Life Coaching Therapists in Cumberland, ME

I have never met an addict or alcoholic with a drug or drinking problem. Does this sound strange? The fact is I've met hundreds of individuals with a solution that is no longer working. Drugs and alcohol have been the solution, not the problem. Addicts and Alcoholics have an above average intelligence and a highly sensitive nervous system. This combination is especially challenging in these unprecedented times when it is natural to reach for relief in the form of a substance or behavioral addiction. If your solution is no longer working, I am here to help. I have maintained sobriety for over nearly 40 years. It can be done.

Tired of having the same arguments over and over? Wondering why you seem to be stuck in cycles with your partner, friends, colleagues or yourself? How often do you find yourself wondering, "what happened to that sweet loving person I fell in love with? How did Godzilla end up in my bed? Or worse yet, is that Medusa staring back at me in the mirror"? OK then.....welcome. I'm Joni Altshuler and after 30yrs in practice, I continue to be inspired and often awe struck by the people who walk thru my door.

I support and mobilize busy parents like yourself toward a less stressed existence! As a self-care therapist and coach for parents and co-parents, I will work with you to develop a 3-step system that will allow you and your family to experience greater joy. Let's add tools to your parenting toolbox, lean into your strengths, and allow your to move from burn out to balance. Remember, a more regulated child starts with a more regulated parent.

I believe seeking therapy is a sign of strength! I assist individuals to find more happiness and health in their lives. I help people to understand and overcome their challenges and make significant progresses. I devote my work to help people feel calmer, more at peace, and enjoy more satisfying lives. I help motivated people being clear about their goals and finding effective ways in life. I love to work with accomplished professionals that need assistance to overcome barriers in their pursue of happiness.

The art of therapy is one of listening deeply to what is being communicated. The work in therapy is to make meaning of the information and narrative. The process of therapy is to use the information to guide and effect change.

Having the time and space to cultivate the life we want can be exceptionally challenging in the ever changing world that we live in today. What it means to live a fulfilling life is different for each and every one of us. This is a space for you to show up to celebrate and honor your unfiltered, unique, and authentic self. As your coach I will offer support in - setting, implementing, and enforcing boundaries, - reaching personal, professional & relationship goals, - addressing people-pleasing habits, - identifying & developing coping skills, - hold you accountable, - and offer an empathetic, unbiased perspective.

I am grateful to welcome you to my practice where I specialize in art therapy & deep soul work coaching. I help clients create profound shifts in their inner and outer worlds. My approach is holistic with a focus on helping you access personal freedom, aliveness, fulfillment and a deep connection to self/others. I will help you discover the growth opportunities hiding inside the challenges you have faced. It is not a path of trying to get somewhere or fix something (you can't fix what's not broken and you are not broken). It is a journey of r e m e m b r a n c e and restoration of your true nature. I work 1:1 and with couples.

I am currently accepting new clients. Clinical counseling and coaching services are different, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss both services with potential clients. As people navigate their life journey, they may find themselves caught in reactivity to life's stressors, losing touch with the essence of who and what they are. This can lead to abandoning practices and rituals that nourish their body, mind and soul. In session, clients engage in practices which support rediscovering their potential and creating a life of balance and bliss.

Do you find yourself struggling with life transitions, changes, anxiety, burnout, feeling stuck? Have you been told you are an Empath or HSP and/or are you part of the LGBTQ+ or Queer community? I offer a safe and authentic space to align with you and support your individual growth. I use more of a “coaching” style and help support others with finding their authentic selves through tapping into their intuition and own unique wisdom. We all go through times when we need extra support. Starting therapy can be a first step to to healing and creating the life you want! I want you to get back to your higher self and life purpose.

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.

Counseling is a journey and in that I feel there most important factor is establishing a solid therapeutic alliance. In this we will work to develop options and opportunities to aid in your journey. In this I enjoy working with couples, teens and individuals in working to reduce anxiety, anger management issues with trauma, depression and inter personal and academic difficulties. Each day offers us a chance to grow and to enhance our confidence and interpersonal happiness. I also have specific training to support out military, veterans, first responders and their families who have their own unique challenges.

I am passionate about helping busy professionals who are feeling overwhelmed, overcommitted and out of mojo. Clients who work with me find a renewed sense of balance, inner peace and learn skills to make empowered choices and reclaim the life they were meant to live.

Welcome! I am so excited you are here! I support parents struggling to navigate their children's tricky and even baffling behaviors. My parent coaching approach is grounded in Interpersonal Neurobiology and Attachment Theory. Through our time and work together, you will gain access to your very own x-ray vision goggles. A necessity to seeing the need underlying your child's behavior. You will also explore your own thoughts and feelings about parenting and strengthen your connection to your child, AND yourself. I also offer Family Therapy, in home, for families looking to address attachment concerns and shift family dynamics.