Therapists Beginning With B in Maine

My focus is on you. More than treatment plans, insurance needs and diagnoses, the process is fairly simple: listen deeply and authentically to the many layers of you. The mental "illness" presented is only an expression of some imbalance or other, and commonly represents a "strategy" (usually constructed by the child psyche) that while saving your life all those years ago, has now become the central problem in your life. The first order of business is to shed light on this outdated strategy, understand it's contours, and then replace it with new, more powerful and relevant ones. This process, by definition, brings joy.

Laura is the owner of Coastal Counseling, LLC where she provides supportive counseling to adults, children, and families. She has extensive experience in both the outpatient setting and in the school environment treating ADHD, Anxiety, Depression/Mood Disorders, Divorce/Separation, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Trauma.

The teen and young adult years can feel stressful, isolating, and anxiety-provoking. It's the all-important stage of figuring out who you are, who you want to be, and how to get there. That’s huge! You need the support of adults who will listen, understand your perspective, and help you feel better. Maybe you have trouble getting out of bed? Maybe you need a more encouraging peer group, teachers who better understand what works for you, or parents who hear you? Whatever your individual challenges or goals may be, I'd love to help.

I am passionate about working with individuals & couples who desire to heal past hurts, define future goals, & find effective ways to grow personally, professionally, & in their relationships with others. My prior life experiences in management, full time ministry, as an educator, & in Hospice work, along with specialty training in trauma, bereavement, couples work, & Life Coaching, have given me the experiences & training necessary to provide a wide variety of resources to help clients move forward in their lives more effectively. Those choosing to work with me will find a caring, compassionate therapist & mentor.

I work with both individuals and couples, helping people to heal from the effects of former or current destructive relationships, restore their sense of trust in themselves, and help them to experience more safety, connection and satisfaction in their lives. Even in the most painful of relationship dynamics (whether with yourself, a partner, a family member, professional relationship, etc.), there is a seed of opportunity for change for the better. Only one person has to shift in order for the entire dynamic to change.

From the beginning of my career, I have worked with children and families on helping to improve functioning in the home. The children I have worked with have had issues coping with multiple stressors, difficulties managing their thoughts and feelings and the behaviors that came with that were things that they wanted to change. I also work with adults with issues that they have around many different facets including but not limited to self acceptance, parenting a child, optimal self care and more. I also like to work with people of any age to support with life transitions and self discovery.

I believe empowering patients is the most effective way to create sustainable change. I believe my role in our relationship is to support you in both personal and emotional growth, at your pace. To be a catalyst. The therapeutic relationship is imperative for this to occur. I love people, and feel honored and humbled by those who entrust me to work along side them.

Now Accepting New Clients - There’s no denying it, sometimes life can be really hard. And in addition to the many things happening outside ourselves, we all tend to get in our own way as well. We all sometimes think, feel, or do things that aren’t consistent with the person we want to be. This is completely normal, but it doesn’t have to be that way, and I’d like to help you make it better.

If you or a loved one are looking for a safe space to promote emotional wellness, I invite you to explore what I have to offer at www.familyrootscounseling.com. I welcome a diversity of clients including children, adolescents, adults and families of various backgrounds. My goal is to help people embrace their strengths and face their challenges through a solid therapeutic relationship. Once we establish a foundation of trust, we can explore a therapeutic modality that meets your unique needs such as: EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, play therapy, positive parenting, and more.

My clients are those who struggle to find a "home" elsewhere, whether that be spiritual or therapeutic. You're hungry for connection and meaning but struggle to fit any one particular "box." Perhaps you're recovering from a harmful religious past and wondering what place faith has in your life now. Or maybe you've tried a few different clinicians and haven't felt the connectedness you're craving. You might feel exhausted, burnt out, and yet you can't shake the feeling that there has to be more to life. Or you're struggling to make sense of the chaos of life and find your place in your community.

I work nationally through telehealth & specialize in working with folks to process the traumas they have experienced, creativity in healing, gender & sexual orientation journeys, acute and chronic pain, navigating oppression and discrimination, & life's ups & downs. Through a partnership with you, we will find and travel together your path to wellness. I offer a variety of services including Progressive Counting & Music Therapy. I offer weekly therapy sessions as well as adjunctive therapy focusing just on trauma work and intensive trauma therapy.

People often describe me as down to earth and easy to talk to which helps clients open up and work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. From my experience, I've realized that people can get stuck in negative patterns due to childhood experiences and mindset. In a holistic way, I tailor therapy for the inner work needed to shift beliefs and mindset to become aligned with your goals while considering various facets that contribute.

I really enjoy working with adolescents and adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum depression/anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, issues affecting teenage girls, and women's issues. My work is best described as relational and strengths based, with a focus on the use of mindfulness skills and the teaching of cognitive behavioral skills to assist in dealing with life's challenges. I feel that my job is to be a partner and support on your journey towards change. I look forward to talking with you!

I offer a solution-focused, client-centered approach to therapy for women who’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, or depression, dealing with low self-worth, or struggling with life stressors. I look forward to learning more about you and view you as the expert in your own life. I work with young adults and adults. I bring an emotionally safe and compassionate approach to therapy while also challenging my clients to ensure they experience the progress they want.

Life is hard. That's an understatement if there ever was one. We're bombarded with images of joyful, fulfilled people online and we might wonder what their secret is. In our culture, we learn to put on a happy face. We aren't allowed to struggle or feel down. As a therapist, this is part of what drives me - to normalize the suffering that is inherent in human life. And to assist people in finding ways to cope.

Welcome! Finding a therapist who is a "good fit" is so important, as there is amazing power, grace, and opportunity in this relationship. It is my great joy and honor to walk alongside people on their current path. I am deeply committed to respecting the life experience and personal journey of others. Whether you are facing a bump in the road, an unexpected detour, weariness from the travel, or the need to create a new trail altogether, we can work together to create smoother, safer, easier traveling. May you come home to your own beautiful heart and unique and meaningful life.

I provide a safe and supportive space for you. My approach is focused on using your strengths to help you learn to move through challenges, gain insight, and develop tools for change. I can help you be seen, be heard, and be connected to others and to yourself. If you have difficult life stories that cause repeating triggers, let's tackle small and big issues impacting the quality of your life.

Would you like to feel more calm, confident, hopeful, and energetic? Are you facing roadblocks or transitions in your relationships or family life? Would you like to become more effective at getting your needs met through self-compassion rather than self-criticism?

Currently NOT accepting new clients. I am seeing people in person only. It always helps to get another perspective and some new ways of coping. Using techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing technique and Narrative therapy can help in the process of self discovery and recovery.