Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Grief Counseling Solutions
Founded in 1998, Riverview Counseling has dedicated over two decades to providing compassionate grief and loss counseling. Our practice integrates trauma-informed approaches with innovative mind/body wellness techniques, reflecting our founder's extensive experience since 1993. We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families through complex grief, traumatic loss, and bereavement challenges. Our evidence-based methodologies include Restorative Retelling, EMDR, and creative arts therapies, tailored to each client's unique needs.With advanced certifications in thanatology and somatic trauma therapy, we offer specialized support for suicide loss survivors. Our commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through affiliations with leading mental health organizations and ongoing contributions to grief education. We maintain a client-centered approach, combining clinical expertise with personalized care to foster resilience and healing. Our telehealth services ensure accessibility while maintaining the highest standards of therapeutic support.
Services
Grief Counseling
Couples Therapy
Consultation and Training
Mind/Body Wellness
Suicide Loss Support
Trauma Therapy
Parenting Support
Stress Management
Creative Arts Therapy
EMDR Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized grief counseling experience
- Innovative mind/body wellness therapeutic approaches
- Specialized support for traumatic and suicide loss
- Telehealth services for accessible care
- Advanced certifications in trauma and bereavement
Associations and certifications
- Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
- EMDRIA-approved EMDR training
- Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Services
Grief Counseling
Specialized counseling for individuals and families coping with grief and bereavement. Our trauma-informed approach combines Restorative Retelling, EMDR, and creative arts therapies to address complex grief patterns. Tailored treatment plans help clients process traumatic loss while developing resilience-building strategies through evidence-based practices.
Couples Therapy
Gottman and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy approaches for relationship restoration. We help partners navigate grief-related stressors while rebuilding communication and emotional connection. Our trauma-informed methods address both individual and shared experiences of loss within relationships.
Consultation and Training
Specialized training for mental health professionals in grief counseling and creative modalities. We offer supervision for licensure candidates and workshops on suicide loss, traumatic bereavement, and mind/body wellness approaches. Our programs integrate current research with practical applications for clinical settings.
Mind/Body Wellness
Innovative somatic trauma therapy techniques combining dance/movement therapy with mindfulness practices. These approaches help clients process grief through embodied awareness, reducing stress impacts and enhancing natural resilience. Techniques include sensorimotor psychotherapy and movement-based interventions for emotional regulation.
Suicide Loss Support
Specialized support for suicide loss survivors using evidence-based interventions. Our approach addresses unique grief patterns through Restorative Retelling and creative arts therapies. We provide both individual counseling and community education programs focused on breaking stigma and fostering healing after traumatic loss.
People
Christine Linnehan
Founder & Lead Therapist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 25+ years specializing in grief and trauma. Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Fellow of Thanatology. Developed innovative mind/body approaches for traumatic loss treatment. Active in suicide prevention education and professional training programs.
Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 207-883-7706 for a free phone consultation. Leave a confidential voicemail with your contact details and preferred times. We typically return calls within 24 hours.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We combine Restorative Retelling, EMDR, creative arts therapies, and trauma-informed approaches. Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs using evidence-based methods for grief and traumatic loss.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, and Medicare. We also provide out-of-network reimbursement documentation when applicable.
Are telehealth services available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth appointments for clients throughout Maine. This option ensures continued access to specialized grief counseling services regardless of location.
What is your cancellation policy?
Payment is required for missed appointments without 24-hour notice. We consider exceptional circumstances like illness or weather emergencies when evaluating cancellations.
