Female Therapists in Damariscotta, ME
Erika Bjorum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Waitlist for new clients
No matter how stuck we feel in our habitual patterns, however wounded, flawed or ashamed, we are fundamentally designed to be able to heal, repair and grow through safe and warm connection with others. My goal is to be present and attuned, so that you can safely explore your own mind and body experiences that lead to unhelpful, or even harmful, patterns of disconnection, shut down and activation. We will work together to uncover new patterns of response and envision a clear path toward healing and wellness.
No matter how stuck we feel in our habitual patterns, however wounded, flawed or ashamed, we are fundamentally designed to be able to heal, repair and grow through safe and warm connection with others. My goal is to be present and attuned, so that you can safely explore your own mind and body experiences that lead to unhelpful, or even harmful, patterns of disconnection, shut down and activation. We will work together to uncover new patterns of response and envision a clear path toward healing and wellness.
As an LCPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, my practice focuses on post traumatic resilience, and healthy habits of mind, body and spirit. Clients are compassionately supported to heal and manage early attachment- and trauma-based influences. Psycho-education on the neurobiology of trauma, strategies to calm trauma-related hyper-arousal and triggering, habit reversal, removal of blocks to personal agency and fulfillment of potential, development of relational life skills such as service, gratitude and connection with nature are all important to holistic healing.
As an LCPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, my practice focuses on post traumatic resilience, and healthy habits of mind, body and spirit. Clients are compassionately supported to heal and manage early attachment- and trauma-based influences. Psycho-education on the neurobiology of trauma, strategies to calm trauma-related hyper-arousal and triggering, habit reversal, removal of blocks to personal agency and fulfillment of potential, development of relational life skills such as service, gratitude and connection with nature are all important to holistic healing.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
Angela Hassenpflug
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Waitlist for new clients
I love to work with people who seek support for their desired changes, or are on the search for a fulfilled and balanced life. Other possible topics I am glad to address with you are: dealing with depression or anxiety, coping with stress, life transitions, relationship issues and healing from traumatic experiences. I understand therapy as collaboration and my goal is to assist you in re-accessing or developing your strengths and talents. A good and solid therapeutic relationship is most important to me and I strive to establish a safe and trustful environment.
I love to work with people who seek support for their desired changes, or are on the search for a fulfilled and balanced life. Other possible topics I am glad to address with you are: dealing with depression or anxiety, coping with stress, life transitions, relationship issues and healing from traumatic experiences. I understand therapy as collaboration and my goal is to assist you in re-accessing or developing your strengths and talents. A good and solid therapeutic relationship is most important to me and I strive to establish a safe and trustful environment.
Specializing for over forty years in recovery from trauma, grief/loss, addictive tendencies, and stress-related illnesses, Linda’s life work has been a unique synthesis of somatic therapies (body), developmental psychology (mind), and applied spirituality. Her approach integrates principles of integral, Jungian, and transpersonal psychology, 12 step recovery & evolutionary spirituality. As developer.of psychosomatic integration (PSI), sessions deepen subtle body awareness, reduce stress, and promote relaxation as a helpful adjunct to talk therapy. Ideal for those needing support in navigating times of change and transition.
Specializing for over forty years in recovery from trauma, grief/loss, addictive tendencies, and stress-related illnesses, Linda’s life work has been a unique synthesis of somatic therapies (body), developmental psychology (mind), and applied spirituality. Her approach integrates principles of integral, Jungian, and transpersonal psychology, 12 step recovery & evolutionary spirituality. As developer.of psychosomatic integration (PSI), sessions deepen subtle body awareness, reduce stress, and promote relaxation as a helpful adjunct to talk therapy. Ideal for those needing support in navigating times of change and transition.
Melissa L Thornton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543 (Online Only)
Choose a skilled, optimistic partner to help you resolve issues and achieve the life and relationship goals you choose. We form a dynamic partnership to clarify your current and highest life goals. You learn and embrace new thoughts, attitudes and skills...and make new moves, knowing that this trained and dedicated professional, committed to your success, is guiding and cheering your every step. Together, we will turn your life around.
Choose a skilled, optimistic partner to help you resolve issues and achieve the life and relationship goals you choose. We form a dynamic partnership to clarify your current and highest life goals. You learn and embrace new thoughts, attitudes and skills...and make new moves, knowing that this trained and dedicated professional, committed to your success, is guiding and cheering your every step. Together, we will turn your life around.
Raised in Waldoboro, Maine. Received my doctorate from University of Hartford in CT. Though I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families, I am currently only accepting adults with flexible schedules. I have been trained to assist individuals struggling to regain control of their lives after addiction, trauma, divorce, parental conflict, COVID, and societal BS/HS. I consider myself "eclectic" and use whichever model of treatment fits YOUR challenge. My style meets you where you are at and evolves with the pace YOU are ready for, WHEN you are ready.
Raised in Waldoboro, Maine. Received my doctorate from University of Hartford in CT. Though I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families, I am currently only accepting adults with flexible schedules. I have been trained to assist individuals struggling to regain control of their lives after addiction, trauma, divorce, parental conflict, COVID, and societal BS/HS. I consider myself "eclectic" and use whichever model of treatment fits YOUR challenge. My style meets you where you are at and evolves with the pace YOU are ready for, WHEN you are ready.
