Maine Community Health Options Therapists in Gorham, ME

Please note that I am currently at capacity and unable to accept new patients at this time. There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.

If I were looking for a therapist; I'd be hunting for the person that would listen & reflect on what they heard; offer advice that aligned with the problems presented, and challenge me to expand my perspective. I would want them to respect my beliefs and values; and provide authentic, life-giving examples to apply to my situation - using layman's terms and not their medical terminology vocabulary; but through their heart. Lastly, they would have to be funny and make me laugh through my pain. If that's you, reach out to me and we'll chat to determine if we align and could work well together!

Welcome! I am glad you are here.  I acknowledge the courage it takes to be open to the therapeutic process. I believe self-compassion is at the heart of our work together and is a powerful step in the healing journey. My goal is to support you in greeting pain in order to make greater space for the life you desire. I strive to tailor our sessions to meet your needs, honor your strengths, and welcome you wherever you are.

New Client availability is mostly online. Limited in person. Welcome. I am happy that you are considering yourself and thinking about your needs. Despite challenges, I do believe that the first goal has already been met in that you are seeking support. This, I realize, is not always easy. I assure you progress starts here, in this step, and in your consideration to yourself. It would be my pleasure and privilege to support you.

Brittany has been in the Social Service industry for over 15 years. Brittany earned Bachelor of Social Work and Masters of Social Work degrees from the University of Southern Maine. Brittany has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and group/family practice. The foundation of Brittany’s practice comes from building a trusting therapeutic relationship, where the client is the expert in their lives. Brittany uses a strengths based perspective to help empower her clients to grow and develop their skills to become successful in their treatment goals.

1 opening (afternoon) starting in August 2024- As an intensively trained DBT, CBT, and TF-CBT clinician I offer a mindful, balanced perspective while supporting the skill building process. My specialty is supporting people who have experienced trauma (in whatever form that has taken for you) to balance their lives. For 20 years I've been working with children, adolescents, adults, elders, first responders, and helping professionals through individual and family counseling formats.

I currently have virtual openings, please email if you are interested in starting care. 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.

Welcome. Life can present challenges that we need help navigating and this can be especially true when we experience trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, disconnection from ourselves, our purpose, our loved ones or a general stuckness. My work is to help you identify what needs attention and healing so you can change unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that hold you back. I believe this process can lead you to clearer, more loving understanding of yourself that allows you to shift in profound, sometime surprising ways. I'd be honored to guide you in this, so if it feels right please reach out and let's connect.

Choosing a recovery path is very individual and what may work for one person may not work for another. What I am interested in is what works for you and supporting you with the goals you want to achieve. I provide a confidential and caring environment giving you the opportunity to be in a neutral space and explore what's important to you. I offer alcohol/drug counseling for those wanting support in their recovery, struggling with addiction and for their loved ones, mutual aid support groups, parenting education groups and relationship coaching. Please feel free to read more about what I offer & my qualifications section below.

I wholly believe we all have capacity for growth, regardless of where we begin. Life is fluid and people are not diagnostic labels, contrary to what social media would tell you. People are much more complex than a handful of symptoms on a Tik Tok video. Because of this, I utilize an integrative model in my work, incorporating different therapeutic styles depending on the client and the circumstances. My basic approach is psychodynamic in nature - helping you to understand what has happened in your life so you can better see the patterns that are no longer serving you, and identifying actions with you to change them.

I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have worked with and have helped clients who suffer with depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, OCD, panic disorders, grief, self esteem issues, bulimia, binge eating and obesity. Please note - due to working with clients via ZOOM only, I no longer see clients with severe/significant eating disorders.

I am currently accepting a few new clients, beginning in July. Unfortunately, I do not accept Mainecare, Medicaid or Cigna at this time. Please note that my office has moved to GORHAM, though this may not be undated on insurance or other websites. I currently work with individuals (16 and over), and couples and have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, as well as extended training in grief work and relationship issues.

Please note: I am currently at capacity and will not be accepting new clients at this time. As a trained CBT, Certified DBT and Certified EMDR therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can gain awareness into your past and present struggles. I specialize in helping clients process a variety of traumatic and difficult experiences that cause people to feel stuck in their daily life. Together we can work on developing your inner strengths, resolving current conflicts and help you reach new insights about your life.

I enjoy working with people who find themselves at a fork in the road; at that place in life where they are ready to act or think differently or find themselves struggling to function when life becomes different. I have a passion for supporting cancer survivors and their families throughout the many stages of treatment including diagnosis, treatment, recovery, survivorship and grief. I also have spent a great deal of my career working with neurodivergent folks navigating the unique challenges of functioning in a neurotypical world. If any of this resonates with you, we may be a good fit.

Profile is up to date as of 6/27/24. I believe that people's emotional health is based upon a variety of factors including their biological make-up, the environment, relationships, and events from their upbringing. People develop beliefs to make their way in the world, and apply these beliefs as they function in their present day to day lives. Problems may result when beliefs that were once useful no longer make sense. Through therapy, it is my job to help people bring these beliefs into consciousness, so that they may then be modified to better fit the present.

Living with a serious neurodegenerative illness, like Parkinson’s Disease, MS, and strokes often comes with a progressive cascade of losses, which then demand attention and call for solutions. Ever-changing symptoms can become exhausting, overwhelming, and isolating for both the person with the diagnosis and their care partners. I understand the physical realities of your diagnosis and the emotional experiences that can come with such serious diagnoses. When we bring our whole-selves to the equation, we can often untangle the knotted bits and make sense of how to use what we have, constructively and beautifully.

Please note that my practice is at capacity at this time. I specialize in working with high school age teens and adult women, using warmth and humor to build authentic connection. If anxiety and sadness are interfering with your life and relationships, you're battling an intrusive inner critic, or having a hard time finding your voice or direction, I can help. A supportive, non-biased therapeutic relationship is a major key in achieving positive change.