Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Standish, ME
Life Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Standish, ME 04084
New season here in Maine is slowly approaching as the February coldness passes. Personal change like the seasons can be a challenge, past experiences may impact the way forward, some need extra help working through trauma or some other issue. My practice could potentially help. I provide services in an up front and honest manner. My approach is to have active dialogue, not just sitting, typing, and waiting for something to happen. This means focusing on a growth mindset, a willingness to heal/change, being realistic, and genuine engagement in therapy. Learning to be responsible for yourself is part of change.
New season here in Maine is slowly approaching as the February coldness passes. Personal change like the seasons can be a challenge, past experiences may impact the way forward, some need extra help working through trauma or some other issue. My practice could potentially help. I provide services in an up front and honest manner. My approach is to have active dialogue, not just sitting, typing, and waiting for something to happen. This means focusing on a growth mindset, a willingness to heal/change, being realistic, and genuine engagement in therapy. Learning to be responsible for yourself is part of change.
I can offer skillful support to address a variety of difficulties- trauma, anxiety, grief, depression and life transitions.
Please note- current openings are morning or midday times only. Offering counseling support for tweens, teens, adults and elders utilizing modalities tailored for each client. I work in a compassionate, nurturing and collaborative style and find space for humor amidst the heavy stuff. Offering in-person and telehealth talk therapy and EMDR to address trauma, depression, anxiety and other difficulties. Equine-assisted therapy and walk-and talk therapy offered April-November on my small backyard farm. In addition to my private practice, I also work as a veterinary social worker providing support to pet parents and staff.
I can offer skillful support to address a variety of difficulties- trauma, anxiety, grief, depression and life transitions.
Please note- current openings are morning or midday times only. Offering counseling support for tweens, teens, adults and elders utilizing modalities tailored for each client. I work in a compassionate, nurturing and collaborative style and find space for humor amidst the heavy stuff. Offering in-person and telehealth talk therapy and EMDR to address trauma, depression, anxiety and other difficulties. Equine-assisted therapy and walk-and talk therapy offered April-November on my small backyard farm. In addition to my private practice, I also work as a veterinary social worker providing support to pet parents and staff.
I have availability in office or via video. I work with people who have trouble with relationships, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, rage fits, struggle with addiction/alcohol, have gone through trauma, and grew up in unhealthy homes. People who at times wish they could escape life and need support to remember how to smile, or sometimes learn how to smile (for real) for the first time. If someone uses legal and/or illegal substances and wants to quit or not, I support your decision. If you want to ease your anxiety, anger, and/or sadness and want to feel happy, I believe you deserve that! :)
I have availability in office or via video. I work with people who have trouble with relationships, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, rage fits, struggle with addiction/alcohol, have gone through trauma, and grew up in unhealthy homes. People who at times wish they could escape life and need support to remember how to smile, or sometimes learn how to smile (for real) for the first time. If someone uses legal and/or illegal substances and wants to quit or not, I support your decision. If you want to ease your anxiety, anger, and/or sadness and want to feel happy, I believe you deserve that! :)
I also am able to assist individuals with insomnia and sleep disorders as well as PTSD and TBI issues faced by Veterans and impact their families.
Counseling is a journey and in that I feel there most important factor is establishing a solid therapeutic alliance. In this we will work to develop options and opportunities to aid in your journey. In this I enjoy working with couples, teens and individuals in working to reduce anxiety, anger management issues with trauma, depression and inter personal and academic difficulties. Each day offers us a chance to grow and to enhance our confidence and interpersonal happiness. I also have specific training to support out military, veterans, first responders and their families who have their own unique challenges.
I also am able to assist individuals with insomnia and sleep disorders as well as PTSD and TBI issues faced by Veterans and impact their families.
