Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Portland, ME

"I specialize in meeting my clients where they're at in life. "

Dawn Blake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field, working with people from all walks of life.

Dawn completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at the University of New England, and throughout her multiple years of experience working with varied populations, as well as utilizing multiple treatment approaches such as mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), person-centered, motivational interviewing and strengths-based therapies makes her able to assist her clients with their needs.

Life is constantly full of challenges and struggles. Dawn is able to assist you in coping with them and putting them behind you. If you are ready to put the work in, she invites you to schedule an appointment.

"I believe that our close collaboration is the key to helping you adjust to difficult experiences and achieve a greater sense of balance and happiness in your life."

Tricia Seely is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has experience in behavioral health, primary care, neurology, and pain management. Her experience includes working with clients with a range of chronic medical illnesses and adjustment disorders. She has a special interest in a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, chronic illness, relationship issues, behavioral problems, mood disorders, women's mental health, adjustment disorders, and veteran's issues.

Tricia has a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health from UMASS Chan Medical School Graduate School of Nursing. Tricia is committed to a holistic approach that considers the impact of body, mind, and spirit on healing. She helps clients build a safe place where they can create coping strategies to cultivate a better life.

Tricia believes clients deserve the best mental healthcare without stigma or barriers, no matter what stage of their recovery they are at. Her primary goal is to help clients build skills that will allow them to live their best life. You can do this! Call today and let her help you get your life back.

Justin Michaud is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) with over 7 years of professional experience working with clients of all ages to help them cope with family conflict, couple's issues, PTSD, trauma, depression, stress, and more.

Justin served as a Director of therapy services at a residential program for young adults and has seen some of the lowest valleys that patients have walked through, and sat with them in that valley so that their loneliness was not so daunting on the journey of empowerment and recovery. They have also seen patients on the highest peaks of their life and stood with them as they basked in their triumphs of empowerment and recovery.

Justin can be the guide that you need when you feel lost along your journey through life and would be honored if you allow them to help you achieve the mental health you desire.

Doreen Peasley is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in both Maine and California. In her over forty years as a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, she has successfully assisted individuals, couples and families in discovering and achieving their goals and living more engaged and meaningful lives. Doreen supported our military by working with our service members and their families at military bases in the United States, Europe, and Asia for over twelve years. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology at San Diego State University and received her Master of Arts in Psychology at Pepperdine University. 

Doreen takes a creative approach to each client and utilizes relational, strength based, collaborative, solution focused, mindfulness based and art approaches to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple. She is also a certified Prepare Enrich facilitator and SoulCollage facilitator. 

Doreen connects with you in a warm and caring way in order to help you build on your strengths and collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you desire.

"Through talk therapy I help individuals to discover a deeper awareness and understanding of creating passion and motivation in their lives."

Tyler Connolly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Working with adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Tyler has assisted individuals dealing with a wide range of issues including depressed moods, attention difficulties, anxiety, relationships, communication, loss, executive functioning, and various life changes. 

Tyler completed his Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health and Counseling at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He utilizes talk therapy and active listening in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational therapy, and Gestalt therapy.

Allow Tyler to use his passion for helping individuals through psychotherapy while you begin your journey to discover your own passions and motivations. 

"You can't manufacture passion or 'motivate' people to feel passionate. You can only discover what ignites your passion and the passions of those around you." -Jim Collins