Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lewiston, ME

My clients are seeking relief from their mental and emotional ailments. They are typically contemplating changes they want to make and looking for someone to help motivate and hold them accountable, or they want someone to collaborate with to see what options are available. Therapy only works if there is a solid therapeutic relationship between the counselor and their client. If you're needing help and willing to let me walk with you for a bit on your journey, please reach out. I also offer clinical supervision for new or conditionally licensed counselors.

Accepting New Clients. Welcome! I am here to provide the safe, non-judgmental, and empowering therapeutic space you deserve. I have supported diverse clients navigating anxiety, depression, sexuality, and life transitions in a variety of settings. Utilizing a trusting relationship, I'll help you build the life you want regardless of any challenges you might encounter. I love to help adults find joy in each day and make meaning out of their own experiences, including how they understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.

At times an individual may want extra support to talk about and or explore areas in their life that are causing stress: It can lead to anxiety, depression, mood changes, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and anger. If anyone of these emotional or behavioral issues become significant it can affect relationships, education, finances or day to day functioning. In session, the individual will examine past, present and future experiences that impact thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. There are appropriate and inappropriate ways to better cope with stressors in our life and in session the client will examine which strategies work best.

Living a healthy and manageable life takes self-investment and maintenance, especially during times of transition and change. By seeking support, you’re a step closer to creating a life that is authentic to your truest self. My approach to therapy is rooted in relationship and non-judgmental exploration of your inner truth(s). The experiences held in our minds and bodies make up the way we show up and respond to the world/in our relationships. I create a safe space to explore your inner truth(s) in pursuit of new skills and strategies to manage stressors, improve communication, and build self-awareness & self-compassion.

Trauma and adverse childhood experiences can lead to substance use disorders, toxic relationships and a variety of maladaptive behaviors. Recovery is possible.

I work with individuals and couples seeking a sense of balance and wellness in mind, body and spirit as well as those feeling sidetracked by the challenges of emotional and physical distress. By identifying the obstacles that support distress and building on your personal values/abilities that support wellness, we will identify different ways of thinking, feeling and doing.

I believe that at the core of all of us is a desire to feel connected. Many things in life can contribute to a feeling of disconnection, including substance use disorder, trauma, or communication problems within relationships. I think the answers are already within each of us. Therapy is a way to unlock those answers so you can live freely and authentically. I believe in fostering a deeply caring, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard, seen, and supported. I meet people where they are and together, our work involves making incremental changes that improve your life.

Accepting clients! I work with adults who are struggling with PTSD/trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, and several other mental health disorders to navigate life's daily challenges, and interpersonal relationships and to find healing and growth. I will help you navigate and overcome your current struggles, challenge your internal values and belief systems, and provide a safe and judgment-free space so you can heal. I am also a Certified Clinical Supervisor with the Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors and am offering clinical supervision to conditionally licensed LMSW-CC and LCPC-CC individuals in the state of Maine.

Are you ready to ditch your anxiety? Sick of people pleasing? Do you experience flashbacks, struggle to identify and assert boundaries, and feel totally burnt out? Finding yourself in a seemingly never-ending cycle of fight or flight, and it feels impossible to be your authentic self? If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I work primarily with adults who live with anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence- helping to guide my clients to a place of acceptance, empowerment, and self-confidence. In our work together, I will introduce new coping skills (you deserve relief!), help to define your goals, and walk the journey alongside you.

I specialize in helping Christian women integrate their faith into clinical practice and solutions. I am here to support and empower women who have lost their sense of self. There are many obstacles we encounter in life and sometimes it takes someone sitting with us and exploring what is making the mountain seem immovable. I specialize in helping set up goals and develop a path to achieve them. I enjoy working with married couples, to help them develop healthy ways to handle conflict, and also those trying to blend a family. Currently using EFT for couples as well! I also do premarital counseling for engaged couples.

My primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore how their experiences impact their view of the world, interpersonal relationships, and how they regulate their reactions to events. By fostering exploration and curiosity about our mental health and personal growth I hope to provide therapy that helps individuals meet their goals and flourish.

I’m so glad you’re taking the step to reach out and connect with someone familiar with helping people navigate the challenges life often throws at us. From depression to burnout, and anything in between, I’m here to help you not only work on the issues at hand, but help you uncover the core reason why you're no longer feeling like yourself. While I specialize in working with clients 13+ struggling with eating disorders, and/or ADHD, I’m also passionate about trauma work, neurodivergence, attachment concerns, and general mood changes.

If you've made it this far and you're reading this, you must be a Warrior. Really. Having Substance Use Disorder (SUD), or loving someone who has SUD, is not for the weak at heart. I liken it's reach to a tornado, an EF5 tornado actually. But here's the thing; You and I working together - we are to SUD what FEMA is to a tornado. Together, we can pick up the wreckage, organize it, decide what parts you want to keep, which ones you want to fix, and where to start fresh. You are not alone. In fact, 1 in 3 American families are struggling with SUD in the home. 22 Million Americans are in long-term recovery. All of them needed help too.

Welcome! In this very moment you're choosing to be on your journey. My therapeutic philosophy is to facilitate and support your body's innate healing response through the applications of EMDR, (EMDRIA.ORG) and heart-centered therapies. EMDR in particular works to liberate clients from past trauma memories whether that be small "t" trauma or big 'T" trauma and to transform a person's subconscious beliefs thus "turning down the volume" on negative memories/negative beliefs and transforming those subconscious beliefs back into positive core beliefs so that you may become your highest aspect of yourself.

I offer both individual and relationship healing, particularly in context of trauma recovery, anger management, burnout, and addiction. Usually all of those issues connect and we all can find layers of work to do in each area. I can't promise to fix your relationship or heal all your wounds, but I can offer support, encouragement, and honest feedback about the challenges and opportunities you are facing.

Welcome! I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and strengthen their relationships. I support clients in healing from divorce, relationship issues, trauma, and anxiety. Specializing in neurodivergence and High Sensitivity (HSP), I empower my clients to fully embrace themselves and move through life with greater confidence to be themselves. I believe in bringing my whole self into the therapeutic space, fostering an atmosphere of trust and authenticity. By encouraging genuine expression from my clients, I aim to cultivate deep and meaningful connections that lead to lasting positive change.

I look forward to understanding your goals and values and offering the best scientific and humanistic practice to help you reach your desired outcomes. I have helped children, adolescents, transition-age youth and adults address traumatic experiences, loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment to psychiatric disability, and other stressful life transitions.

Caring, competent and effective counseling, A Trauma Relief Center for Couples and Individuals with Anxiety, PTSD, Performance Anxiety, depression, couples power struggles & alienation; career and business issues. Feeling Lost? I can help you meet your most challenging issues. Feel connected and joyful again. Manage stress from PTSD, trauma, anxiety, unresolvedcircular issues, depression, anger infidelity. As your coach / therapist we work together to help you find Your way back to loving your life again. "With courage and new skills you CAN do anything!" Wonderful help for couples, families, individuals, veterans. Confidential

I'm Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, a License Clinical Social Worker and a License Advanced Alcohol & Drugs Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma-informed care, suicidal ideation, abuse, self-esteem, and relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you to overcome negative challenges in your life. My theoretical approach is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy model.