Counseling is a journey and in that I feel there most important factor is establishing a solid therapeutic alliance. In this we will work to develop options and opportunities to aid in your journey. In this I enjoy working with couples, teens and individuals in working to reduce anxiety, anger management issues with trauma, depression and inter personal and academic difficulties. Each day offers us a chance to grow and to enhance our confidence and interpersonal happiness. I also have specific training to support out military, veterans, first responders and their families who have their own unique challenges.
Phyllis Warchol
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC , CCS, MHRT-C, Deep, OUI's
Verified Verified
Standish, ME 04084
Choosing a recovery path is very individual and what may work for one person may not work for another. What I am interested in is what works for you and supporting you with the goals you want to achieve. I provide a confidential and caring environment giving you the opportunity to be in a neutral space and explore what's important to you. I offer alcohol/drug counseling for those wanting support in their recovery, struggling with addiction and for their loved ones, mutual aid support groups, parenting education groups and relationship coaching. Please feel free to read more about what I offer & my qualifications section below.
Choosing a recovery path is very individual and what may work for one person may not work for another. What I am interested in is what works for you and supporting you with the goals you want to achieve. I provide a confidential and caring environment giving you the opportunity to be in a neutral space and explore what's important to you. I offer alcohol/drug counseling for those wanting support in their recovery, struggling with addiction and for their loved ones, mutual aid support groups, parenting education groups and relationship coaching. Please feel free to read more about what I offer & my qualifications section below.
Dylan Pierrotti
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Standish, ME 04084
Not accepting new clients
Certified clinical therapist in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT).
As a licensed clinical mental health counselor I am trained and have experience working with children, adults, couples and families struggling with many of life's challenges. I use an existential humanistic framework with evidence based, trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming, and culturally sensitive treatments. This allows for meaningful exploration of ourselves and our relationships, while addressing immediate concerns of how we function in our daily lives, resulting in a more authentic way of being with ourselves and with one another.
Certified clinical therapist in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT).
As a licensed clinical mental health counselor I am trained and have experience working with children, adults, couples and families struggling with many of life's challenges. I use an existential humanistic framework with evidence based, trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming, and culturally sensitive treatments. This allows for meaningful exploration of ourselves and our relationships, while addressing immediate concerns of how we function in our daily lives, resulting in a more authentic way of being with ourselves and with one another.
I have extensive experience working with trauma issues and substance abuse, as well as anxiety, depression, and marital, divorce, and grief issues.
Not accepting new clients. I have been a therapist in Maine for 25 years, initially at the Master's level; I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2012. I work with people from all walks of life - people of diverse ethnicities, orientations, and beliefs. I have worked at in- and out-patient programs, and in private practice; with people who are having difficulty adjusting to changing life circumstances, and with people with severe, persistent, mental illness. This has confirmed my belief that, while our differences should be celebrated, human beings can always find connection, and those connections can be the basis for healing.
I have extensive experience working with trauma issues and substance abuse, as well as anxiety, depression, and marital, divorce, and grief issues.
Not accepting new clients. I have been a therapist in Maine for 25 years, initially at the Master's level; I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2012. I work with people from all walks of life - people of diverse ethnicities, orientations, and beliefs. I have worked at in- and out-patient programs, and in private practice; with people who are having difficulty adjusting to changing life circumstances, and with people with severe, persistent, mental illness. This has confirmed my belief that, while our differences should be celebrated, human beings can always find connection, and those connections can be the basis for healing.
More Therapists Nearby
I see you scrolling, checking out all these profiles. Bit overwhelming huh? How do you choose? Who is right? Will they judge you? The cool thing is that it's so trendy to have a therapist; weren't you aware? That's why it's so hard to find one these days! But, it is still kind of scary to take the plunge. That's not how it's supposed to be you know; when you enter my office, my one and only goal is to help you feel accepted just how you are, no matter what you're bringing through the door. Kids making you crazy? Partner on your last nerve? Memories or old trauma preventing your from feeling like you can move forward? I can help.
