Therapist in Portland, Maine Stacey Merrill, Therapist

Dr. Stacey Merrill, LCPC, is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. Serving communities across Maine, she offers support for children, adolescents, and adults through individual, couples, and family therapy. Dr. Merrill provides a warm and understanding environment where clients can work through concerns such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions with tailored strategies that foster resilience and lasting growth. Dr. Merrill has a special passion for working with children, teens, and families facing ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and school avoidance. She understands how early intervention can significantly impact a young person’s emotional and academic success, and she partners closely with families to create personalized, effective plans that empower both parents and children. Her experience in helping foster and adoptive families brings a unique sensitivity to the therapeutic process, ensuring that every client feels heard, understood, and supported. In addition to treating ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns, Dr. Merrill offers Christian counseling and faith-based treatment for those who wish to integrate their spiritual beliefs into therapy. Her therapeutic approach also includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and parenting skills training, enabling her to address a wide range of mental health needs for diverse populations, including women navigating reproductive challenges and postpartum issues. Dr. Merrill provides additional specialties and services to meet the complex needs of her patients in Maine. Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Merrill enjoys engaging in fiber arts like knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, and needlepoint. A movie enthusiast, she loves watching both new releases and timeless classics. She also treasures opportunities to travel and explore new places.