Individual Therapy With Derek

Whether you want to work on depression, communication, relationship issues, grief, past experiences that are getting in the way, or just work on not being such a jerk to yourself, I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

Accepting new clients! If you reach out, I will respond within 1 business day. I know how frustrating finding someone to start therapy with is. I purposefully keep my practice small because I never want my clients to feel like a number. You matter.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Right now, I do not have a waitlist. So if you reach out now, and we decide we are a good fit, I will be able to get you scheduled for your first appointment by the end of the week.

I know how frustrating it is to call around, just to get seen. That’s why I do everything I can to return initial phone calls/get you scheduled as soon as I can.

Currently, the only insurance I accept is Maine Community Health Options. Depending on the insurance you have, I may be able to see you as an out of network provider. To learn more, read this article.

My goal is to as flexible as possible with scheduling and billing, in an effort to provide the best therapy possible to my clients. Unfortunately, insurances require a lot of information to be disclosed about you (like your diagnoses and the notes from our sessions), a lot of paperwork, and reduced flexibility in treatment (insurance companies will say what they want you to work on and how often we could meet…). In my experience, insurance has made it harder to provide top level care for the people I see. You are the expert in your life, so lets work on what you feel is most important.

I am hyper-focused on being flexible and available to current clients. In order to make sure I am providing the best quality psychotherapy to the people I see, the most privacy possible, and getting you the care you want, I made the choice to limit the insurances I accept. Not accepting insurances helps me focus on what matters, you and your therapeutic journey. My priority is you, not keeping insurance companies happy.

It has also been my experience that most insurance companies will allow you to see an out of network provider. This means you and I can meet, I will provide you with what is called a Superbill, and you bring it to the insurance company to be reimbersed. Again, doing it this way means you have more privacy. 

I am passionate about helping people live more authentic lives by overcoming past difficult experiences. While trauma therapy is my primary specialty, I also love working with people who are looking to be more assertive and effective communicators, those looking to overcome social anxiety, those looking to reframe anxious or negative thoughts, and those who are seeking to be more comfortable showing up as their true selves in life.

For all of these concerns, therapy will be empowering, sincere, and have a healthy dose of laughter. I utilize affirming and empowering language, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Quieting, and aspects of Internal Family Systems/parts work (to help with complete self-acceptance).

My goal is to be as transparent as possible. My fee is $135 per hour. If you would like to work together but are worried about the cost, we could explore biweekly or even monthly therapy.

First, you will need to reach out to your insurance company to check to see if they will allow you to see an out of network provider. Once you verify that, you will want to reach out to me so we can get you set up for your first appointment.

During that first appointment, I will talk to you about how you will get a superbill, the information that is on it, and how you can provide that to your insurance company to get reimbursed. For a superbill, you will still need to pay the fee for therapy up front.

My office is locate in Bangor. The address is 336 Mt Hope Avenue, Bangor Maine. For more thorough directions, click here.

I offer both telehealth and in person therapy! I make it a point to be flexible. There will be some days where the weather is treacherous. It is not uncommon that I do a mixture of both in person and telehealth with my clients over the course of their time with me.

Growth Through Connection and Respectful Therapy

This is your journey. While working with me, you will feel accepted and respected. Whatever your goals are for yourself, I would be honored to work with you and help you achieve them.

Healing Through Laughter

You will be amazed at how empowering it can feel when you are able to laugh and find joy, even while feeling like you're at rock bottom. Like Jimmy V said, "If you laugh, you think and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heckuva day."

Empowering and Trauma-Sensitive Therapy

You are an incredibly strong and resilient person. My goal is to help you use the strengths you have, to achieve the goals you want and live the life you deserve.

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How Can Therapy With Derek Help?

If you are searching for a therapist in Maine that appreciates your strengths and past experiences, seeks to empower authenticity, and enjoys humor, you are in the right place. I appreciate that your life’s journey is unique. You are the only one who knows what path is best for you. 

No matter what you have seen, done, or survived, you are worth the effort

What to Expect From Counseling In Maine With Derek

While working with me, you can expect a compassionate, genuine, trauma-sensitive experience that uses your strengths to invite growth and healing into your life while also encouraging you to express yourself authentically. My hope is for you to feel empowered to make the positive changes you want for yourself. You are worth the effort.

You can also expect humor to be present in your sessions with me. It is a powerful thing to find reasons to laugh, even while feeling at rock bottom.

Who Can Benefit From Therapy In Maine?

You can benefit from therapy If you have a goal you want to achieve, period. Therapy is unique because it is different for everyone. Whether you are looking to cope with past traumatic events, you want to work on communicating with your partner, or you just want someone to support you in finding your authentic self, New Perspectives Counseling Services LLC can help.

Therapy with me can help with:

If you have been wanting to work on any one of these, you can benefit from therapy. All you need to do to start is contact me here, or call me at 207-307-0571.

Meet Derek Guerrette, LCPC, NCC

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor in the state of Maine. I love working with people that are interested in overcoming the challenges life has thrown at them. I believe authenticity, compassion, and humor are the three most important factors to achieving the goals we set for ourselves.

If you are looking for a genuine therapist that will meet you where you are at, enjoys laughing, and may occasionally swear in session, give me a call to set up your free consultation.

Interested in working together? All you need to do to start is contact me here, or call us at 207-307-0571.

Get Started Today!

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