Cape Elizabeth, ME Local Support & Community Resources

Dr. Frank Luongo, a seasoned therapist with over 45 years of experience, offers individualized treatment plans tailored to the unique contexts of his clients' lives. He believes in the importance of customized care, akin to the difference between buying a suit off the rack and visiting a custom tailor. With a careful listening approach to each presenting issue, Dr. Luongo actively engages with his clients, providing advice and direction when necessary to facilitate meaningful change. He specializes in redirecting clients' energy from self-defeating patterns to self-affirming achievements, regardless of their diagnosis. Understanding that diagnostic categories do not define individuals, he strives to see each client as a whole person. With the permission of his clients, Dr. Luongo coordinates care with their physicians to ensure comprehensive support. His wide-ranging expertise spans issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and more, all aimed at empowering individuals and fostering personal growth.

Laura Baer, MA, LPC, is the owner of Coastal Counseling, LLC, where she offers supportive counseling services for adults, children, and families. With extensive experience in both outpatient settings and school environments, Laura effectively addresses ADHD, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, as well as challenges related to divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma. Known for her strength-based approach, she integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, play therapy, and family collaboration into her practice. Laura is deeply committed to respecting the unique needs of each client, always considering the broader context of their family, school, and community. She fosters trusting relationships with clients through her genuine curiosity, compassion, and sense of humor. For those concerned about a child's well-being, Laura's collaborative, knowledgeable, and respectful support serves as an invaluable resource, making the process of seeking help feel approachable and supportive.

Dana Baldwin is often described as down to earth and easy to talk to, qualities that create a safe space for clients to open up and work through their issues deeply. Utilizing evidence-based approaches, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness, and humanistic psychology to guide clients toward meaningful progress. Her experience has shown that individuals can become trapped in negative patterns due to childhood experiences and entrenched mindsets. In a holistic manner, Dana tailors her therapy to address the inner work needed to shift beliefs and mindsets, aligning them with her clients’ goals while considering the various facets that contribute to their challenges. She effectively supports clients dealing with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship difficulties. Her strengths-based, holistic approach empowers clients to move from gaining insight into their problems to implementing positive changes in their daily lives. Dana earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from U Mass Boston and brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her practice.