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Doreen Peasley is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in both Maine and California. In her over forty years as a licensed Marriag...
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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.
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I specialize in meeting my clients where they're at in life....
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 ba...
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.
I am ready to embark on a journey of healing with you....
I am ready to embark on a journey of healing with you.
Monique "Nickie" Murray is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (RC-C) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC-C). She has 11 years of experience helping others grow as they explore and work through substance use, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and more.
Nickie completed her Master's degree in Counseling Rehabilitation at the University of Southern Maine. Nickie worked for a disability company for 22 years which included work as a Vocational Consultant. She utilizes treatment approaches that include motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. This work history provides Nickie with a unique outlook and approach when it comes to working with individuals as they work toward maintaining and achieving 'wholeness'.
We all need a little help sometimes and Nickie feels she can walk with you as you navigate this portion of your journey toward mental wellness. Nickie is ready to help you learn skills to better understand and cope with your current challenge. She is ready. Schedule an appointment today and start your journey.
As a therapist who has navigated my own journey through life’s challenges and self-discovery, I bring empathy, authenticity, and a...
As a therapist who has navigated my own journey through life’s challenges and self-discovery, I bring empathy, authenticity, and a deep belief in the power of connection to create meaningful change.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with over 11 years of experience providing assessments and therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. My focus includes helping clients manage stress, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and life transitions. I’m passionate about helping others navigate the complexities of life and find balance through self-discovery, empowerment, and meaningful growth.
I earned my master’s in mental health counseling from Long Island University Post. My approach is collaborative and personalized, integrating evidence-based methods to meet each client’s unique needs. I strive to foster insight, resilience, and emotional growth while supporting clients in achieving their goals.
I understand that seeking support takes courage, and I’m here to provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for you to begin that process. Together, we’ll explore your challenges, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Through talk therapy I help individuals to discover a deeper awareness and understanding of creating passion and motivation in the...
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
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My go-to approach for helping individuals in PTSD/trauma therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. These allow me to understand where the individual is in their journey, whether they talk around the trauma, or if they are able to articulate what their goals are for treatment.
Some of the tools I teach in PTSD/trauma therapy include mindfulness, grounding, and breathing techniques. I will teach the individual self-affirming statements if appropriate and may utilize roleplay or the empty chair technique if needed.
I know a client is making progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they are reporting fewer symptoms associated with PTSD/trauma, by observing their body language, and possibly how they talk about the trauma.
Clients can supplement their PTSD/trauma counseling during their personal time by practicing the skills they learned during the sessions, reading self-help books or listening to podcasts, and processing them during the sessions, if needed.
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, an individual can remind themself they are in a safe place. They can be prepared to talk about as much or as little as they are comfortable with during that first session.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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