum healing. I specialize in child and adult treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that can be enhanced by somatic approaches such as EMDR, expressive therapy, and play therapy. In my work with children I utilize play therapy, play is the natural language of children and it is how they heal and learn new skills. I also incorporate the treatment of childhood anxiety and provide parenting skills that are specifically tailored to the needs of the child.
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If you are ready to work towards your trauma recovery or talk more about what you are looking for in therapy, please reach out through the contact form or website and our intake specialist who will help you connect with me directly for an appointment or consultation.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma. I currently have openings in my weekly Trauma Recovery Group with an online class format that teaches members Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence based trauma-focused psychotherapy that helps people recover from trauma. If you have experienced a traumatic event and have noticed that it negatively impacts the way in which you think and feel about yourself, other people, and the world, it is likely that you would benefit from this group. Please click the website link to learn more about this group and schedule a screening appointment with me.
If you are ready to work towards your trauma recovery or talk more about what you are looking for in therapy, please reach out through the contact form or website and our intake specialist who will help you connect with me directly for an appointment or consultation.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma. I currently have openings in my weekly Trauma Recovery Group with an online class format that teaches members Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence based trauma-focused psychotherapy that helps people recover from trauma. If you have experienced a traumatic event and have noticed that it negatively impacts the way in which you think and feel about yourself, other people, and the world, it is likely that you would benefit from this group. Please click the website link to learn more about this group and schedule a screening appointment with me.
Psychology Specialists of Maine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
We have October openings in person and tele-health! Our intake specialists will help match you with one of our experienced and caring Maine psychologist with whom you can begin your journey toward meaningful change. We are a local, women-owned therapy center offering specialized therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, bipolar, grief, eating disorders, personality disorders, health concerns, chronic pain and illness, sleep problems, relationship concerns, and couples counseling. Please visit our website to learn more about our services.
We have October openings in person and tele-health! Our intake specialists will help match you with one of our experienced and caring Maine psychologist with whom you can begin your journey toward meaningful change. We are a local, women-owned therapy center offering specialized therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, bipolar, grief, eating disorders, personality disorders, health concerns, chronic pain and illness, sleep problems, relationship concerns, and couples counseling. Please visit our website to learn more about our services.
Nicole O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
I believe in the body’s innate ability to heal and have helped many clients move beyond fear, process trauma, and tap into their own wisdom, explore their sense of self, and reconnect with their bodies.
In my practice I aim to meet you with care and compassion wherever you find yourself in life. Whether you are going through a major transition or carrying wounding from earlier in life, your experiences can impact how you connect with yourself and those around you. Together we will explore the best way to support you and address what may be getting in the way of deeper healing.
I believe in the body’s innate ability to heal and have helped many clients move beyond fear, process trauma, and tap into their own wisdom, explore their sense of self, and reconnect with their bodies.
In my practice I aim to meet you with care and compassion wherever you find yourself in life. Whether you are going through a major transition or carrying wounding from earlier in life, your experiences can impact how you connect with yourself and those around you. Together we will explore the best way to support you and address what may be getting in the way of deeper healing.
I offer presence and connection to support couples and individuals towards greater authenticity and fulfillment. I understand well the tremendous capacity for the psyche to accommodate unresolved trauma by intricate and patterned coping means. This tempers my approach towards one of gentle courage with clients. Together we learn to find a pacing that creates safety for making contact with what hurts. I am deeply interested in supporting the recognition of your intrinsic capacity to grow towards wholeness. This occurs through dialogue, active processing of emotions, and encountering your truth in the present.
I offer presence and connection to support couples and individuals towards greater authenticity and fulfillment. I understand well the tremendous capacity for the psyche to accommodate unresolved trauma by intricate and patterned coping means. This tempers my approach towards one of gentle courage with clients. Together we learn to find a pacing that creates safety for making contact with what hurts. I am deeply interested in supporting the recognition of your intrinsic capacity to grow towards wholeness. This occurs through dialogue, active processing of emotions, and encountering your truth in the present.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH! I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of personal and mental health issues, which include: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, phobias, sleep disorders, grief/bereavement, sexual orientation/gender issues, trauma/abuse, disordered eating, substance abuse, self-esteem, academic/career struggles, and relationship/interpersonal issues. I also have a special interest in women's issues including family planning, pregnancy and postpartum.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH! I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of personal and mental health issues, which include: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, phobias, sleep disorders, grief/bereavement, sexual orientation/gender issues, trauma/abuse, disordered eating, substance abuse, self-esteem, academic/career struggles, and relationship/interpersonal issues. I also have a special interest in women's issues including family planning, pregnancy and postpartum.
While taking a relational approach, I have received intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP).
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with thirteen years of clinical experience. Passionate about providing individualized and intentional care, I believe that therapeutic work requires a strong connection, where clients feel heard and empowered. Taking a psychotherapeutic approach, I help clients to develop awareness of how we come to understand ourselves and the way we interact with the world. Through this journey, we develop compassion for the patterns we created to adapt to our environment, while exploring what may keep us from experiencing life with more connection and acceptance, and less shame and judgment.
While taking a relational approach, I have received intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP).
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with thirteen years of clinical experience. Passionate about providing individualized and intentional care, I believe that therapeutic work requires a strong connection, where clients feel heard and empowered. Taking a psychotherapeutic approach, I help clients to develop awareness of how we come to understand ourselves and the way we interact with the world. Through this journey, we develop compassion for the patterns we created to adapt to our environment, while exploring what may keep us from experiencing life with more connection and acceptance, and less shame and judgment.
I find energy work is very complimentary to psychotherapy, it is another avenue to help the system heal from past trauma and to reduce stress, anxiety and help to bring about a feeling of well-being.
In my practice I work with adults dealing with a variety of issues, including relationship issues, self esteem, depression, anxiety, loss/grief, work issues, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, family issues, issues with food/weight, addictions, and anger. We all face life and interpersonal challenges at times, and it can be very helpful to meet with someone who has comfort in dealing with a variety of life stressors. I welcome ALL who want to improve the quality of their life and/or relationships and are open to sharing their story.
I find energy work is very complimentary to psychotherapy, it is another avenue to help the system heal from past trauma and to reduce stress, anxiety and help to bring about a feeling of well-being.
In my practice I work with adults dealing with a variety of issues, including relationship issues, self esteem, depression, anxiety, loss/grief, work issues, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, family issues, issues with food/weight, addictions, and anger. We all face life and interpersonal challenges at times, and it can be very helpful to meet with someone who has comfort in dealing with a variety of life stressors. I welcome ALL who want to improve the quality of their life and/or relationships and are open to sharing their story.
Elizabeth MacInnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 (Online Only)
I work with Individuals and couples crossing life’s thresholds, personal growth, infertility, motherhood, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and grief.
As a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, I aim to cultivate a space with room to understand our own inherent truth and wisdom. I combine holistic psychotherapy and counseling, I will support you in building a relationship with yourself that is rooted in love and nourishment. I believe that our lives, sexuality, and gender are all fluid, and aim to facilitate exploration and discovery without judgement. I believe how we show up for ourselves directly impacts how we show up for others. I utilize intuition, card pulling, and astrology within session. For more information about my practice, my instagram is Elizabeth.Ritual
I work with Individuals and couples crossing life’s thresholds, personal growth, infertility, motherhood, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and grief.
As a certified Internal Family Systems therapist, I aim to cultivate a space with room to understand our own inherent truth and wisdom. I combine holistic psychotherapy and counseling, I will support you in building a relationship with yourself that is rooted in love and nourishment. I believe that our lives, sexuality, and gender are all fluid, and aim to facilitate exploration and discovery without judgement. I believe how we show up for ourselves directly impacts how we show up for others. I utilize intuition, card pulling, and astrology within session. For more information about my practice, my instagram is Elizabeth.Ritual
Elizabeth “Libby” Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RSP
Verified Verified
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 (Online Only)
I work compassionately with the impacts of trauma, this includes cultural.
Struggling to find a therapist who gets it?! I have a passion for working with Creatives, Queers, Misfits, and those deemed “Too Much” or “Overly Sensitive”. Feeling stuck, lost, teary, distant, numb, cranky, sad, or stressed?! Self-discovery and change is possible when one has the opportunity to feel connected with their therapist and both commit to the process. I am committed to a safe space, free of judgement, and familiar with all the ways the experience of difference can take a toll in one’s life. Providing Telehealth state-wide in California and Maine.
I work compassionately with the impacts of trauma, this includes cultural.
Struggling to find a therapist who gets it?! I have a passion for working with Creatives, Queers, Misfits, and those deemed “Too Much” or “Overly Sensitive”. Feeling stuck, lost, teary, distant, numb, cranky, sad, or stressed?! Self-discovery and change is possible when one has the opportunity to feel connected with their therapist and both commit to the process. I am committed to a safe space, free of judgement, and familiar with all the ways the experience of difference can take a toll in one’s life. Providing Telehealth state-wide in California and Maine.
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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.