Find a Therapist in Maine

In a complex world filled with overwhelming stressors and demands, Susan Soverel understands the challenges many individuals face. She possesses a unique strength in posing relevant, thought-provoking questions that encourage clients to explore hidden aspects of themselves. With a commitment to hard work, Susan fosters a therapeutic relationship built on safety and respect, which is essential for the bravery required to embark on the psychotherapeutic journey. Through her culturally sensitive practice, she specializes in addressing depression, trauma, women's issues, and various other general concerns such as relationship dynamics and emotional disturbances. Ultimately, with Susan's guidance, individuals have the opportunity to experience transformative change.

Jody Levy is a compassionate therapist who welcomes and honors each individual with open arms and an open heart. They work collaboratively with clients to identify how best to support their unique needs. Jody believes that every person possesses an inner power to heal and is passionate about partnering with clients to unlock their potential for healing and thriving. With expertise in a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, fear, depression, chronic health challenges, self-identity and self-worth, career transitions, relationships, substance use, and life changes, Jody stands out as a versatile practitioner. Their approach combines holistic counseling techniques with evidence-based methods and mind-body practices, such as Mindfulness, Polyvagal practices, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Energy Psychology, to address the beliefs and barriers that hinder growth. Jody invites individuals on a transformative journey of personal healing and growth, empowering them to author their life stories and write the next chapter in alignment with their goals and dreams.

Paul Sturmer provides individual and couples therapy for adults, adolescents, and elders. With a cognitive-behavioral treatment orientation, he helps clients enhance their emotional awareness, understanding, acceptance, and coping skills. Paul is dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, allowing clients to feel comfortable working through their challenges. His therapeutic atmosphere is relaxed, often infused with humor when appropriate. He encourages clients to openly express their feelings and needs regarding treatment, fostering adaptability in the therapeutic process. Paul is proficient in addressing a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety disorders like panic disorder and PTSD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges like anger and impulsivity, as well as couples and relationship dynamics. With extensive experience treating individuals with diverse disorders, Paul Sturmer is committed to supporting clients on their journey to wellbeing.

Penny Gauvin is a dedicated therapist with over 19 years of experience in the mental health field. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to recognize their strengths and resilience, rather than focusing on struggles or weaknesses. She believes that every person possesses inherent value and is honored to support clients in uncovering their unique qualities. Penny specializes in Play and Art Therapy for children and adolescents, providing creative avenues for expression and insight, especially when verbalizing emotions can be challenging. Additionally, she offers faith-based counseling rooted in a Judeo-Christian perspective for those who seek it. Through her compassionate approach, clients often find comfort and success by merging their spiritual beliefs with their journey toward emotional healing.

Kailey Kilcoyne is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Vermont and a Licensed Psychological Examiner in Maine, with years of independent practice serving clients of all ages—children and adults alike. Her approach to therapy is characterized by empathy, strength-based strategies, and unwavering support. With extensive experience in therapeutic practices, Kailey’s life coaching embodies a nurturing, encouraging partnership. She collaborates with clients to understand their daily challenges, identify their strengths, clarify their goals, and devise actionable solutions tailored to their unique needs. As a coach, Kailey evaluates obstacles hindering personal and professional progress, while helping individuals envision where they aspire to be in life. Her philosophy embraces challenge management, personalized approaches, and flexible strategies. For those grappling with issues related to relationships, mental health, grief, or anger, coaching sessions with Kailey foster a supportive environment where narratives are explored and experiences shared. She champions the importance of making difficult decisions and taking ownership of one’s life, guiding clients to embrace brave steps toward positive transformation and self-empowerment. Ultimately, Kailey's goal in life coaching transcends mere advice, focusing on self-development and actualization through constructive peer engagement.

Alana Bickford is a dedicated drug and alcohol counselor, certified with the credentials of LADC and CCS. With a compassionate approach, Alana strives to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients, understanding the challenges they face on their journey to recovery. Her deep-rooted commitment to helping individuals transform their lives is evident in her personalized therapeutic techniques, which foster resilience and growth. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in addiction counseling, Alana is passionate about empowering clients to overcome their struggles and achieve lasting wellness.

