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Michelle Darby-O'Bar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Bangor, ME 04401
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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
I support adults experiencing a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and other day to day life struggles. Proudly serving the LGBTQIA+ community (including letters for gender affirming surgery). I prefer a relaxed environment in which I collaborate with the people I work with to identify their unique treatment needs and approaches. I value open communication in a safe, supportive environment.
Goal setting is always done collaboratively so the client can identify what they want to see different in their lives, what they value, and we come up with actions they can take to move in that direction.
An initial intake session would focus on gathering relevant current and historical information related to the presenting problem, as well as, current and life events, family dynamics, prior treatment, and developing an initial working relationship. We also begin to discuss goal focus and expand on this in a follow up session.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Michelle Darby-O'Bar now - (844) 725-4159
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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Elevance
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Michelle Darby-O'Bar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / LC9978 Michelle Darby-O'Bar
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Autism
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Orientation
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Client Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Integrative or Integral Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Portland, ME 04103
(844) 725-4159Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Michelle Darby-O'Bar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW