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Michelle Darby-O'Bar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LICSW, CCTP-2, BC-TMH (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Saco, ME 04072
Let's Connect (207) 275-6430
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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).
As a Board Certified Tele-mental Health provider offering online counseling to residents of Maine, NC, SC, FL, & WA. I will use a variety of therapeutic approaches including Acceptance & Commitment therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers and WPATH. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
When you are going through life’s many challenges, I’m here to support you. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe space and to listen to you non-judgmentally, sincerely and compassionately. I will strive to help you struggle less and live a more meaningful, vital life.
Call or Email Michelle Darby-O'Bar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (207) 275-6430
Let's Connect (207) 275-6430
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
- Aetna
- All Savers (UHC)
- Allegiance
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Daniel H. Cook Administrators
- GEHA - United Healthcare Share
- GEHA - UnitedHealthcare Shared
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health Plans Inc
- Health Scope
- Meritain Health
- Nippon
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Paragon Benefits
- Professional Benefit Administr
- S&S Healthcare Strategies
- Southwest Service Administrato
- Surest (Formerly Bind)
- Tall Tree Administrators
- Trustmark
- Trustmark Small Business Benef
- Tufts
- UHC Student Resources
- UMR
- UnitedHealthCare Exchange Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Global
- UnitedHealthcare Shared Servic
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellfleet Group, LLC
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Michelle Darby-O'Bar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LICSW, CCTP-2, BC-TMH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / LC9978 Michelle Darby-O'Bar
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from Center for Credentialing and Education-Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) 275
- Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level 2- Evergreen 573050 / 2024
- Attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2003
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Addiction
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (207) 275-6430
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Michelle Darby-O'Bar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LICSW, CCTP-2, BC-TMH