Therapists in Maine

I imagine if you are looking at this page, you've come to a point in your life where you're looking for things to change and your life to be easier. You may have been in therapy before and found it to be less than successful. Or maybe you've been happy in therapy in the past and are looking to begin again. You may question why you should go to therapy when you could just as easily talk to your hairdresser, a bartender or a friend. Or maybe this is your first time looking for help.

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!

Expertise in Pediatric Neuropsychological testing especially in autism, adoption related, FAS, prenatal exposure to Opioids and other medications and substances, Concussions, Learning Disabilities, ADHD. My practice is general, although expertise in children.. and i test and see Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. My treatment approaches include Psychotherapy includes CBT, insight oriented, play, Behavior Management, Parent Training. Cliental are of various psychological issues including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, obsessions/compulsions, conflict resolution, autism related, post traumatic stress disorder, emotional..physical.. sexual abuse. Often and familiar with working with local and state wide schools, physicians, psychiatrists, social agencies, multiple service providers.

Welcome, and thank you for your inquiry. I know seeking therapy and finding a good match between client and provider is often hard. I believe that the foundation of therapeutic work is relationship and rapport. Establishing this allows for trust, honesty, and growth. I have over 23 years of experience in psychotherapy and coaching. My practice centers on adults, couples, and groups.

Living with mental health issues restricts the quality of life. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, adults, adolescents, and children to combat the effects of trauma, stressors, and factors that prevent them from living the life they want to lead. This is my mission.

Our problems are very reliable. They keep presenting themselves for our consideration. Your ability to be successful in therapy is closely tied to your willingness to stop and look around, take ownership, and choose a path forward. This requires creativity, effort, and courage. You employ your existing skills and strategies while learning new ones, ultimately moving each day towards living a life of integrity - a life in which your actions match your values. You stop running from problems and instead welcome their return, because these problems help you clarify what is truly important. The problem becomes the solution.

Honored to be the recipient of the Outstanding Career Practitioner Award (2023), one of the highest honors from the National Career Development Association! I help young adults launch and early-career professionals re-launch by uncomplicating issues of career choice, job/internship search, and educational decisions. I specialize in complex cases involving the impact of neurodiversity (ADHD, executive function, moderate autism, and more), anxiety, and 'Failure to Launch' situations on career planning and job hunting.

As a Clinical Psychologist, I listen with an unconditional ear to the needs of each person I work with. I engage with people who are experiencing emotional pain, sadness, and worry, as well as those who are facing grief, life changes, relationship problems, a history of trauma, and people who are having difficulty adapting to a new medical diagnosis or a chronic medical condition. In my experience, growth means finding a way to become unstuck from a place of discomfort, and moving forward with confidence into personal development.

Are you struggling with narcissistic abuse, sexual trauma or issues related to divorce? These are my specialty. My style incorporates several techniques. I’m influenced by positive psychology, body-based therapy, and relational therapies. Focusing on self-love is crucial for all issues! My goal is to assure that you feel supported and that you have tools to help you between our sessions. There are skills that you can incorporate into your daily life to help with all this. Let’s do that together!

Do you have relationship concerns? Life transition? Anxious or depressed? I may be the right fit for you. I also specialize in cognitive processing therapy, an evidence based treatment for individuals dealing with trauma. Finally, I can help you if you are experiencing infertility, miscarriage, loss of a baby, or have postpartum depression or anxiety as I am currently obtaining certification in perinatal mental health.

Accepting new patients for work with clinical intern, Ms. Mailena Alicea. Dr. Denise Vagt is a licensed clinical psychologist (Maine License PS1998). She has a broad range of experience treating anxiety and depressive disorders and specializes in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, and stress related disorders. Dr. Vagt completed her Doctorate in Psychology at Florida Institute of Technology and spent the beginning of her career serving as an Active Duty Air Force Psychologist. She now works in the private sector as the owner of Maine Psychological Services.

For the past 35 years I have worked in the field of counseling, education, and in the field of disability. It has been my fervent hope to find a therapeutic approach to neurological problems. When I encountered The field of brain training, also called neurofeedback, I knew I had found my life work. Since 2009 I have been providing a natural and non-invasive treatment for conditions that cover the gamut. ADD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, brain injury, trauma, accident, stroke, developmental differences, sleep disorder, headache, chronic fatigue, and tics as well as OCD.

Dr. Hale focuses on marital therapy with a special interest in fostering couple intimacy as well as addressing potential problems with communication, attachment, and sexuality. A major treatment goal is to offer new strategies in resolving persistent relationship problems and conflicts. Treatment tends to be brief, highly focused, and direct. It requires clients to be open to new perceptions of their behaviors as well as new perceptions of the problem. This is treatment directed to couples committed to their relationship, who recognize each contribute 50% to the problem, and who will focus on changing their own behavior.

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.

I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Gifted and Talented, and psychiatric disorders.

At present, my practice is limited to men and women in the law enforcement community and their families.

Katherine (Katie) Cusato is a postdoctoral fellow at LifeStance. She grew up in Rochester, New York, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) at Cornell University. Katie earned her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD) at the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. Her clinical experience has included working with children, adolescents, and families, as well as adults with serious mental illness. Katie approaches each client’s case with empathy and compassion to understand how they developed into the person they are today.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological and psychoeducational testing. I conduct psychological assessments for learning disorders, ADHD, autism, personality functioning, depression, anxiety, and diagnostic clarification. A comprehensive assessment includes an evaluation of cognitive/intellectual functioning, academic achievement, executive functioning, attention/concentration, learning and memory, social/emotional development, and personality. I bring warmth, humor, and compassion to the testing process.

James Gilooly is a"¯Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine who started practicing as an LCSW in 2014 and is completing his PhD and will be transitioning to a career in assessment. He has a background in the neuropsychological assessment of neurological disorders and TBIs. In his spare time, James enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, and day trips around New England.