Therapy in Portland, Maine
Anxiety, Trauma, Relationships
Brainspotting & EMDR Therapy
Therapy in Portland, Maine
You feel anxious, irritable, and preoccupied more than you would like. Sometimes things feel okay and then suddenly they don’t. You find yourself overreacting to situations and then feeling confused and guilty. Just when you think you have let go of those outdated negative beliefs, the old story replays in your mind. You feel so frustrated that you can’t seem to let go of unhelpful patterns. Others see you as successful, “having it together” but, yet doesn’t feel that way. Beneath the surface of things you feel tension, a sense of unease that feels related to the past. Why can’t you “just get over it” so you can feel better and live life more fully?
You are ready for a real change
You’ve tried so many things to feel better; meditation, exercise, listened to a million podcasts, Even tried talk therapy. They all helped…a little. You have more understanding, some tools to manage the anxiety but things haven’t really changed. You have so much insight but, are still anxious, reactive and stuck in the same old ruts. You want to experience more lightness and ease; to feel more alignment between your head, heart, and gut.
My name is Kim, and I Can Help
Kim Austin, LCSW Brainspotting & EMDR therapist in Portland. Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, Couple’s Therapy
I am a therapist and Certified Brainspotting and EMDR therapy practitioner serving clients throughout Maine. For almost two decades, I have been using my skills, intuition, and a bit of humor to help people find greater clarity, self-understanding, and freedom. I frequently utilize neuroscientifically informed therapies, Brainspotting and EMDR, to help people resolve internal conflicts and recover from past trauma/PTSD. I draw on an array of therapeutic approaches and my clinical expertise to assist clients in improving their relationships, work, and life.
I also provide couple’s therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT); the “gold standard” approach to couple’s therapy. The research behind EFT demonstrates success in helping couple’s reduce conflict and deepen their bond.
All are welcomed in my practice. I seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all sexual identities, expressions, and relationship styles. I am committed to antiracism, personally and professionally. The negative impacts of prejudice, bias, and colorblindness on mental health are profound. Racial trauma is real. I strive to be affirming and responsive to the needs and experiences of all clients.
Contact me for a consultation
I know it can feel like a big step to call a therapist, but I’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15-minutes on the phone and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person for therapy in Maine. Contact me at (207) 295-7427, or click here, for your free 15-minute phone consultation therapy. My specialties include:
