ARLENE BLANKENSHIP is a CERTIFIED ISF THERAPISTI am Arlene, licensed Therapist in Maine.I have been a therapist for over thirty years, and have experienced many changes in the field in terms of diagnosis and treatment techniques. What remains consistent is that therapy is a team effort between the therapist and the patient. Clients seeking therapy want above all, acceptance and competence from their therapist. Whatever therapeutic modality is practiced, if the client feels judged, dismissed, or not understood, therapy is not a safe place to explore the deep feelings of shame, confusion, anger and loss that are often a part of the work. The client also needs to trust that the therapist has enough training and experience to help them to move from their current state to a place of hope. These are more important and better predictors of success than the depth of the crisis that brings people to therapy.My goal is to keep acceptance and competence at the center of my therapy with every client.Internal Family Systems Trained Therapist – “Recognized therapy for trauma, PTSD, childhood abuse” It is my firm belief that this therapy treatment is very effective at treating these conditions.Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy – “ I use both IFS and EFT when treating couples.”We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!
Dr. Arlene B Blankenship, PhD
- Mental Health Counseling, Psychiatry, Psychology
- Accepting new patients
- Arlene Brewster PhD 7 Bond Rd, Kittery Point, ME 03905
- (207) 439-4001
Brief Intro
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Education Background
INTERNSHIP
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Michigan
Youngstown Hospital Association, Youngstown, Ohio
UNIVERSITY
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- Arlene Brewster PhD
- 7 Bond Rd, Kittery Point, ME 03905
Specialties Treated
- Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychiatry
Conditions Addressed
- Men's Mental Health
- Women's Mental Health
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Chronic Mental Health Issues
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Peer Relationships
- Family Conflict
- Divorce
- Life Balance
- Life Transitions
- Bereavement and grief
- Addiction
- Trauma
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance abuse
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Procedures Performed
- Mental Health Management
- Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling and Referrals
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Marriage Counseling
- Individual Therapy
- Stress Management
- Stress Management Therapy
- Diet and lifestyle modification
- Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Fertility Counseling
- Group Counseling For Addiction
- Individual Counseling For Addiction
- Autism & Developmental Screening
- Psychological counseling
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Meritain Health
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- HealthSmart
- WPS Health Plan
- Freedom Health
- Ultimate Health Plans
- CHAMPVA
- Oscar Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
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ME Hospitals by Specialty
- Cancer 4
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 3
- Orthopedics 5
- Neurology & Neurosurgery 3
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 5
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 4
- Diabetes & Endocrinology 1
- Children's Hospital 1
- Urology 5
- Psychiatry 8
- Geriatrics 4
- Rehabilitation 4
- Obsterics & Gynecology 1
- Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 2