Are you looking to make changes? Adjust to difficult or unwanted circumstances? I work with adults of all ages who are looking for guidance in navigating life's challenges. I can support you in creating growth and learning new skills that move you towards fulfilling your unique goals. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, boundaries, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction and sexuality. I can help you create new routines and develop skills to support your emotional health
Are you looking to make changes? Adjust to difficult or unwanted circumstances? I work with adults of all ages who are looking for guidance in navigating life's challenges. I can support you in creating growth and learning new skills that move you towards fulfilling your unique goals. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, boundaries, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction and sexuality. I can help you create new routines and develop skills to support your emotional health
Life is a maze of ups and downs, we are taught to push away the downs and "keep moving" without acknowledging our true feelings and needs. Before you know it, fear, anxiety, trauma, depression, self doubt begin to take over and guide our decision making process. Your truth, who you are, and what you want starts to get lost, life becomes exhausting, unsatisfying and lonely. How might it feel to safely explore and validate your emotions and needs? Deepen your understanding of who you are and how you function through exposure to thoughts, feelings and behaviors that take over and create dysfunction in your life.
Life is a maze of ups and downs, we are taught to push away the downs and "keep moving" without acknowledging our true feelings and needs. Before you know it, fear, anxiety, trauma, depression, self doubt begin to take over and guide our decision making process. Your truth, who you are, and what you want starts to get lost, life becomes exhausting, unsatisfying and lonely. How might it feel to safely explore and validate your emotions and needs? Deepen your understanding of who you are and how you function through exposure to thoughts, feelings and behaviors that take over and create dysfunction in your life.
Michele Mannion
Counselor, LCPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to genuinely understand your experiences—we will work together to make sense and meaning out of your experiences and identify persistent, uncomfortable emotions which may hinder your ability to live a full and effective life, in the here and now. By examining experiences and arriving at a sense of “making sense,” you are able to have a keener awareness of your needs and purpose in life. My background is well suited to assisting clients in attending to the inter-connected aspects of mind, body, and spirit.
I strive to genuinely understand your experiences—we will work together to make sense and meaning out of your experiences and identify persistent, uncomfortable emotions which may hinder your ability to live a full and effective life, in the here and now. By examining experiences and arriving at a sense of “making sense,” you are able to have a keener awareness of your needs and purpose in life. My background is well suited to assisting clients in attending to the inter-connected aspects of mind, body, and spirit.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dr. of East-West Psychology, and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist, I offer clients an integrated approach to transforming mind-body conditions that result from chronic stress and trauma. Each Somatic Experiencing session is a journey towards wholeness, awakening your inherent health by restoring nervous system regulation. Since 2018, I have worked closely with Dr. Peter A. Levine and Somatic Experiencing International (SEI) as a Training Assistant and Retreat Director, developing an effective Somatic Experiencing-based retreat protocol for military veterans and the general public.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dr. of East-West Psychology, and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist, I offer clients an integrated approach to transforming mind-body conditions that result from chronic stress and trauma. Each Somatic Experiencing session is a journey towards wholeness, awakening your inherent health by restoring nervous system regulation. Since 2018, I have worked closely with Dr. Peter A. Levine and Somatic Experiencing International (SEI) as a Training Assistant and Retreat Director, developing an effective Somatic Experiencing-based retreat protocol for military veterans and the general public.
Jessica Berk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My caseload is currently full. I would consider myself to be a warm, creative and compassionate therapist who works with children, adults and families. I enjoy working in collaborative relationships with my clients to help them gain a better understanding of their struggles and to enhance already-existing strengths while developing new skills to meet their goals.
My caseload is currently full. I would consider myself to be a warm, creative and compassionate therapist who works with children, adults and families. I enjoy working in collaborative relationships with my clients to help them gain a better understanding of their struggles and to enhance already-existing strengths while developing new skills to meet their goals.
Wendy Briggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Not accepting new clients
We all struggle at times in our lives. Perhaps the root of that suffering is clear: a loss, a trauma, a life transition, or an illness. Sometimes the suffering is known; we know we feel anxious or depressed, but we are unsure of the cause. Perhaps we know in our hearts we are repeating patterns in relationships, work, behaviors or lifestyle that no longer serve us, yet we can't quite get unstuck. As a psychotherapist I guide my clients in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, integration and growth.
We all struggle at times in our lives. Perhaps the root of that suffering is clear: a loss, a trauma, a life transition, or an illness. Sometimes the suffering is known; we know we feel anxious or depressed, but we are unsure of the cause. Perhaps we know in our hearts we are repeating patterns in relationships, work, behaviors or lifestyle that no longer serve us, yet we can't quite get unstuck. As a psychotherapist I guide my clients in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, integration and growth.
