In-Person in Portland, ME
Online in New York,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
What makes therapy most successful is not necessarily the technique; it is the relationship that is shared between the clinician and client. I believe growth happens in a space where you feel seen and never judged. You are a whole person, rather than a diagnosis. The foundation of my practice is warm, collaborative care. Just a willingness to be curious together is more than enough to get started. There is never a timeline that we need to rush to meet. Our steady, collaborative process can help you to find your way back to hope, one step at a time.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
Approach Description: During treatment, you will learn to reframe unhelpful thought patterns. You will also be introduced to strategies to help you regulate your emotions while committing to behaviors that align with your values. Our goal is to understand and heal.
Fees & Insurance
Insurance
- Accepts Insurance
- I am in-network for many insurance providers, and can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients to help with reimbursement. Timely payment is appreciated. Please verify your coverage or call me for a brief consultation at no cost to you. I currently accept: Aetna; Anthem; Carelon; Curative.
Education & Credentials
Mira Cymerman Psy.D.
- Female
- License # PS2699
- Licensed in Maine
- PSYPACT Mobility # 25808
- Practicing Since 2001
Education: Ferkauf Graduate School/Albert Einstein College of Medicine -
Doctor of Psychology earned 2001; Columbia University -
Bachelor of Arts earned 1995.
Mira Cymerman Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Portland, ME
- Available Online for residents of New York, PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: Our sessions will be conducted through a HIPAA-compliant platform that runs in standard browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge. You will just need a working webcam and microphone. Before your scheduled appointment, you will receive a direct link to join each session.
During initial sessions, we will discuss your concerns in order to develop your treatment goals. Once engaged in the therapeutic process, many clients report gradual improvement over the next 6 to 8 sessions. The frequency of sessions can be modified based on your specific needs. Session length can be up to 55 minutes. I offer therapy sessions in-person (Maine) or online via secure video (Maine & New York). I'm available most weekdays between 9am and 7pm.