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910 people sought depression counseling help in Maine in the last year

Discover how starting depression counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Tricia Seely
Tricia Seely
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more
Military / Veteran, Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +13 more

I believe that our close collaboration is the key to helping you adjust to difficult experiences and achieve a greater sense of balance and happiness ... I believe that our close collaboration is the key to helping you adjust to difficult experiences and achieve a greater sense of balance and happiness in your life. Read more

Next opening: Mon Apr 28, 11 am View all availability
Dawn Blake
Dawn Blake She/Her
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more
Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, +11 more

I specialize in meeting my clients where they're at in life.

Next opening: Mon Apr 28, 1 pm View all availability
Kayla Musielak Hanold
Kayla Musielak Hanold She/Her
Psychologist
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more
LGBTQIA+, Stress, ADHD, Life Transition, Anxiety, +2 more

I am here to offer you a confidential, safe, and collaborative space to explore the questions or challenges you're facing.

Next opening: Sun Apr 27, 8 am View all availability
Monique Nickie Murray
Monique Nickie Murray She/Her
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +20 more
Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Career, Divorce / Breakup, +6 more

I am ready to embark on a journey of healing with you.

Next opening: Mon May 12, 11 am View all availability
Tyler Connolly
Tyler Connolly He/Him
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage, +21 more
Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Career, ADHD, +5 more

Through talk therapy I help individuals to discover a deeper awareness and understanding of creating passion and motivation in their lives.

Next opening: Tue May 13, 7 pm View all availability

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What is your go-to approach for depression counseling?

My go-to approach for depression counseling is CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). I feel this best allows me to understand where the client is and what their symptoms and their goals in treatment are.

What tools do you teach in depression counseling?

During depression counseling, I teach tools such as mindfulness, breathing techniques, grounding techniques as a starting point, and daily goal setting if needed as a starting point.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling?

I know a client is making progress in depression counseling through their reports of symptom reduction, improvement in mood, and desire to resume normal activities. I also watch their body language and positivity that starts to come out during conversations.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement depression counseling?

Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling by practicing the skills they learned during the sessions, reading self-help books, or listening to podcasts and processing them during the sessions, if needed.

What should someone do to prepare for starting depression counseling?

To prepare for your first counseling session for depression, you can consider a goal you may have. Also, allow yourself to “not be okay” and to be emotional during the session.

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What can counseling do for those who suffer with depression?

Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Portland, ME will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.

Is it worth going to therapy for depression?

It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.

How does depression counseling work?

Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.

Signs of depression

Common signs of depression include:

  • Consistent low mood
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
  • Changes in diet (eating much more or less)
  • Withdrawal and isolation
  • Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Loss of interest in previous hobbies or activities
  • Excessive substance use

Is depression counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks depression counseling in Portland, ME is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How often should you attend depression therapy sessions?

Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.

How much does depression counseling cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

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Depression Counseling in Portland, ME

Thriveworks Counseling in Portland, ME has counselors on our team who specialize in treating people with depression. Call our office at (207) 994-7555 today to begin working with a provider at Thriveworks.

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

While these can vary from person to person, the most common depression symptoms (in addition to a depressed mood) include:

  • Loss of interest in all (or the majority of) activities, even those the individual used to enjoy and look forward to
  • Significant changes in weight, be it weight loss or weight gain
  • Sleep disturbances, including insomnia (the inability to fall or stay asleep) and hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness throughout the day)
  • Fatigue or loss of energy, more often than not
  • Feelings of worthlessness or unwarranted guilt
  • Inability to think or concentrate properly 
  • Thoughts of death or self-harm

Why Am I Depressed? Causes of Depression

Here’s the breakdown of a few factors that can lead to or affect the development of depression:

  1. Family history: If your close relatives have a history with depression, you’re more likely to develop depression than others. 
  2. Environment: Your environment can also play a significant role in the development of depression. For example, trauma and other disturbing events (like a breakup or the loss of a loved one) can trigger a depressive episode.
  3. Course modifiers: Course modifiers include other mental (or physical) disorders that can impact depression symptoms, such as anxiety or a chronic illness.

Schedule an Appointment for Depression Counseling at Thriveworks in Portland, ME

Thriveworks Counseling in Portland, ME has therapists and psychologists who are experienced in treating depression, from major depression to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), postpartum depression, and other types of depression too. 

To schedule an appointment, simply call our office at (207) 994-7555. We have a scheduling team who is here 7 days a week to help you set up your in-person or online appointment.

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Portland therapists and counselors accept 21 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine | BCBS (PPO | HMO | POS)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Community Health Options

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at Portland
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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My counselor was great and I adored him, he gets 5/5. I received my first billing statement on 1-16-24, the email saying I could pay in part or in full. I payed about a 3rd, and planned on doing the same for 2 more pay checks. Today, 1-31-24, I received an email thanking me for my payment. Their billing department withdrew the remaining balance,over $350 from my account without authorization. I only had $60 in that account. I work in private healthcare, and my practice would never collect without a clients knowledge and consent. If they won’t pay, we don’t use their stores info and take their money, we send to collections and let them do their job. I did try calling, auto it said wait time 20 minutes. I sent an email to their department at 1ish, didn’t hear anything back by end of business day.
Read more My counselor was great and I adored him, he gets 5/5. I received my first billing statement on 1-16-24, the email saying I could pay in part or in full. I payed about a 3rd, and planned on doing the same for 2 more pay checks. Today, 1-31-24, I received an email thanking me for my payment. Their billing department withdrew the remaining balance,over $350 from my account without authorization. I only had $60 in that account. I work in private healthcare, and my practice would never collect without a clients knowledge and consent. If they won’t pay, we don’t use their stores info and take their money, we send to collections and let them do their job. I did try calling, auto it said wait time 20 minutes. I sent an email to their department at 1ish, didn’t hear anything back by end of business day.
Kali Feb 2024
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My counselor was great and I adored him, he gets 5/5. I received my first billing statement on 1-16-24, the email saying I could pay in part or in full. I payed about a 3rd, and planned on doing the same for 2 more pay checks. Today, 1-31-24, I received an email thanking me for my payment. Their billing department withdrew the remaining balance,over $350 from my account without authorization. I only had $60 in that account. I work in private healthcare, and my practice would never collect without a clients knowledge and consent. If they won’t pay, we don’t use their stores info and take their money, we send to collections and let them do their job. I did try calling, auto it said wait time 20 minutes. I sent an email to their department at 1ish, didn’t hear anything back by end of business day.
Read more My counselor was great and I adored him, he gets 5/5. I received my first billing statement on 1-16-24, the email saying I could pay in part or in full. I payed about a 3rd, and planned on doing the same for 2 more pay checks. Today, 1-31-24, I received an email thanking me for my payment. Their billing department withdrew the remaining balance,over $350 from my account without authorization. I only had $60 in that account. I work in private healthcare, and my practice would never collect without a clients knowledge and consent. If they won’t pay, we don’t use their stores info and take their money, we send to collections and let them do their job. I did try calling, auto it said wait time 20 minutes. I sent an email to their department at 1ish, didn’t hear anything back by end of business day.
Kali Jan 2024
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550 Forest Ave Suite 201
Portland, ME 04101

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Thriveworks Counseling Portland is located at the corner of Ashmont Street and Forest Avenue. We share a building with Normandeau Associates and Maine Celtics Sportswear store among other businesses. At the corner, you will find the Forest Ave and 550 Forest Ave bus stop for the 2 bus line.

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