Jim LaPierre
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- Addiction Treatment
- Addictions
- Adolescent Issues
- Alcoholism
- Anxiety
- Christian Recovery
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Counseling
- Depression
- Drug Treatment
- Eating Disorders
- Food Addiction
- Gambling Addiction
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Interventions
- Living With An Addict
- Older Adults
- Recovery
- Sex Addiction
- Social Issues
- Stress & Burnout
- Trauma Therapy
Office
- Contact:
- 207-561-9496
Treatment Offered
- Therapy Orientation:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family/Marital Therapy, Coaching, Humanistic, Family Systems Therapy, Eclectic, Gestalt, Interpersonal
- Age Focus:
- Seniors, Teenagers, Adults
- Specialities:
- Anger Management, Gay Lesbian Issues, Spirituality, Divorce, Compulsive Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, OCD, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Anxiety or Fears, ADHD, Impulse Control Disorders, Relationship Issues, Women, Loss or Grief, Eating Disorders, Depression, Finding Your Purpose in Life
- Treatment Modality:
- Couples, Individuals, Families, Groups
- Ethnicity:
- Any Ethnicity
- Sexual Orientation:
- Any Orientation
- Last updated:
- Mar 01, 2023
- Website:
- Sober Now
- Find me on:
- Google+
- LinkedIn.com
- Life Is Worth Living Because...
- “I have friends, family and kin. I get to grow spiritually and experience connection. ”
- About My Work
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“Hi! I'm Jim - I'm a mental health therapist, addictions counselor, and Recovery Ally. I'm passionate about Recovery whether from addictions, trauma, family of origin, or past abuse.
I do a small amount of online counseling (if you're very flexible in scheduling). Most of my time is spent growing my clinic in Brewer, Maine. We pride ourselves in being a resource Please feel free to email questions or concerns to: [email protected]”
- My Story
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“My story is I'm forever a work in progress and I love connecting with REAL people who are doing great things. I'm blessed to be making a living doing something I love. I'm a proud dad and the luckiest husband ever. I'm an aspiring author - check out my recovery blog at:
https://www.sobernow.com/blog
Thanks! Jim”
Qualification
| Years in Practice: | 20+ Years |
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| Graduated from: | University of Maine |
| Year Graduated: | 2002 |
| Licensed?: | Yes |
| License issued in: | Maine |
| License Nr.: | LC9830 |
| License Expiry: | Mar 2025 |
| Other Credentials: | License, Certified Clinical Supervisor, 2008 |
Remote Therapy
| Phone Counseling: | Yes |
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| Online Counseling: | Yes |
| Technologies: | Skype, Doxy.me |
Please use the contact form on this page to find out more about the provider's remote therapy options
Cost & Payment Modalities
| Avg Cost (session): | greater than $150 |
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| Insurances accepted: | BlueCross and/or BlueShield, Anthem, TRICARE, Aetna, Medicaid, Cigna, Medicare, UBH |
| Online Payments accepted: | Yes |
Please verify costs and payment modalities before you arrange your first visit
Jim LaPierre's Most Recent Activity on Choose Help
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Facebook Share on Twitter 01:50 - Dec 09, 2024 Support the Grandkids - Don't Enable the Parents
When adult children battle addiction, how do you support your grandchildren without enabling their parents? Read on for the do's and dont's.
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Q & A Reply: Facebook Share on Twitter 07:58 - Jul 18, 2024 Finding a Higher Power
Hi Mr. LaPierre, This morning, my husband, daughters and I went to see the therapist we started seeing a few weeks ago. I shared with her that I am struggling with Secondary Trauma surrounding school shootings. These are the most frightening ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 05:23 - Jul 02, 2024 Control Your Treatment: Be Active, Never Passive!
Being passive in treatment yields poor results. You'll do better by learning how the process works and taking control of your treatment.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 06:35 - Dec 12, 2023 Communicating Effectively with Addicts or Alcoholics
The most powerful tool is the truth. Mincing words or walking on eggshells are common mistakes 'affected others' make. Simple, direct, and clear communication gives us our best chance to be heard.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:45 - Nov 06, 2023 After Relapse: How to Start All Over Again
Relapse is common in recovery. But with perseverance, support, and a willingness to learn, every relapse can be an opportunity for growth and progress. Keep getting back up and moving forward towards a better life.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:44 - Nov 06, 2023 Dealing with Relapse and Shame after Long Sobriety
Relapse after long term sobriety: embarrassment is normal but shame and embarrassment can kill you if they keep you from getting the help you need. Learn what to do after relapse, no matter how many years of sobriety you have behind you.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:44 - Nov 06, 2023 Alcoholics Anonymous for Atheists
Myths and misconceptions regarding Alcoholics Anonymous that continue to prevent people from accessing self-help. For the atheist or agnostic, concerns about having a "Higher Power" are a significant obstacles that can be overcome.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 08:57 - Feb 25, 2022 How Good Can Life Be, Clean & Sober?
In early recovery, we're easily left with a sense of loss when we romanticize euphoric experiences we had with our drug of choice (and overlook the costs). Are you looking through the wrong end of the telescope?
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:46 - Jan 12, 2022 Dealing with Emotions in Early Recovery: There Are No "Quick Fixes"
During early recovery we often find ourselves raw. But you can't heal what you can't feel. There are no quick fixes. Learn how to let it go.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 09:58 - Apr 18, 2021 Planning an Intervention... for Yourself
Learn how to plan an intervention for yourself. There are countless pathways to recovery but none of them are walked alone. Find out what needs to be done, based on what's possible - not on what's comfortable.