I see you scrolling, checking out all these profiles. Bit overwhelming huh? How do you choose? Who is right? Will they judge you? The cool thing is that it's so trendy to have a therapist; weren't you aware? That's why it's so hard to find one these days! But, it is still kind of scary to take the plunge. That's not how it's supposed to be you know; when you enter my office, my one and only goal is to help you feel accepted just how you are, no matter what you're bringing through the door. Kids making you crazy? Partner on your last nerve? Memories or old trauma preventing your from feeling like you can move forward? I can help.
Justin Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gorham, ME 04038
I specialize in working with people who experience substance use disorders and developmental trauma.
Please note that I am currently at capacity and unable to accept new patients at this time. There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.
I specialize in working with people who experience substance use disorders and developmental trauma.
Please note that I am currently at capacity and unable to accept new patients at this time. There is wisdom in the ways we adapt to our environments, but they do not always serve us in the present moment. My aim is to help people identify their adaptive patterns and view them with compassion, while also learning what to hold and what to let go. As a neurobiological informed therapist, I aim to help people move from judgement, shame and isolation to curiosity, acceptance and connection.
Anxiety, stress reduction, mindfulness, ADHD concern, school, divorce, parent-child conflict, loss, EMDR and Trauma interventions, for children, adolescents and adults are specialties.
In my calm, safe, confidential office, I am currently offering HIPAA secure Online video sessions using a HIPPA-compliant secure platform or phone consultations. We integrate CDC guidelines for COVID-19 for any inperson sessions. My 25 years of clinical experience have taught me about the courage those facing complex life difficulties bring to psychotherapy. Adults, children and adolescents are given help finding solutions. Mindfulness techniques which I have discovered the value of through a 25+ year meditation practice are also of benefit to clients who are looking to make life changes.
Anxiety, stress reduction, mindfulness, ADHD concern, school, divorce, parent-child conflict, loss, EMDR and Trauma interventions, for children, adolescents and adults are specialties.
In my calm, safe, confidential office, I am currently offering HIPAA secure Online video sessions using a HIPPA-compliant secure platform or phone consultations. We integrate CDC guidelines for COVID-19 for any inperson sessions. My 25 years of clinical experience have taught me about the courage those facing complex life difficulties bring to psychotherapy. Adults, children and adolescents are given help finding solutions. Mindfulness techniques which I have discovered the value of through a 25+ year meditation practice are also of benefit to clients who are looking to make life changes.
I use interventions from various modalities when appropriate, such as: trauma informed CBT, DBT, psycho-education, narrative therapy, ACT, and solution focused therapy.
Have you experienced difficulty in your past that you feel impacts you presently? Would you benefit from having someone in your corner while you navigate this stage of your life? I would love to explore whether I might be a good fit to help you move forward towards positive change. The therapeutic space I provide for my clients is non-judgmental, confidential, and built upon empathic understanding. We collaborate as a team to understand your struggles, process potential roots, and apply appropriate coping strategies suited for you individually.
I use interventions from various modalities when appropriate, such as: trauma informed CBT, DBT, psycho-education, narrative therapy, ACT, and solution focused therapy.
Have you experienced difficulty in your past that you feel impacts you presently? Would you benefit from having someone in your corner while you navigate this stage of your life? I would love to explore whether I might be a good fit to help you move forward towards positive change. The therapeutic space I provide for my clients is non-judgmental, confidential, and built upon empathic understanding. We collaborate as a team to understand your struggles, process potential roots, and apply appropriate coping strategies suited for you individually.
My practice focuses on working with people 18 to 99 on trauma ( PTSD), emotional dysregulation, sensory processing needs, life stress, depression and anxiety issues, maternal mental health (postpartum depression, pregnancy & perinatal grief), and family treatment.
I want people to know that therapy begins with choosing to take the step of exploring yourself, an event that has occurred, STRESS, relationships, loss, burnout. That big next step involves developing a trusting and genuine rapport with your clinician. I invite you to reach out and begin that process with me and know that it can be done with humor, understanding, and a very strong believe in the fact that we are not perfect, that we are not made to go it alone all the time, and that we all need somewhere and someone that it can be all about you for a moment.
