LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Old Town, ME
Is it time for positive change and support in your life? Do you want to feel more empowered, to heal from the past and deal with current issues so you can move forward in your life? As your therapist or life coach, I commit to supporting you on your journey toward wellness, and I believe in your ability to achieve that. I offer you a genuine caring and professional relationship where you will feel comfortable and be able to work toward your goals.
Is it time for positive change and support in your life? Do you want to feel more empowered, to heal from the past and deal with current issues so you can move forward in your life? As your therapist or life coach, I commit to supporting you on your journey toward wellness, and I believe in your ability to achieve that. I offer you a genuine caring and professional relationship where you will feel comfortable and be able to work toward your goals.
Rena M Lolar
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Town, ME 04468 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have over 20 years experience studying, and 11 plus years practicing, with Neurodiverse clients, multiracial clients and the LGBTQIA plus community. I serve all clients to the best of my ability regardless of background with jobs, lifestyle, relationships, family or major life transitions.
I have over 20 years experience studying, and 11 plus years practicing, with Neurodiverse clients, multiracial clients and the LGBTQIA plus community. I serve all clients to the best of my ability regardless of background with jobs, lifestyle, relationships, family or major life transitions.
Tamara J Hunt
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Old Town, ME 04468 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Clients present for counseling for a myriad of reasons. Life can offer opportunities for problem solving and sometimes that can feel overwhelming and challenging to resolve without professional help. Seeking support to address ways to improve self-care skills, mental wellness, and general over all health can improve your life.
Clients present for counseling for a myriad of reasons. Life can offer opportunities for problem solving and sometimes that can feel overwhelming and challenging to resolve without professional help. Seeking support to address ways to improve self-care skills, mental wellness, and general over all health can improve your life.
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as well as with LGBT individuals, including trans folks in transition.
Hello, my name is Maureen, welcome. You have taken a courageous step to find a therapist who will be a good match. My expertise includes managing difficult transitions, grieving a loss, resolving symptoms of depression, anxiety, healing from trauma, strengthening communication and conflict resolution skills or generally striving for increased personal growth. I am interested in what my client's need to feel a sense of fulfillment, purpose and contentment. I work with individuals and adolescents as well as couples. Please feel free to call, and we can discuss how I may be helpful to you and answer any of your questions.
as well as with LGBT individuals, including trans folks in transition.
Hello, my name is Maureen, welcome. You have taken a courageous step to find a therapist who will be a good match. My expertise includes managing difficult transitions, grieving a loss, resolving symptoms of depression, anxiety, healing from trauma, strengthening communication and conflict resolution skills or generally striving for increased personal growth. I am interested in what my client's need to feel a sense of fulfillment, purpose and contentment. I work with individuals and adolescents as well as couples. Please feel free to call, and we can discuss how I may be helpful to you and answer any of your questions.
I support adults experiencing a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and other day to day life struggles. Proudly serving the LGBTQIA+ community (including letters for gender affirming surgery). I prefer a relaxed environment in which I collaborate with the people I work with to identify their unique treatment needs and approaches. I value open communication in a safe, supportive environment.
I support adults experiencing a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and other day to day life struggles. Proudly serving the LGBTQIA+ community (including letters for gender affirming surgery). I prefer a relaxed environment in which I collaborate with the people I work with to identify their unique treatment needs and approaches. I value open communication in a safe, supportive environment.
Mariel Olsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orono, ME 04469 (Online Only)
Life can get really heavy sometimes. I firmly believe that everyone can benefit from an intentional, safe, supportive, empathetic space and companion. Having been in the field for well over a decade has given me the opportunity to gain expertise in a variety of issues, particularly in treating anxiety, substance use, ADHD, existential angst, relationship issues, and transitions. I am a neurodiverse and LGBTQIA affirming provider.
Life can get really heavy sometimes. I firmly believe that everyone can benefit from an intentional, safe, supportive, empathetic space and companion. Having been in the field for well over a decade has given me the opportunity to gain expertise in a variety of issues, particularly in treating anxiety, substance use, ADHD, existential angst, relationship issues, and transitions. I am a neurodiverse and LGBTQIA affirming provider.
