Buddhist therapists in South Portland Gardens, Maine ME
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Serving Buddhist
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Something in you knows that what you're carrying runs deeper than the presenting problem.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and outwardly composed-yet internally they live with anxiety, depression, chronic tension or pain, relentless self-criticism, or a sense that something essential is blocked, muted, or just out of reach. These struggles may surface in mood, in the body, in behavior, or in relationships-including sexuality and intimacy-but they are rarely contained to any one area. They tend to reflect deeper emotional and relational patterns formed early in life, often before language, that continue to shape how a person approaches closeness, vulnerability, agency, pleasure, and self-expression.
My work centers on how early experience shapes the capacity for self-regulation, desire, connection, and meaning throughout life-and particularly on how people come to know what they need and want, how they learn to express or inhibit those impulses, and what happens when these capacities become conflicted, constricted, or difficult to sustain.
I integrate psychoanalytic hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and clinical sexology within a reflective, depth-oriented process. Hypnosis functions as a central clinical tool-creating conditions for deeper internal contact with emotional, bodily, and unconscious experience that can be difficult to reach through conversation alone. The aim is not only relief from symptoms, but the development of a more coherent and compassionate relationship with one's inner life: sensations, emotions, impulses, and desires.
This work is oriented toward lasting psychological change-and toward greater freedom in how one relates to oneself, one's body, and one's capacity for connection, authenticity, and vitality. It is best suited to those ready to move beyond symptom management toward something more fundamental.
7 Years Experience
Online in South Portland Gardens, ME Maine (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Dawnn R. Meiers
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Currently accepting new clients! My approach is grounded in 20+yrs of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and Binge Eating Disorder treatment specialist. I help adult clients get out of their heads & back into their lives (and bodies), with interventions drawn from the research-supported "third wave" of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which includes mindfulness and acceptance approaches, in addition to nature prescriptions. Life is tough, suffering is inevitable. But we don't have to struggle. Learn how to more skillfully navigate our complex world. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation today.
19 Years Experience
Online in South Portland Gardens, ME Maine (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I believe that psychotherapy offers you an opportunity to examine your life story and in the process, gain new perspective and insight to re-write it and create a new narrative. While you may come to therapy with a problem to explore and address, I will also help you identify your personal character strengths and ways to nurture them, in order to support your personal growth and achieve your goals. I am a warm and supportive psychotherapist with an eclectic therapuetic approach, using both Western evidence based interventions as well as Eastern treatment approaches to help promote your healing and growth. I believe that collaboration, openness, curiosity and humor are key ingredients to a successful therapeutic experience. Psychotherapy is an adventure and I look forward to walking by your side on your chosen journey.
29 Years Experience
Online in South Portland Gardens, ME Maine
Serving Buddhist
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 South Portland Gardens, ME Maine (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Dr. JD Wright
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
My approach is grounded in an understanding of the impact of trauma, recognizing that our struggles always exist in the context of our environments and histories. I weave mindfulness and positive psychology into our sessions, aiming not just for 'okay,' but for a life that feels truly meaningful and fulfilling. Trained in clinical hypnosis, EMDR, ACT, and CBT, I bring a diverse toolkit to tailor our sessions to your unique needs.
I see our time together as a collaborative space, where your feedback and active participation shape the path to your well-being. There's no one-size-fits-all in therapy—I believe in finding the approach that resonates best with you and addresses your specific concerns. Let's embark on this journey towards positive change together.
6 Years Experience
Online in South Portland Gardens, ME Maine
Buddhist therapists in South Portland Gardens, Maine Statistics
Buddhist therapists in South Portland Gardens, Maine average 18 years of experience and charge around $238 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Loss or Grief (71%), and Stress (68%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$238
Accept insurance
23%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Loss or Grief |
| 68% | Stress |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 87% | Young Adult |
| 77% | Senior |
| 32% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Buddhist |
| 87% | Women |
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 81% | Men |
| 77% | Christian |