Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Maine

Hello, I'm Sarah. With 30 years of professional experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working in hospitals, clinics, and private practice settings. My journey has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health. I hold a Master's degree and am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, dedicated to supporting individuals through their unique challenges.

Melyse Behavioral & Wellness is a small group practice that empowers, supports and helps clients thrive through their journey. We are a small practice designed to meet the support We have a long history working with kids in the foster care system. I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older a variety of different emotional difficulties find a way to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.

I am an individual and family therapist with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and parents navigating challenging behaviors. I specialize in helping clients manage life transitions and cope with symptoms related to Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and grief.

Unconditional positive regard means being accepted and supported—no matter what. In a world where this kind of acceptance can feel rare, our work together can be a space where you feel truly seen and valued. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free environment where you can connect more deeply with yourself and others.

I work with clients navigating a wide range of experiences, including infertility, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and transitions into and through parenthood. I also provide infertility consultations as requested by fertility clinics and doctors, following ASRM guidelines, to support individuals and couples using donor conception or gestational carriers.

You deserve a space to reflect, process, and reconnect with your inner strength. Whether you're grappling with uncertainty, grief, or simply seeking clarity, my goal is to walk alongside you with care and authenticity. If you're ready to deepen your connection with yourself and others, I would be honored to support you.

Hello, I am Sarah, a mom of four girls and have lived in Maine for most of my life. I worked at a psychiatric hospital and was a foster parent before getting my master’s of social work. Since getting my master’s of social work I have practiced in schools, and have worked in home based and outpatient programs. I have worked with children of all ages with a focus on helping parents be the best caregiver for their unique children. I have a lot of knowledge about parenting children of all ages and with all temperaments and behavioral issues. I love working with adults as well to help them understand the impact of childhood trauma

on adult relationships, mood and behavior. With that insight in mind, I tend to focus on behavioral change that will help people develop connection, meaning and purpose in their lives.

I specialize in trauma, PTSD, and perinatal mental health — and I hold particular expertise working with military service members, veterans, and people navigating pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety. I understand military culture in a way that's hard to put into words, and I take it seriously. I also know firsthand what early motherhood can feel like — the disorientation, the grief that shows up alongside joy, the way it can surface things you thought you'd already dealt with. Having my own child gave me a different kind of understanding of this work, and it informs how I show up for clients going through it. I use evidence-based approaches — including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), CBT, and ACT — because you deserve more than good listening. You deserve treatment that has a track record of actually working.