Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
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21 Schoolhouse Rd., Suite 25, Orland, ME 04472
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My present focus is with children 4-12+ years of age. Specific areas of mental health training have included ADHD, Learning Disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (ND-PAE), trauma and grief/loss as well as methods for working with angry and/or dys-regulated children. Treatment modalities include Child-Centered Play Therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral approaches are utilized when deemed appropriate. Since my practice is with children, a special focus is additionally placed on working directly with the child’s parent (s)/caregiver (s).
As a registered play therapist, I have a fondness and belief in the power of play. Being a strong advocate of non-directive play therapy models, namely Child-Centered and Synergetic Play Therapy, I believe that play is the language as well as the work of the child.
Prior to establishing a private practice, I worked 39 years in education, initially as a special education teacher (which provided me with skills in observation/evaluation) and then as a school counselor at the elementary and middle school levels. Supporting parents has been an integral part of my work. I offer "out of pocket" consultation sessions.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $70
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal
Insurance
- Behavioral Healthcare
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Mailhandler
- MaineCare
- Martin's Point
- PacifiCare Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / CC2746 Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy-Registered Play Therapist (RPT) T826
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors-Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) 217129
- Attended University of Maine at Orono, Graduated 1997
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Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Adoption
- Autism
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (207) 517-2031
Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused
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Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC
Location
Primary Location
Stephanie C. Francis
21 Schoolhouse Rd.
Suite 25
Orland, ME 04472
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Stephanie Chmielewski Francis
Counselor, LCPC, RPT, NCC