Therapists in Boothbay, ME
Melissa L Thornton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boothbay, ME 04537 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Jane McKinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wiscasset, ME 04578
Are you looking to make changes? Adjust to difficult or unwanted circumstances? I work with adults of all ages who are looking for guidance in navigating life's challenges. I can support you in creating growth and learning new skills that move you towards fulfilling your unique goals. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, boundaries, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction and sexuality. I can help you create new routines and develop skills to support your emotional health
Are you looking to make changes? Adjust to difficult or unwanted circumstances? I work with adults of all ages who are looking for guidance in navigating life's challenges. I can support you in creating growth and learning new skills that move you towards fulfilling your unique goals. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, boundaries, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction and sexuality. I can help you create new routines and develop skills to support your emotional health
Julia Waltman
Counselor, LCPC-C
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530
Not accepting new clients
**No openings available** If you are struggling in any aspect of your life, please consider seeking support. My goal as a counselor is to empower you to find balance and fulfillment, and to facilitate meaningful change and personal growth. I offer a safe and non judgmental space allowing you to explore the various issues or patterns that have brought you to therapy. My hope is to help you gain insight and awareness as well as new skills to make navigating life's hurdles a little bit easier.
**No openings available** If you are struggling in any aspect of your life, please consider seeking support. My goal as a counselor is to empower you to find balance and fulfillment, and to facilitate meaningful change and personal growth. I offer a safe and non judgmental space allowing you to explore the various issues or patterns that have brought you to therapy. My hope is to help you gain insight and awareness as well as new skills to make navigating life's hurdles a little bit easier.
McLean Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Harbor, ME 04554
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially to a complete stranger! If you are reading this, you've probably tried everything you can think of to improve your current situation on your own. My hope is you'll find something in this profile that resonates with you and prompts you to call me. Together, through a trusting therapeutic relationship, we can get to the heart of your issue. Working at your own pace, you'll begin the process of healing, and gain some important tools to keep your life in balance.
Karen Jo Dilley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, JD
Verified Verified
Wiscasset, ME 04578 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety, grieving a loss, going through a life transition, or feeling depressed? Have you had a trauma in your life that causes distress?. I have helped many clients enhance their ability to cope with a multitude of life's difficulties, and I welcome a consult to discuss a plan focused on your specific goals. I specialize in EMDR, cognitive behavioral, and energy psychology techniques utilizing the mind/body's natural ability to resolve trauma, decrease anxiety, and depression, navigate life transitions, and process loss. You will learn how to implement skills that empower you to effectively cope and thrive.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grieving a loss, going through a life transition, or feeling depressed? Have you had a trauma in your life that causes distress?. I have helped many clients enhance their ability to cope with a multitude of life's difficulties, and I welcome a consult to discuss a plan focused on your specific goals. I specialize in EMDR, cognitive behavioral, and energy psychology techniques utilizing the mind/body's natural ability to resolve trauma, decrease anxiety, and depression, navigate life transitions, and process loss. You will learn how to implement skills that empower you to effectively cope and thrive.
Dylan A. Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bath, ME 04530
You've likely read countless therapist bios and blurbs by now. Allow me to respect the issues pressing against your time by not advertising generic compassion. After all, it may be a problem of time leading you to this website. Maybe your relationships stay in the same conflict; perhaps life hurries you without direction. A vague sense of yourself may linger outside your grasp – is that person hinting for (or hiding from) your attention? I wonder why? Together in our work, we could attempt to hold the afflictions expressed through such stories with curiosity and care by inquiring into their necessities for the life you're living.
You've likely read countless therapist bios and blurbs by now. Allow me to respect the issues pressing against your time by not advertising generic compassion. After all, it may be a problem of time leading you to this website. Maybe your relationships stay in the same conflict; perhaps life hurries you without direction. A vague sense of yourself may linger outside your grasp – is that person hinting for (or hiding from) your attention? I wonder why? Together in our work, we could attempt to hold the afflictions expressed through such stories with curiosity and care by inquiring into their necessities for the life you're living.
Jenny Faherty, LCPC, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bath, ME 04530 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Whether your concerns are anxiety, depression, cognitive issues, big life changes, grief/loss, stress, self-esteem problems, codependence, personal growth, career challenges, or feeling stuck in some area of your life, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to help you work through problems, move forward, and achieve a greater sense of well-being.
Let's face it...life can feel overwhelming or discouraging at times. Everyone has been there at some point. Fortunately, all of us have an innate drive to heal and feel better; to regain a sense of control, become more resilient or empowered, or face and overcome challenging obstacles. But still, it's not unusual for us to have difficulty tapping into that sometimes—or know how to start. That's where I come in. I help you find your strengths as you address, work through, or resolve what is troubling you. Reaching out for help isn't always easy, but is one of the best and most courageous things you can do.
Whether your concerns are anxiety, depression, cognitive issues, big life changes, grief/loss, stress, self-esteem problems, codependence, personal growth, career challenges, or feeling stuck in some area of your life, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to help you work through problems, move forward, and achieve a greater sense of well-being.
Let's face it...life can feel overwhelming or discouraging at times. Everyone has been there at some point. Fortunately, all of us have an innate drive to heal and feel better; to regain a sense of control, become more resilient or empowered, or face and overcome challenging obstacles. But still, it's not unusual for us to have difficulty tapping into that sometimes—or know how to start. That's where I come in. I help you find your strengths as you address, work through, or resolve what is troubling you. Reaching out for help isn't always easy, but is one of the best and most courageous things you can do.
Rebecca Porter
Counselor, MS, LCPC, HHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530
I work with individuals to improve anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and attention/focus concerns.
When we are faced with the common ebb and flow of life's challenges we sometimes cope in ways that may not serve our best-self, compromising our relationships, family, physical health, or career. This can leave us feeling out of balance, overwhelmed, and seeking a change. Through an integrative mind-body approach we will explore how the compromised aspects of your life impact you as a whole, while empowering you with tools and strategies to regain the balance you desire.
I work with individuals to improve anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and attention/focus concerns.
When we are faced with the common ebb and flow of life's challenges we sometimes cope in ways that may not serve our best-self, compromising our relationships, family, physical health, or career. This can leave us feeling out of balance, overwhelmed, and seeking a change. Through an integrative mind-body approach we will explore how the compromised aspects of your life impact you as a whole, while empowering you with tools and strategies to regain the balance you desire.
Lynn Mallory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530
** I am not currently accepting new clients, but will update when I have openings.** Sometimes life can be challenging. Kids don't always know how to manage difficult transitions or feelings by using their words. Instead, an unhappy or anxious child may present with behaviors that are upsetting. I can help discover underlying issues and guide young people in finding ways to better express what is on their minds.
** I am not currently accepting new clients, but will update when I have openings.** Sometimes life can be challenging. Kids don't always know how to manage difficult transitions or feelings by using their words. Instead, an unhappy or anxious child may present with behaviors that are upsetting. I can help discover underlying issues and guide young people in finding ways to better express what is on their minds.
Safe Space Counseling, LLC Victoria Paine
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 (Online Only)
Welcome! Often, individuals enter counseling for specific concerns: relationship issues, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, or personal loss. Other times, individuals enter counseling with goals less easily defined: self-awareness, creating a more meaningful life, or personal empowerment. Whatever brings you to counseling today, I will work to provide a safe space for you to engage in the process of gaining self-awareness and creating positive change.
Welcome! Often, individuals enter counseling for specific concerns: relationship issues, substance use issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, or personal loss. Other times, individuals enter counseling with goals less easily defined: self-awareness, creating a more meaningful life, or personal empowerment. Whatever brings you to counseling today, I will work to provide a safe space for you to engage in the process of gaining self-awareness and creating positive change.
Carol Sherman Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wiscasset, ME 04578
I have over 25 years as a clinical social worker using a variety of approaches based upon the individual's situation. I focus on positive, strength-based solutions when working with children, adolescents and adults. With an extensive social work background in elementary and middle school settings, I utilize collaboration with staff to help children and families. I believe that it is important for the individual and therapist to work together as a team to achieve the client's personal goals.
I have over 25 years as a clinical social worker using a variety of approaches based upon the individual's situation. I focus on positive, strength-based solutions when working with children, adolescents and adults. With an extensive social work background in elementary and middle school settings, I utilize collaboration with staff to help children and families. I believe that it is important for the individual and therapist to work together as a team to achieve the client's personal goals.
Michelle Kanga
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bath, ME 04530
Current openings for August DBT group. DBT groups are recommended if you experience longstanding difficulties with managing emotions, such as intense negative emotions, emotional lability, suicidal and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, difficulty tolerating distress, and/or related problems in relationships. DBT is not recommended if you have prominent psychotic symptoms (e.g., diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia), current alcohol or substance abuse, or significant cognitive or intellectual impairments as these symptoms may interfere with the capacity to learn and implement DBT skills.
Current openings for August DBT group. DBT groups are recommended if you experience longstanding difficulties with managing emotions, such as intense negative emotions, emotional lability, suicidal and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, difficulty tolerating distress, and/or related problems in relationships. DBT is not recommended if you have prominent psychotic symptoms (e.g., diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia), current alcohol or substance abuse, or significant cognitive or intellectual impairments as these symptoms may interfere with the capacity to learn and implement DBT skills.
Johannah Harkness Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530
As an LCPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, my practice focuses on post traumatic resilience, and healthy habits of mind, body and spirit. Clients are compassionately supported to heal and manage early attachment- and trauma-based influences. Psycho-education on the neurobiology of trauma, strategies to calm trauma-related hyper-arousal and triggering, habit reversal, removal of blocks to personal agency and fulfillment of potential, development of relational life skills such as service, gratitude and connection with nature are all important to holistic healing.
As an LCPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, my practice focuses on post traumatic resilience, and healthy habits of mind, body and spirit. Clients are compassionately supported to heal and manage early attachment- and trauma-based influences. Psycho-education on the neurobiology of trauma, strategies to calm trauma-related hyper-arousal and triggering, habit reversal, removal of blocks to personal agency and fulfillment of potential, development of relational life skills such as service, gratitude and connection with nature are all important to holistic healing.
Sharon Mariner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Round Pond, ME 04564 (Online Only)
I believe all individuals are striving to make meaning out of their life. Sometimes this can be an uphill battle where no matter how hard you try your emotions are feeling more out of control and confusing. It's starting to become harder to remember when you experienced pleasure. Perhaps you struggle with shifting moods, irritability and a pervasive sense of feeling overwhelmed and stuck repeating the same self destructive behavior patterns. This is starting to take its toll on your work and relationships. There are many ways toxic feelings settle in the body and cause disturbing symptoms. It's time to listen to your body,
I believe all individuals are striving to make meaning out of their life. Sometimes this can be an uphill battle where no matter how hard you try your emotions are feeling more out of control and confusing. It's starting to become harder to remember when you experienced pleasure. Perhaps you struggle with shifting moods, irritability and a pervasive sense of feeling overwhelmed and stuck repeating the same self destructive behavior patterns. This is starting to take its toll on your work and relationships. There are many ways toxic feelings settle in the body and cause disturbing symptoms. It's time to listen to your body,
Sanja Gerskovic
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530
Not accepting new clients
"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." --Gail Sheehy. I am so pleased to live in Midcoast Maine and work with those in the community to seek out life's joys and opportunities. As a therapist, it is essential to work with people where they're at, and help guide them to where they want to be. I've assisted people along such paths in a variety of settings and ranges of diagnostic severity. ***Currently not accepting new clients. ***
"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." --Gail Sheehy. I am so pleased to live in Midcoast Maine and work with those in the community to seek out life's joys and opportunities. As a therapist, it is essential to work with people where they're at, and help guide them to where they want to be. I've assisted people along such paths in a variety of settings and ranges of diagnostic severity. ***Currently not accepting new clients. ***
Amanda Lovejoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bath, ME 04530
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and varying needs. Often, I support people to manage stress, sadness, and frustrations during life transitions. This may include assistance navigating stressors in relationships, within the family, at work, and at school. I enjoy helping families, and working with women who are pregnant or post partum. I help people to sort through their feelings, identify their goals, and develop a plan to move forward.
