Relational Psychotherapy therapists in South Portland, ME
Browse Relational Psychotherapy therapists in South Portland, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Jonathan Schmalz
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P
We often seek therapy because we are hurting and unhappy in our relationships with others and ourselves. Anxiety, sadness, restlessness, and loneliness are often the clues that we feel off-track. Whether you are new to it, or have been in it before, therapy presents the opportunity to invite a professional fellow human into your journey of meaningful living.
I provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety, relational, and trauma-related concerns for neurotypical and neurodivergent adults. I also work with individuals seeking to explore and understand their experiences of gender and sexuality. Our work begins with clarifying the nature of and sources of your concerns, setting a path forward, and working together to help you implement and maintain the changes you seek.
17 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Relational
Dr. Natasha Shukla
Psychologist, PhD., LPC
What makes my therapy practice stand out is my deep-rooted passion for helping individuals on their journey to a balanced life. With nearly a decade of experience as a therapist, I've had the privilege of working with clients who, like you, are navigating the delicate dance of ambition and mental well-being, dealing with the weight of cultural expectations, and facing relationship challenges.
My approach is not just professional; it's personal. I'm here to offer a safe, empathetic space where we can work together to find the strategies and insights you need to thrive. Your story is important, and I'm excited to be a part of your journey towards a happier, healthier you. Don't hesitate to reach out, and let's get started.
15 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME
Relational
Dr. Meara Queen
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Therapy should be hard. Not terrifying, but hard enough that you're actually getting somewhere different. My style is warm and nonjudgmental, but I'm also not afraid to let you know when you're getting in your own way and give you evidence-based guidance to help you understand how you can more toward what you actually want.
9 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
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 South Portland, ME (Online Only)
Relational
Dr. Maureen J Gallagher
Psychologist, PhD
Many of my clients sense something is wrong but can’t quite name it. They may feel depressed, anxious, or reactive in their relationships, or find that even real achievements leave them feeling empty. Some recognize that early experiences are still quietly shaping how they feel, relate, and see themselves.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in New York and New Jersey and hold an APIT credential to provide telehealth in all PSYPACT states. With 20 years of experience in somatic modalities, I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and SE Faculty member. I also practice and teach Inner Relationship Focusing, a compassionate embodied parts work model, and draw on Deep Brain Reorienting and Emotion Focused Therapy. These approaches pay close attention to what the body holds: the fear, tension, bracing, numbness, or shutdown that often sits underneath long-standing patterns. As we slow down and notice sensation, emotion, and the different parts of you that carry old pain, your nervous system has room to settle and those patterns can begin to shift.
I work with adults navigating relationship trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, chronic stress, and repeating old patterns, and I have extensive experience with developmental trauma as well as medical trauma and illness. For those who experienced early trauma, building a kind and positive relationship with yourself is central to healing, and it is at the heart of how I work.
Sessions take place through secure video, so you can do this work from the privacy and comfort of your own space. Somatic work adapts well to telehealth, and many people find it easier to feel greater ease at home. My approach is warm and non-judgmental, and we move gently, at your pace.
You don’t need to arrive with clarity. Wanting something different is enough to begin.
31 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME (Online Only)
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in South Portland, ME Statistics
Relational Psychotherapy therapists in South Portland, ME average 17 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (67%), and Stress (58%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 58% | Stress |
| 53% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 44% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 19% | Black / African American |