Hello

I’m jessica Whitten, LCPC

She/Her

I welcome clients of all stages, phases, genders, sexual identities and orientations, races, religions, and national origins. 

I will meet you exactly where you are, in this moment. 

My personal approach to therapy is blending traditional and unconventional practices, encouraging personal growth and healing in a compassionate and non-judgmental setting. I believe each individual is whole and complete regardless of obstacles that may currently be present. Psychotherapy facilitates a sacred rediscovering of that innate wholeness, allowing you to collect possible fragments of yourself and find compassion and contentment at any age or stage of life.

Through our sessions, you or your loved one may experience the following:

  • Fresh perspectives

  • Undiscovered insights

  • An ability to set boundaries that work

  • New solutions to old problems

  • A sense of meaning, wholeness, connection, and well-being

  • Confidence in yourself, who you are, and your decisions

  • Fun, playfulness, and humor

  • Movement of energy and emotions

 MY APPROACH

 

  • There are many different events, experiences and histories that bring a person into therapy. Having worked in crisis, in-home, and outpatient settings in my career, I have had the privilege of treating a myriad of diagnoses and issues. Having spent several years honing my skills through research, experience, and education, I have found they are best applied in the following areas:

    Anxiety

    Codependency

    Chronic Health Concerns

    (Complex) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Confidence/Self-esteem

    Coping Skills

    Depression

    Grief

    Infertility

    Issues specific to women

    LGBTQIA+

    Peer Relationships

    Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Miscarriage, Termination, Abortion

    Relationship Issues (individuals)

    Marital Issues (individuals)

    Sex Positivity

    Sexual Abuse

    Sleep

    Spirituality

    Stress

    Trauma

  • For therapy to be most impactful, it is crucial that everyone is in an inclusive and welcoming environment, where they feel safe to be and/or discover their true selves. I have education and/or experience working with the following communities:

    Adults, Individuals, Elders

    Allied

    LGBTQIA+

    Gender Expansive/Fluid

    Non-Binary

    Heterosexual

    Ethical Non-monogamous Relationships

    Queer

    Questioning

    Two Spirit

  • It has been long researched and supported that the most significant indicator of successful therapy is the relationship and trust between the therapist and client. Because of this, I do not tend to align with one particular therapeutic approach and instead implement various techniques that best foster this important relationship. With your consent, some of these modalities may include the following:

    Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

    Body Positivity

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Compassion Focused

    Culturally Sensitive

    EMDR

    Eclectic

    Feminist

    Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    Interpersonal

    Mindfulness Based (MCBT)

    Multicultural

    Person Centered

    Positive Psychology

    Racial Justice

    Relational

    Somatic

    Strength Based

    Transpersonal

    Trauma Informed

 

insurance & fees

For traditional 50-55 minute psychotherapy/tele-health sessions, I am credentialed with the following insurance companies:

  • Anthem

  • Beacon Health Options

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • (Maine) Community Health Options

  • Martin's Point

  • Optum

  • TRICARE

  • United/UHC/UBH

 
 

For those who prefer to not utilize their insurance, are out of network, have a high deductible or do not have insurance coverage, my rate for a 50-55 minute session is $150.

Please note: The above is not a guarantee of coverage, as each plan is specific to the individual. Please contact your insurance carrier for detailed information. 

At this time, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy is not covered by insurance.

 
 

EDUCATION & eXPERIENCE

I grew up exploring Maine’s coast and mountains, with various training, schooling, and life experiences in New Hampshire, The Virgin Islands, New Mexico, and Colorado. 

I received my Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire, Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from the University of Southern Maine, and an EMDRIA Certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) from the Colorado Center for Alternative Psychology. 

In October of 2022, I completed a year-long fellowship program for Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute in Boulder, Colorado. This training also included a certificate program with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), of San Jose, California. These two programs cater specifically to the research, history, and implementation of ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA in psychotherapy.

Following my licensure in 2005, I began working with clients experiencing mental health crises and later managed a mobile crisis intervention team--assessing lethality and levels of care. While in Santa Fe, I practiced both outpatient and in-home family therapy. Living in the southwest was an integral part of incorporating the spiritual aspect of counseling into my practice, where I was able to participate in courses and ceremonies of indigenous, feminist, and earth-based traditions. Upon my return to Maine in 2010, I opened my own private practice serving adults, couples, and children in the Greater Portland area. 

Currently I am offering tele-health psychotherapy appointments for adults, and in-person Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) at our offices in North Yarmouth, Maine.

 
TESTIMONIALS
L.G.G. • PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

"Working with Jessica has been a game changer in my life. She caters every session to the level of depth I'm needing in order to process what's going on in my life, and is always affirming my experience in ways that are specific to me and my unique needs."

L.G.G. • PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

“Jessica encourages me to do the work necessary to show up for myself, and empowers me to follow through, which is an experience I haven't found with other therapists in the past.”

S.D. • PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

“Jessica is a gifted therapist and practitioner.  She is warm, empathetic, open, and reassuring.  Additionally, she is skillful at the gentle prodding often needed to push her clients towards growth and change.  I always leave our sessions with something to comfort or guide me - almost a mantra to repeat - until I see her next.”

J.T. • PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

“At a time when my life was imploding and I was not sure that I would make it through, I met Jessica Whitten. She provided me with such loving presence, pure empathetic listening, and wisdom beyond measure.
I found safety with Jessica, which gave me the courage to trust her. I am now well, happy, stable and strong. I credit Jessica for believing in me, for me, until I could believe in myself.
I would recommend Jessica wholeheartedly. She is a one-of-a-kind counselor, trusted confidante, and wise healer. I am so grateful and honored to be her client.”

A.R. • KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

“Jessica was a skilled facilitator for my ketamine journey. I highly recommend her to anyone new to the process or looking for support with complex trans issues. I felt safe and seen!”

M.H. • KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY PATIENT

“Jessica made me feel safe and supported during my ketamine experience. I would recommend this treatment to anyone looking for an alternative way to tap into your unconscious mind seeking steps toward healing.”

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