Maine Community Health Options Therapists in Portland, ME

I like to do a lot of listening and to provide emotional support prior to making any suggestions. Also, I have found that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a very effective component to counseling because it helps clients to identify habitual coping strategies that he/she has been employing that have helped to reduce stress in the past but now cause all sorts of problems. In addition to providing emotional support, I will help you to be mindful of these tendencies and practice replacing the thoughts (and the behaviors associated with them) with strategies that will help you live a happier,life.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am an experienced psychotherapist, working in behavioral health for over 24 years, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. If you want to make healthy and positive changes in your life, I invite you to email or call me. I take most private insurances. I also offer faith based counseling if you would like to learn how to use your faith to reduce your symptoms. Give me a call or write me an email, let's see if you and I will make a good fit!

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.

I am an empathetic therapist who specializes in helping adults and older adults who are struggling with life changes and challenges. I can help you resolve past experiences that may be effecting personal growth in your present day life. I believe in taking an integrative approach to therapy and will work with you to develop new coping skills, new behaviors and thinking patterns. Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed due to events/emotions/behaviors that are making you feel overwhelmed, we can work together to find ways to help you to a more livable, functional place mentally and spiritually.

With 20 year's experience, I have helped clients take a deeper, more insightful look at thought and behavioral patterns that hold them back from positive relationships, fulfilling careers, and a compassionate, worthy sense of self. Anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges are often the result of suppressing our authentic voice because of fear of rejection, abandonment, and self-loathing. We rediscover our genuine, original self by leaning into our fear of rejection, letting go of false beliefs about self and developing beliefs and new behaviors that are more empowering and in line with who we really are.

Thank you for your interest in my practice. I work with adults ages 18 and up. My initial aim is to establish a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship that allows you to feel understood. I believe in the mind/body connection and the importance of helping you to become more present in your life to allow access to inner resources. We will work collaboratively to assess your individual strengths and goals and I will do what works best for you. I will be a calm and genuine presence in the room.

I believe every person big & small can work through emotional & behavioral challenges to live their best life. I'm motivated to assist people with processing their challenges, and problem solving & skill building to achieve recovery from mental health challenges & increase one's overall emotional capabilities.

July 24, 2024 - (Important: My availability remains mostly limited to coaching and private pay sessions at this time.) Most people I work with share concerns about what's wrong with them and that shows up as self blame, doubt, judgment and insecurity. I work frequently with adult men who experience ongoing symptoms related to attention deficit disorder.

Thank you for your interest in my counseling practice. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for several years and work with individuals 18 years and older. I specialize in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, peer related issues and provide guidance to individuals experiencing stress tied to life's challenges and transitions.

Currently offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy only. Please visit www.WhittenWellnessMaine.com for research, cost and steps, or contact me for a free consultation. I welcome clients of all stages, phases, genders, sexual identities and orientations, races, religions, and national origins. I will meet you exactly where you are, in this moment. My personal approach to therapy is blending traditional and unconventional practices, encouraging personal growth, and healing in a compassionate, nonjudgemental setting.

I teach EVERYONE- from kids to adults, how to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I teach parents how to help their children regulate their feelings, which in turn helps manage behaviors. My work focuses on the mind and the heart; I focus on reducing unnecessary suffering by learning how to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, so you can overcome life obstacles while respecting your soul's journey. My goal is to pass my skills and knowledge onto parents, adults and children, so you don't need me anymore. I work late afternoons and evenings.

What are you looking for? Is it help making or adjusting to changes, better relationships, greater awareness of yourself and others, a more positive outlook and greater confidence, or something else? We will work within a safe, therapeutic relationship to help you get what you need to live a more authentic life. I work with trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, loss and grief, relationship issues, anger management, and self-esteem to name a few.

Thank you for reaching out. I recognize how this can sometimes be a very difficult first step. I specialize in treating depression/anxiety disorders, women's issues, life-stage transitions, and bereavement. My approach is strength-based and compassionate, grounded in the principles of Psychodynamic and Relational models. I offer support and validation, with a focus on what does work, as opposed to what isn't working. We will co-create strategies that reflect your values while navigating the sometimes disorienting terrain of change. I can help you develop new skill-sets to help heal and increase quality of life.

Congratulation on taking a most challenging first step- reaching out and being willing to create change. I believe the primary goal of therapy is increased self-awareness. You may have parts of yourself that you are unconscious of, that you don't understand or that you belief that you can't change. Those perceptions can lead you to living a life that may not be in your best interest- causing painful experiences and ultimately preventing you from sharing your authentic self and who you are meant to be in the world.

Do you have past experiences that continue to impact your relationships, health, work, and overall sense of well-being? Is low self esteem keeping you from living the life you want to live? Together we will address these concerns and develop skills that will enhance your self esteem - an essential foundation for healthy growth. Bringing into balance past experience with present physical, emotional and spiritual awareness can lead you to a happier, more fulfilling life without the fear, anxiety and stress that can be so limiting.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with offices in South Portland, Maine. I received a Masters Degree from Lesley University in Cambridge and have completed additional training in several fields including: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Suicide Prevention; Culturally Competent Care for Adolescents; Assessment and Treatment of Attachment, Trauma, and Addiction; The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Brain Development; and Clinical Management of Sleep Disorders. I have post-graduate training in filial therapy and play therapy. I welcome adults and adolescents.

Counseling is a collaborative effort, and I see my job as being a supportive guide in this undertaking, providing a safe, comfortable and trusting environment for honest discussion. I offer counseling for adolescents and adults of all ages, bringing 28 years of experience to my clinical practice. Believing we all want the best for our children and ourselves, wherever we are in the life span. Helping facilitate happy and productive lives is at the core of my practice. There are proven tools and techniques that can improve personal outlooks with positive results.

I offer integrative psychotherapy specializing in a mindfulness-centered form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I have over 20 years experience treating anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, trauma, body image, chronic illness, stress, relationship issues, and working with life transitions from a holistic perspective. My work focuses on helping people strengthen capacities to cope with the challenges of their lives, recover an authentic sense of self, and deepen into healthy, resonant relationships. My focus is to engage in a collaborative effort to support discovering one's potential and a life that is worth celebrating.

I see clients seeking help with issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Life can be hard and nonsensical at times. Working together collaboratively the goal is to make sense of your experience and tap new resources for wellness. I also work couples having relationship difficulties who are looking for tools to communicate with one another more openly while honoring the both partners' experiences.