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Maine Therapists

Overview of Therapy Availability in Maine

Maine includes a mix of small cities, coastal towns, and very rural communities, and access to therapy can look different depending on where someone lives. Larger areas such as Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston often have more in-person options, including group practices and solo providers. In more remote parts of the state, people may rely more on online or hybrid therapy arrangements.

Many therapists in Maine describe their work as trauma-informed, meaning they aim to be aware of how experiences like relationship harm, community violence, discrimination, or childhood adversity can affect someone’s life. Some therapists may focus on domestic violence or intimate partner violence, while others may work more broadly with stress, anxiety, grief, or life transitions. Because Maine has a strong culture of tight-knit communities, some people prefer to look for therapists outside their immediate town to create more distance from local social circles.

Seasonal changes and long winters can also affect how people feel in their bodies and minds, and some therapists in Maine pay specific attention to seasonal patterns, isolation, and transportation barriers. Telehealth has become an important option across the state, especially for people who have limited mobility, caregiving responsibilities, or long travel distances to the nearest office.

Types of Support Listed

On this directory, you may find Maine-based therapists who describe experience with a wide range of concerns and identities. Examples can include:

• Trauma and abuse experiences — support related to past or current harm in families, relationships, communities, or institutions.
• Domestic and intimate partner violence — understanding patterns of control, emotional impact, and safety planning in collaboration with community resources.
• Anxiety, stress, and burnout — including work stress, caregiving fatigue, financial stress, and general overwhelm.
• Depression and mood concerns — low mood, loss of interest, or changes in sleep and energy.
• Grief and loss — including deaths, breakups, moves, or other major life changes.
• Substance use and coping — exploring relationships with alcohol, drugs, or other coping strategies in a non-judgmental way.
• Identity, culture, and belonging — including work with LGBTQIA+ communities, BIPOC communities, immigrants and refugees, and people navigating mixed or blended cultural backgrounds.
• Family and relationship concerns — communication, conflict, separation or divorce, co-parenting, and chosen family dynamics.
• Chronic illness, disability, and pain — living with long-term health conditions and navigating systems of care.
• Rural isolation and life transitions — adjusting to moves, new jobs, retirement, or shifts in family roles, especially in small-town or rural settings.

Therapists may offer support in different formats, such as individual therapy, relationship or family work, or group spaces. Some may highlight specific approaches or frameworks they draw from, while others may describe their style more generally, focusing on collaboration, consent, and client choice.

Considerations for Choosing a Therapist in Maine

People in Maine often take into account both practical and personal factors when deciding who to contact. Some points that may be helpful to think about include:

• Location and travel — Whether someone prefers an office in their own town, a nearby city, or a fully online option. In winter months, weather and road conditions can make distance especially important.
• Telehealth availability — Many Maine therapists offer video or phone sessions, which can be helpful for people in rural areas or those balancing work, school, or caregiving schedules.
• Licensing across state lines — If someone spends time in multiple states (for example, seasonal workers or people who split time between Maine and another state), it can be useful to check where the therapist is licensed to practice.
• Experience with trauma and domestic violence — Some people prefer therapists who explicitly name experience with trauma, domestic violence, or coercive control on their profiles. Reading how a therapist talks about consent, safety, and power dynamics may offer useful information about fit.
• Cultural understanding — People may look for therapists who share or affirm their identities, such as Native and Indigenous communities (including Wabanaki Nations), LGBTQIA+ people, BIPOC Mainers, immigrants and refugees, or people with specific religious or spiritual backgrounds.
• Cost and payment — Profiles may mention insurance plans, private pay rates, sliding scale options, or low-fee openings. Some people explore multiple profiles to compare what is financially sustainable.
• Language and communication style — While English is most common, some therapists may offer services in additional languages, or may note particular comfort working with interpreters, Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, or non-verbal communication.
• Comfort level — Reading a profile can offer a sense of a therapist’s tone, values, and areas of focus. Some people pay attention to whether the language feels respectful, non-shaming, and aligned with their needs and boundaries.