Therapists in Portland, ME
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Malene Schultz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102 (Online Only)
I have worked in a variety of settings within my field, including therapy clinics, schools, and hospitals, and draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, Psychoanalytic, Family Theory, and Strengths Based.
For the past 30+ years, my goal has been to help people of all ages feel listened to and understood, identify concerns with helpful solutions, and feel supported and valued. Anxiety, low self-esteem, change/transitions, school stress, relationships, family dynamics, parenting, and women's issues are strong practice areas for me, in addition to other areas of concern. I have an extensive work history with children, teenagers, college age, and parents, as well as adults of all ages. I provide a safe, non-judging, therapeutic interaction where you can feel accepted, comfortable, and free to truly be yourself.
I have worked in a variety of settings within my field, including therapy clinics, schools, and hospitals, and draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, Psychoanalytic, Family Theory, and Strengths Based.
For the past 30+ years, my goal has been to help people of all ages feel listened to and understood, identify concerns with helpful solutions, and feel supported and valued. Anxiety, low self-esteem, change/transitions, school stress, relationships, family dynamics, parenting, and women's issues are strong practice areas for me, in addition to other areas of concern. I have an extensive work history with children, teenagers, college age, and parents, as well as adults of all ages. I provide a safe, non-judging, therapeutic interaction where you can feel accepted, comfortable, and free to truly be yourself.
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I am a pre-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am also in my second year of a clinical psychology doctoral program. Asking for help when we are struggling with our mental health is very difficult for many people. We rarely have a person dedicated to our well-being who can exhibit empathy for the many ways in which we might feel ‘stuck’. I believe that people can direct their own course, either through short-term focused therapy or longer-term modalities. I offer flexibility for my clients because I know that life can be busy.
I am a pre-licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am also in my second year of a clinical psychology doctoral program. Asking for help when we are struggling with our mental health is very difficult for many people. We rarely have a person dedicated to our well-being who can exhibit empathy for the many ways in which we might feel ‘stuck’. I believe that people can direct their own course, either through short-term focused therapy or longer-term modalities. I offer flexibility for my clients because I know that life can be busy.
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I specialize in helping individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, burn-out, depression, and grief.
I specialize in helping individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, burn-out, depression, and grief.
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Caroline Cooper Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101
Feeling hopeless, dissatisfied or stuck? Change is possible. We all experience life as difficult at times. I provide warm, non-judgemental therapeutic support to people of all walks of life. In therapy I will work with you to examine and develop various aspects of your life-- home, relationships, health, spirituality, creativity-- in order to gain insight, build self-esteem and uncover strengths for navigating life challenges.
Feeling hopeless, dissatisfied or stuck? Change is possible. We all experience life as difficult at times. I provide warm, non-judgemental therapeutic support to people of all walks of life. In therapy I will work with you to examine and develop various aspects of your life-- home, relationships, health, spirituality, creativity-- in order to gain insight, build self-esteem and uncover strengths for navigating life challenges.
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Gwendolyne Tuttle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Immediate openings for couples counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, parent coaching and executive coaching. I am an expert in attachment trauma and use this frame to address parenting challenges and fractured families. I love working with couples and use Crucible & Gottman frames to address issues with intimacy and communication. I am also an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. I work with my clients to understand what lead to their challenges, and create a plan to address their unique needs. I use Mentalization Based Therapy techniques in addition to other modalities for treatment.
Immediate openings for couples counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, parent coaching and executive coaching. I am an expert in attachment trauma and use this frame to address parenting challenges and fractured families. I love working with couples and use Crucible & Gottman frames to address issues with intimacy and communication. I am also an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders. I work with my clients to understand what lead to their challenges, and create a plan to address their unique needs. I use Mentalization Based Therapy techniques in addition to other modalities for treatment.
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Lisa DiGiovanni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101
Hello! I'm Lisa DiGiovanni, a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I would like to welcome you to my counseling and therapy practice. *I strive to provide a mindful and inviting safe place for all who need to work through life experiences and transitions. *I strive to hold the space for YOU to have awareness, understanding and healing from any trauma, stressors or disappointments along your journey. *Together, as equals we will discover strategies and solutions to create growth and fulfillment for you.
Hello! I'm Lisa DiGiovanni, a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I would like to welcome you to my counseling and therapy practice. *I strive to provide a mindful and inviting safe place for all who need to work through life experiences and transitions. *I strive to hold the space for YOU to have awareness, understanding and healing from any trauma, stressors or disappointments along your journey. *Together, as equals we will discover strategies and solutions to create growth and fulfillment for you.
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I am a seasoned clinician who has worked with adults, couples and families for over 30 years. Increased awareness leads to increased options. Often the work of therapy is about making or repairing connections--interpersonal, internal or perhaps even spiritual. I provide individual adult psychodynamic psychotherapy; couples counseling: marital, pre and post divorce. I use a multi modal approach often including assessment and treatment from a family systems perspective and a psychodynamic perspective. I reserve a portion of my practice to provide a safe and intriguing space for children to express themselves and to be understood by adults. Facilitated parent-child sessions often help.
I am a seasoned clinician who has worked with adults, couples and families for over 30 years. Increased awareness leads to increased options. Often the work of therapy is about making or repairing connections--interpersonal, internal or perhaps even spiritual. I provide individual adult psychodynamic psychotherapy; couples counseling: marital, pre and post divorce. I use a multi modal approach often including assessment and treatment from a family systems perspective and a psychodynamic perspective. I reserve a portion of my practice to provide a safe and intriguing space for children to express themselves and to be understood by adults. Facilitated parent-child sessions often help.
