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Individual therapy Career counseling Child/teen therapy Couples therapy Family therapy Life coaching Online therapy
Counseling approaches & specialties

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) ADHD therapy Anger management therapy Anxiety & depression counseling Anxiety therapy Christian counseling Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Depression counseling Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Eating disorders EMDR therapy Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) Grief & loss counseling Humanistic therapy Infidelity counseling Insomnia therapy LGBTQIA+ counseling Life transitions counseling Loneliness counseling Motivational interviewing Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapy (OCDT) Panic attack disorder therapy Person-centered therapy (PCT) Relationship counseling Sexual abuse therapy Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) Strength-based therapy Stress management therapy Trauma/PTSD therapy
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Portland, ME therapy

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11,835 people sought individual therapy help in Maine in the last year

Discover how starting individual therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Dawn Blake She/Her

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more

Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +11 more

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

Next opening: Tue Jun 24, 1 pm View all availability

Justin Michaud They/Them

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more

LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +15 more

Next opening: Sat Jun 21, 1 pm View all availability

Tyler Connolly He/Him

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Career, ADHD, +5 more

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

Next opening: Mon Jun 23, 10 am View all availability

Monique Nickie Murray She/Her

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +20 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Career, Divorce / Breakup, +6 more

I am ready to embark on a journey of healing with you.

Next opening: Mon Jun 30, 11 am View all availability

Common approaches to Individual therapy

Hear from Monique Nickie Murray, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is meeting them where they are each session. I find the best benefit in active listening because this allows each person to unload what they have been carrying and make space for the work, healing, and problem-solving that comes next.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

The tools I teach in individual therapy include active listening, working with feedback, facts versus fear, positive self-talk, mindfulness, staying present, and healthy communication patterns.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when the person expresses how they have used the skills and tools taught in therapy and that they are feeling better. It is also about observing changes in the person's body language, emotions, and the energy they bring into each session.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can enhance their individual therapy experience by actively working on homework given by their clinician, including skills they are working on and tools they are working with. They can also enlist the help of their support network.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

In preparing for your first individual therapy session, clients can remind themselves that this is a safe space with clinicians who want to help them heal and grow.

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.

Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Portland therapists and counselors accept 21 insurance plans

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Cigna | Evernorth
Community Health Options
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Harvard Pilgrim
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation

Self-pay costs at Portland

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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I have been in therapy, on and off, since adolescence. Justin is the single greatest therapist that I have seen. They are respectful, they push me when it's needed, are incredibly kind, and have ultimately motivated and helped me improve in many aspects of my life and relationships.

Read more I have been in therapy, on and off, since adolescence. Justin is the single greatest therapist that I have seen. They are respectful, they push me when it's needed, are incredibly kind, and have ultimately motivated and helped me improve in many aspects of my life and relationships.

Conrad Apr 2025