Therapists serving clients in Brewer, ME

Welcome! Something in your life has initiated this search for support and you’ve come to the right place. It takes courage and a desire for change to seek out counseling support in getting the life you want. I want to help you get there. Here is a little about me and how I plan to support you: I have a master’s degree in Social Work from Syracuse University (2006) and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maine. Over the past 14 years I have worked in a variety of clinical settings and with a variety of clients who have had a wide range of concerns including stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, medical conditions/chronic diseases, end of life care, and caregiver fatigue. I am a humanistic counselor who tries to hear what is going on and at the same time help you learn to think differently and help you move past the difficult issues. My therapeutic style involves a holistic approach to help you improve your overall wellbeing and to arrive at insight, strategies, and tools that you can begin using immediately to make positive change in your life. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to explore a greater understanding of yourself and the issues and challenges you may be facing. I offer the opportunity to view things in a new light and to walk a different path if you are ready to do so. I very much look forward to meeting with you and taking the first steps on your journey to becoming an even better you!

ABOUT ME I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a trained Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with 28 years of clinical experience. First licensed in the State of New York and now in the State of Maine I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse population in each of those environments. Having first been a dancer, aerialist and choreographer my private practice reflects an emphasis on the client's capacity to be open minded and to find creative solutions to problems. In the many years of my practice working with individuals and couples I have dealt with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, marital relational problems, family of origin issues, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, food and drug addiction, personality and mood disorders, and developmental life changes. My specialty is working with severe trauma. I have worked with clients who have experienced emotional, sexual and physical abuse in early childhood resulting in poor self esteem and relational issues in adulthood. Also prevalent has been my work with Veterans suffering from traumatic events (PTSD) and adjustments to civilian life. I have been a staunch advocate for Veterans assisting them in receiving their due benefits. As an artist I am especially suited to work with visual and performing artists and have been successful in helping artists who struggle to balance their need to create art while providing for the necessities of daily living. Subsequent to the pandemic my practice has expanded to work with those clients suffering from depression and anxiety related to those issues that arise from the pandemic; isolation, kids and partners being at home; schools being closed, loss of a job, the death of a loved one and the overwhelming sense of disconnection from extended family and friends. I am told by my clients that I create a safe place where they feel comfortable to share their innermost fears and concerns. My purpose as a therapist is to be a nonjudgemental listener to provide empathy, compassion and understanding in the therapeutic engagement. Using different treatment modalities depending on the needs and goals of the client we move together to meet those goals and to create a better sense of well being. You've taken the first courageous step in reaching out and seeking help and I would feel honored to work with you. EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University, Certificate of completion in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Greenwich Institute of Psychoanalytic Studies. SPECIALTIES Stress, Anxiety Depression Trauma, Abuse Veterans and PTSD Gender Identity Issues Marital and Interpersonal relationships Artists creative and survival issues Also experienced in: LGBTQ issues, Veteran issues PTSD, Early childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse issues, Death and Dying, Grief and Mourning, Coping with life changes and transition issues, Aging and Geriatric issues, Artists and survival issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Marital and Relationship issues, Gender Identity issues, Family Conflict issues, Family of Origin issues, Social Anxiety and Phobias, Multicultural Dynamics, Self Esteem issues, ADHD, Panic Attacks, Career issues, Personality Disorders (Paranoid, Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial, Avoidant, Dependent) End of Life issues, Eating Disorders, Addictive Disorders, Communication Problems, Impulse-Control Issues, Young Adult issues, Women's Issues Clinical approaches: Insight Oriented Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy Years of Experience: 28 SERVICES OFFERED phone video LICENSING LCSW: LC7171 (Expires April 30, 2023)

Anna M. Ruggirello LPC CGC Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor and certified grief counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families. I have worked in a variety of settings helping my patients, and I put my clients first! I believe in providing passionate care. I am warm and compassionate. I am here to encourage you if you are facing a depressive chapter in your life. I will encourage you and treat you with care and concern. Respect is important to me, and I will make certain you are treated warmly. I will provide the attention and time you deserve! If you are facing anxiety, depression and relationship conflict, I can help. I can help you navigate anxious feelings to promote a sense of peace and confidence. I can help by teaching you mindfulness skills and focusing on what you need to do next. I promote finding meaning or trying to make sense of changes. I believe I can help you grow in a positive manner. I cheer and encourage all of my clients to reach their best! I am also able to help with communication issues with family. I support a holistic approach as well as the traditional approach. We will together design a treatment to match your needs. Talking to someone about issues you are facing can be scary and intimidating. I will treat you as a unique sensitive person, and I will keep your narrative and journey confidential. It takes courage and strength to reach out; I am here to help! I will dedicate our time to be meaningful and helpful. Please note I provide a supportive type of counseling, and that should You need a diagnosis or paperwork for reimbursement to insurance company , you need to seek service elsewhere. Specialties Solution Focused Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Grief and Loss Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality Focused Therapy Years of Experience 16 Services Offered Messaging, Live Chat, Phone and Video

I am an LCSW licensed in the state of Maine with over 20 years' experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, chronic illness and grief and loss. My style is warm and non-judgmental. I believe in treating everyone with compassion, sensitivity and respect. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach includes cognitive- behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness and client centered therapy. I will tailor our work to your unique and specific needs. I believe it takes a lot of courage to reach out for support and I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I hope to meet you soon!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have been in the counseling field for over 20 years. I have worked with a variety of populations including individuals that need assistance managing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. I am a client centered therapist and believe in a strengths based approach. I enjoy collaborating with individuals to develop insight into their thinking patterns and behaviors and in helping individuals in developing skills to make positive changes in their life.

I am licensed in Maine with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Hello- I have been a licensed LPC counselor in Missouri for the past five years and was recently licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Maine, and Virginia. Working with individuals, families, and couples has provided me with the ability to assist individuals throughout many aspects of their lives. I have had training in DBT, CBT, EMD-R and continue to grow my therapeutic knowledge through self-training and through clinical training. I have had the pleasure of working in many different fields throughout my life time and feel this has provided me with the ability to look at situations from a variety of different perspectives. I firmly believe that when a person makes the choice to make changes in their life then they are on the path to becoming who they want to be. I look forward to hearing from you and assisting you with determining who you want to be. Thank you, Savannah Harness, LPC

I specialize in working with adolescents, adults and families and have been offering dynamic clinical services since 2001. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the States of Tennessee and Maine and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I received my undergraduate degree in psychology at The University of Texas at Austin and my master’s degree in social work at The University of Chicago. I am committed to offering compassionate and professional services to everyone who comes to me seeking assistance. I have worked with individuals and families in a variety of settings (in homes, community centers, hospitals, residential placements, outpatient clinics, and private practice) and facing a multitude of issues. Some of these issues include: • Grief and loss • Depression/Anxiety • School difficulties • Family or sibling conflict • Blended families • Pre and post adoption adjustments • Foster care challenges • Children with chronic or critical illness The families that I see benefit from my broad perspective of an entire family system as well as my meticulous attention to the individual needs of each family member. In my work with clients I teach healthy communication skills, empower individuals to make desired changes in their lives, enhance individuals’ understanding of the mental and emotional processes influencing their interpersonal dynamics, and assist those coping with the stresses of everyday life changes.

I am licensed in Maine with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I also wanted to add, I have worked with patients and clients at the State's Psychiatric Facility in Augusta, and also had the pleasure to work at Togus the State's primary Veterans' Hospital. In addition to this, I have had the opportunity to work within the Department of Corrections at the Farm and at MSP in Warren, Maine. During the early years of my career, I have worked in the Augusta Maine area around the State House. All of the people with whom I had the chance to work with are exceptional people, each one with their own skill but with exceptional empathy and compassion traits that are second to none.

I am licensed to work in Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, with 15 years of professional experience. I am bilingual in English and American Sign Language and also deaf. I will need your phone number to use my ASL interpreter if you prefer a phone session. This will help me translate my ASL into spoken English and your English into ASL. I specialize in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.