Come As You Are.

We’ll Start There.

I believe meaningful therapy requires both honesty and compassion. My goal is to create a space for you to be real about what’s happening—individually and in your relationships—without judgment or shame. We’ll approach the work with curiosity, respect, and a willingness to understand what’s underneath the patterns that bring you here.

Work with me (Amy)

If you’re looking for an in-depth, personalized therapy experience, working directly with me may be a good fit.

Couples therapy is a central part of my practice. I work with couples who are feeling disconnected, caught in recurring conflict, struggling to understand one another, or wanting to find their way back to a stronger relationship. I also work with individuals who are navigating relationship challenges, emotional patterns, life transitions, and the places where they feel stuck.

Whether we’re working together as a couple or individually, I’m interested in understanding what’s happening right now, what the patterns are underneath it, and finding ways to create meaningful, lasting change.

What it’s like to work with me

I’m thoughtful, engaged, and attuned to what’s happening in the room. We may work on practical tools and skills, but we’ll also make room for deeper exploration when that’s what’s needed. I value consistency and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and I want therapy to feel like a place where we can be honest about what’s really going on.

My work is particularly suited to people who find themselves caught in recurring relationship patterns, are navigating conflict or disconnection, or are looking for something deeper than simply getting through the next difficult week.

Work With a Clinical Intern on My Team

If you’re looking for consistent support at a more accessible fee, working with one of my clinical interns may be a great fit. Our interns offer reduced-fee individual and couples therapy, with appointments available throughout the week, including Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Fees range from $10–$50 for individual sessions and $25–$60 for couples sessions, depending on the intern and the type of therapy.

Our interns work with teens and adults around anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and other challenges. They also bring particular interests and experience in working with neurodivergent clients, developmental disabilities, queer and gender-diverse clients, polyamorous relationships, racial and cultural differences, financial concerns, disability and chronic illness, and religious or sexual trauma.

If you’re interested in working with an intern, I’m happy to help connect you with the person on my team who may be the best fit for what you’re looking for.

About me

My name is Amy, and my pronouns are she/her.

You’ll always see me if you work with me, but you may also meet Bunny, my chihuahua mix. She is extremely friendly and takes her job seriously. She can be crated or stay out of the room, depending on your preference.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maine and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. I received my master’s degree in Counseling Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Southern Maine, and my bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

My path to counseling wasn’t exactly a straight line. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in food service, as a reporter and magazine food editor, and as a nursing assistant. Each of those experiences taught me something that I still bring to my work today. Food service taught me how to stay grounded when things get complicated and busy. Reporting taught me to listen carefully and understand someone’s story before trying to tell it. And working as a nursing assistant taught me the importance of caring for people with compassion, respect, and dignity.

Those experiences continue to shape how I work with clients. I believe therapy should be a place where you can be honest about what is happening in your life, including the parts that may be difficult, confusing, or uncomfortable. I bring curiosity, compassion, and respect to the work, while also being willing to gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

I work with both individuals and couples, with a particular focus on relationships, attachment, emotional patterns, and life transitions. Sometimes therapy is relatively brief and focused on helping you sort through a particular issue or make something in your life more manageable. Other times, it opens the door to deeper work and a better understanding of patterns that have been around for a long time.

We’ll figure out together what you need from therapy and adjust along the way. There’s no one right way to do this work, and you don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin.

Services

I love this work and am passionate about working with you, seeing your growth, and reaching greater understanding together. I know the journey can be difficult, it is often painful, and is rarely linear. But whatever your path looks like, we will do it together.

I work with couples and individual adults who want to be better versions of themselves, who are looking to gain self-awareness and heal from whatever is troubling them. You matter to me, and I will meet you where you are. I am an Emotion Focused therapist and use Gestalt and Gottman modalities. (We can talk more about what this means for you, but I like to put it here so if you want to look it up, you can!)

There are many reasons people seek counseling: to reduce anxiety and depression, overthinking and negative self-talk, or to increase self-awareness, and process life transitions. Couples often reach out because they want to improve their communication or listening skills, address conflicts, and intimacy or sexual concerns. My sessions are structured and transparent, and I invite you to take a part of the process every step of the way.

I am committed to providing an inclusive and affirming therapeutic space where members of the LGBTQIA+ community can feel seen, respected, and safe.

Clinical Interns

Within my practice, I offer a limited number of reduced-fee therapy sessions through a carefully curated supervised program for counselors-in-training. These clinicians are advanced graduate students who have been thoughtfully selected for their clinical readiness, presence, and commitment to meaningful therapeutic work.

Each therapist works under my close supervision, including weekly consultation and ongoing collaboration, in addition to the support they receive through their academic program and peer cohort. This layered approach ensures that clients receive intentional, well-supported care that reflects the standards of my practice.

Sessions are available at a reduced rate of $10–$50 per hour for individuals, and $25-$60 per hour for couples. Because of the personalized nature of this program, I connect directly with prospective clients to assess fit and ensure a thoughtful match with a student therapist.