PL&S Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bangor, ME 04401 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples who are looking to find resolution in all aspects of their lives. I work with people who are managing trauma and looking to regain control, people struggling with anxiety who are looking to build coping skills in order to live the life they want, and people living with depression looking to improve daily functioning. I work with couples struggling to communicate, people who are afflicted with/healing from substance use, and I am LGBTQ, kink, and BDSM friendly. I am here to listen and provide support while challenging maladaptive thoughts and coping skills in order to best support your journey.
I work with individuals and couples who are looking to find resolution in all aspects of their lives. I work with people who are managing trauma and looking to regain control, people struggling with anxiety who are looking to build coping skills in order to live the life they want, and people living with depression looking to improve daily functioning. I work with couples struggling to communicate, people who are afflicted with/healing from substance use, and I am LGBTQ, kink, and BDSM friendly. I am here to listen and provide support while challenging maladaptive thoughts and coping skills in order to best support your journey.
Thadius Hannington-Berube
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orono, ME 04473 (Online Only)
I have experience counseling clients across many topics, including trauma, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, career satisfaction, and LGBTQIA.
Life can be complicated and difficult. I value understanding that you are a unique individual with a wide array of life experiences, both good and bad, that influence your mental health. Using this approach, I will tailor your counseling experience to meet your needs by utilizing techniques from a variety of evidence-based methods that best fit you and your circumstances. I've also been fully trained in using EMDR via telehealth, enabling you to get the same experience of an in-person session in the safety and security of your own environment.
I have experience counseling clients across many topics, including trauma, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, career satisfaction, and LGBTQIA.
Life can be complicated and difficult. I value understanding that you are a unique individual with a wide array of life experiences, both good and bad, that influence your mental health. Using this approach, I will tailor your counseling experience to meet your needs by utilizing techniques from a variety of evidence-based methods that best fit you and your circumstances. I've also been fully trained in using EMDR via telehealth, enabling you to get the same experience of an in-person session in the safety and security of your own environment.
UCP of Maine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Not Verified Not Verified
Bangor, ME 04401 (Online Only)
Our team has expertise in working with a broad range of mental health issues and life stressors including trauma, grief and loss, parent-child relationship problems, attachment, relationship issues, challenges at home and employment, LGBTQ issues, substance use, domestic violence, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities to name a few.
In person and telehealth counseling is available to adults, teens and children seeking individual or family therapy in a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. We want to work with you to understand your goals and help you develop plans and skills to achieve your goals that utilize your strengths. Our clinicians provide a broad spectrum of quality, evidence-based care . We help you resolve life stressors such as relationship issues, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, problems at home, school or work, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, attachment, anger issues, and other mental health challenges.
Our team has expertise in working with a broad range of mental health issues and life stressors including trauma, grief and loss, parent-child relationship problems, attachment, relationship issues, challenges at home and employment, LGBTQ issues, substance use, domestic violence, intellectual disabilities, and physical disabilities to name a few.
In person and telehealth counseling is available to adults, teens and children seeking individual or family therapy in a respectful, safe, and supportive environment. We want to work with you to understand your goals and help you develop plans and skills to achieve your goals that utilize your strengths. Our clinicians provide a broad spectrum of quality, evidence-based care . We help you resolve life stressors such as relationship issues, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, problems at home, school or work, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, attachment, anger issues, and other mental health challenges.
Well Rooted Counseling
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Orono, ME 04473 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy practice focuses on the intersection of empowerment and healing, with specialized training and experience in recovery from trauma, LGBTQ+ specific issues, maternal wellness, and issues related to intimate aggression/domestic violence. As an LCPC, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that allows me to help others navigate the path toward their best mental health and well being. I work with you to help and support you finding your path to achieve your own goals by being fully present, and building a constructive relationship that will help you navigate your own process of growth and change.
