Therapists in Ellsworth, ME
Cheryl M Nelson
Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605 (Online Only)
Limited availability: Individuals and Couples/Relationships (marriage, pre-marital, partnerships, friends, adult parents/adult children/adult siblings, business partners.
Re-connect with and strengthen the parts of you that have felt unheard and left behind. When we shift our inner relationships, the relationships in our outer world shift too, helping us feel more confident, connected and secure. With 30 years of experience, I offer respectful, engaging, holistic support with a healthy dose of humor!
Limited availability: Individuals and Couples/Relationships (marriage, pre-marital, partnerships, friends, adult parents/adult children/adult siblings, business partners.
Re-connect with and strengthen the parts of you that have felt unheard and left behind. When we shift our inner relationships, the relationships in our outer world shift too, helping us feel more confident, connected and secure. With 30 years of experience, I offer respectful, engaging, holistic support with a healthy dose of humor!
Charlotte Miles Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605
I have been working with individuals, couples, parents and families for over 30 years and I bring the benefit of this experience to your problems and issues. I look for the patterns that maintain dysfunctional relationships and help you to change these patterns so that the system can move to healthy functioning for the benefit of all members. For most people, problems in their significant relationships are the source of a great pain and suffering, sometimes manifesting in mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and addictions. The resolution of problems in relationships can help to alleviate some of these serious issues.
I have been working with individuals, couples, parents and families for over 30 years and I bring the benefit of this experience to your problems and issues. I look for the patterns that maintain dysfunctional relationships and help you to change these patterns so that the system can move to healthy functioning for the benefit of all members. For most people, problems in their significant relationships are the source of a great pain and suffering, sometimes manifesting in mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and addictions. The resolution of problems in relationships can help to alleviate some of these serious issues.
Tina Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe place for individuals, couples, and families to experience authentic communication and build healthy relationships. The richness of life is found in meaningful connection, and I will work with you to discover new perspectives and find new meaning that will enhance the connections in your life.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe place for individuals, couples, and families to experience authentic communication and build healthy relationships. The richness of life is found in meaningful connection, and I will work with you to discover new perspectives and find new meaning that will enhance the connections in your life.
REACH Psychotherapy and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Life’s challenges provide us an opportunity to REACH. At REACH Psychotherapy and Consulting we will engage in a collaborative process of Remembering, Exploring, Accepting, Connecting, and Healing. Our work together will support the reintegration of those inner parts that at some point in your life felt unheard, unloved, or unworthy. Our work together will assist you with developing the tools for courageous inner exploration, new insight and skills, self-compassion, and acceptance. When we reconnect with our inner parts, often a shift occurs in our outward experiences and relationships.
Life’s challenges provide us an opportunity to REACH. At REACH Psychotherapy and Consulting we will engage in a collaborative process of Remembering, Exploring, Accepting, Connecting, and Healing. Our work together will support the reintegration of those inner parts that at some point in your life felt unheard, unloved, or unworthy. Our work together will assist you with developing the tools for courageous inner exploration, new insight and skills, self-compassion, and acceptance. When we reconnect with our inner parts, often a shift occurs in our outward experiences and relationships.
Dr. Scott Flagg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellsworth, ME 04605 (Online Only)
I am a mindfulness influenced, cognitive-behavioral therapist who provides services that include psychological evaluations and individual/couples/family therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, and Self-regulation concerns. I also teach a variety of meditative techniques with an emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. I am a graduate of Florida State University and hold a combined PhD in Counseling and School Psychology. Call today to see how I can help you!
I am a mindfulness influenced, cognitive-behavioral therapist who provides services that include psychological evaluations and individual/couples/family therapy. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, and Self-regulation concerns. I also teach a variety of meditative techniques with an emphasis on compassion and self-awareness. I am a graduate of Florida State University and hold a combined PhD in Counseling and School Psychology. Call today to see how I can help you!
MK-Healthy Minds Counseling, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605 (Online Only)
My therapeutic partnership history is with folks who have not seen themselves reflected or heard in traditional wellness or therapy spaces. Some focus areas are complex trauma, substance misuse, and severe mental illness, highly sensitive/empathic folks, ASD and neurodivergent folks, strengthening self-compassion and building shame resilience, navigating liberation and justice, trauma-informed work, body liberation + supporting those recovering from diet culture and body stigma, furthering gender, racial liberation, and those impacted by the criminal and family court systems.
My therapeutic partnership history is with folks who have not seen themselves reflected or heard in traditional wellness or therapy spaces. Some focus areas are complex trauma, substance misuse, and severe mental illness, highly sensitive/empathic folks, ASD and neurodivergent folks, strengthening self-compassion and building shame resilience, navigating liberation and justice, trauma-informed work, body liberation + supporting those recovering from diet culture and body stigma, furthering gender, racial liberation, and those impacted by the criminal and family court systems.