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I have been working in the field of mental health for over 30 years and am comfortable working with a wide range of issues. My approach with individuals is holistic, person centered, humanistic and strengths-based, seeing my role as a helpful guide as I work with individuals to navigate the sometimes rocky storms and transitions of life. Together we will identify what may be keeping you stuck and formulate a plan to build a bridge towards wellness. Working with individuals with chronic invisible illnesses such as Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression is an area of great passion for me.
I have been working in the field of mental health for over 30 years and am comfortable working with a wide range of issues. My approach with individuals is holistic, person centered, humanistic and strengths-based, seeing my role as a helpful guide as I work with individuals to navigate the sometimes rocky storms and transitions of life. Together we will identify what may be keeping you stuck and formulate a plan to build a bridge towards wellness. Working with individuals with chronic invisible illnesses such as Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression is an area of great passion for me.
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As a Human Development Educator, inasmuch as all problems require solutions, I assist clients to develop timely approaches to conflict-resolution; based on comprehensive principles for learning to master critical struggles. In my consultations I will reliably reflect outstanding understanding, for analyzing the dynamics of conflict-resolution; particularly addressing how psychology positively or negatively affects individual and family identities, attitudes, beliefs, choices, and behaviors; regarding personal and interactive outcomes.
As a Human Development Educator, inasmuch as all problems require solutions, I assist clients to develop timely approaches to conflict-resolution; based on comprehensive principles for learning to master critical struggles. In my consultations I will reliably reflect outstanding understanding, for analyzing the dynamics of conflict-resolution; particularly addressing how psychology positively or negatively affects individual and family identities, attitudes, beliefs, choices, and behaviors; regarding personal and interactive outcomes.
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Life Skills Management Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04102 (Online Only)
We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
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Do you feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you experience loneliness or lack a sense of direction? Are you looking for greater meaning and understanding in your life and life’s purpose? Are you seeking to create balance, and harmony in your life?
Do you feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you experience loneliness or lack a sense of direction? Are you looking for greater meaning and understanding in your life and life’s purpose? Are you seeking to create balance, and harmony in your life?
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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.
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.
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Victoria Zurkan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
I've been licensed since 2006. My experience in addiction is extensive, including work in inpatient, outpatient and detox. I tailor each client's treatment needs individually using evidence based EMDR, CBT, DBT and psychodynamic therapy. Together we will learn to pay close attention to aspects of yourself that you may be unable to touch on your own. I look for patterns in either behavior or thoughts. Examining past family dynamics and reaching unconscious behavior, I connect that information to how it affects our current lives. Currently I am doing telemedicine with couples, individuals and I run CBT and DBT addiction groups.
I've been licensed since 2006. My experience in addiction is extensive, including work in inpatient, outpatient and detox. I tailor each client's treatment needs individually using evidence based EMDR, CBT, DBT and psychodynamic therapy. Together we will learn to pay close attention to aspects of yourself that you may be unable to touch on your own. I look for patterns in either behavior or thoughts. Examining past family dynamics and reaching unconscious behavior, I connect that information to how it affects our current lives. Currently I am doing telemedicine with couples, individuals and I run CBT and DBT addiction groups.
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Julie M. Paquette, LICSW,CADC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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At present, my practice is limited to men and women in the law enforcement community and their families.
At present, my practice is limited to men and women in the law enforcement community and their families.
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My name is Esraa, and I am a Forensic mental health clinician. I believe that who we are today is strongly influenced by how the world once treated us. I emphasize understanding how past childhood experiences have the ability to impact present functioning. Before finding solutions, I first believe one must come to understand where issues originally stemmed from. This increases interpersonal awareness and sets the stage for working on more concrete and maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
My name is Esraa, and I am a Forensic mental health clinician. I believe that who we are today is strongly influenced by how the world once treated us. I emphasize understanding how past childhood experiences have the ability to impact present functioning. Before finding solutions, I first believe one must come to understand where issues originally stemmed from. This increases interpersonal awareness and sets the stage for working on more concrete and maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
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Sometimes in life we question where we are going or cannot seem to find a path to get to where we want to be ~ to be happy with ourselves and at peace. The world today may be creating more stressors in our life than what we are use to causing a feeling of imbalance, depression or anxiety. My goal is to create a safe, respectful and caring atmosphere where one may explore and begin to understand one's thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Together with my clients, we explore their dreams, challenges and fears. Along this journey there can be self-discovery, problem solving and self love.
Sometimes in life we question where we are going or cannot seem to find a path to get to where we want to be ~ to be happy with ourselves and at peace. The world today may be creating more stressors in our life than what we are use to causing a feeling of imbalance, depression or anxiety. My goal is to create a safe, respectful and caring atmosphere where one may explore and begin to understand one's thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Together with my clients, we explore their dreams, challenges and fears. Along this journey there can be self-discovery, problem solving and self love.
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I utilize a solution focused and empirically based approach to treatment that incorporates cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices within a collaborative and non-judgmental space.
I utilize a solution focused and empirically based approach to treatment that incorporates cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices within a collaborative and non-judgmental space.
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Life, relationships, work, marriage and more provide challenges and are complicated to say the least. I pride myself in creating a therapeutic environment that allows everyone a space to reflect on your inner narrative. We then create a more accurate monologue that will help you transform your relationships with people, places and things.
Life, relationships, work, marriage and more provide challenges and are complicated to say the least. I pride myself in creating a therapeutic environment that allows everyone a space to reflect on your inner narrative. We then create a more accurate monologue that will help you transform your relationships with people, places and things.
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Danielle Austin
Counselor, LCPC, CCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.