Larissa Brown, MS, is a dedicated therapist specializing in guiding adults and elders through life's transitions and challenges. With a focus on life coaching, relationship issues, and women's issues, she supports her clients who may feel overwhelmed or stuck in their current paths. Larissa understands the complexity of shedding old identities to embrace one's true self, and she is committed to helping individuals navigate the often scary and painful process of change. Her approach is collaborative and solution-focused, recognizing that while she possesses expertise in relationships and behavior, her clients are the true specialists on what will work best for their lives. As a working mom who has experienced her own ups and downs, Larissa empathizes with the fears that can keep individuals feeling trapped in their comfort zones. Through her compassionate and culturally sensitive modalities, including trauma-focused and person-centered therapies, she empowers her clients to overcome fear and unlock the potential for growth and fulfillment.

Sean Douglas is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve balance and wellness in their mind, body, and spirit. He specializes in supporting those who feel sidetracked by emotional and physical challenges, including trauma, PTSD, and chronic pain. By identifying the obstacles to wellness and fostering personal values and abilities, Sean guides clients in discovering new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. His therapeutic methods are eclectic, combining strategies like Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and energy psychology. Sean’s commitment to his clients is evident in his tailored approach that prioritizes their unique journeys towards emotional health and stability.

Emily Ellis is a dedicated therapist who invites individuals, couples, and families to embark on a healing journey towards clarity and balance. With a profound understanding of how life's challenges can create feelings of being stuck, Emily fosters a safe partnership for her clients to explore their struggles and conflicts. Her person-centered approach encourages clients to rediscover their inner strengths and resources, empowering them to reclaim control and confidence in their lives. With years of experience working in schools and community agencies with diverse populations, Emily integrates techniques from mindfulness therapy, trauma-informed interventions, and expressive arts to facilitate growth. She is committed to helping clients find their voice, own their stories, and make informed decisions. Through her genuine, attentive, and welcoming presence, Emily strives to build a trusting therapeutic relationship that nurtures emotional well-being and promotes self-discovery.

Amy French, a compassionate and dedicated therapist, provides a supportive counseling environment where adults and families can share their experiences. She emphasizes the strengths of her clients, collaborating with them to find effective solutions tailored to their individual needs. Specializing in a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as Solution Focused treatment, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Amy addresses a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. With extensive training over the past three years in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she is particularly skilled at helping children aged 7-18 process trauma. Additionally, her training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy equips her to support younger children, from birth to 5 years old, who have faced traumatic experiences. Amy is passionate about guiding her clients on their healing journey and is committed to helping them navigate life's challenges.

Nichelle Gardner, CADC, possesses a profound belief that truly understanding a person’s journey begins with a compassionate heart. She recognizes that each individual is beautifully unique, harbors inner strengths, and is on a developmental journey, regardless of age. Nichelle works collaboratively and creatively with her clients to identify these strengths and explore developmental perspectives. Her goal is to create a private and safe environment where individuals can explore, heal, and grow. Utilizing approaches such as nature and metaphor, narrative therapy, cognitive techniques, Gestalt therapy, art, and systems theories, she facilitates meaningful connections in therapy. With additional training in Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and Substance Use issues, Nichelle addresses a wide range of challenges. Whether clients seek therapy for self-exploration, easing suffering, improving family dynamics, developing new coping skills, addressing substance use, or examining anxiety and depression, Nichelle provides a safe space to heal, grow, explore, and re-author their unique stories.

Dawn Herrick is a dedicated therapist who creates a safe and nurturing environment for individuals, couples, and families. Each client is valued and supported as they work toward their personal goals. With a strong background in Mediation, Dawn specializes in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, alongside her expertise in treating Anxiety and Depression. Known for her warm and welcoming personality, she interacts with empathy, open-mindedness, and humor to cultivate a rich collaborative relationship with her clients. Dawn is committed to helping her clients gain insight and develop practical solutions to their unique challenges. Employing techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), her down-to-earth approach empowers clients to build on their strengths, identify new options, and enhance their energy and joy.

Rhonda Hughes understands that every individual has a unique story. Her belief is that these stories encompass not only moments of joy, peace, and love but also experiences of loss, fear, trauma, and significant life transitions. With a focus on supporting clients, Rhonda explores how challenging memories can surface unexpectedly, leading to feelings of overwhelm and instability. She is dedicated to guiding her clients through these difficult times by helping them better understand their narratives, uncover personal strengths, and develop effective coping strategies for the future. Rhonda has a particular interest in trauma and attachment, specifically PTSD, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and dissociative identity disorder. Her therapeutic environment is described as relaxed, client-focused, and light-hearted, creating a welcoming atmosphere for personal growth. Rhonda believes that every client possesses the capacity for positive change, and she is there to help them recognize and utilize their internal resources.