Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Kennebunk, ME
Browse Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Kennebunk, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Asher Lipner
Psychologist, Ph.D., SRT
I believe good therapy is more than symptom management. It’s about helping people understand themselves more honestly, develop greater emotional awareness, and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and authentic.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand — anxiety, shame, compulsive behaviors, emotional disconnection, relationship struggles, or cycles of secrecy and self-criticism. Often, these struggles are not simply about “bad habits” or lack of willpower, but about deeper emotional and relational dynamics that have never been fully understood or addressed.
My style is warm, direct, thoughtful, and engaged. I aim to create a space where people can speak openly about subjects that are difficult to discuss elsewhere, without feeling judged, dismissed, or reduced to a diagnosis. I believe meaningful therapy requires both compassion and honesty: the ability to understand pain without losing sight of accountability, growth, and change.
I have particular experience helping individuals and couples struggling with compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, betrayal trauma, intimacy difficulties, anxiety, shame, and trauma-related issues. I also work extensively with clients from religious and culturally sensitive communities, where these struggles often carry additional layers of secrecy, fear, and isolation.
Therapy can help people move from surviving on autopilot toward living with greater clarity, presence, integrity, and connection — both to themselves and to the people they care about most.
25 Years Experience
Online in Kennebunk, ME
Relational
Finding Balance Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Finding Balance Therapy & Wellness is a virtually based mental health practice dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, families, and youth. We specialize in family planning, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Whether you're considering starting a family, navigating reproductive assistance, expecting a child, or adjusting postpartum, we are here to support you. Additionally, we work with families with young children, guiding them through the parenting journey. Our approach is personalized, helping you develop a tailored plan to achieve greater balance, clarity, and progress toward your goals.
We also provide compassionate support for individuals of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Whether you're a teen navigating the challenges of adolescence or an adult facing these difficulties, we're committed to creating a safe and understanding space where you can express yourself, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Our goal is to help you manage your emotions, improve self-esteem, and foster a sense of well-being as you move forward on your journey to healing and growth.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kennebunk, ME (Online Only)
Relational
Dr. Rosy Saenz-Sierzega
Psychologist, PhD, MA, NBCC
Life is hard, and sometimes life gets messy. Relationships get complicated, emotions get overwhelming, and even when you know something needs to change, you may not know where to start. That's where therapy can help.
My goal is not simply to give you a place to vent (although there is certainly a time and place for that!). I want to help you understand why you're feeling the way you do, identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and figure out what you can actually do differently. Therapy should give you insight, but it should also give you tools you can use in real life- to make life easier.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of emotional concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger, grief, fear, jealousy, negativity, and feeling overwhelmed or confused. I also have extensive experience working with compulsive and addictive behaviors, including sex and love addiction, codependency, and impulsive behaviors.
Relationships are another major area of my practice. I help people work through conflict, communication problems, infidelity, broken trust, intimacy concerns, breakups, and relationship recovery. I also offer premarital and pre-divorce counseling for couples who want to make thoughtful decisions about their future rather than simply react to what's happening in the moment.
I also work with families who have reached an impasse—situations where communication has broken down, hurt and resentment have accumulated, or family members simply cannot seem to agree on how to move forward. Sometimes everyone involved has a different version of what happened, and everyone feels justified in their position. My role is not to decide who is right or wrong, but to help family members communicate more effectively, understand one another's perspectives, establish healthier boundaries, and determine whether there is a path forward. When families have been stuck for a long time, even finding a way to have a productive conversation can be meaningful progress.
I work with social and personal issues as well, including assertiveness, self-esteem, external validation, peer pressure, bullying, communication, forgiveness, and other challenges that can make it difficult to feel confident and comfortable in your own life.
My approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy. In practical terms, that means we'll look at the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while focusing on what can be changed moving forward. I don't believe you need to spend years analyzing every detail of your past in order to make meaningful progress. Understanding where your patterns came from can be helpful, but learning how to change them is what ultimately creates a different future.
Therapy isn't about being perfect, and it's definitely not about pretending that problems don't exist. We all make mistakes, get stuck in unhealthy patterns, and occasionally make choices we wish we could take back. The important part is what you do next.
My job is to help you move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain toward greater clarity, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of control over your life. You don't have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. That's part of what we're here to figure out together.
19 Years Experience
Online in Kennebunk, ME
Relational
Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy that emphasizes emotional safety, collaboration, and respect for each client’s values and relationships. I work with adults navigating anxiety, complex trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and relationship stress among other issues.
I take an integrative, evidence-based approach that incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and nervous system–informed therapy, attachment-focused work, and emotion-focused interventions. While my work is rooted in clinical research, I also recognize that not all healing can be fully explained by science alone. I remain open to the many ways the mind, body, and inner world interact, honoring intuition, meaning-making, and embodied experience as part of the therapeutic process.
I provide affirming, nonjudgmental care for clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults. Many clients seek my practice for support around relationship dynamics, intimacy concerns, and navigating relationships that may not follow traditional models. I aim to create a space where clients feel understood without needing to educate their therapist.
My goal is to help clients develop greater emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and a more secure connection with themselves and others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Kennebunk, ME (Online Only)
Relational
Dr. Lisa Wilke
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Have you been through something difficult that continues to cause distress? Do you feel anxious or panicked? Have you found it challenging to get through your day without thinking about what you endured? Trauma and toxic stress can leave a profound impact for years, when left unprocessed. Perhaps, you thought you could forget, but haven’t. Or maybe you were okay for a while, yet symptoms have resurfaced recently.
How might it feel to get your life back? Imagine what it would be like to feel at ease, confident, and in charge again. To worry less and live more. There is hope. I can help you get there. As a psychologist, I offer both in-person and telehealth services. Schedule an initial consultation through my website to get started.
15 Years Experience
Online in Kennebunk, ME
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Kennebunk, ME Statistics
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Kennebunk, ME average 17 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (67%), and Stress (60%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 60% | Stress |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
| 44% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 20% | Black / African American |