Life Transitions therapists in Ellsworth, ME
Browse Life Transitions therapists in Ellsworth, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Life Transitions
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Life transitions can place unexpected stress on even the strongest relationships. Changes such as marriage, parenthood, career shifts, relocation, grief, caregiving, retirement, or changes in identity and priorities can impact communication, emotional connection, and daily routines. Gottman Method couples therapy helps partners navigate these transitions together by actively guiding conversations into deeper understanding of each partner's dreams to create a shared dream and direction. Through evidence-based tools and guided conversations, couples learn how to manage stress more effectively, strengthen emotional intimacy, and adapt to change while staying connected as a team.
The most common life transition that I help couples navigate is the "empty nest." Many people find themselves lonely and resentful at this stage of life and come into therapy to find themselves, their partner, and a new dream of a life together.
25 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME
Life Transitions
Louis Hoffman
Psychologist, PhD
Life transitions, whether anticipated or unexpected, can disrupt our sense of identity, stability, purpose, and connection with others. Changes in relationships, careers, family roles, health, or life circumstances may bring opportunities for growth alongside feelings of uncertainty, grief, anxiety, or loss. I work with individuals to navigate these transitions with greater awareness, self-compassion, and intentionality. Rather than focusing solely on adjusting to change, we explore how these experiences relate to personal values, identity, relationships, and meaning. Together, we work toward embracing new possibilities, developing greater resilience, and finding ways to move forward with authenticity, purpose, and a renewed sense of direction.
25 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME
Life Transitions
Paul T. Haefner, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Big changes: a new career, an empty nest, retirement, loss, a move, a body that won't do what it used to can leave even grounded people feeling unmoored. Transitions ask us to let go of one version of ourselves before the next has arrived. I help you navigate that in-between with clarity and self-compassion, so you come out the other side steadier, and more yourself, than when you went in.
35 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME
Life Transitions
Aryn Ziehnert
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Expected or unexpected major life changes can shake your sense of identity and direction. Even positive changes can bring surprising waves of anxiety, grief for your old life, and deep self-doubt. My practice offers a warm, steadying space to process the disorientation that comes with life’s shift points. Together, we will honor what you are leaving behind, quiet the pressure to "have it all figured out," and help you find a grounded sense of clarity and confidence as you step into your next chapter.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME
Life Transitions
Dr. Carol H Paulson
Psychologist, PhD, LP, RN, APRN, DMin
Training in multiple modalities to assist with many of life's transitions and challenges
44 Years Experience
Online in Ellsworth, ME (Online Only)
Life Transitions therapists in Ellsworth, ME Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Ellsworth, ME average 14 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (53%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
54%
Offer sliding scale
28%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 9% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |