Somatic Therapists in Portland, ME

Is your life turning out the way you planned? Are your personal relationships fulfilling? Are you finding the right job for you? Do people get who you really are? Too often we lose track of the way we exist each day. Depression over past mistakes or anxiety about what might happen in the future prevent us from being who we want to be in the present. The goal of existential counseling is to help you develop a better relationship with your "self" first, and then to improve your relationships with others. To help you gain more confidence in the decisions you make daily and to worry less about how others will judge you in the future.

I am dedicated to helping the members of our community navigate the stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and guilt that many of us feel as we move through these complex and chaotic times. My approach to therapy is eclectic and varied, but always aligns with modalities that prioritize compassion, acceptance, exploration without judgment, and presence.

I work with individuals and with relationships, including non-romantic duos (i.e. friendships). Clients I work with often struggle with relationship problems, family/childhood trauma, depression/anxiety, or self-esteem. They might navigate loss, shame, or grief, or challenges related to identity and life transition. With duos, I specialize in patterns of misunderstanding, miscommunication, conflict, and hurt. I welcome those in both monogamous and CNM structures. My approach is trauma-/systems-informed and relational. Our sessions will respond to what you need and want from this space, recognizing that no one approach fits all.

Sometimes the state of our world can feel so scary and heartbreaking that we feel immobilized. Much of our potential is blocked by feeling overwhelmed by the day to day challenge of struggling to advocate for ourselves in our communities, the world, even in our own thoughts and beliefs! It is easy to feel anxious, alone and simultaneously at war with ourselves. I emphasize serving individuals that experience marginalized identities and see myself as your co-conspirator. I work with issues of identity and non-normative experiences, in the context of gender, sexuality as well as queer experience beyond that framework

You may be reaching out to me during a challenging time, when familiar life systems are no longer working, or when the weight of anxiety and depression has become overwhelming. Alternatively, you may seek my support even in stable times, desiring a deeper connection with life. Together, we navigate these paths, cultivating stability, balance, and healing relationships. I specialize in helping clients decipher their unique inner dialogues, often resembling harsh critics, and collaboratively work towards minimizing their influence. This transformative process aims to craft a more fulfilling life and foster meaningful connections.

Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new and sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. Our focus is on helping children, teens, young adults, and families heal. We understand that life has many ups and downs so, we aim to create a safe space where people can have fun, get real, and heal. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life. I currently serve the following states MA, PA, RI, VT, ME, NH, UT & FL via Telehealth ONLY.

If you’ve landed here, you’re probably seeking some guidance on the weary path of life… I provide trauma-informed counseling to help you move through difficult experiences effectively, develop the tools for self-regulation and self-compassion, and create growth towards inner freedom.

Seeing: clients age 15+ virtually in Maine & Florida. I specialize in helping people through: anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, burnout & chronic stress, relationship stressors, and perfectionism. My approach is warm, collaborative, authentic, and non-pathologizing; I see you as a WHOLE person, not simply a diagnosis. You are the expert of your experience, and my role as your therapist is to help you tap into your inner wisdom, develop skills, find meaning and purpose, and empower you to cultivate the life you want.

25 years working as an independent psychotherapist with individuals, families and trauma difficulties. We resolve conflict, remove behavioral triggers, and work systemically to minimize issues. Our goal for our clients is to process current and past troubles in order to healthfully achieve resolution...

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.

Currently accepting new clients. You deserve support, especially during these complicated times. I bring a natural warmth and empathetic presence to to my work with clients. Whether you are coping with anxiety and depression, profound life changes, struggles in your relationship, chronic illness or grief, I can help. I will help you focus on your strengths to develop resiliency and potential for positive change.

My name is Nicole Clarke and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) based in Maine and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, couples relationships, and those with a history of trauma. I utilize a biopsychosocial approach assisting in looking at the entire person.

The therapeutic atmosphere provided is safe, encouraging, insight oriented, and flexible. Over the years, I have focused my expertise on working with adults, families, and couples. I make sure that my clients feel validated, heard, and understood in a non-judgmental environment. Their needs, history, and life circumstances are taken into consideration in the therapeutic process. The goal is for my clients to achieve unconditional understanding, peace, and relief from disturbing symptoms. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve health and improvement in their quality of life.

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.

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!

My approach is collaborative, kind and creative. Together we can build an authentic connection and create a space where change can emerge. Whether it’s distress from a relationship, life transitions, obstacles with artistic endeavors, or patterns of behavior and thought that are causing adversity in your life, psychotherapy can offer relief and a chance for personal growth. My techniques include talk therapy, EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, and some CBT strategies. I offer in-person and Telehealth appointments in Brooklyn, and Telehealth only for those in Maine.

Using a humanistic approach free of judgment, Chatham will collaborate with each person served to help them meet their personal and therapeutic goals. Chatham uses Internal Family Systems and other approaches to help individuals and families problem-solve their life's obstacles. Whether you experience anxiety, self-doubt, social isolation, hopelessness, addiction, suffered from a past traumatic event or you have other concerns, Chatham will partner with you on your journey towards a healthier, more fulfilled, and balanced life. Insurance accepted Telehealth only.

This profile gets updated regularly, and is current and accurate. I'm a therapist with 14 years of full-time psychotherapy experience. In my work with clients, I offer an environment of care, compassion, humility, and human understanding. Despite its beauty, the human experience is laden with struggles, challenges, and complexities. Often these issues are worth or necessitate exploring. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, and I specialize in trauma, dating, and attachment. I incorporate cognitive theory, advanced knowledge of modern dating, psychodynamics, interpersonal neurobiology, and EMDR in my approach.

Bringing both passion and compassion to my work, I rely on my training in grounded and dynamic approaches to therapy. Whether working with couples or individuals, I draw on my strong intuitive sense and an innate belief in my clients’ ability to heal, change and grow. My training includes many approaches that support individuals and couples using attachment-based, body-oriented, brain-informed approaches to transforming old patterns.