I work with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and varying needs. Often, I support people to manage stress, sadness, and frustrations during life transitions. This may include assistance navigating stressors in relationships, within the family, at work, and at school. I enjoy helping families, and working with women who are pregnant or post partum. I help people to sort through their feelings, identify their goals, and develop a plan to move forward.
Diana Leigh Embler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and having issues with relationships, work/school or family? Together we can develop your strengths and skills to better manage the challenges of life. Most of my practice has focused on working with Women's Issues, LGBTQ, teens, families and couples. I work from a variety of approaches that focus on the skills to manage symptoms and regain a sense of hope and delight. We will focus on interventions that build on strengths, capacity for connection, mindfulness, clarity and change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and having issues with relationships, work/school or family? Together we can develop your strengths and skills to better manage the challenges of life. Most of my practice has focused on working with Women's Issues, LGBTQ, teens, families and couples. I work from a variety of approaches that focus on the skills to manage symptoms and regain a sense of hope and delight. We will focus on interventions that build on strengths, capacity for connection, mindfulness, clarity and change.
Ron Young
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530
I work with adults (18+) to help relieve depression, anxiety, stress, challenges within relationships, grief, as well as challenges associated with life transitions, loss and adjustment. My consistent, caring and collaborative approach will help you gain insight and we will develop a plan to create fulfilling and lasting changes.
I work with adults (18+) to help relieve depression, anxiety, stress, challenges within relationships, grief, as well as challenges associated with life transitions, loss and adjustment. My consistent, caring and collaborative approach will help you gain insight and we will develop a plan to create fulfilling and lasting changes.
Carol L Huntington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, MSW, M Div, MSW
Verified Verified
Bath, ME 04530 (Online Only)
You may be blocked or feeling helpless, stuck or at a loss for how to cope. You may be unsure where to begin or how to continue in your journey with more joy, meaning and purpose. I focus on your strengths and believe in the inherent wisdom each person has. I combine my life experience and clinical training. My specialties include helping people to navigate grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, problematic substance use, depression, and spiritual conflicts. I will journey with you nonjudgmentally to help you identify and work on your goals. I will model, facilitate, and help you discover new ways of coping, and behaving.
You may be blocked or feeling helpless, stuck or at a loss for how to cope. You may be unsure where to begin or how to continue in your journey with more joy, meaning and purpose. I focus on your strengths and believe in the inherent wisdom each person has. I combine my life experience and clinical training. My specialties include helping people to navigate grief, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, problematic substance use, depression, and spiritual conflicts. I will journey with you nonjudgmentally to help you identify and work on your goals. I will model, facilitate, and help you discover new ways of coping, and behaving.
Sarah J. Yanni
Clinical Professional Counselor , MA, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bath, ME 04530 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to my practice. I offer comprehensive counseling services to individuals, couples, and relationship configurations of all kinds. Using a collaborative model, I partner with clients to address short and long-term concerns with compassion, understanding, and concrete tools/skills. I can be particularly helpful to those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, the effects of trauma, grief and loss, major life transitions, or interpersonal conflict, as well as those who would like to increase overall well-being and quality of life.
Welcome to my practice. I offer comprehensive counseling services to individuals, couples, and relationship configurations of all kinds. Using a collaborative model, I partner with clients to address short and long-term concerns with compassion, understanding, and concrete tools/skills. I can be particularly helpful to those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, the effects of trauma, grief and loss, major life transitions, or interpersonal conflict, as well as those who would like to increase overall well-being and quality of life.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.