Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Brewer, ME
At Higher Ground Services, we are a dedicated team of 19 licensed therapists committed to providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse counseling. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, embracing evidence-based practices tailored to each client's unique needs. We specialize in trauma recovery, dual diagnosis treatment, and holistic recovery strategies, serving individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our clinicians integrate diverse therapeutic modalities to foster resilience, self-empowerment, and lasting change. With expertise in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction treatment, we prioritize creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for healing.Our team includes specialists in play therapy, art therapy, and trauma-informed care, ensuring we address the whole person. We maintain rigorous professional standards while staying adaptable to meet evolving client needs. Our administrative team ensures seamless support, making mental health services accessible and client-centered. Through continuous learning and innovation, we strive to be a trusted partner in our clients' journeys toward wellness.
Services
Substance Abuse Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Anger Management
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Group Therapy
Vineland Assessments
Domestic Abuse Support
Highlights and features
- 19 licensed therapists with specialized training in trauma and dual diagnosis
- Client-centered approach combining evidence-based and holistic treatment methods
- Holistic recovery programs addressing mind-body-spirit connections
- Trauma-informed care for survivors of abuse and PTSD
- Flexible group therapy sessions with experienced facilitators
Associations and certifications
- State of Maine (DEEP services certification)
What people say
Personalized care
Supportive environment
Effective trauma recovery
Knowledgeable therapists
Empathetic staff
Services
Mental Health Therapy
Our clinicians provide personalized mental health treatment using evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs. We address anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relational issues through cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and attachment therapies. Our trauma-informed care creates safe spaces for healing and personal growth.
Substance Abuse Counseling
We offer holistic recovery programs addressing addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our counselors use motivational interviewing and relapse prevention strategies while respecting individual spirituality and personal recovery pathways. Treatment integrates mind-body approaches for comprehensive healing.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment programs help survivors of abuse, assault, and violence. We employ EMDR, play therapy, and somatic approaches to rebuild safety and resilience. Our clinicians have decades of experience creating personalized trauma recovery plans that prioritize client autonomy.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Integrated care for simultaneous mental health and substance use disorders. Our approach balances stability-building with recovery-focused strategies, recognizing the complex interplay between PTSD, addiction, and emotional regulation challenges through specialized group and individual therapy.
Group Therapy
Weekly support groups for trauma recovery, dual diagnosis, women's empowerment, and men's connection. Facilitated by experienced clinicians, these drop-in sessions provide peer support and structured therapeutic activities in a safe, non-judgmental environment for ongoing healing.
People
Jim LaPierre
Executive and Clinical Director
LCSW, CCS with 26+ years in dual diagnosis and trauma recovery. Clinical supervisor and crisis intervention specialist. Author of 'The Best Therapy' and Bangor Daily News blogger. Facilitates Tuesday recovery groups.
Chelsea Mucciarone
Clinical Therapist
LCSW with expertise in cognitive-behavioral and attachment therapies. Specializes in working with children and adults using client-centered approaches to build therapeutic relationships that support meaningful personal transformation and growth.
Melanie Marchman
Clinical Therapist
LMSW-cc combining social work with nursing and arts backgrounds. Focuses on whole-person wellness, trauma recovery, and integrative approaches to anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders through strengths-based therapeutic frameworks.
Dan Robbins
Clinical Therapist
LCSW with EMDR and play therapy expertise. Specializes in mood disorders, autism, and trauma work. Uses eclectic approaches to build healthy relationships as foundations for mental wellness across the lifespan.
Kelly McLaughlin
Clinical Therapist
LCSW offering trauma-informed care using mindfulness and cognitive therapies. Treats trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders with strengths-based approaches. Combines clinical expertise with creative therapeutic techniques for holistic healing.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, trauma recovery, dual diagnosis care, play therapy, and group therapy sessions for children over 5 and adults.
Are your therapists licensed and qualified?
All our clinicians are licensed professionals with specialized training in trauma-informed care, including LCSWs, LCPCs, and CADC-certified counselors with decades of combined experience.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans including Maine Care. Please contact our billing department to verify your specific coverage and authorization requirements.
What makes your approach different from other counseling centers?
We combine evidence-based practices with holistic approaches, emphasizing client-centered care and flexible treatment plans tailored to individual needs and life circumstances.
Are group therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer weekly group sessions for dual diagnosis, trauma recovery, women's empowerment, and men's support with experienced facilitators in a drop-in format.