If you’re interested in this option, I invite you to reach out for a brief consultation at akacounselingme@gmail.com

Fees

Individuals: $150 for 60 minutes

Couples: $375 for 60 minutes

Clinical Intern Fee: $10-$50 sliding scale for individuals / $25-$60 sliding scale for couples

I accept cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, or HSA cards. Payment is due the day of the service.

I do not accept insurance but can offer a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company to see what their reimbursement is for out-of-network providers.

Sliding scale:

I believe that therapy should be as accessible as possible while also honoring the value and sustainability of this work.

If paying my full fee would create a financial hardship, I invite you to choose a fee that feels both manageable for you and fair to the practice. If you have financial stability, discretionary income, or resources that make the standard fee comfortable, paying the full rate helps support the availability of reduced-fee spots for others in the community.

There is no perfect formula for determining what you can afford, and financial circumstances are often more nuanced than income alone. If you're unsure where you fall on the sliding scale, I'm happy to have that conversation with you. We can work together to find a fee that feels equitable and sustainable.

These resources may also be helpful as you consider what fee is appropriate for your circumstances:

The Embracing Equity guide to equitable sliding scales

The Sliding Scale Equity Calculator by Ride Free Fearless Money

Meet the Team

Sarah Pearce, Clinical Intern

What it’s like to work with me

People often come to me when they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about what comes next. You might be struggling with a relationship, your self-esteem, communication, or simply trying to better understand yourself and what you need.

I enjoy working with teens and adults around life transitions, social challenges, neurodivergence, identity, self-esteem, and mood regulation. My approach is warm and collaborative, with room for both practical tools and the deeper conversations that help things start to make more sense.

I currently have openings Fridays from 7 am–2 pm and Sundays from 3–6 pm, with sessions available on a $10–$50 sliding scale.

I work under Amy's supervision, and we regularly consult about my clinical work as part of my training and development as a counselor.

Hi, I'm Sarah (she/her), a counseling intern offering affordable therapy in Portland under the clinical supervision of Amy Anderson, LCPC. I work with teens and adults navigating concerns related to mood-regulation, relationships, wellness, identity, social challenges, trauma, and self-esteem. 

My approach is flexible and adapts to your needs, whether you are seeking practical tools and immediate support for the present, or a deeper exploration of your past and identity. I am dedicated to providing a welcoming and affirming space for queer individuals. I am also experienced in counseling folks with developmental disabilities and feel very comfortable exploring and affirming neurodivergence in therapy. 

Mental health doesn't exist in a vacuum; it is deeply impacted by external factors like systemic racism, economic instability, and the impact of trauma. I am committed to a practice of cultural humility, which means I work to acknowledge my own privileges and view you as the expert of your own story. If you feel we might be a good match, I hope you will reach out for an initial conversation.

Meet the Team

Bridget Hoke, Clinical Intern

Hi, I'm Bridget (she/they), a counseling intern offering affordable therapy in Portland under the clinical supervision of Amy Anderson, LCPC. I provide individual therapy ($10-$50 / session) and couples/relationship therapy ($25-$60 / session).

I work with individuals, couples, and relationships seeking greater self-awareness, deeper connection, and more intentional ways of living and loving. I believe that dedicated time, curiosity, and collaboration can help us heal wounded parts of ourselves, make meaning of our experiences, and move toward the lives we most want to create.

As a new clinician, I value curiosity, collaboration, and learning alongside the people I work with. My approach draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic work, and motivational interviewing. I am grounded by nature, by queer legacy, and by the belief that each person is the expert on their own experience. I have a particular interest in working with queer individuals and relationships, neurodivergent clients, people navigating disability or chronic illness, religious or sexual trauma, and those experiencing significant life transitions.

In my work with couples and relationships, I am inspired by bell hooks' understanding of love as a practice of growth and care. I look forward to working with people in relationships that explore polyamory, racial or cultural differences, gender exploration, financial and household transitions, or other meaningful shifts in their lives.

I offer appointments on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am to 6 pm. If my approach feels like it aligns with your needs, I invite you to reach out for a consultation. 

What it’s like to work with me

People often come to me when they’re feeling disconnected from themselves or their relationships, navigating a transition, or trying to make sense of who they are and what they want. You might be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or caught in patterns that are difficult to change on your own.

I work with individuals and couples, including people in polyamorous and other non-traditional relationships. I’m particularly interested in working with queer and trans clients, people exploring identity and relationships, and those navigating religious or sexual trauma, disability, or chronic illness. My approach draws from IFS, somatic work, and motivational interviewing, and I value curiosity, collaboration, and meeting people where they are.

I currently have openings Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am–6 pm. Sessions are available on a $10–$50 sliding scale for individuals and $25–$60 for couples.

I work under Amy's supervision, and we regularly consult about my clinical work as part of my training and development as a counselor.

Reach Out

If you would like to schedule a phone consultation, please reach out. I see clients in-person in my Portland office, or online through a secure telehealth platform. I look forward to hearing from you and starting this journey together.