In-Person in Scarborough, ME 04074
Online in Alaska, California,
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
I have been a practicing psychologist for over 20 years. Everyone who enters my practice, including parents, learns the benefits of mindfulness. I believe that staying present allows us to identify and regulate our emotions in order to make good decisions.
Client Focus
Session Format: Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Children, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: english
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- 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.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Helps parents strengthen their bond with their child while learning effective strategies to manage challenging behaviors. Through live coaching, parents practice positive communication, set clear boundaries, and build a more supportive, nurturing home environment.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
Approach Description: Every person is unique and special. My approach is tailored to the specific needs of the individual or family. I teach the skills that a person will use in order for them to have a successful life.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Insurance or Mainecare Self-Pay $250 initial assessment, $175 sessions
- Accepts Insurance
- MaineCare, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna and others
Education & Credentials
Audrey Stempel, PhD PhD
- Female
- License # PS 1217
- Licensed in Maine
- PSYPACT Mobility # 12556
- Practicing Since 2006
Education: I was a pediatric nurse before I became a psychologist. I have a Master's degree in Rehabilitation counseling, School counseling and Psychology. I have a PhD from Fielding Graduate University, the only long-distance APA-certified university.
Audrey Stempel, PhD Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Scarborough, ME 04074
- Available Online for residents of Alaska, California, 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: Teletherapy via Zoom. I am psypact licensed and can do teletherapy in all states that have approved psypact.
I specialize in therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and parent management training. My areas of expertise include children and adolescents with ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, and high functioning autism as well as parent management strategies for children struggling with all of these and oppositional defiant disorder. I am trained in CBT and DBT and play therapy and behavioral management.