Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Portland, ME

My name is Dr. Jeff Selman and I am a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a certified school psychologist. I offer evidence-based telepsychology services to individuals across the lifespan and their families. These services include autism screening and assessment, individual and family therapy, parent behavior management training and coaching, and consultation and training for schools and community agencies. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy. My sessions tend to be active, goal-oriented, and engaging. I love the work and welcomes complex and challenging cases.

Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new and sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. Our focus is on helping children, teens, young adults, and families heal. We understand that life has many ups and downs so, we aim to create a safe space where people can have fun, get real, and heal. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life. I currently serve the following states MA, PA, RI, VT, ME, NH, UT & FL via Telehealth ONLY.

My passion is helping people to excel and to find their inner potential. I provide services for people of all ages and stages of life. Children and adolescents, adults and the elderly. I use an eclectic approach, because I believe in the uniqueness of each person. My approach to clients with addiction problems is non-judgmental. We work in a cooperative manner to identify roads to success. I am currently accepting MaineCare clients for counseling, community integration, case management for children and their families, and case management for adults with mental health disorder, experiencing homelessness, and substance abuse disorder

Coaching, consultation, education and training in Bay Area, CA, and by encrypted video from any location. Experienced and expertise with couples, families, and individuals. Focus on the process of change to facilitate your evolution. Very experienced with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Clients from 5-70+, male and female, all racial and ethnic groups, all religious orientations. Marital and couples work and parenting focused education. Provide guidance and support for college students struggling/in transition. Private pay. Licensed in Maine. Focus on the process of achieving change and barriers.

I have extensive training and experience treating families who encounter transitional issues, behavioral issues, parenting concerns, couples conflict, and adolescents who are in trouble with the law or who have problem sexual behavior. I also work with individuals who experience anxiety and depressive disorders, disruptive behavioral disorders, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, and reactive attachment disorder.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I work with an array of clients ranging from medically fragile individuals to adolescents with disordered eating. My client base also includes depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life changes. My therapy style is supportive and empowering. I trust in using modalities rooted in Evidence-Based Practice. I work in conjunction with you to set goals and tackle them by using a mix of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Hello! I'm Lisa DiGiovanni, a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I would like to welcome you to my counseling and therapy practice. *I strive to provide a mindful and inviting safe place for all who need to work through life experiences and transitions. *I strive to hold the space for YOU to have awareness, understanding and healing from any trauma, stressors or disappointments along your journey. *Together, as equals we will discover strategies and solutions to create growth and fulfillment for you.

Currently accepting MaineCare clients for January 2024. My purpose is to create a consistent, trauma-informed setting where we connect, share, and grow. My therapeutic concentrations include anxiety & depression, trauma, ADHD, the autism spectrum, educational challenges, aging, substance use, and stress related to government & policy. I am a believer in using creative methods such such as drawing, painting, and music to get our minds moving. I am especially a believer in the power of fresh air and am likely to ask if you would be interested in meeting in the park on a nice day. I love riding my bicycle and do sewing in my free time.

Please Note: Due to extended wait times, we have unfortunately had to close our waitlist for children under 15, couples and family counseling at this time. We are a mental health agency proudly serving MaineCare clients. Our therapists help individuals and families to lead lives they feel good about. Couples, families, adults, and children have all benefited from the work we do. We look forward to working with all MaineCare clients. We have offices in Portland and Biddeford (catt-associates.com/locations) to serve the local community, and offer Telehealth sessions as well.

As a therapist I am genuine, compassionate, sensitive and honest. I believe that people need a safe space to be validated for their life experience wherever they are at. My passion and profession is helping people rebuild healthier foundations and having the gift of being a part of individuals healing their own life story and recreating their lives into something new. I believe it is an honor to work with my clients... The Answer for life's changes is inside you and being willing to take the journey...and its the greatest gift you can give yourself...

Hello and welcome! Please note that I have a wait list at this time. My experience is with all ages and, in therapy, you can expect a nonjudgmental environment tailored to your personality, situation, & needs. I take a collaborative approach and invite you to sit in the driver’s seat of your counseling experience; you are the expert in your life and it is likely that I have resources, strategies, and insight to offer from the passenger seat that will help you find the healing and wellness that you deserve. We will use therapeutic modalities that are accessible and supportive for you.

"The individual is like a garden to be tended, not a machine to be repaired". I practice Motivational Interviewing; this is a collaborative conversation to strengthen a person's own motivation for change. I hold a few principles that govern the work. First, I will focus on you being heard and believed, Second, be kind. Third, teach and demonstrate empathy and compassion and be helpful with your internal conflict... I practice being in the here and now with individual, couple and group work.

I am a LCSW providing evidence-based, systems-oriented counseling. I have an excellent record assisting people in maintaining positive changes. As a therapist, I am more directive than passive in style, and quickly work to assess goals, and create an individualized treatment plan to address barriers. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (including TF-CBT, ACT, and Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy), MATCH, CollaborativePS, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parenting Support, Anxiety Treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Art and Narrative Therapy.

I have developed strong evidence-based therapeutic skills in Acceptance and Commitment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Treatment and Structural Family Therapy. These modalities help me support individuals and families to learn and grow towards what is meaningful and valuable in their lives.

I received my Master's in Social Work from Western Michigan University, and I am a seasoned professional with several years of experience. My specialty is empowering individuals to evolve into the best version of themselves. As an advocate for mental health, my passion lies in helping adults and seniors gain deeper insights into their lives, and empowering them to take the necessary steps towards achieving their desired direction.

Morning/midday availability. Can best reply to emaiI. I integrate a variety of approaches in my work, with a value on relationship and finding creative ways to make treatment individual. I practiced at Bowdoin College for students struggling with identity exploration, anxiety, depression and relationships. I spent 3 years working in residential/day treatment with adolescents (and their families) who have endured complex trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and developmental disabilities. Much of my experience is with children, adolescents and young adults, though I am open to working with all ages and cater treatment to each client.

Do you feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you experience loneliness or lack a sense of direction? Are you looking for greater meaning and understanding in your life and life’s purpose? Are you seeking to create balance, and harmony in your life?

At Bridge to Balance we work with children, adolescents and adults. We are offering both Telemental Health and In-Person Sessions to current and new clients-including individual, family, couples, and group therapy. At Bridge to Balance, we understand that life is a journey which may present many challenges and struggles. We work with each individual to help discover the tools they need to find their inner strength and thrive.

Currently offering a combination of teletherapy and in person sessions; please visit my website for more details. Is life overwhelming? Experiencing trauma? Are you, or your child, experiencing depression or anxiety, ADHD, have a teen going off to college, going through a divorce or any other life transition? Don't go it alone. Together, we will decide what is the best course of treatment for YOU. I believe in treating each person as the unique individual that they are. I am not a "one size fits all" therapist. We work collaboratively, and make YOU the specialist and director of your own life. Say YES to life again!