Gestalt therapists in South Portland, ME
Browse Gestalt therapists in South Portland, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Gestalt
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
As a Black, queer, transmasculine, and neurodivergent scholar-practitioner, I view therapy as an act of radical liberation rather than social compliance. Grounded in the Black radical tradition, I partner with "Deep-Sea Divers"—scholars, activists, and survivors—to move beyond traditional talk therapy and into the realm of spiritual reclamation. My approach is direct and somatic, utilizing Sandplay, Somatic Focusing, and Bibliotherapy to map your internal geography and dismantle the "head trash" of carceral systems. Whether navigating neurodivergence, TBI recovery, or the cycles of dependency, we work collaboratively to honor your lived experience without moralistic shame. I do not sit as a detached observer, but as a witness to your evolution and a partner in your resistance against a broken world. My goal is your absolute autonomy, facilitating the heavy, holy work of unmasking and rewriting your testimony. If you are seeking a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated and your liberation is the priority, I am ready to dive with you.
7 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Gestalt
Ayden Ferstenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in individual therapy, couples therapy, and sex therapy. I work best with thoughtful, self-aware individuals and couples who might understand themselves and their patterns, but still find themselves stuck in ways they can’t seem to change. In individual therapy, I help you move beyond insight alone to understand the deeper emotional patterns that keep you repeating what you already know you want to change, while developing practical ways to respond differently. In couples therapy, I help partners move beyond repeatedly having the same arguments or understanding each other’s perspectives without actually feeling more connected, so they can create new ways of relating, communicating, and experiencing intimacy. My approach combines practical tools with deeper experiential work to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re struggling in your relationship, feeling disconnected from yourself or your sexuality, navigating the effects of trauma, or simply tired of knowing what you “should” do without being able to do it, I offer a warm, honest, and deeply engaged space to help you get unstuck.
5 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
Gestalt
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create meaningful, measurable change in how they feel, function, and relate to others. My approach is evidence-based, empathic, and solution-focused, with therapy centered on helping you achieve clear goals so that progress is noticeable in daily life. I work with a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, low mood, loss, self-doubt, and life transitions—and have particular expertise in performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, and questions of purpose or meaning. If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, I also offer a one-time consultation assessment to help clarify what may be contributing to your current stress and identify effective pathways forward, whether through therapy or other strategies.
25 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
Gestalt
Dr. Jessica De Leon
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Hello! I am a bilingual practitioner (English/Spanish)-licensed in both MD and PA-who is passionate about holistically caring for my clients, emphasizing all aspects of their well-being. Working in school, university, and outpatient settings with clients of all ages, I aim to provide authentic, empathetic, and culturally competent care to my client population that is supportive and non-judgmental.
I have prior experience working with numerous client demographics with a vast range of psychological conditions and experiences, including Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Identity Development, Grief and Loss, and more.
Soy la Dra. Jessica De León, una psicóloga bilingüe (inglés/español)-con licencia en MD and PA-apasionada por brindar atención a sus clientes de una manera holística que enfatiza todos los aspectos del individuo. Con experiencia en entornos escolares, universitarios y ambulatorios, y trabajando con clientes de todas las edades, mi objetivo es ofrecer una atención auténtica, empática y culturalmente competente que sea de apoyo y libre de juicios.
Cuento con experiencia previa trabajando con diversos grupos de clientes que presentan una amplia gama de condiciones y experiencias psicológicas, incluyendo trauma, depresión, ansiedad, trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), desarrollo de la identidad, duelo y pérdida, entre otros. Si consideras que puedo acompañarte en este proceso, será un placer recibirte en una cita.
6 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
Gestalt
David Houston Murphy
Psychologist, PhD, LP, PSYPACT
As an autistic psychologist in Colorado, I personally understand many of the personal challenges my neurodivergent (ASD/autism, ADHD, learning differences) clients are facing. I excel by helping you get clarity about your current challenges through psychological testing and what next steps and recommendations may be helpful after testing is completed. Through therapy, I often help clients come to terms with a new diagnosis, unmask, understand differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent approaches, and come to accept your identity as a neurodivergent person.
4 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Gestalt Therapy therapists in South Portland, ME Statistics
Gestalt Therapy therapists in South Portland, ME average 15 years of experience and charge around $242 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (69%), and Self Esteem (69%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$242
Accept insurance
25%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 69% | Depression |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Forgiveness |
| 63% | Stress |
| 56% | ADHD |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 94% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Women |
| 44% | Christian |
| 44% | Military / Veterans |