Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Waldoboro, ME
Raised in Waldoboro, Maine. Received my doctorate from University of Hartford in CT. Though I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families, I am currently only accepting adults with flexible schedules. I have been trained to assist individuals struggling to regain control of their lives after addiction, trauma, divorce, parental conflict, COVID, and societal BS/HS. I consider myself "eclectic" and use whichever model of treatment fits YOUR challenge. My style meets you where you are at and evolves with the pace YOU are ready for, WHEN you are ready.
Raised in Waldoboro, Maine. Received my doctorate from University of Hartford in CT. Though I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families, I am currently only accepting adults with flexible schedules. I have been trained to assist individuals struggling to regain control of their lives after addiction, trauma, divorce, parental conflict, COVID, and societal BS/HS. I consider myself "eclectic" and use whichever model of treatment fits YOUR challenge. My style meets you where you are at and evolves with the pace YOU are ready for, WHEN you are ready.
I am here for you as a gentle, patient, and empathic presence. We will figure this out together. Over the years I have cultivated my own holistic approach that is caring and inclusive. My scope of healing is larger in order to address the root causes of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, conflict, and help navigate the intersectionality of the many unhealthy systems we are affected by in our troubled world.
I am here for you as a gentle, patient, and empathic presence. We will figure this out together. Over the years I have cultivated my own holistic approach that is caring and inclusive. My scope of healing is larger in order to address the root causes of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, conflict, and help navigate the intersectionality of the many unhealthy systems we are affected by in our troubled world.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. I've been providing psychotherapy and other clinical support services for over 30 years in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, community mental health centers and private practice. I've been providing art therapy and clinical counseling at The Center for Health and Healing for 25 years.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. I've been providing psychotherapy and other clinical support services for over 30 years in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, community mental health centers and private practice. I've been providing art therapy and clinical counseling at The Center for Health and Healing for 25 years.
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Erika Bjorum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Waitlist for new clients
I trained at the Island Institute for Trauma Recovery, and bring a deep understanding of how our brains, bodies and nervous systems work together beneath our awareness to keep us safe and influence our ability to connect and thrive.
No matter how stuck we feel in our habitual patterns, however wounded, flawed or ashamed, we are fundamentally designed to be able to heal, repair and grow through safe and warm connection with others. My goal is to be present and attuned, so that you can safely explore your own mind and body experiences that lead to unhelpful, or even harmful, patterns of disconnection, shut down and activation. We will work together to uncover new patterns of response and envision a clear path toward healing and wellness.
I trained at the Island Institute for Trauma Recovery, and bring a deep understanding of how our brains, bodies and nervous systems work together beneath our awareness to keep us safe and influence our ability to connect and thrive.
No matter how stuck we feel in our habitual patterns, however wounded, flawed or ashamed, we are fundamentally designed to be able to heal, repair and grow through safe and warm connection with others. My goal is to be present and attuned, so that you can safely explore your own mind and body experiences that lead to unhelpful, or even harmful, patterns of disconnection, shut down and activation. We will work together to uncover new patterns of response and envision a clear path toward healing and wellness.
I use Somatic Experiencing to help clients release trauma and stress, re-balance emotions, and decrease chronic stress states such as anxiety, depression, overwhelm, addictive behaviors, and emotional and physical pain.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dr. of East-West Psychology, and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist, I offer clients an integrated approach to transforming mind-body conditions that result from chronic stress and trauma. Each Somatic Experiencing session is a journey towards wholeness, awakening your inherent health by restoring nervous system regulation. Since 2018, I have worked closely with Dr. Peter A. Levine and Somatic Experiencing International (SEI) as a Training Assistant and Retreat Director, developing an effective Somatic Experiencing-based retreat protocol for military veterans and the general public.
I use Somatic Experiencing to help clients release trauma and stress, re-balance emotions, and decrease chronic stress states such as anxiety, depression, overwhelm, addictive behaviors, and emotional and physical pain.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dr. of East-West Psychology, and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist, I offer clients an integrated approach to transforming mind-body conditions that result from chronic stress and trauma. Each Somatic Experiencing session is a journey towards wholeness, awakening your inherent health by restoring nervous system regulation. Since 2018, I have worked closely with Dr. Peter A. Levine and Somatic Experiencing International (SEI) as a Training Assistant and Retreat Director, developing an effective Somatic Experiencing-based retreat protocol for military veterans and the general public.
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 and life. 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.
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 and life. 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.
My approach to working with patients is called Mind-Body Integrative Psychotherapy. Mind-Body Integrative psychotherapy is an approach to healing ones emotional, spiritual and physical well being in the here and now while also giving the patient tools that create long-lasting positive changes. My approach blends conventional psychotherapeutic strategies, including the recommendation of medications when deemed necessary, with evidence-based, natural, less invasive therapies (e.g. dietary change, meditation, acupuncture, yoga, herbal medicine and therapeutic massage).
My approach to working with patients is called Mind-Body Integrative Psychotherapy. Mind-Body Integrative psychotherapy is an approach to healing ones emotional, spiritual and physical well being in the here and now while also giving the patient tools that create long-lasting positive changes. My approach blends conventional psychotherapeutic strategies, including the recommendation of medications when deemed necessary, with evidence-based, natural, less invasive therapies (e.g. dietary change, meditation, acupuncture, yoga, herbal medicine and therapeutic massage).
As a PhD candidate in transpersonal research her focus is recovery from trauma denied in culture.
Specializing for over forty years in recovery from trauma, grief/loss, addictive tendencies, and stress-related illnesses, Linda’s life work has been a unique synthesis of somatic therapies (body), developmental psychology (mind), and applied spirituality. Her approach integrates principles of integral, Jungian, and transpersonal psychology, 12 step recovery & evolutionary spirituality. As developer.of psychosomatic integration (PSI), sessions deepen subtle body awareness, reduce stress, and promote relaxation as a helpful adjunct to talk therapy. Ideal for those needing support in navigating times of change and transition.
As a PhD candidate in transpersonal research her focus is recovery from trauma denied in culture.
Specializing for over forty years in recovery from trauma, grief/loss, addictive tendencies, and stress-related illnesses, Linda’s life work has been a unique synthesis of somatic therapies (body), developmental psychology (mind), and applied spirituality. Her approach integrates principles of integral, Jungian, and transpersonal psychology, 12 step recovery & evolutionary spirituality. As developer.of psychosomatic integration (PSI), sessions deepen subtle body awareness, reduce stress, and promote relaxation as a helpful adjunct to talk therapy. Ideal for those needing support in navigating times of change and transition.
Alanna Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nobleboro, ME 04555 (Online Only)
Specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I guide you to explore the parts of yourself burdened by past trauma and protective patterns.
Feeling like you’re caught in a relentless storm, weighed down by past hurts that never seem to fade? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m Alanna G. Kaplan, LCSW, founder of Over The Edge Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC. I help adults break free from cycles of deep emotional pain, fractured trust, and anxiety that keeps them feeling stuck and isolated. Healing is about facing the edge with strength and finding steady ground.
Specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I guide you to explore the parts of yourself burdened by past trauma and protective patterns.
Feeling like you’re caught in a relentless storm, weighed down by past hurts that never seem to fade? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m Alanna G. Kaplan, LCSW, founder of Over The Edge Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC. I help adults break free from cycles of deep emotional pain, fractured trust, and anxiety that keeps them feeling stuck and isolated. Healing is about facing the edge with strength and finding steady ground.
As an LCPC, Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, my practice supports a holistic, bio-psycho-social model where the whole person’s physical/environmental, psychological, and social needs are considered. A disturbance in any one area can negatively affect all areas. It will benefit most those interested in exploring lifestyle and behavioral changes through the process of personal discovery, in finding or creating meaning, purpose and fulfillment of potential, in exploring and developing relational skills and coping strategies through which to honor and manage emotions.
As an LCPC, Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, my practice supports a holistic, bio-psycho-social model where the whole person’s physical/environmental, psychological, and social needs are considered. A disturbance in any one area can negatively affect all areas. It will benefit most those interested in exploring lifestyle and behavioral changes through the process of personal discovery, in finding or creating meaning, purpose and fulfillment of potential, in exploring and developing relational skills and coping strategies through which to honor and manage emotions.
Trauma is much more common than we wish to believe.
I work nationally through telehealth & specialize in working with folks to process the traumas they have experienced, creativity in healing, gender & sexual orientation journeys, acute and chronic pain, navigating oppression and discrimination, & life's ups & downs. Through a partnership with you, we will find and travel together your path to wellness. I offer a variety of services including Progressive Counting & Music Therapy. I offer weekly therapy sessions as well as adjunctive therapy focusing just on trauma work and intensive trauma therapy.
Trauma is much more common than we wish to believe.
I work nationally through telehealth & specialize in working with folks to process the traumas they have experienced, creativity in healing, gender & sexual orientation journeys, acute and chronic pain, navigating oppression and discrimination, & life's ups & downs. Through a partnership with you, we will find and travel together your path to wellness. I offer a variety of services including Progressive Counting & Music Therapy. I offer weekly therapy sessions as well as adjunctive therapy focusing just on trauma work and intensive trauma therapy.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
Angela Hassenpflug
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Newcastle, ME 04553
Waitlist for new clients
I love to work with people who seek support for their desired changes, or are on the search for a fulfilled and balanced life. Other possible topics I am glad to address with you are: dealing with depression or anxiety, coping with stress, life transitions, relationship issues and healing from traumatic experiences. I understand therapy as collaboration and my goal is to assist you in re-accessing or developing your strengths and talents. A good and solid therapeutic relationship is most important to me and I strive to establish a safe and trustful environment.
I love to work with people who seek support for their desired changes, or are on the search for a fulfilled and balanced life. Other possible topics I am glad to address with you are: dealing with depression or anxiety, coping with stress, life transitions, relationship issues and healing from traumatic experiences. I understand therapy as collaboration and my goal is to assist you in re-accessing or developing your strengths and talents. A good and solid therapeutic relationship is most important to me and I strive to establish a safe and trustful environment.
