Therapists in Portland, ME

I have counseled a diverse population within a variety of settings over the years. I provide individual therapy to adults to help overcome life stressors. My approach in counseling is to help you gain healthy skills to navigate life’s challenges, past trauma and develop healthy relationships. I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship.

I have extensive training and experience treating families who encounter transitional issues, behavioral issues, parenting concerns, couples conflict, and adolescents who are in trouble with the law or who have problem sexual behavior. I also work with individuals who experience anxiety and depressive disorders, disruptive behavioral disorders, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, and reactive attachment disorder.

Life is a maze of ups and downs, we are taught to push away the downs and "keep moving" without acknowledging our true feelings and needs. Before you know it, fear, anxiety, trauma, depression, self doubt begin to take over and guide our decision making process. Your truth, who you are, and what you want starts to get lost, life becomes exhausting, unsatisfying and lonely. How might it feel to safely explore and validate your emotions and needs? Deepen your understanding of who you are and how you function through exposure to thoughts, feelings and behaviors that take over and create dysfunction in your life.

Book with me know, click on my website! While I am not seeking to only work with client's that check off these boxes, as I would like to positively impact as many people as possible, my experience has been that clients who benefit extremely well from working with me are those that are open to engaging in the work needed to see the benefits of therapy. Clients that are seeking to better understand their perspective of the world, how they fit into it, how they can fit into it, and how they can make the most of their space in the world will thrive when working with me.

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 specialize in adults and professionals. Life challenges everyone and sometimes we feel stuck. Stuck in sadness, worry, or doubt. Trapped in challenging relationship patterns, old habits or overwhelming stress. I can support you in getting unstuck - overcoming loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family challenges, career difficulties, transitions and burnout. We sometimes struggle to find meaning and purpose in our work and personal lives. We sometimes feel broken, different or like we’re not enough. I can help you reconnect to what matters to you, what you love about life, and find a way forward.

Update: I currently have daytime openings, please reach out via email. Life CAN get better and I would love to help you reset on your path. In my individual sessions I strive to help my clients feel understood and motivated to live their best life. As a well practiced couples therapist, I enjoy supporting people reconnect with one another and overcome changes, comfortably working with traditional, non-traditional, and LGBTQ couples. With families, I help each member master healthy communication, reorganize roles, and learn to have fun with one another again.

Recognizing the significance of the therapeutic alliance, I prioritize building a warm and trusting relationship to facilitate collaborative and productive sessions. Grounded in evidence based research and practice, my goal is to empower individuals facing anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, grief, insecure attachment patterns and difficult life transitions. My focus lies in equipping clients with effective coping mechanisms to address fear and stress, enabling them to develop strategies that align with their aspirations, fostering a more fulfilling life.

I specialize in pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, fertility challenges, perinatal loss, and trauma in the perinatal period. Whether you're finding it harder than you imagined to get pregnant, are struggling with a birth that didn't go according to plan, experienced a major loss, or aren't thriving in a new parent role, we can process, vent, reframe, learn new skills, or problem solve. Whatever you need. You may also be finding that unresolved wounds from your past are resurfacing and getting in the way of you showing up as your best self, we can address those issues too.

Whether brought on by current life transitions, day to day living, or things that happened in the past, therapy is a confidential space for you to organize your thoughts and feelings. Through my work as a therapist, I accompany people on a journey of self-discovery that fosters healing, promotes growth, and enhances overall wellbeing.

"Superman's not brave. You can't be brave if your indestructible, its everyday people like you and me that are brave knowing we could easily be defeated but still continue to move forward"-unknown. It is a huge gift to be able to witness someone who had little hope become that person they always dreamed of! To give just one person the gift of hope; that is priceless. I have found that most people "in recovery", they are strong amazing people! You've overcome so much already, use those assets for your recovery instead of active addiction.

I am out of the office and unavailable until September! Psychotherapy is a collaborative, goal-oriented process of talking and experiencing emotions in a welcoming and affirming space. Thoughtfully chosen to meet your individual needs, I integrate an insight-oriented approach with evidence-based skills and behavior-focused therapies (e.g. CBT or DBT). Our sessions will address your current concerns, symptoms, and personal goals as well as explore vulnerabilities from your past to develop a deeper self-awareness. Mindfulness and/or EMDR may be suggested to clients who might benefit from an emotion-focused, body-based treatment.

Hi! My name is Mike Biederman (he/him) and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in both Maine and Illinois. I have 12+ years of experience working with adults and adolescents in a variety of mental health settings and roles-including as a Family Therapist in an intensive outpatient program, as a High School Counselor in Chicago Public Schools, and as a Residential Counselor in a group-home setting.

If you want someone who is knowledgeable and understanding, but willing to meet you where you are at, with your particular situations whether it be relationship issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety or other mental health related issues, please give me a call. I work with couples, individuals, who are looking for solutions for their unique situations. I have many years experience working in the field and I am confident if you reach out to me, then I will be able to guide and assist you in your personal goals and unique situations.

A good match between therapist and client is vital to successful therapy. I know from experience that finding a therapist can be a major challenge. I offer a brief, no fee consultation before booking your first session so you can help determine if we are a good fit. I work primarily with couples who are struggling with their relationships, I am passionate about couple therapy and there’s nothing quite like witnessing two people re-connect and fall in love again. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and am currently working on certification.

I am a warm and empathetic clinician who is passionate about combining the groundbreaking treatments of EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)! My goal is to use my specialized trainings to support you on your healing journey. I am based in Maine where I see clients In-Person and/or virtually. I, also, work with clients in New York and Massachusetts virtually. EMDR and KAP have adapted to the times and are just as effective virtually as they are in-person!

Mark Butkus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who has been practicing since 2003. He has completed a Masters In Social Work, post-graduate therapy trainings for advanced licensure and works towards yearly continuing education. Mark has been working as a therapist in a variety of settings since 2003. As a Clinical Instructor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Specialty Clinics, in a primary care setting that integrates mental health, as clinical director in therapeutic foster care, in Private practice, and most recently with the Veterans Administration.

We often come to therapy because we are lost in the woods of our lives. Sometimes the woods are dark and scary, sometimes they are just confusing. Somehow, we have gone off the path, thinking we knew the way, and have come to realize we are not where we had hoped to be. Perhaps we never had a clear path to begin with. I see my role as a guide and companion on your journey from where you are to where you would like to be—I’ll hold a map and flashlight and walk alongside you as you discover where you have been, how you came to be where you are, and the direction you’d like to go.

Congratulations on taking this difficult step. Changing habits is hard. Many have done it successfully and if you are ready, so can you. I partner with people struggling with addiction to assist them in reconnecting with their True Self.