Addiction relapse prevention services help alcoholics and other substance addicts to stay sober and not relapse or lapse. These services help recovering persons to prepare for high-risk situations, brainstorm enjoyable sober activities and increase their mindfulness of possible triggers that will lead them to crave substances. See below for more information and for licensed therapists in Portland, ME who specialize in substance addiction issues. Read more...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment helps patients deal with obsessive and uncontrollable thoughts and compulsive behaviors. An effective form of treatment is exposure and response prevention, which exposes the patient to the source of his or her obsessive thoughts and then prevents him or her from engaging in their compulsive behavior. See below to learn more and to gain access to licensed anxiety disorder specialists in Portland, ME who provide obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment. Read more...

Although each person with Alzheimer's is different, most individuals progress through a series of stages characterized by gradually increased impairment and changes in behavior. Get more info about alzheimers disease from the following. Read more...

Eating disorder programs help individuals suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating through psychotherapy, group therapy and sometimes antipsychotic medications or antidepressants. Types of programs include residential treatment facilities, recovery houses or outpatient therapy sessions. The right program depends on how sick the patient is. Read on to learn more and to gain access to licensed therapists in Portland, ME who can recommend the appropriate eating disorder program. Read more...

Stress and anxiety therapy may be necessary for people who suffer from severe anxiety and acute stress that affects their daily functioning. Cognitive-behavioral therapy or anti-anxiety medications can help. Therapists may also teach relaxation techniques and stress reduction techniques that help. See below to learn more and for licensed mental health counselors in Portland, ME who provide stress and anxiety therapy. Read more...

Crisis counseling in Portland is a form of counseling that is designed to be brief and to deal with the immediate needs of a person in crisis. People in crisis counseling have experienced traumatic events and crisis intervention soon after the event can help the person to minimize stress and improve coping strategies. See below for related articles and to gain access to qualified crisis counselors in Portland, ME. Read more...

Disaster counseling, or crisis counseling, helps disaster survivors through posttraumatic stress disorder and to develop coping strategies for rebuilding their lives. Disaster counselors often provide short-term care immediately after disasters. Read on to learn more and to gain access to licensed social workers in Portland, ME who provide disaster counseling and other mental health services Read more...

Terminally ill counseling provides guidance for terminally ill patients facing death. Counselors may discuss hospice care, hospital enrollment, and the desired level of end-of-life care. They may assist with emotional issues and practical matters. See below for more information and to gain access to qualified counselors in Portland, ME who provide counseling for terminally ill patients. Read more...