Anxiety Therapists in Portland, ME

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts that are impacting your daily functioning? Likely finding pleasure and comfort in your life has become more difficult and your self esteem and confidence has suffered making it difficult to communicate your needs. Feelings of estrangement are making it harder to cope. The expression of “being cut off” comes closest to capturing your sense of yourself. It’s not too late to get help. My extensive training in the mental health field has made a significant difference in helping individuals and couples work through difficult times and gain better coping skills.

There are times in our lives when we end up feeling sad, angry, anxious, or lost. Sometimes, we find ourselves in unwanted patterns that lead to self-doubt, damaged relationships, failure to reach our potential and an inability to see our worth. Therapy can help people recognize these patterns and learn new ways to cope.

As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to earn your trust and build a safe, affirming relationship within which we work collaboratively toward your goals. I firmly believe that the relationship we build is itself a healing tool, independent of any specific intervention we use to address your concerns. I bring a transparent, consistent-yet-flexible, and partnership-based approach to treatment. Accurate diagnosis is important, but you are more than a diagnostic label or list of symptoms. I strive to know you as the whole and complex person you are.

Are you caught up in OCD, anxiety, or a specific phobia that is preventing you from living the life you want to live? Do you feel stuck in your own mind and overwhelmed by simply getting through the day? I am passionate about helping older teens and adults get unstuck from unhelpful "stuff." I offer individual therapy for motivated people who are tired of accommodating their OCD or phobia, can't avoid their anxiety any longer, and are sick of being trapped in their own thoughts. Our sessions together can be a space of exploration, personal development, confidence-building, and healing.

Clients come to me feeling stuck, alone, scared, insecure and overwhelmed, not good enough. My clients walk away from me with more confidence, more clarity of who they are and what they need, more deeply attached in healthy relationships, with more ease and balance in life, more able to face life’s challenges with a sense of possibility and hope. Couples learn to change the cycle of interaction so they feel more emotionally connected and secure. I provide compassionate, focused, trauma informed and attachment based emotionally focused therapy to regulate and heal your hurt and create secure attachments- with yourself and others.

Currently offering a combination of teletherapy and in person sessions; please visit my website for more details. Is life overwhelming? Experiencing trauma? Are you, or your child, experiencing depression or anxiety, ADHD, have a teen going off to college, going through a divorce or any other life transition? Don't go it alone. Together, we will decide what is the best course of treatment for YOU. I believe in treating each person as the unique individual that they are. I am not a "one size fits all" therapist. We work collaboratively, and make YOU the specialist and director of your own life. Say YES to life again!

I am an EMDR certified therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults in doing the difficult work it takes to process all levels of trauma, anxiety, depression and toxic stress.

I believe that connection can be an incredible catalyst for change. I am excited about creating connections with my clients and supporting them as they explore where they want to go. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression, and the impacts of trauma. Exploring body image with clients is also something that I am passionate about.

My name is Shannon Trainor, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. I have over 20 years working with substance use/addiction, trauma, anxiety/depression, relationship issues and eating disorders. I utilize CBT, solution focused therapy and DBT skills in my practice and have extensively with adults, adolescents, families and women. I have worked with adults, adolescents and families throughout my career. I see clients who struggle with substance use and/or addiction, current or past traumas, anxiety and depression, eating disorders as well as family systems work with substance use disorders.

I help women in their 20's, 30's and 40's who are experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, relationship struggles, symptoms of depression and postpartum anxiety and depression to feel relief from painful symptoms by providing a safe space to gain insight and perspective and to develop healthy coping skills and habits. I can relate to your issues while bringing the wisdom of years in clinical practice and the understanding of the importance of mind/body approaches to healing and health.

My approach to therapy is person-centered, interactive, and creative. I am dedicated to helping individuals work through whatever brings them to see me -- whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship and interpersonal issues, career changes, life transitions, spiritual matters, or other challenges. I enjoy collaborating with clients to help them heal, reach goals, realize dreams, and ultimately find more meaning and joy in their lives.

Hello! Thank you for considering me as your psychologist. I am taking new patients for both therapy and psychological evaluations. I am accepting virtual therapy patients throughout the state of Maine and in-person patients at my office in Blue Hill for therapy and evaluations. I utilize a variety of approaches based on patient needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, exposure-based interventions, solution-focused approaches and trauma-informed treatment. I believe it is important to treat the whole person and not just the diagnosis, so we will also explore factors related to overall well-being.

I have been a student of psychology, the mind, and human behavior for over 30 years. My patients and clients have been my primary teachers, sharing with me the hard-won wisdom of their direct experiences. Helping them navigate their challenges has enriched my own life and taught me a range of strategies and perspectives that may also help you. I do not treat disorders, I treat whole individuals. I help some clients to identify and remove themselves from patterns that keep them stuck and that keep them from living as fully as they would wish. I help other clients learn to carry heavy burdens differently.

Hannah’s clinical expertise lies in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma, with a particular focus on childhood behavioral issues and school avoidance. She is dedicated to helping her clients navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges, providing a tailored approach that supports each individual’s unique needs. With a background in day treatment settings, she has extensive experience working with children as young as five, and she continues to provide therapeutic services to families and individuals across various age groups, including adolescents and young adults.

I seek to help clients find a greater range of freedom, creativity, and sense of possibility in their lives. I prioritize creating a space in which you will feel safe and thoughtfully engaged. Through the unique therapeutic relationship we establish, we will work to better understand the patterns and contexts that underlie your feelings, behaviors, and symptoms. I have advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy from a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. My therapeutic stance is gentle, accepting, and curious.

Michelle Donovan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2014. Michelle believes that when the stress of our complex world becomes overwhelming, therapy can be a great avenue to seek balance. She has worked with children and adolescents over the past eight years to help them find solutions and manage their lives successfully. It takes courage to engage with the therapeutic process and Michelle will provide a supportive, safe, and confidential space to explore challenges. She values being collaborative in this process and honoring everyone's own life story.

Jasmine Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience. Jasmine specializes in treating children who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or are adjusting to a big life change. Jasmine also works with children and teens who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. She treats patients between the ages of 2-14 and their families utilizing Child Centered Play Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy and Child and Parent Psychotherapy.

My name is Terri-Lynn Allen, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Maine, seeing clients statewide through telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and trauma, using DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help my clients identify barriers to reaching their goals. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and daily stressors. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, and a simply feeling overwhelmed.

Amanda Sexton is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maine who has been practicing since 2021. She has a BS in Psychology, an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently a doctoral candidate in counseling education and supervision with her dissertation focus being on counselor education regarding resources for LGBTQ+ clients facing family and religion system support loss. Amanda’s ideal client is someone that is willing to work towards improving themselves and their situation. Therapy is a partnership between the therapist and the patient and will only benefit the client if they are willing to put in the work