I am a board certified psychiatrist who provides psychotherapy and medication management for children, adolescents and adults. In my clinical and academic work, I have specialized experience in areas related to race, gender, immigration, acculturative stress, and schools. My approach is grounded in working collaboratively with the individual, family, larger systems and social contexts to identify, understand and tailor treatment to best address problems. While addressing the biological, ...
I use psychotherapy and medications to help people with stress-related conditions. I am interested in not only alleviating symptoms but helping my clients understand the underlying causes that bring them into treatment. If we are able to connect in a way that you feel understood and I can see the world as if in your shoes, then progress has begun. As a prescriber, I try to consider all the concerns expressed by my clients and come up with a plan that feels safe and right. I provide a detaile...
Dr. Bello's clients appreciate the warm, compassionate and integrative approach she utilizes in addressing their concerns. Integrating theory and strategy from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and dynamic approaches, she is available to work with adults, college students, and older-adolescents. Dr. Bello treats people with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and struggles with identity development. Dr. Bello is also an eating disorders specialist....
Often, a significant source of suffering lies in thoughts and feelings that exist outside of our awareness and have not yet been able to find full expression. Psychotherapy offers the unusual opportunity to be listened to deeply and to learn to listen to ourselves in new ways. Exploring and developing insight into your inner life can lead to change—feeling better about yourself, shifting seemingly intractable patterns that have kept you stuck, and developing a greater sense of agency and fulfill...
Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.
Most of my clients are women struggling with depression, anxiety, grief or loss, life transitions, relationship issues, and adjustment to change. Many people come to therapy seeking support, understanding, and tools to manage stress in their lives. I want you to know that I welcome you and your process and I am so glad you have arrived here! I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and adopt a strengths-based perspective to addressing the issue at hand to help you feel supp...
Psychotherapist Dr. Jean Rahbar has been working therapeutically with adolescents, adults and couples for the past 15 years. Providing a therapeutic space where clients' feel safe, experiencing the therapist as someone of whom can be trusted with the clients' thoughts, feelings and goals are of the utmost importance to Dr. Rahbar. From the moment you meet this highly analytical and insightful professional, clients experience her compassion, care, warmth, genuine interest, support and understandi...
I have 25+ years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families providing individual, group, and parenting consultation. I work with clients facing a wide range of issues including anxiety, emotional and behavioral regulation difficulties, mood disorders, and life changes and stressors. We all strive to feel happy and contented, to feel competent and successful, and to feel connected to others. At times, you may find yourself facing challenges for which you need sup...
Are you bright and motivated but don’t feel fulfilled or present in your life? Do you have a lot of “shoulds” in your head: “I should want this job”, “I should be over this by now” or “I should feel happier"? Despite looking successful on the outside, are you struggling on the inside? Do you often feel anxious, and worried? Do you find yourself over-thinking? Are you a deep-feeling and compassionate person? Despite being caring, do you often feel you aren't getting what you need out of...
I am a practicing psychotherapist for the last 38 years. I have worked exhaustively with clients of all ages, especially 18 through adults in their senior years. My strengths of identifying the issue succinctly and creating, with the client, a plan of action. I generally do not see clients weekly, however if there is a crisis I will be available. My focus is based on Students who suffer from anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Career and relationship concerns. Please reach out and we can speak a...
Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I provide counseling services with clients of all ages and life circumstances, including those in the midst of significant life transitions. I help with chronic anxiety, relationships, trauma, work-situations, family dynamics, and general day-to-day coping. I help you find solutions to what brings you to therapy in the context of your unique life experiences. Together, we utilize solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to accompl...
PLEASE NOTE: currently, only Telehealth sessions are available. I am committed to helping individuals to find the best within themselves and to share that with those most important to them. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, relationship difficulties (including "dating stress"), or life stresses, I always try to find what will be the most effective way to help you achieve your goals and live a happier, authentic, life, and to have real and meaningful relationships. My o...
Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.
Our College Mental Health Programs provide young adults with educational opportunities to build collegiate resilience, academic and wellness tools, and social connections. Our work is steeped in the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation: personhood, hope, choice, and self- determination, and we believe in recovery from mental health and substance use conditions, and the power of peers, mentoring, collaboration, mutuality, and inclusive communities....
I specialize in treating adults (ages 17 and older) who are dealing with personal and professional stress. Many of my clients have difficulty managing their lives due to mental health issues. I work with many college and graduate students who are struggling with issues related to college adjustment, academic and social stress, and homesickness. My style is interactive, warm, and compassionate. Using the strengths of the therapeutic relationship, as well as specialized skills, I am able to optim...
Hello! I offer in-person appointments at my office in Portland, Maine. I also provide video sessions to clients in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and participating PSYPACT states. I have 14 years of experience working with undergraduate and graduate students in college counseling center and outpatient settings. I love working with this population! My integrative approach to psychotherapy utilizes evidence-based skills-focused therapies (such as CBT) combined with a strong Psychodynamic ...
I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey. My style includes creating a warm space for my clients to work through difficult issues. I think it's okay to laugh and/or cry when you're managing stress and mental health needs. You can expect a responsive experience where you can explore ways to improve your quality of life. When appropriate, I will also provide feedback and challenge clients to try on new ways of approaching their lives....
Hi! I am a Harvard- and Stanford-educated psychologist on the faculty of McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Through warm, collaborative, evidence-based psychotherapy, I help clients harness their strengths to break out of old patterns, discover new perspectives, and build the lives they want. Clients have described my approach as supportive, attentive, flexible, appropriately challenging, and goal-oriented. Outside my clinical practice, I am on the faculty of the Tuck School of Business...
As a clinician, I seek to develop a strong rapport with my clients to promote a collaborative treatment process. I help my clients learn more about themselves and better identify their emotional and therapeutic needs. I believe the opportunity for my clients to develop a sense of agency, and identify how to take action when faced with difficult situations, is key to self-empowerment and growth. I work with my clients to gather information about themselves and their situations, to learn to reflec...
OptiMindHealth (OMH) professionals are dedicated mental health specialists committed to providing skilled consultation and holistic treatment services for those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship conflicts, and work-related challenges. We offer both general counseling and specialty medication management services at our practice that are designed to address a variety of conditions and needs for our patients. OMH is dedicated to helpi...