My practice focuses on working with people 18 to 99 on trauma ( PTSD), emotional dysregulation, sensory processing needs, life stress, depression and anxiety issues, maternal mental health (postpartum depression, pregnancy & perinatal grief), and family treatment.
I want people to know that therapy begins with choosing to take the step of exploring yourself, an event that has occurred, STRESS, relationships, loss, burnout. That big next step involves developing a trusting and genuine rapport with your clinician. I invite you to reach out and begin that process with me and know that it can be done with humor, understanding, and a very strong believe in the fact that we are not perfect, that we are not made to go it alone all the time, and that we all need somewhere and someone that it can be all about you for a moment.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults as they navigate the many challenges they may face in this ever-changing world. I believe that the best treatment happens in the context of a positive, trusting relationship. My goal is to develop this type of relationship with you so that you can meet your personal goals. I have significant experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD and autism. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques built around the power of a trusting relationship. I am currently accepting new patients for telehealth.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults as they navigate the many challenges they may face in this ever-changing world. I believe that the best treatment happens in the context of a positive, trusting relationship. My goal is to develop this type of relationship with you so that you can meet your personal goals. I have significant experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD and autism. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques built around the power of a trusting relationship. I am currently accepting new patients for telehealth.
I believe in an integrative and holistic approach to help clients find balance in their daily lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges in your life, it is possible to work through it with someone who can offer skillful support and guidance. The goal that people say they most want; is to feel better, or that they want things to be different. It is possible for healing to occur and to work on issues that are hard to deal with in the right space. Change is possible and attainable.
I believe in an integrative and holistic approach to help clients find balance in their daily lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges in your life, it is possible to work through it with someone who can offer skillful support and guidance. The goal that people say they most want; is to feel better, or that they want things to be different. It is possible for healing to occur and to work on issues that are hard to deal with in the right space. Change is possible and attainable.
Brynna Pawlows - Luminary Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Falmouth, ME 04105 (Online Only)
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with folks who have/are experiencing trauma.
Now accepting AETNA insurance! Let’s get to the bottom of what takes your attention away from the people and things that you love. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate to give you the insight and tools needed to reach your goals. With almost a decade of experience working with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life changes – I am confident psychotherapy can prompt us to discover new ways to deal with life’s difficult days.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with folks who have/are experiencing trauma.
Now accepting AETNA insurance! Let’s get to the bottom of what takes your attention away from the people and things that you love. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate to give you the insight and tools needed to reach your goals. With almost a decade of experience working with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life changes – I am confident psychotherapy can prompt us to discover new ways to deal with life’s difficult days.
Heather Gaylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-cc
Verified Verified
Gorham, ME 04038 (Online Only)
I take a somatic, attachment-based, trauma-informed approach to therapy.
Welcome! I’m a humanistic, relational therapist dedicated to creating a space where you can safely explore and heal. As humans, we are deeply wired for connection, and the therapeutic relationship is no different. I strive to provide a compassionate environment where you can be your authentic, vulnerable self—embracing both your strengths and flaws. Together, we’ll collaborate to explore the topics that matter most to you.
I take a somatic, attachment-based, trauma-informed approach to therapy.
Welcome! I’m a humanistic, relational therapist dedicated to creating a space where you can safely explore and heal. As humans, we are deeply wired for connection, and the therapeutic relationship is no different. I strive to provide a compassionate environment where you can be your authentic, vulnerable self—embracing both your strengths and flaws. Together, we’ll collaborate to explore the topics that matter most to you.
My background includes working in a residential setting with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma.
I am passionate about providing a safe space for those seeking a non-judgmental environment to heal and grow. My practice is strengths based and I use a variety of evidence-based modalities to help people help themselves. What’s most important in therapy in my opinion, is that the client is the expert of themselves. I do not accept insurance and unless you have a referral or are court ordered, my client load is full at this time. E-mail is the best way to reach me.
