Therapists in East Bayside, Portland, ME
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Lewis Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
If you want someone who is knowledgeable and understanding, but willing to meet you where you are at, with your particular situations whether it be relationship issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety or other mental health related issues, please give me a call. I work with couples, individuals, who are looking for solutions for their unique situations. I have many years experience working in the field and I am confident if you reach out to me, then I will be able to guide and assist you in your personal goals and unique situations.
If you want someone who is knowledgeable and understanding, but willing to meet you where you are at, with your particular situations whether it be relationship issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety or other mental health related issues, please give me a call. I work with couples, individuals, who are looking for solutions for their unique situations. I have many years experience working in the field and I am confident if you reach out to me, then I will be able to guide and assist you in your personal goals and unique situations.
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Daniel V Pierce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
I have been working with youth and families for more than 20 years. I have worked with issues ranging from substance abuse, family conflict, school issues, as well as many more.
I have been working with youth and families for more than 20 years. I have worked with issues ranging from substance abuse, family conflict, school issues, as well as many more.
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Too busy for weekly counseling? Feel you have tried everything and now you need more support? This 2 hour private couple retreat is for you. We will strategize on the first phone call about your relationship goals. This is not therapy. We will be goal directed and focused on understanding the root cause of your communication difficulties, finding clarity in the patterns you have each developed and identifying next steps for re-connection and repair. Each person will leave with clarity, direction and concrete tools for improving your relationship.
Too busy for weekly counseling? Feel you have tried everything and now you need more support? This 2 hour private couple retreat is for you. We will strategize on the first phone call about your relationship goals. This is not therapy. We will be goal directed and focused on understanding the root cause of your communication difficulties, finding clarity in the patterns you have each developed and identifying next steps for re-connection and repair. Each person will leave with clarity, direction and concrete tools for improving your relationship.
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Elizabeth Murphy-Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
Despite an often chaotic and painful world, I believe each of us desires, and is capable of, a fulfilling, connected and healthy life. A collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship can be one way to make the changes needed to find healing, increase feelings of joy and your sense of connection and belonging. I understand the challenges a person faces when seeking positive, professional support and am committed to working with my clients to facilitate the changes they are seeking that will allow them to live more fully into their strengths while addressing the areas that may be causing distress or holding them back.
Despite an often chaotic and painful world, I believe each of us desires, and is capable of, a fulfilling, connected and healthy life. A collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship can be one way to make the changes needed to find healing, increase feelings of joy and your sense of connection and belonging. I understand the challenges a person faces when seeking positive, professional support and am committed to working with my clients to facilitate the changes they are seeking that will allow them to live more fully into their strengths while addressing the areas that may be causing distress or holding them back.
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Evergreen Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My clients often start therapy feeling anxious, self-critical, and disconnected from themselves. If this sounds like you, we can work collaboratively to understand your unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to yourself and others. We can work towards shifting any patterns that are no longer helping you and will tailor our approach to your specific needs. We can discuss your past, present, and future. I bring a sense of curiosity, warmth, and humor to my work and invite you to bring your authentic self to the room as well.
My clients often start therapy feeling anxious, self-critical, and disconnected from themselves. If this sounds like you, we can work collaboratively to understand your unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to yourself and others. We can work towards shifting any patterns that are no longer helping you and will tailor our approach to your specific needs. We can discuss your past, present, and future. I bring a sense of curiosity, warmth, and humor to my work and invite you to bring your authentic self to the room as well.
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Michael Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
As human beings, we instinctively seek meaning and purpose, yet we also resist the difficult experiences that could move us toward them. These difficult experiences may start out in the world, but often live within us in the form of repeating thoughts, feelings, sensations, memories, and beliefs - parts of ourselves that may need to be more fully experienced, acknowledged, and examined. When approaching these experiences with a compassionate and curious awareness, we can begin to discern what's truly authentic for us and create more ease, meaning, creativity, and possibility for the future.
As human beings, we instinctively seek meaning and purpose, yet we also resist the difficult experiences that could move us toward them. These difficult experiences may start out in the world, but often live within us in the form of repeating thoughts, feelings, sensations, memories, and beliefs - parts of ourselves that may need to be more fully experienced, acknowledged, and examined. When approaching these experiences with a compassionate and curious awareness, we can begin to discern what's truly authentic for us and create more ease, meaning, creativity, and possibility for the future.
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I specialize in helping young men and women struggling with alcohol and substance use. I use evidence-based practices while creating a safe, non-judgmental space, for people to be seen. Almost everyone has some degree of ambivalence. I help explore and resolve the ambivalence concerning a person's present behavior and their desired behavior.
I specialize in helping young men and women struggling with alcohol and substance use. I use evidence-based practices while creating a safe, non-judgmental space, for people to be seen. Almost everyone has some degree of ambivalence. I help explore and resolve the ambivalence concerning a person's present behavior and their desired behavior.
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Kelley Barton Newkirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to create both connection and change in their lives. I partner with clients and have compassionate conversations that elicit clients’ intrinsic motivation to change. I have balanced my professional interests with a passion for the healing arts including yoga, meditation, and wellness through nutrition. I am a certified Bikram Yoga Teacher and trained Vinyasa yoga teacher.
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to create both connection and change in their lives. I partner with clients and have compassionate conversations that elicit clients’ intrinsic motivation to change. I have balanced my professional interests with a passion for the healing arts including yoga, meditation, and wellness through nutrition. I am a certified Bikram Yoga Teacher and trained Vinyasa yoga teacher.
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Douglas Cowan
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LADC
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
Waitlist for new clients
I recognize there are times we can get focused on regrets of the past. Or we're consumed with the chaos of anticipating the future. We can be overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or experiences of loss and grief...sometimes leading to isolation, being "stuck", or unhealthy relationships with substances, behaviors, or people. What drives me as a therapist is when I see a client taking action that makes their mind an ally, rather than a detractor, in their life.
I recognize there are times we can get focused on regrets of the past. Or we're consumed with the chaos of anticipating the future. We can be overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or experiences of loss and grief...sometimes leading to isolation, being "stuck", or unhealthy relationships with substances, behaviors, or people. What drives me as a therapist is when I see a client taking action that makes their mind an ally, rather than a detractor, in their life.
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I work with teen and adult individuals as well as couples on a variety of issues and topics, with a specialization in navigating grief and loss. My goal is to be a genuine and supportive partner in navigating the stressors, questions, or challenges you may be facing. I utilize a dynamic approach based on client and goals, including aspects from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and the Gottman Method. I'm also happy to bring my ATD-certified therapy dog, Sylvie, into our sessions upon request. I look forward to hearing from you.
I work with teen and adult individuals as well as couples on a variety of issues and topics, with a specialization in navigating grief and loss. My goal is to be a genuine and supportive partner in navigating the stressors, questions, or challenges you may be facing. I utilize a dynamic approach based on client and goals, including aspects from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and the Gottman Method. I'm also happy to bring my ATD-certified therapy dog, Sylvie, into our sessions upon request. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Kathleen O'Toole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hey there! I'm Kat! I believe that therapy is most effective when rooted in authenticity. New to therapy? Not sure where to start? No problem. I'm all about providing mental health care that's compassionate and free of judgment – it doesn't matter your age, gender, identity, ethnicity, relationship style, or culture; I'm here to help!
Hey there! I'm Kat! I believe that therapy is most effective when rooted in authenticity. New to therapy? Not sure where to start? No problem. I'm all about providing mental health care that's compassionate and free of judgment – it doesn't matter your age, gender, identity, ethnicity, relationship style, or culture; I'm here to help!
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Hello, thank you for taking time to be here. Therapy is an investment in time, personal commitment, and money. My practice has shifted since COVID to seeing less people, for 60 to 90 minutes, and not accepting insurance. Hakomi, Mindfulness, Somatic Psychology, CBT and other modalities are part of the support provided as people move through grief (death, terminal illness, divorce...); healing past trauma, re-surfacing or ready to liberate from, the lies they embed in our narratives; and reclaiming the day to day wakefulness of being. Anxiety, depression, problems at the macro level, benefit from mindfulness and action, and therapy.
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Shelby Chamberlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L(I)CSW
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101 (Online Only)
I understand that it takes a lot of courage and strength to seek help at any stage of life. I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals across the lifespan who are interested in improving their mental health and relationships through individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with life transitions, experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, exploring identity and sexuality, dealing with the effects of grief or past trauma, managing challenging behaviors, or are feeling overwhelmed trying to balance the responsibilities of growing up or parenthood.
I understand that it takes a lot of courage and strength to seek help at any stage of life. I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals across the lifespan who are interested in improving their mental health and relationships through individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with life transitions, experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, exploring identity and sexuality, dealing with the effects of grief or past trauma, managing challenging behaviors, or are feeling overwhelmed trying to balance the responsibilities of growing up or parenthood.
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Tonya A Guyton-Thompson
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, choosing partners, spouses, and friends that yield the same results? Do you find yourself feeling "childlike" in circumstances in your life and wonder "what is this all about?" I'd like to help you. I can help you learn to take responsibility for your life and learn to "grow yourself back up."
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, choosing partners, spouses, and friends that yield the same results? Do you find yourself feeling "childlike" in circumstances in your life and wonder "what is this all about?" I'd like to help you. I can help you learn to take responsibility for your life and learn to "grow yourself back up."
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I help people change. My focus with individuals is on self-empowerment and resolving internal and external conflicts. My work with couples is grounded in helping them develop more collaborative, fulfilling relationships, through gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and of their partner.
I help people change. My focus with individuals is on self-empowerment and resolving internal and external conflicts. My work with couples is grounded in helping them develop more collaborative, fulfilling relationships, through gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and of their partner.
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Joni H Altshuler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
Tired of having the same arguments over and over? Wondering why you seem to be stuck in cycles with your partner, friends, colleagues or yourself? How often do you find yourself wondering, "what happened to that sweet loving person I fell in love with? How did Godzilla end up in my bed? Or worse yet, is that Medusa staring back at me in the mirror"? OK then.....welcome. I'm Joni Altshuler and after 30yrs in practice, I continue to be inspired and often awe struck by the people who walk thru my door.
Tired of having the same arguments over and over? Wondering why you seem to be stuck in cycles with your partner, friends, colleagues or yourself? How often do you find yourself wondering, "what happened to that sweet loving person I fell in love with? How did Godzilla end up in my bed? Or worse yet, is that Medusa staring back at me in the mirror"? OK then.....welcome. I'm Joni Altshuler and after 30yrs in practice, I continue to be inspired and often awe struck by the people who walk thru my door.
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Stephen Robert Andrew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
"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.
"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.
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Sarah J. Yanni
Clinical Professional Counselor , MA, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101 (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.
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Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
East Bayside, Portland, ME 04101
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
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Number of Therapists in East Bayside, Portland, ME
100+
Average cost per session
$137
Therapists in East Bayside, Portland, ME who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
87% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Stress |
65% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
63% | Aetna |
59% | Elevance |
How Therapists in East Bayside, Portland, ME see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
74% | Female | |
25% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in East Bayside, Portland?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.