Therapist in Portland, Maine Tanya Zaldumbide, Therapist

Tanya Zaldumbide, LCPC, helps adults navigate some of life’s most profound challenges, from grief and loss to complex health-related transitions. Serving individuals across Maine, she brings both warmth and clinical expertise to her work, offering support to those facing end-of-life concerns, existential questions, and crises of faith. Whether clients are coping with a medical diagnosis, caregiving responsibilities, or navigating midlife and later-life transitions, Tanya offers a safe, compassionate space for reflection, healing, and personal growth. Tanya is particularly passionate about helping individuals process grief and fear surrounding death, prepare for end-of-life experiences, and explore their spiritual and existential beliefs. She works with clients to make meaning from pain, drawing on a deep understanding of caregiver burnout, reproductive challenges, and the emotional impact of living with chronic or life-limiting conditions. Tanya also supports individuals experiencing significant life changes, including those in midlife or older adulthood, and those questioning their sense of purpose or belief systems. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with an emphasis on mindfulness. Tanya serves women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other adults seeking a grounded and thoughtful therapeutic relationship. Additional services are available to meet the unique needs of her diverse client base. Outside of her clinical work, Tanya finds joy in crafting, fiber arts, gardening, music, and spending time in nature with her pets