Outpatient Therapy

Therapy & Counseling

Individual psychotherapy with licensed clinicians who specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, and complex mental health conditions. In-person and telehealth available across Maine.

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Our Approach

Therapy Built Around You

Therapy at Portland Mental Health & Psychiatry is never one-size-fits-all. Our licensed therapists draw from multiple evidence-based modalities to create a plan tailored to your history, symptoms, and goals.

Because we sit alongside psychiatry and interventional treatments like TMS and Spravato, your therapist can coordinate directly with the rest of your care team — so progress in one area supports progress in all of them.

Meet Our Therapists

One-on-one counseling session in a comfortable therapy room — Compassionate, judgment-free care in Portland

Evidence-Based Modalities

Therapy Approaches We Offer

Your therapist will recommend the modality — or combination — best suited to your diagnosis and preferences.

Most Common

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Highly effective for depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. CBT focuses on identifying and restructuring unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that sustain symptoms.

Skills-Based

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Combines CBT with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. Especially effective for emotion dysregulation, chronic suicidality, and borderline personality disorder.

Trauma-Focused

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing helps patients process distressing memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional or physiological reactions.

Values-Driven

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Builds psychological flexibility — learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based action even in the presence of discomfort.

Insight-Oriented

Psychodynamic Therapy

Explores how unconscious processes, early experiences, and relationship patterns contribute to current difficulties — ideal for deeper, longer-term work.

Integrated

Medication + Therapy Coordination

When therapy is paired with psychiatric medication management in the same practice, outcomes are often stronger. Your team communicates so nothing falls through the cracks.

Telehealth

Therapy From Home, Across Maine

Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions are available for established patients throughout Maine. Research shows telehealth therapy is just as effective as in-person care for many conditions — with the convenience of meeting from wherever you feel comfortable.

Same-day or next-day telehealth appointments are often available. Most major insurance plans cover virtual therapy sessions at the same rate as in-office visits.

HIPAA-compliant video platform
Available statewide for established patients
Coordinated with in-person psychiatry visits

Portland Mental Health & Psychiatry reception area — Secure telehealth across Maine

What We Treat

Conditions Our Therapists Address

Our licensed clinicians work with adults facing a wide range of mental health challenges — from acute episodes to long-standing patterns that haven't responded to care elsewhere.

Major depression & persistent depressive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Social anxiety & panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
OCD & related conditions
Grief & life transitions
Relationship & family issues
Burnout & workplace stress
Self-esteem & identity concerns

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Getting Started

What to Expect

From your first call to ongoing sessions — a clear, supportive path forward.

Request an Appointment

Call or submit a request online. Our intake team gathers basic information about your needs and insurance.

Benefits Verification

We confirm your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your first session — no surprises.

Therapist Matching

We match you with a licensed clinician based on your concerns, preferred approach, and schedule.

Ongoing Care

Regular sessions with progress reviews. Your therapist coordinates with psychiatry when medication is part of your plan.

Therapy Works Best With Coordinated Care

When therapy, psychiatry, and interventional treatments like TMS or Spravato are managed under one roof, your team stays aligned — and you get better results.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration varies by individual and goals. Some people achieve their goals in 8–16 sessions; others benefit from longer-term therapy. Your therapist will discuss a treatment plan and timeline with you during the intake appointment.

Yes — therapy is covered by most major insurance plans. We will verify your benefits before your first appointment. Telehealth therapy is also covered by most plans. View accepted insurance →

Our intake coordinators will match you with a therapist based on your presenting concerns, preferred modalities, schedule, and any other preferences. If the match isn't right, we'll work with you to find a better fit — fit matters more than any credential.

Absolutely — and we encourage it when clinically appropriate. Many of our patients receive therapy alongside psychiatric medication management, TMS, or Spravato. Because all services are in one practice, your providers communicate directly.