My background includes working in a residential setting with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma.
I am passionate about providing a safe space for those seeking a non-judgmental environment to heal and grow. My practice is strengths based and I use a variety of evidence-based modalities to help people help themselves. What’s most important in therapy in my opinion, is that the client is the expert of themselves. I do not accept insurance and unless you have a referral or are court ordered, my client load is full at this time. E-mail is the best way to reach me.
Grace Ripperger
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Windham, ME 04062 (Online Only)
I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, strengthen their relationships, and increase self-confidence. I support clients in healing from relationship issues, trauma, divorce, anxiety, and depression. Specializing in neurodivergence and High Sensitivity (HSP), I empower my clients to fully embrace themselves and move through life with greater confidence to be themselves. I believe in bringing my whole self into the therapeutic space, fostering an atmosphere of trust and authenticity. My style is gentle yet direct, and I love incorporating spiritual practices, like guided meditations.
I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges, strengthen their relationships, and increase self-confidence. I support clients in healing from relationship issues, trauma, divorce, anxiety, and depression. Specializing in neurodivergence and High Sensitivity (HSP), I empower my clients to fully embrace themselves and move through life with greater confidence to be themselves. I believe in bringing my whole self into the therapeutic space, fostering an atmosphere of trust and authenticity. My style is gentle yet direct, and I love incorporating spiritual practices, like guided meditations.
I am also trained in Gottmans couple therapy, Imago, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness based techniques and several other trauma modalities.
Friends. Partners. Parents. Children. Relationships are one of the most important and enjoyable parts of being human. My practice is focused on connecting people and guiding them toward feeling more satisfied in their relationships. Therapy is highly focused on communication, healing relational wounds, gaining awareness of relationship patterns and understanding needs so that you can feel more understood and fulfilled in all relationships in your life. I also offer coaching for professionals, athletes and creatives who are seeking to meet their goals or work through blocks in their career, sport or creative space.
I am also trained in Gottmans couple therapy, Imago, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness based techniques and several other trauma modalities.
Friends. Partners. Parents. Children. Relationships are one of the most important and enjoyable parts of being human. My practice is focused on connecting people and guiding them toward feeling more satisfied in their relationships. Therapy is highly focused on communication, healing relational wounds, gaining awareness of relationship patterns and understanding needs so that you can feel more understood and fulfilled in all relationships in your life. I also offer coaching for professionals, athletes and creatives who are seeking to meet their goals or work through blocks in their career, sport or creative space.
Christina Fay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windham, ME 04062
Waitlist for new clients
Christina exclusively provides comprehensive DBT treatment which includes clients enrolled in a DBT skills group concurrent with therapy, or DBT Complex Trauma.
Please Note: I exclusively provide Comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT Complex Trauma. Sometimes it helps to shift our perspective, even slightly. What we have been doing is comfortable, but not necessarily effective. People are full of life and strength and vigor; and they are the primary architects for their happiness. Things that happen to us that aren't our fault, and we still have to resolve them anyway. Counseling can help make the perspective shift, and uncover the life, strength and vigor in all of us. I am a DBT - Linehan Board of Certification Certified Clinician.
Christina exclusively provides comprehensive DBT treatment which includes clients enrolled in a DBT skills group concurrent with therapy, or DBT Complex Trauma.
Please Note: I exclusively provide Comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT Complex Trauma. Sometimes it helps to shift our perspective, even slightly. What we have been doing is comfortable, but not necessarily effective. People are full of life and strength and vigor; and they are the primary architects for their happiness. Things that happen to us that aren't our fault, and we still have to resolve them anyway. Counseling can help make the perspective shift, and uncover the life, strength and vigor in all of us. I am a DBT - Linehan Board of Certification Certified Clinician.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.