My therapy practice focuses on the intersection of empowerment and healing, with specialized training and experience in recovery from trauma, LGBTQ+ specific issues, maternal wellness, and issues related to intimate aggression/domestic violence. As an LCPC, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that allows me to help others navigate the path toward their best mental health and well being. I work with you to help and support you finding your path to achieve your own goals by being fully present, and building a constructive relationship that will help you navigate your own process of growth and change.
November 2024 - I am accepting new clients! I'm in-network with MaineCare and many other insurance plans. My speciality is working with depression, grief and burnout. I work well with clients experiencing common symptoms of each - persistent sadness, low motivation, general anxiety about all things, difficulty concentrating, irritability in relationships, among others. I also specialize in bringing together spirituality and therapy. My work as a therapist grew out of my own profound, extended season of grief and depression. My passion is supporting people on their journey.
November 2024 - I am accepting new clients! I'm in-network with MaineCare and many other insurance plans. My speciality is working with depression, grief and burnout. I work well with clients experiencing common symptoms of each - persistent sadness, low motivation, general anxiety about all things, difficulty concentrating, irritability in relationships, among others. I also specialize in bringing together spirituality and therapy. My work as a therapist grew out of my own profound, extended season of grief and depression. My passion is supporting people on their journey.
My practice focuses primarily on serving tweens, teens, and 20 somethings experiencing: - Typical but distressing developmental challenges such as developing an identity, taking on increasing levels of responsibility, or transitions like moving away from home or graduating - Situational stressors like bullying, divorce, trauma(s), etc. - Specific barriers such as test anxiety or shyness -LGTBQ+ identity(ies) - Thoughts of self-harm or ending one’s life - Mental health symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD. While I primarily serve tweens to young adults, I also serve adults of all ages.
My practice focuses primarily on serving tweens, teens, and 20 somethings experiencing: - Typical but distressing developmental challenges such as developing an identity, taking on increasing levels of responsibility, or transitions like moving away from home or graduating - Situational stressors like bullying, divorce, trauma(s), etc. - Specific barriers such as test anxiety or shyness -LGTBQ+ identity(ies) - Thoughts of self-harm or ending one’s life - Mental health symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD. While I primarily serve tweens to young adults, I also serve adults of all ages.
Allison Hart LCPC Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which both people bring their knowledge, experience, and resources to the relationship to move towards increased wellness and treatment goals. I am passionate about accompanying adults on their healing journeys. I believe all people have inherent value. Providing a safe, non-judgmental space to honor and empower those who are suffering, feel marginalized, alienated, and/or experience discrimination, is of primary importance to me. We all need people to support us on our journeys.
Allison Hart LCPC Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which both people bring their knowledge, experience, and resources to the relationship to move towards increased wellness and treatment goals. I am passionate about accompanying adults on their healing journeys. I believe all people have inherent value. Providing a safe, non-judgmental space to honor and empower those who are suffering, feel marginalized, alienated, and/or experience discrimination, is of primary importance to me. We all need people to support us on our journeys.
I am accepting new clients. Email works best. Are you struggling with adapting to life transitions that are resulting in feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you want to regain confidence and work through this in a therapeutic environment?
I am accepting new clients. Email works best. Are you struggling with adapting to life transitions that are resulting in feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you want to regain confidence and work through this in a therapeutic environment?
