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Parent Strategy Sessions

Parent Strategy Sessions

Does this sound like you? You know in your heart you’re a good parent. Sometimes you wish you had a little more patience, a little more confidence. You feel like you could use a few new parenting tricks up your sleeve. You want to become the parent you know you can...

New Approaches Welcomes Laura Watters, LCPC!

New Approaches Welcomes Laura Watters, LCPC!

New Approaches is growing again! We warmly welcome Laura Watters, LCPC to the practice. She is a kind, compassionate therapist with a breadth of experience and skills, and we are delighted she’s joined our team of rock star therapists. Here are a few words from Laura...

Fall Workshops!

Fall Workshops!

We are pleased to announce an exciting line up of workshops this fall! These all have limited seating, so don't delay getting your tickets early. For all the details for Unwind Your Mind, Boundaries to Prevent Burnout, and Mastering "NO" Guilt-Free check out our...

What You Know About Emotions is Probably Wrong

What You Know About Emotions is Probably Wrong

A few years ago, a brand new client told me he thought therapy was probably useless. I’ll be honest, that’s not a great start. It got worse. A few minutes later the client described what was going on in his life and gave me a very clear job: help me figure out how to...

Spring Workshops

Spring Workshops

We are excited to offer The Self-Assurance Series.  Get the motivation and toolkit you need for increased energy and confidence!   SAVE BIG with a Series Pass. Here are the details:  The Positive Power of "No" Wednesday, March 22 5:30-8:30pm 200 High Street, Portland,...

Can Respectful Disagreement Bring Us Together?

Can Respectful Disagreement Bring Us Together?

Being a therapist has taught me that to disagree effectively is to build connection and unity. Talking in-depth for thousands of hours with dozens, if not hundreds, of people has had a profound impact on me. I am wiser, stronger, and happier than I would be otherwise,...

When You Feel Powerless

When You Feel Powerless

Note from Hannah: This post is being republished post-election after many people reported feeling hopeless and powerless. I hope it is of some help.  Powerless. Helpless. Stuck. These are some of the very worst, most unpleasant ways to feel. Too often people...