Therapist in Portland, Maine Kimberly Loper, Therapist

Kimberly Loper, LCSW, helps children, teens, adults, and seniors find steadier ground when life feels overwhelming, offering thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families across Maine. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients to address emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns in a way that is both compassionate and clinically sound, creating a space where people feel understood and supported throughout their therapy journey in Maine. Kimberly treats children and adolescents, including school-age children and teens, as well as young adults, adults, and seniors. She provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy, tailoring care to each person’s developmental stage and goals. Her work commonly supports concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression, while also helping individuals navigate grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She has experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and offers additional areas of clinical support beyond her primary specialties. A central passion in Kimberly’s work is helping people heal from trauma and post-traumatic stress. She is especially dedicated to supporting clients who have experienced complex or developmental trauma, guiding them toward greater emotional regulation, safety, and self-trust. Using trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she helps patients process difficult experiences while building practical skills for daily life. Her approach balances careful clinical structure with warmth, pacing therapy in a way that feels empowering rather than overwhelming. Kimberly has been practicing since 2006 and approaches therapy as a collaborative relationship, believing meaningful change grows from trust and understanding. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys reading romantic fantasy novels, knitting and crocheting, spending time with her family, and riding horses. She is proud to serve individuals and families throughout Maine and welcomes patients who are ready to take the next step in their mental health care.