Empowering Couples to Create a Love That Lasts
At Bayside Psychology & Consulting, LLC, we are committed to helping you move towards a more deeply satisfying, rewarding life, no matter the challenges you face. We serve Greater Portland, Maine and beyond. Our team of experienced clinical psychologists, including Marshall Robinson, Ph. D., Susan Palmgren, Ph. D., Jenelle Fitch, Ph. D., and Beth Clark, Ph. D., are dedicated to providing individualized therapy services to adults, teens, and couples.
Our Mission
Our mission is to understand what personally motivates you and what treatment outcomes would be most meaningful for you. We begin with the end in mind, collaborating to develop goals based on what matters to you and what you feel would create the most significant personal changes for your life. We will work with you in a way that is not only caring and compassionate but also evidence-based, skillful, effective, and individualized. Together we can work to reduce your distress, enhance your resilience, and shape a fuller, more meaningful life.
Our Services
We offer a range of services to meet the unique needs of our clients, including:
- Individual Therapy: Customized therapy for adults and teens, focusing on identifying goals and collaborating to improve ways of thinking and feeling.
- Couples Therapy: Therapy for couples, aimed at improving communication and relationships.
- Therapy for Teens: Individualized therapy for adolescents, addressing their unique needs and challenges.
- Psychological Testing: Expert evaluation and testing to help clarify diagnoses and specify treatment.
- TeleTherapy: Online therapy sessions for added convenience and flexibility.
Our Approach
At Bayside Psychology, we believe that the fundamentals of therapy focus on collaboration, warmth, and a down-to-earth practical approach to solving problems and activating potential. We understand what it means to be vulnerable, and what it means to work hard to see a way forward, to see a light ahead. With warmth, humor, and an extensive training background, our therapists strive to help get you closer to your goals, whether they be to emerge from a dark place, quiet the mind from anxiety, improve communications with loved ones, or get past a difficult point in life with honesty and openness.
Disappointing Experience with Dr. Robinson
Laura S. shares her negative experience working with Dr. Robinson, a therapist with whom she worked twice a week for several years. Despite his intellectual prowess and good intentions, Dr. Robinson failed to provide a safe and constructive therapeutic environment, particularly when it came to addressing women's issues and childhood trauma.
Key Issues with Dr. Robinson's Approach
Specifically, Laura highlights the importance of creating and sustaining safety during therapy sessions, particularly for clients with trauma. She feels that Dr. Robinson lacked this skill, putting her in a vulnerable position. Additionally, Laura notes that Dr. Robinson's approach often led her to feel like he was getting drawn into the dynamics rather than maintaining a healthy distance as a witness to her experiences.
Comparison to Other Therapists
Interestingly, Laura contrasts her experience with Dr. Robinson to her second therapist, who has been much more effective and supportive. This suggests that there may be a lack of consistency or effectiveness in Dr. Robinson's approach.
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