Michaele J Potvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orono, ME 04473 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults through adult who are struggling with behavioral/emotional/or cognitive symptoms related to anxiety and trauma especially developmental trauma. Developmental trauma unlike an intense event, happens through our developmental growth period it is how we learned to see ourselves, sense our own innate human value and how we interacted with the world. This may show up in your life as perfectionism, difficulty doing boundaries or being assertive, difficulty with self care etc. I utilize experiential neuroscience and trauma interventions to help identify and break through barriers
I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults through adult who are struggling with behavioral/emotional/or cognitive symptoms related to anxiety and trauma especially developmental trauma. Developmental trauma unlike an intense event, happens through our developmental growth period it is how we learned to see ourselves, sense our own innate human value and how we interacted with the world. This may show up in your life as perfectionism, difficulty doing boundaries or being assertive, difficulty with self care etc. I utilize experiential neuroscience and trauma interventions to help identify and break through barriers
Jennifer Goldenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orono, ME 04473 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Many people have experienced traumatic events, whether in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Those events, many of which become compartmentalized over time, can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and difficulty concentrating or sleeping. Posttraumatic symptoms such as dissociation, flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts can also occur. These symptoms can sometimes be exacerbated by life stressors, including microaggressions, important life transitions, or existential angst about the state of the world. Sometimes life can seem overwhelming, and therapy can provide strategies to cope.
Many people have experienced traumatic events, whether in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Those events, many of which become compartmentalized over time, can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and difficulty concentrating or sleeping. Posttraumatic symptoms such as dissociation, flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts can also occur. These symptoms can sometimes be exacerbated by life stressors, including microaggressions, important life transitions, or existential angst about the state of the world. Sometimes life can seem overwhelming, and therapy can provide strategies to cope.
***Currently accepting new clients via Telehealth and In-Person***
***Currently accepting new clients via Telehealth and In-Person***
Lisa Leadbetter
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bangor, ME 04401 (Online Only)
There can be barriers to therapy including privacy, transportation, and being too busy to make an appointment. For those living with challenges like provider burnout, anxiety, depression, professional identity, addictions, effects of trauma, abuse, or low self esteem; online teletherapy can help with the added benefit of engaging with your therapist at a time and place that is not only convenient, but private. There is decades of research that demonstrates therapy can help, and quickly. Please email me and let me answer any other questions you might have. I look forward to hearing from you. E-mail is the best way to contact me.
There can be barriers to therapy including privacy, transportation, and being too busy to make an appointment. For those living with challenges like provider burnout, anxiety, depression, professional identity, addictions, effects of trauma, abuse, or low self esteem; online teletherapy can help with the added benefit of engaging with your therapist at a time and place that is not only convenient, but private. There is decades of research that demonstrates therapy can help, and quickly. Please email me and let me answer any other questions you might have. I look forward to hearing from you. E-mail is the best way to contact me.
Kim Shaffer, LCPC, Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Orono, ME 04473
Waitlist for new clients
Most of your friends think that you have a great marriage. You often post pictures of your happy family on social media, but deep down you know something is missing and it has been missing for awhile. Every time you try to talk with your partner, you end up in an argument. It seems that one of you is usually yelling and the other shutting down completely or running away.Both of you are left with no resolution to the problem and feeling angry, sad, and alone. You are not sure if therapy will help, but willing to do whatever it takes.
Most of your friends think that you have a great marriage. You often post pictures of your happy family on social media, but deep down you know something is missing and it has been missing for awhile. Every time you try to talk with your partner, you end up in an argument. It seems that one of you is usually yelling and the other shutting down completely or running away.Both of you are left with no resolution to the problem and feeling angry, sad, and alone. You are not sure if therapy will help, but willing to do whatever it takes.
If you are searching for a therapist that appreciates your strengths and past experiences, seeks to empower genuine expression, and enjoys humor, you are reading the right profile. As a therapist, I appreciate that your life's journey is unique. You are the only one who knows what is best for you. While working with me, you can expect a compassionate, genuine, trauma-sensitive experience that uses your strengths and humor to invite growth and healing into your life while also encouraging you to express yourself authentically. This is your journey. You are worth the effort.
If you are searching for a therapist that appreciates your strengths and past experiences, seeks to empower genuine expression, and enjoys humor, you are reading the right profile. As a therapist, I appreciate that your life's journey is unique. You are the only one who knows what is best for you. While working with me, you can expect a compassionate, genuine, trauma-sensitive experience that uses your strengths and humor to invite growth and healing into your life while also encouraging you to express yourself authentically. This is your journey. You are worth the effort.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.