Maine Community Health Options Therapists in South Berwick, ME

Having started working as a therapist 15 years ago, I continue to feel grateful to join clients on their pathway to healing. I believe that a relaxed, interactive, nonjudgmental, and empathic style leads to the most successful therapeutic outcomes. I often use a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, insight oriented therapy, and psychodynamic concepts. I find that a collaborative, team approach focused on solutions to the pain or discomfort in the "here and now" encourages emotional growth. I work with individuals 18 and older.

I have 34+ years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups. Currently I'm seeing clients via telehealth only. I offer effective tools for managing anxiety and depression; I have extensive experience helping individuals with codependency, trauma, and self esteem issues. I provide compassionate and empowering assistance to those in pain. With children, I have much experience treating ADHD, social anxiety. I currently work with parents only. My group focuses on Women's Codependency recovery issues. I offer gender affirming care and work with the LGBTQ+ community.

My role in the therapeutic relationship is to help guide individuals to what their bodies and brains already know though may not be able to access just yet. I aim to provide insight that can disrupt the now-unhelpful routines and habits that may keep you stuck or pull you down. This is an alliance. You bring all that you are and all that you know about yourself while I guide how to move through some of the harder parts. Together, we can find the path for you to see that you are a pretty amazing human being who deserves to feel comfortable in your own skin and are worthy of compassion.

I am a mindfulness based therapist, that has a special interest in working with Highly Sensitive People (HSP). I work collaboratively guiding adolescents, adults & families through the challenges of relationships, difficult transitions, and parenthood.

I believe that the healing that occurs in therapy forms and grows from the relationship between the client and therapist. My work is rooted in connection, compassion and empathy. I believe that each of us is the expert on ourselves and our path, and the therapist’s role is that of a supportive guide through our own individual journeys.

Howland is a seasoned Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder professional, who also holds certifications in EMDR, ACT and Callahan TFT, now known as EFT and/or the Tapping Solution, and is a Nationally Certified Tobacco Treatment Professional. He has been in recovery from alcohol & drug addiction for 42+ years and from tobacco addiction for 33+ years. He has experience in working with people in the LGBTQ community, and extensive experience working with people who have experienced simple or complex trauma in either childhood or adulthood.

For 30+ years, I have worked in community mental health, college counseling, and substance use treatment settings. I believe that fostering a trusting relationship through kindness and support is one of the keystones of effective client-centered counseling. To build that relationship, you will find that I am a compassionate listener who will work collaboratively with you on your goals. Whether you would like to focus on improving coping skills, relationships, or other life challenges, I believe that you have many of the answers that you need already within you. Our work together will be to discover and build on those strengths.

No matter your situation or story, I believe you deserve to experience hope, healing, happiness, and personal growth. My role is to be a positive and encouraging support to you as you move through your therapeutic journey. My goal is to provide a safe, open, and supportive space for you to explore and work through whatever challenges you may be facing. My approach is person-centered, strengths-based, and solution focused as we work together at a pace that feels best for you.

Has anyone ever criticized your drinking? Have you had problems related to drug use? I have over 20 years experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse problems. My specialties include treating addiction, depression and anxiety, recovery from trauma, and the coping skills that are needed to manage these issues. Substance abuse leading to Addiction is an unhealthy coping mechanism often related to underlying causes. I provide a safe environment where we can work on resolving the internal struggle that is holding you back. With my client-centered approach, we can work together to improve your life.

It is natural to seek support when we feel overwhelmed, confused, fearful or depressed.The therapeutic process offers us the opportunity to build on skills that we already have in order to find relief, hope and healing. My work combines practices of narrative therapy (examining the beliefs we have about ourselves), cognitive behavioral work (paying attention to our thoughts), expressive therapy (healing through art and writing) and mindfulness exercises.

Are you constantly worried about what might happen? Do you re-play situations in your mind and wish you could go back and change what you said? Do you doubt yourself? Does all of this negative thinking make you feel exhausted? Symptoms of anxiety can take a toll on your well being and can cause many unwanted results. Anxiety can surface for many reasons at any time in your life. Experiencing these emotions can affect our relationships as well. It can be scary to take that first step to seek counseling, however that first step is all you need.

PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS Are you struggling with the impact of Postpartum Anxiety/Depression, grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, illness, chronic pain, or other major life transitions such as divorce, parenting/step? I offer supportive counseling that builds on your strengths, encourages growth, and teaches coping strategies. Finding solutions through self discovery in a safe and supportive environment along with respect are the foundations that I know help clients make positive changes. I offer mutual respect and collaboration to my clients which are essential for emotional growth and well being.