Marriage Counseling Therapists in Portland, ME

I am a minister as well as a clinical counselor. Faith as well as counseling can help a person or couple work through problems. I have had over 20 years of experience in both worlds and am comfortable working wherever you are. I use many modern therapeutic techniques but I can also root them in ancient faith traditions. My orientation is Christian. Along with my private practice in counseling, I am adjunct faculty at Bangor Seminary and teach Grief counseling, and Spirituality and Healing.

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, negative body image, trichotillomania, and/or obsessive-compulsive symptoms, please contact me. I am a clinical psychologist who believes in offering treatments that work, are based in science, and have an end goal (i.e., evidence-based treatment). I work primarily with individuals with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression; however also enjoy supporting folks through interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and grief and loss. I know how difficult change can be and offer a compassionate approach that values working toward your personal goals.

"The individual is like a garden to be tended, not a machine to be repaired". I practice Motivational Interviewing; this is a collaborative conversation to strengthen a person's own motivation for change. I hold a few principles that govern the work. First, I will focus on you being heard and believed, Second, be kind. Third, teach and demonstrate empathy and compassion and be helpful with your internal conflict... I practice being in the here and now with individual, couple and group work.

Does perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, or hyper-focus on perceived flaws keep you stuck? Do you (or your child) struggle with your body image, and/or have a negative relationship with food? Maybe you keep it together on the outside but find it hard to stop the inner chaos. Self doubt, feeling like a failure, feeling inadequate, hating yourself or being filled with shame are all indicators that it is time to make a change. I can help you create a plan and feel hope. Most of all I can help heal the pain of past experiences, self doubt/hatred and live authentically.

Justin Michaud is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) with over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages to help them cope with family conflict, couple's issues, PTSD, trauma, depression, stress, and more.

I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals and couples who are interested in working on their mental health and wellness. There are many reasons to reach out right now, and I look forward to accompanying you on your path to healing. I approach counseling from a humanistic therapeutic approach and use emotion-focused and mindfulness-based modalities. My goal is to form a genuine alliance with you to support you in this work. I focus on helping those who experience anxiety and depression, relationship and attachment issues, and trauma.

I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to create both connection and change in their lives. I partner with clients and have compassionate conversations that elicit clients’ intrinsic motivation to change. I have balanced my professional interests with a passion for the healing arts including yoga, meditation, and wellness through nutrition. I am a certified Bikram Yoga Teacher and trained Vinyasa yoga teacher.

I believe that relationships have the ability to serve as containers for significant personal growth as well as relational healing. I work with relationships of all types to break long-standing patterns of conflict or to navigate recent ruptures. I am particularly passionate about supporting partners and individuals exploring nontraditional relationship structures as well as families with grown children. I also work from a trauma-informed perspective with individuals who are facing life transitions, struggling with relational challenges, or feeling like something from the past is getting in the way of living life with ease.

I work with teen and adult individuals as well as couples on a variety of issues and topics, with a specialization in navigating grief and loss. My goal is to be a genuine and supportive partner in navigating the stressors, questions, or challenges you may be facing. I utilize a dynamic approach based on client and goals, including aspects from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and the Gottman Method. I look forward to hearing from you.

Have you found yourself running into the same patterns over and over in relationships or in life? Perhaps therapy can help you to understand the root of these problems and make some meaningful changes. As a therapist, I provide a safe and compassionate environment where you can feel understood and supported, while offering current research-based treatment and psychoeducation related to your current goals for therapy. For more information about my practice and background, please see my website and send a message here or by email to contact me.

I am a warm, transparent and direct therapist. I am skilled in helping you see and adjust your relationship dynamics and patterns. I work with couples, individuals and queer, non-binary and transitioning individuals. I am grateful to have experience and training serving a broad range of individuals including New Mainers, LGBTQIA+ and those with severe mental illness. I also offer clinical supervision and behavioral health consulting to clinicians and community mental health agencies.

Have you ever been stuck in a snowbank, with your tires spinning, having to rock your car back and forth over the ice again and again until you make your way out? Perhaps you had to dig the car out. Maybe you needed a little push. Maybe you needed a tow truck. Whether you need a push or a tow truck, Active Insights Therapy is all about helping you dig and pull yourself out of those stuck places. I love helping my clients discover their inner best friend, know what they deserve in relationships and move toward their higher calling while taking action in life. Above all, I love making really bad jokes!

You are the expert to your own life. The services I offer are tailored to help you best connect with yourself and your own needs. I offer individualized, trauma-informed, and evidenced-based treatment plans to support clients in exploring areas of their life where they feel stuck or stagnant and aid them in developing and achieving meaningful goals for their future.

I am an Addictions Specialist with with 20+ years of professional experience in both NYC and Maine - in addition to personal experience with addiction and long term recovery.. most important factor when pursuing counseling is to find a "therapeutic alliance" that fits. I always recommend that clients consult with a few providers before choosing. Once a trusting alliance is established, I embark on a journey alongside my clients, which can be brief and solution-focused or longer term weekly sessions and ongoing support.

Welcome! You've reached the first step of your journey to therapy. I work best with individuals and couples who wish to have greater insight into the life of the mind; with a desire to reach optimal goals, and overcome obstacles to living a higher quality life. In therapy, I will help you to experience greater levels of hope and optimism to reach your highest potential. I use an eclectic approach in therapy, from short-term to longer-term approaches. As a psychologist, I have specialty training in psychological evaluation, which can more quickly help to identify unknowns and underlying issues we can discuss in therapy.

My name is Jade Brown, and I have spent nearly a decade in the helping profession. I began my career as a Child Protective Worker in the roles of Permanency Planning and Investigating severe abuse and death cases. I later shifted my focus to clinical work and moved into the role of a Multi-Systemic Therapist providing intensive family-focused therapy treatment to those who have experienced child abuse, neglect,drug abuse, violent behaviors, and psychiatric disorders. I have experience providing Social work services in early interventions, serving children ages 0-3 and their families.

Welcome - thank you for your interest. For many years I've been a counselor and educator, working with people through transformative learning experiences. I'll strive to help you gain self understanding and develop your natural abilities to work through life challenges. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches that address concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and performance problems (e.g., work/academics, physical intimacy).

I'm Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, a License Clinical Social Worker and a License Advanced Alcohol & Drugs Counselor with 15 years of evidence based 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.

I am an interested, active listener offering feedback and understanding in a nonjudgemental manner so that we can explore together the possibilities for change. I work cooperatively with the client to develop their goals thru problem solving. I believe our work together will provide solutions that can relieve stress and confusion.