Therapists

	Karen Acheson, Ph.D. has been in practice as a licensed psychologist for 20 years, bringing warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to her work. Her primary focus is adult psychotherapy, including individuals and couples. Using her down-to-earth style, she draws from humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based theories to empower people to make healthy changes in their lives. Her specialty areas include: Depression; bipolar (manic) depression; trauma and abuse; relationships; "women's issues" and food addiction. Dr. Acheson blends her lifelong passion for animals, including a B.S. in Animal Science, with expertise as a psychologist to assist people with behavioral and emotional concerns related to their companion animals. Contact: 207-773-7993, ext 28
	Ron Breazeale, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the fields of mental health and alcohol and drug abuse treatment. He is the author of Reaching Home: a Novel about Conquering Fear, CrisisTapes: A Self-Paced Learning Program in Crisis Intervention, The Maine Guide to Relaxation and Stress Management, and numerous other papers. Dr. Breazeale's clinical orientation is primarily cognitive behavioral. For additional information: www.abilitycoach.com Contact: 207-773-7993 ext. 25
	Art DiMauro, Ed.D., LCSW has worked in human services for over 40 years with a special interest in families and individuals of all ages dealing with life problems, particularly families dealing with the struggles of adolescence, dysfunctional young children, adults dealing with grief, depression, anxiety and panic, and couples facing problems in their relationship. Art approaches his work with an emphasis on the client's strengths and experiences, careful planning and rational decision making. Contact: acdimauro@yahoo.com or 207-773-7993, ext 24
	Bill Harrison, LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker who completed graduate work at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio) in 1971. Counseling interests include stress management, anxiety disorders, the grieving process, couples work and alternative energy therapies. His approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with family systems theory. He encourages clients to explore how their thoughts, feelings, values and spirituality work together to affect life balance and well-being. Contact: billharrison11@msn.com or 207-773-7993, ext. 15
	Carolyn Holbrook, LCSW, LADC has worked with many adolescents, adults, and families who are trying to outgrow hurtful beliefs and patterns of behavior, helping them to find their personal roads to recovery and healing. Her therapy most often centers on co-occurring issues. She is well experienced in trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, mood disorders, substance abuse and, as she likes to call it, "Recovery from Life Issues". Carolyn's approach is natural and humanistic, drawn from years of study, a style created for self-exploration and comfort. Contact: 207-773-7993, ext. 23
	Alisia Ives, MS, LCPC, LADC works with adult individuals and some couples, teenagers. You identify what ails you, and we establish a goal(s) you would like to achieve. To do this we work with your story, thoughts and feelings in a safe space. Interests include life transitions, sadness, anxiety, finding meaning, relationship issues, communication, substance issues, and living an aware life. Contact: www.abricounseling.com, phone 207-650-5681 or email ives@abricounseling.com
	Eric Johnson, LCPC works with adults and teens. His specialties include overcoming many types of anxiety, including test anxiety. He tailors therapy to meet each individual's needs and goals, with cognitive and narrative perspectives. In addition to therapy he offers test prep coaching services, as described at www.testprepservices.net Contact: 207-773-7993, ext. 21
	Elise C Magnuson, Psy.D. has extensive experience working with people as they address issues with depression, anxiety, abuse, relationships, and "women's issues." She also has expertise in assessments, particularly forensic assessments, risk assessments, and psychosexual assessments. With a warm, non-judgmental attitude, she is able to help a wide range of people figure out what the next step is, whether that involves court decisions or helping life be better. Contact: 207-773-7993, ext. 30 or email elisemagnsuon@yahoo.com
	Sarah Maloney, LCSW maintains a part-time private practice at Psychological and Educational Services. She graduated from the University of Washington School of Social Work in 1992, and completed a substance abuse fellowship at the Seattle veterans Affairs Medical Center in 1993. Over the last sixteen years Sarah has worked extensively in settings dealing with eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. Sarah mainly treats adults, couples and families and older adolescents. She has a particualr interest working with blended families and those struggling with divorce and co-parenting. Contact: 207-773-7993, ext. 13
	Kathie Renz, LCPC has worked for many years with people experiencing substance abuse and/or mental health difficulties. Her interests include trauma, co-occuring disorders, substance abuse/dependence, and developmental disabilities. She works primarily with adults and is a DEEP certified provider. Contact: 207-773-7993, ext. 18
	William Sandberg, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and candidate in adult psychoanalysis who works with clients ranging in age from mid-adolescence through adulthood. His areas of specialty include treating depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. Dr. Sandberg uses a contemporary psychoanalytic approach to treatment combined with more directive interventions when appropriate. He provides individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, conducts psychoeducational evaluations, and consults with college or college bound students on learning disability issues and concerns. Contact: 207-773-7993, ext. 12
	Faith Sheehan, LCSW, CCS traces her therapeutic work back to 1981. She sees her work as assisting people in making important and meaningful transitions in their lives while learning to cope with the unavoidable issues of grief and loss that we all face over time. Her work is with emotional problems, addictions, family support, domestic abuse and DEEP. She is often described as non-judgmental and perceptive with a good sense of humor. She knows that productive counseling relationships are built on respect and trust. Contact: 207-773-7993, ext.14
	Douglas Smith, LCPC, SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) Douglas Smith's work focuses on the regulation of stress, anxiety, mood and self control. He is a practitioner of Somatic Experiencing, a method using deep body awareness to sense the activation of these symptoms, and help dissolve them before they become fully expressed. Somatic Experiencing is at the forefront of new somatic therapies that support the body's own self-regulating abilities through therapeutic application of brain science. For information visit www.mindmeetsbody.com for a more complete explanation. Contact 207-773-7993, ext. 19
	Jim Weaver, Ph.D. is a licensed Psychologist with over 30 years experience assisting adults, adolescents, couples and families with life, work and relationship issues. His approach is eclectic, drawing on numerous models with strong emphasis on humanistic theories, integrating the best of these into a flexible, effective approach designed to meet each person's needs. He emphasizes what is happening for the client in the here and now to achieve new understandings and a regeneration of energy, purpose and enjoyment. Contact: www.drjimweaver.com or 207-773-7993, ext. 22
	Elizabeth Wheeler, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with 25 years experience. She received her training at Harvard Medical School and the UMass Medical Center, and is committed to providing state-of-the-art treatment. Her style is active and compassionate, and her areas of expertise include anxiety and stress, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, life transitions, hypnosis, and mindfulness meditation. Dr. Wheeler is an EMDR specialist, and uses this scientifically validated approach to free people from symptoms resulting from difficult or traumatic life experiences. Contact: 207-773-7993, ext. 17