Mental Health Therapists in South Portland, Maine

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

39 Mental Health Therapists found in South Portland

female counselor

Tammy Miranda, LCPC-C, CBIS

Mental Health Counselor
1486b Broadway, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-602-8660

male counselor

Eric Lutz, MSW

Mental Health Counselor
525 Main St Ste E, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-767-0991 207-767-0995

female counselor

Ms. Ashley Higgins Riel, LCPC

Mental Health Counselor
75 John Roberts Rd Ste B8, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-775-4151

female counselor

Jill Ellen Shapiro, LLC/C

Mental Health Counselor
341 Pine St, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-871-1205 207-871-1237

female counselor

Mrs. Julie N Gillies, LCPC

Mental Health Counselor
650 Main St, Suite 103, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-774-4564 207-774-0006

female counselor

Ms. Dara Saffer, LCSW

Mental Health Counselor
854 Broadway, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-749-3504

female counselor

Megan O'neill, LCPC

Mental Health Counselor
140 Broadway, South Portland, ME - 04106
201-575-3480

More Counselors in South Portland, ME: Addiction Counselors 35 Pastoral Counselors 1 Professional Counselors 26 Therapists 27

About Mental Health Therapists: Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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