Kella River
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, MT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Not accepting new clients
Therapy provides an opportunity to be empathically heard, to gain insight into thoughts and behaviors, to identify and practice healthy coping skills and to cultivate growth and resilience in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. I offer a trauma-informed approach for a variety of client needs, utilizing traditional psychotherapy and other techniques such as EMDR, play therapy, guided imagery therapy, biofield tuning and other somatic tools to promote healing and wellness.
Therapy provides an opportunity to be empathically heard, to gain insight into thoughts and behaviors, to identify and practice healthy coping skills and to cultivate growth and resilience in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. I offer a trauma-informed approach for a variety of client needs, utilizing traditional psychotherapy and other techniques such as EMDR, play therapy, guided imagery therapy, biofield tuning and other somatic tools to promote healing and wellness.
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Rose A Bradshaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristol, ME 04539 (Online Only)
There are many paths to healing. Therapy can be a useful tool in getting to the root of challenges, gaining insight and finding healthy ways to navigate this ever-changing world. I believe in the resiliency of human beings. I bring warmth, honesty and compassion to my work empowering individuals to draw on their strengths while helping them toward personal growth to live rich, meaningful and healthy lives. Many of my clients are dealing with big life events such as career changes, relationship concerns, parenting, divorce, grief/loss or need a space for exploring creative endeavors and self-exploration.
There are many paths to healing. Therapy can be a useful tool in getting to the root of challenges, gaining insight and finding healthy ways to navigate this ever-changing world. I believe in the resiliency of human beings. I bring warmth, honesty and compassion to my work empowering individuals to draw on their strengths while helping them toward personal growth to live rich, meaningful and healthy lives. Many of my clients are dealing with big life events such as career changes, relationship concerns, parenting, divorce, grief/loss or need a space for exploring creative endeavors and self-exploration.
Sheila A. Balog, Ph.D, P.C.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edgecomb, ME 04556
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, and psychiatric disorders.
I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, and psychiatric disorders.
Karen Jo Dilley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, JD
Verified Verified
Wiscasset, ME 04578 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety, grieving a loss, going through a life transition, or feeling depressed? Have you had a trauma in your life that causes distress?. I have helped many clients enhance their ability to cope with a multitude of life's difficulties, and I welcome a consult to discuss a plan focused on your specific goals. I specialize in EMDR, cognitive behavioral, and energy psychology techniques utilizing the mind/body's natural ability to resolve trauma, decrease anxiety, and depression, navigate life transitions, and process loss. You will learn how to implement skills that empower you to effectively cope and thrive.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grieving a loss, going through a life transition, or feeling depressed? Have you had a trauma in your life that causes distress?. I have helped many clients enhance their ability to cope with a multitude of life's difficulties, and I welcome a consult to discuss a plan focused on your specific goals. I specialize in EMDR, cognitive behavioral, and energy psychology techniques utilizing the mind/body's natural ability to resolve trauma, decrease anxiety, and depression, navigate life transitions, and process loss. You will learn how to implement skills that empower you to effectively cope and thrive.
My approach to working with patients is called Mind-Body Integrative Psychotherapy. Mind-Body Integrative psychotherapy is an approach to healing ones emotional, spiritual and physical well being in the here and now while also giving the patient tools that create long-lasting positive changes. My approach blends conventional psychotherapeutic strategies, including the recommendation of medications when deemed necessary, with evidence-based, natural, less invasive therapies (e.g. dietary change, meditation, acupuncture, yoga, herbal medicine and therapeutic massage).
My approach to working with patients is called Mind-Body Integrative Psychotherapy. Mind-Body Integrative psychotherapy is an approach to healing ones emotional, spiritual and physical well being in the here and now while also giving the patient tools that create long-lasting positive changes. My approach blends conventional psychotherapeutic strategies, including the recommendation of medications when deemed necessary, with evidence-based, natural, less invasive therapies (e.g. dietary change, meditation, acupuncture, yoga, herbal medicine and therapeutic massage).
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-C and Certified Life coach, I enjoy working with all aspects of family life. Whether you want to reconnect with your partner, feel you need support while raising children or want to work on yourself, I look forward to supporting you. My style is integrative, using a little bit from a number of approaches to find what fits best for your unique situation. I work to understand your story from your perspective and strive to give tools and insight that will best fit your needs.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-C and Certified Life coach, I enjoy working with all aspects of family life. Whether you want to reconnect with your partner, feel you need support while raising children or want to work on yourself, I look forward to supporting you. My style is integrative, using a little bit from a number of approaches to find what fits best for your unique situation. I work to understand your story from your perspective and strive to give tools and insight that will best fit your needs.
"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." --Gail Sheehy. I am so pleased to live in Midcoast Maine and work with those in the community to seek out life's joys and opportunities. As a therapist, it is essential to work with people where they're at, and help guide them to where they want to be. I've assisted people along such paths in a variety of settings and ranges of diagnostic severity. ***Currently not accepting new clients. ***
"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." --Gail Sheehy. I am so pleased to live in Midcoast Maine and work with those in the community to seek out life's joys and opportunities. As a therapist, it is essential to work with people where they're at, and help guide them to where they want to be. I've assisted people along such paths in a variety of settings and ranges of diagnostic severity. ***Currently not accepting new clients. ***
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.