Hi there. Few things are certain about life - death, taxes, and that things sometimes things can be pretty difficult. We all want to feel successful in our lives, and sometimes we need some support to figure out how to find balance and navigate the storms.
Hi there. Few things are certain about life - death, taxes, and that things sometimes things can be pretty difficult. We all want to feel successful in our lives, and sometimes we need some support to figure out how to find balance and navigate the storms.
Don Morang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Waitlist for new clients
In the adult client, I especially enjoy witnessing one's ability to reject ineffective patterns of thinking in order to reach and sustain personal growth. Facing what we find to recognize either by internal or external forces that needs correction, is the first step in the process of effecting change. In adolescents, a shift to effect change can be a bit more challenging but no fault of theirs. Helping clients to navigate the life courses; expected and unexpected can be an exciting process to experience.
In the adult client, I especially enjoy witnessing one's ability to reject ineffective patterns of thinking in order to reach and sustain personal growth. Facing what we find to recognize either by internal or external forces that needs correction, is the first step in the process of effecting change. In adolescents, a shift to effect change can be a bit more challenging but no fault of theirs. Helping clients to navigate the life courses; expected and unexpected can be an exciting process to experience.
Life can be overwhelming, and it’s okay to seek help during challenging times. As a counselor, I believe in creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, build resilience, and find clarity. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply seeking greater self-awareness, I am here to support you on your journey to healing and personal growth. My approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs.
Life can be overwhelming, and it’s okay to seek help during challenging times. As a counselor, I believe in creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, build resilience, and find clarity. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply seeking greater self-awareness, I am here to support you on your journey to healing and personal growth. My approach integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs.
Kella River
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, MT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Not accepting new clients
Therapy provides an opportunity to be empathically heard, to gain insight into thoughts and behaviors, to identify and practice healthy coping skills and to cultivate growth and resilience in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. I offer a trauma-informed approach for a variety of client needs, utilizing traditional psychotherapy and other techniques such as EMDR, play therapy, guided imagery therapy, biofield tuning and other somatic tools to promote healing and wellness.
Therapy provides an opportunity to be empathically heard, to gain insight into thoughts and behaviors, to identify and practice healthy coping skills and to cultivate growth and resilience in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. I offer a trauma-informed approach for a variety of client needs, utilizing traditional psychotherapy and other techniques such as EMDR, play therapy, guided imagery therapy, biofield tuning and other somatic tools to promote healing and wellness.
Wendy Briggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Not accepting new clients
I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing a wide range of life challenges including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addiction, trauma recovery, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, and sexual orientation and gender identity issues, as well as the self-management of chronic pain and other chronic health conditions.
We all struggle at times in our lives. Perhaps the root of that suffering is clear: a loss, a trauma, a life transition, or an illness. Sometimes the suffering is known; we know we feel anxious or depressed, but we are unsure of the cause. Perhaps we know in our hearts we are repeating patterns in relationships, work, behaviors or lifestyle that no longer serve us, yet we can't quite get unstuck. As a psychotherapist I guide my clients in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, integration and growth.
I provide individual therapy for adults experiencing a wide range of life challenges including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addiction, trauma recovery, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, and sexual orientation and gender identity issues, as well as the self-management of chronic pain and other chronic health conditions.
We all struggle at times in our lives. Perhaps the root of that suffering is clear: a loss, a trauma, a life transition, or an illness. Sometimes the suffering is known; we know we feel anxious or depressed, but we are unsure of the cause. Perhaps we know in our hearts we are repeating patterns in relationships, work, behaviors or lifestyle that no longer serve us, yet we can't quite get unstuck. As a psychotherapist I guide my clients in a collaborative way to a place of connection, understanding, integration and growth.
"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." --Gail Sheehy. I am so pleased to live in Midcoast Maine and work with those in the community to seek out life's joys and opportunities. As a therapist, it is essential to work with people where they're at, and help guide them to where they want to be. I've assisted people along such paths in a variety of settings and ranges of diagnostic severity. ***Currently not accepting new clients. ***
"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." --Gail Sheehy. I am so pleased to live in Midcoast Maine and work with those in the community to seek out life's joys and opportunities. As a therapist, it is essential to work with people where they're at, and help guide them to where they want to be. I've assisted people along such paths in a variety of settings and ranges of diagnostic severity. ***Currently not accepting new clients. ***
Jessica Berk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Damariscotta, ME 04543 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My caseload is currently full. I would consider myself to be a warm, creative and compassionate therapist who works with children, adults and families. I enjoy working in collaborative relationships with my clients to help them gain a better understanding of their struggles and to enhance already-existing strengths while developing new skills to meet their goals.
My caseload is currently full. I would consider myself to be a warm, creative and compassionate therapist who works with children, adults and families. I enjoy working in collaborative relationships with my clients to help them gain a better understanding of their struggles and to enhance already-existing strengths while developing new skills to meet their goals.
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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.