Your Therapist in Portland Maine

Compassionate outpatient therapy and personalized care coordination from a trusted Therapist in Portland Maine.

At Alternative Wellness Services, our experienced team provides outpatient behavioral health care throughout southern Maine. We are committed to meeting you where you are and helping you make meaningful, lasting progress toward improved mental health, balance, and quality of life.

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Support for Life Changes and Transitions

It Doesn’t Have to Feel This Hard

We invite you to discover why individuals and families choose our therapy services for compassionate, professional support. Whether you’re navigating specific challenges, pursuing personal growth, or seeking a deeper understanding of your emotions, our experienced team is here to help. You can begin your therapy journey with in-person sessions or take advantage of our convenient telehealth therapy options. We also offer evening therapy appointments to fit your busy schedule.

A holistic approach

Supporting Your Journey Toward Better Mental Health

Outpatient therapy is a valuable resource for individuals and families navigating life’s changes, both big and small. As a trusted therapist in Portland Maine, we tailor our counseling approach to meet your unique needs — whether you’re seeking support for behavioral health concerns or looking for guidance to foster personal growth and lasting well-being.

Outpatient therapy focuses on helping individuals reduce and better manage symptoms related to mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, family conflict, substance use, and other emotional or behavioral concerns. Through personalized treatment and supportive care, therapy works to improve stability, coping skills, and overall well-being.

Through therapy, individuals learn healthier and more effective ways to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.

Therapy helps individuals build healthier relationships by strengthening communication skills, improving emotional awareness, and developing effective conflict resolution strategies.

Many individuals pursue outpatient therapy as a path toward personal growth and meaningful self-improvement. Therapy offers a supportive space to gain insight into your values, clarify your goals, and better understand your sense of purpose and direction in life.

Outpatient therapy can act as a preventive approach by addressing behavioral health concerns early, helping to reduce the risk of symptoms developing into more serious or complex conditions over time.

Therapy supports holistic well-being by addressing mental, emotional, and, when relevant, physical aspects of health to promote greater balance, stability, and overall quality of life.

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“All of the case managers that I have had at your agency have been absolutely fantastic and I thank God for them all. The entire staff is always so helpful and kind.”

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Understanding Your Path to Wellness

Helping you become stronger and more equipped to move forward

Your initial visit to AWS includes an introduction to counseling, time to address your questions, and a comprehensive client assessment. To support this process, we often utilize the “8 Dimensions of Wellness” framework, which helps identify your strengths and challenges across multiple areas of your life. We recognize that every individual’s experience is unique, and that stress can impact people in different ways. Gaining a clear understanding of your challenges, strengths, and goals is key to achieving meaningful progress.

You will work closely with your counselor to establish personalized goals and select strategies that align with your needs and strengths. This collaborative approach empowers you to actively engage in addressing concerns and improving your overall well-being. Selecting the right therapeutic approach is a shared decision between you and your therapist. We offer a variety of therapy options designed to support your healing journey and help you take an active role in your care.

Your therapist will discuss their findings with you. Together, you’ll create a plan that aligns with your needs and objectives. You’ll work closely with your counselor to set goals and choose strategies that align with your challenges and strengths. This partnership empowers you to actively address your concerns and enhance your life.

Your progress will be regularly reviewed, and the plan can be adjusted as needed. We recognize that personal growth is an ongoing process, and we’re here to ensure your plan adapts to your changing needs.

Following a comprehensive assessment, we take a highly personalized and collaborative approach to your care. At AWS, we believe that healing and growth should be guided by your unique needs, strengths, and goals. After your assessment, you will work closely with your therapist to develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.

Our most commonly utilized therapy approaches include:

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychoanalytic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Polyvagal Theory and mindfulness-based techniques

In addition to these established methods, we also offer innovative and integrative options such as:

  • Alpha-Stim, used to support symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and depression
  • Eco-Therapy, a holistic approach that incorporates the healing benefits of nature

Our therapists also provide psychoeducation to help you better understand the root causes of your symptoms and develop practical skills for long-term self-management and improved emotional well-being.

Therapy may be provided in either individual or group settings, depending on your personalized treatment plan. Individual sessions offer a private space for in-depth exploration and focused support, while group sessions provide the opportunity to connect with others, build community, and share experiences in a supportive environment.

When family dynamics play a role in your challenges, family sessions may be included as part of your treatment plan. These sessions help strengthen communication, improve understanding, and enhance overall support systems to better support your healing and growth.

Therapy often focuses on building practical skills such as coping strategies, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities. These tools are designed to help you more effectively manage challenges and support long-term emotional well-being and stability.

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No need to wait.

Outpatient therapy is your route to addressing your identified challenges and finding relief and personal growth quickly. It offers a secure and supportive path to a healthier, more fulfilling life. You can access our services through in-person sessions, flexible telehealth therapy, and a wide range of business hours to ensure it fits into your busy life.