Dru Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Challenges are a part of life and we all experience them. Dru strives to support Men and families (both young and old) to work through those challenges. Reaching out, seeking help, and talking about issues can often be the most significant step to effective coping.
Challenges are a part of life and we all experience them. Dru strives to support Men and families (both young and old) to work through those challenges. Reaching out, seeking help, and talking about issues can often be the most significant step to effective coping.
Dhara Shah
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605 (Online Only)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with an expertise in working with children with behavior and ADHD issues. **Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider**
Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with an expertise in working with children with behavior and ADHD issues. **Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider**
Innerguidance Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! Welcome to your healing journey. I am glad you are taking the time to read this. Let me tell you a bit about me, so that you can see if I may be a fit for what you are seeking. My expertise is in holistic based therapy. This means I like to look at the whole picture; mind, body and spirit. I am trained in ACT, EMDR, NET, past life regression, meditation, guided imagery. I am a certified herbalist, and can assist in finding natural options for symptom reduction and optimal health. I provide clinical supervision for other mental health therapists. I am currently seeing clients and supervisees both virtually and in person.
Hello! Welcome to your healing journey. I am glad you are taking the time to read this. Let me tell you a bit about me, so that you can see if I may be a fit for what you are seeking. My expertise is in holistic based therapy. This means I like to look at the whole picture; mind, body and spirit. I am trained in ACT, EMDR, NET, past life regression, meditation, guided imagery. I am a certified herbalist, and can assist in finding natural options for symptom reduction and optimal health. I provide clinical supervision for other mental health therapists. I am currently seeing clients and supervisees both virtually and in person.
Friendship Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Not accepting new clients
This is the first step of many regarding establishing control over barriers keeping you stuck and, for that, you should be congratulating yourself! Finding someone who can help facilitate meaningful conversation as a means of problem solving this struggle is the next step on your journey. This is such an important step and thank you for clicking on me. Let’s see if I could be your guide.
This is the first step of many regarding establishing control over barriers keeping you stuck and, for that, you should be congratulating yourself! Finding someone who can help facilitate meaningful conversation as a means of problem solving this struggle is the next step on your journey. This is such an important step and thank you for clicking on me. Let’s see if I could be your guide.
Samantha Pike
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Not accepting new clients
You are not alone and you're worthy of a sober life. If you are scared, its your first time or even your tenth time; I am here to walk to this road with you. I have served people struggling with substance use disorder for nearly a decade. I'll never pretend to have all the answers to your struggles, but the one thing I can promise is that I will provide you with care, compassion and honesty.
You are not alone and you're worthy of a sober life. If you are scared, its your first time or even your tenth time; I am here to walk to this road with you. I have served people struggling with substance use disorder for nearly a decade. I'll never pretend to have all the answers to your struggles, but the one thing I can promise is that I will provide you with care, compassion and honesty.
Online Therapists
Crossroads Counseling Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD, ABD
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
Some of the reasons a person may decide to pursue counseling with us include struggling to manage stress, dealing with feelings of sadness, worry, or anger, working through family or marital conflict, struggling with self image/ self esteem, seeking overall direction for their life, as well as many other challenges.
You have taken a courageous step in beginning the process of seeking counseling, and we look forward to walking alongside you on your journey. Be assured that Crossroads Counseling Center is a safe, peaceful and accepting environment. We welcome anyone looking for support, guidance, or encouragement. There are two counselors in this practice- Shawn and Jessica Hodgdon. We are both Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and have experience working with individuals, couples, and families, specifically adolescents, children and adults.
Some of the reasons a person may decide to pursue counseling with us include struggling to manage stress, dealing with feelings of sadness, worry, or anger, working through family or marital conflict, struggling with self image/ self esteem, seeking overall direction for their life, as well as many other challenges.
You have taken a courageous step in beginning the process of seeking counseling, and we look forward to walking alongside you on your journey. Be assured that Crossroads Counseling Center is a safe, peaceful and accepting environment. We welcome anyone looking for support, guidance, or encouragement. There are two counselors in this practice- Shawn and Jessica Hodgdon. We are both Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and have experience working with individuals, couples, and families, specifically adolescents, children and adults.
Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Bangor, ME 04401
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Margaret M Anzalone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakland, ME 04963 (Online Only)
My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is TRANSFORMATIONAL in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME and ACCOMPANY people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.
My approach to counseling and consulting draws from rich traditions of spirituality, energy healing, and psychology. My framework is TRANSFORMATIONAL in nature, insight-oriented, purposeful, and achieving wholeness from a personal or spiritual perspective. I am trained in both the behavioral sciences and religion. My goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals and groups for all ages. I respect the dignity and worth of every person and consider it a privilege to WELCOME and ACCOMPANY people on their journey as challenging situations come up. Trained as a Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Spiritual Director, my modality is eclectic.
Travis Wiggett
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Brunswick, ME 04011
I have significant experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, PTSD, marital and relationship issues, as well as life changes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 25 years experience, providing treatment for children, adolescents, families and adults.
I have significant experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, PTSD, marital and relationship issues, as well as life changes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 25 years experience, providing treatment for children, adolescents, families and adults.
Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Brunswick, ME 04011
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Sarah Cort
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lewiston, ME 04240 (Online Only)
Now supporting individuals, couples, and families through difficult periods. I am a New York and Maine Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I've assisted individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, difficulty coping with change, and a variety of other ailments. In addition, I help couples seeking pre-marital therapy, or having difficulty in their current relationship and family. I welcome children and teens at my practice.
Now supporting individuals, couples, and families through difficult periods. I am a New York and Maine Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I've assisted individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, difficulty coping with change, and a variety of other ailments. In addition, I help couples seeking pre-marital therapy, or having difficulty in their current relationship and family. I welcome children and teens at my practice.
Kaleigh McAfee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-C
Verified Verified
Augusta, ME 04330 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have supported individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues including sexual trauma, depression, death/dying/grief, identity issues, premarital counseling, infidelity, relational ambivalence, life transitions, and marital conflict.
If you’re ready for change, I’m ready to be with you through it. I'm client-led and allow expansive space for your growth. I value humor, honesty, direct communication, and deep personal connection in the therapeutic relationship. While I’m trained in many types of therapy to provide treatment unique to each client, I gravitate to the deep internal work performed with Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused, Experiential, and Narrative therapies. I am an iRest Yoga Nidra meditation teacher and yoga teacher, and can use this style of meditation or movement collaboratively for self-exploration and/or regulation during sessions.
I have supported individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues including sexual trauma, depression, death/dying/grief, identity issues, premarital counseling, infidelity, relational ambivalence, life transitions, and marital conflict.
If you’re ready for change, I’m ready to be with you through it. I'm client-led and allow expansive space for your growth. I value humor, honesty, direct communication, and deep personal connection in the therapeutic relationship. While I’m trained in many types of therapy to provide treatment unique to each client, I gravitate to the deep internal work performed with Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused, Experiential, and Narrative therapies. I am an iRest Yoga Nidra meditation teacher and yoga teacher, and can use this style of meditation or movement collaboratively for self-exploration and/or regulation during sessions.
Melissa L Thornton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boothbay, ME 04537 (Online Only)
Melissa has practiced Marriage and Family Therapy with individuals, couples and families for the last twenty plus years, and is licensed in both Connecticut and Maine.
Choose a skilled, optimistic partner to help you resolve issues and achieve the life and relationship goals you choose. We form a dynamic partnership to clarify your current and highest life goals. You learn and embrace new thoughts, attitudes and skills...and make new moves, knowing that this trained and dedicated professional, committed to your success, is guiding and cheering your every step. Together, we will turn your life around.
Melissa has practiced Marriage and Family Therapy with individuals, couples and families for the last twenty plus years, and is licensed in both Connecticut and Maine.
Choose a skilled, optimistic partner to help you resolve issues and achieve the life and relationship goals you choose. We form a dynamic partnership to clarify your current and highest life goals. You learn and embrace new thoughts, attitudes and skills...and make new moves, knowing that this trained and dedicated professional, committed to your success, is guiding and cheering your every step. Together, we will turn your life around.
Dana A Bontatibus
Counselor, LMFT, LCPC, CSP
Verified Verified
Brunswick, ME 04011
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I'm passionate about providing therapy to couples/families as the family system is such an important part of our lives.
At times, we all get stuck. Sometimes we worry, sometimes we don't see a way out, and sometimes we feel distant from or in conflict with the ones we love. There is a way through this, but it isn't always obvious. I can help. As a therapist, my job is to help you move beyond these difficult experiences and to re-engage with your most cherished aspirations, values and hopes.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I'm passionate about providing therapy to couples/families as the family system is such an important part of our lives.
At times, we all get stuck. Sometimes we worry, sometimes we don't see a way out, and sometimes we feel distant from or in conflict with the ones we love. There is a way through this, but it isn't always obvious. I can help. As a therapist, my job is to help you move beyond these difficult experiences and to re-engage with your most cherished aspirations, values and hopes.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.