Jim Sparks
Psychologist, PhD
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225 Commercial St., Suite 401B, Portland, ME 04101
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In more than 25 years as a psychologist, I've cultivated a profound respect for the ways people reshape their lives despite daunting problems. I see my role as helping you understand how a particular problem is working, noticing moments you are living more according to your own designs, and solidifying these changes. Couples are a particular interest of mine. I meet with couples trying to decide if they are a good fit for a committed relationship; couples who want to undo habits of conflict that diminish connection; and long-term couples who find they've drifted into parallel lives. I am keeping a waiting list for clients.
I also work with individuals around significant life transitions such as divorce, job change, illness, or experiences of "midlife crisis." I value the privacy of the therapeutic interaction, and for that reason I am increasingly shifting away from work with insurance companies, toward work as a private pay therapist or out of network provider.
We therapists often highlight our own theoretical approaches, yet a good deal of literature suggests that the connection between therapist and client may be more predictive of good outcomes than any particular technique. I look forward to speaking with you about whether I would be a good match for your concerns.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Anthem | Elevance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Maine Community Health Options
- Medicare
- Out of Network
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Jim Sparks
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / PS1244 Jim Sparks
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 1995
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Jim Sparks
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Couples Therapy, Family Therapy
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
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Jim Sparks
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Jim Sparks
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Primary Location
Jim Sparks, PhD
225 Commercial St., Suite 401B
Portland, ME 04101
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Counties
Neighborhoods
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Jim Sparks
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 8 May 2024