3 therapists in Maine matching your needs

Hello, I'm Makoto Ikegami, a therapist who helps people who have been through really tough times. I have a lot of experience with things like trauma, feeling really down, and struggling with addictive behaviors. I work with each person to give them the support and tools they need to feel better and live a happier life. My aim is to create a caring and understanding environment where you can talk about what's been hard for you and take steps towards a better, more satisfying life.

Dedicated to facilitating positive change, Christina utilizes a blend of humor and person-centered therapy to support clients in navigating contemporary challenges. Emphasizing empowerment, she encourages individuals to craft their own narratives and envision the lives they aspire to lead, fostering a judgment-free environment throughout the therapeutic process. Proficient in addressing a spectrum of concerns, Christina holds trauma certification and possesses expertise in treating various diagnoses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and neurodiversity. Her clientele spans across diverse age groups, encompassing children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Maybe she’s born with it! 🧠 Maybe it’s late stage capitalism. ~ you are worth so much more than your productivity ~ you need rest + care ~ you are a human being ~ not a human doing ~ you are allowed to just be ~ A social worker at ❤️‍🔥, my clinical approach is grounded in acknowledging the harm caused by systems of oppression + structural racism. My practice centers intersectional feminist values + disability justice. I am anti-racist + LGBTQIA+ celebratory. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 As a therapist + human, I recognize + reflect on the privilege I hold + how this has assisted me in navigating the world. The lens I look through may be of interest to you. I am a second generation immigrant settler from Lebanon. I grew up in a white upper-middle class family and have a Master’s education in Social Work. I am an AuDHD non-binary queer Millennial woman. I am able-bodied, chronically ill and a survivor. I live in the colonized portion of Wabanaki territory now known as Mount Desert Island, Maine. My practice supports gender-diverse + individuals with atypical ways of thinking, feeling, relating and being in the world. I specialize in working with "Talented & Gifted burn-out kids" -- aka late-diagnosed or un-diagnosed Autistic/ADHD folx who are hyper-sensitive, self-aware, socially anxious survivors of complex trauma. My clients may experience obsessive thinking patterns, panic attacks, existential dread, agoraphobia, a sense of impending doom, executive dysfunction + sleep disturbances. I vibe with humans who are interested in understanding themselves + how their early childhood experiences shaped their relational patterns today. If we are vibing I would be honored to support you on this journey of ✨unlearning✨🌱