Parenting therapists in South Portland, ME
Browse Parenting therapists in South Portland, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Audrey Stempel, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Parents tend to parent their children the way they were parented or the exact opposite. Neither of these strategies are often successful. Parents of a child who may be neurodivergent or struggling with attention or behavioral issues require specialized support tailored to the child. Parenting can be joyful once a management plan is in place and parents learn how to provide the support their child needs.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Portland, ME
Online in South Portland, ME
Parenting
Andrew D. Sapp
Psychologist, PhD
I'm not only a parent of three teenagers, I've also dedicated the bulk of my career to helping parents and their pre-teens and teens. I started a residential treatment center for adolescents as well as a therapeutic boarding school, was a psychologist for an outdoor adventure therapy program, was a therapist at an inner city group home for teenage boys, and the lead therapist on the adolescent wing of a locked psychiatric hospital and a group life coordinator at a juvenile corrections facility. Parenting is challenging and none of us are perfect. Great job seeking guidance and taking action to become the best parent you can be.
20 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
Parenting
Authentically You Counseling
Treatment Center, LCMHC
Scheduling at AYC is easy - schedule an intake as soon as next week. Finding the courage to be true to yourself despite the challenges you have to overcome is the ultimate goal of therapy. I believe one of the greatest grievances is living an inauthentic life with who you are. Regardless of what you’ve been through, if something is stopping you from living your truth - if fear prevents you from engaging in life the way you want or you are attempting to live up to some societal or personal expectation so far out of reach it hurts - If something is preventing you from living your fullest life, you can make a difference!
I want to help you reach your fullest potential according to your personal truth, values and beliefs. If we embark on this journey together, you will be the driver. I will simply help you see the different paths to reaching your end goal. In the end, you must be true to yourself in choosing the path you wish to take - or none at all.
Finding your truth sometimes means making a decision about whether or not to live your full truth. We can work together to help you explore your options to make the right choice for You. Making the call (or email) to start your journey is the first step - Let us start your journey together!
12 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Parenting
Sarah Gersick
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Parenting might be the world’s hardest job. The everyday stresses of parenting can activate old patterns that make it hard to be the parent you want to be. When kids have special challenges, it can feel impossible to get it right. I am an experienced psychodynamic psychologist who can help you cope with parenting hurdles, understand yourself and your own past better, and make way for lasting, positive change.
11 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Parenting
Aryn Ziehnert
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Parenting is one of the most deeply rewarding roles we can take on, yet it is also one of the most emotionally and physically demanding. Between constant decision-making, behavioral challenges, and societal pressure to "get it right," it is incredibly common to feel overwhelmed, guilty, or disconnected from your own identity. My practice offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to step back from the chaos. Rather than offering rigid rules or perfectionist expectations, we focus on helping you understand your child’s emotional needs, manage parental stress, regulate your own reactions, and build a family dynamic rooted in warmth, connection, and mutual respect.
4 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Parenting therapists in South Portland, ME Statistics
Parenting therapists in South Portland, ME average 19 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 40% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |