Services / Mental Health Counseling
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT • YOUR GOALS
Mental Health Counseling
In Lewiston, Wilton, and by telehealth.
A place to talk, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and work toward changes that matter to you. Counseling at Avalon starts with your needs and goals.
● Accepting new clients
Apply yourself or through a referral. An application starts the review process; it does not book an appointment.
Optional medication support
Counseling does not require medication; if you’re interested, an Avalon prescriber can assess whether medication management is appropriate for you.
Care at a glance
WHO WE SERVE
Children ages 4 and older, teens, and adults
WHERE
Lewiston and Wilton, Maine
APPOINTMENTS
In person and by telehealth
PAYMENT
We accept MaineCare, self-pay, and select private insurance plans. Please contact us to confirm coverage.
MEDICATION SUPPORT
Medication management is available as an option, based on clinical assessment.
CARE BUILT AROUND YOU
Support for what you’re facing
Our generalist clinicians support a broad range of mental health needs. You can bring concerns about emotions, stress, relationships, life changes, or patterns that feel difficult to manage. We’ll talk with you about whether our care is a good fit.
Across different stages of life
We offer mental health counseling for children ages 4 and older, teens, and adults. The work is shaped around the client’s age, needs, and goals.
An individual fit
You don’t need to know which approach is right before you apply. We’ll start by understanding your concerns and discussing what support may be appropriate.
ONE STEP AT A TIME
What working together can look like
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Start with your story
An individualized assessment helps us understand your concerns, strengths, current challenges, and what you hope will be different.
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Set goals together
You and your counselor decide what to focus on, with room to revisit your goals as your needs change.
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Build practical skills
Counseling can include exploring patterns, practicing coping skills, and finding ways to approach challenges in everyday life.
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Keep the conversation going
Ongoing counseling gives you space to reflect on what you’re trying, discuss difficulties, and adjust your plan together.
DIFFERENT WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
Approaches our clinicians use
Our clinicians use a range of counseling approaches. The approach varies by clinician and by each client’s needs; not every clinician uses every approach.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Explore how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and practice different ways of responding.
Motivational interviewing
Talk through mixed feelings about change and identify reasons and next steps that are meaningful to you.
Emotion-focused therapy
Explore emotions and what they may be telling you about your needs and experiences.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Practice responding to difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that reflect your values.
Person-centered approaches
Work in a supportive space where your perspective, experience, and goals guide the conversation.
Solution-focused approaches
Identify strengths, notice what is already helping, and build toward practical next steps.
Additional approaches
Some clinicians offer additional therapeutic approaches or areas of focus. Availability varies by clinician; we’ll help identify an appropriate match for your needs.
Medication management with counseling
Medication management may complement counseling when clinically appropriate. Clients receiving medication management through Avalon must also participate in counseling through Avalon.
HELPFUL TO KNOW
Common questions
What ages do you serve?
Mental health counseling is available for children ages 4 and older, teens, and adults. We review each person’s needs to determine whether our services are a good fit.
Do I need to choose a therapy approach first?
No. We’ll talk about your concerns and goals, then discuss an approach that fits your needs and your clinician’s practice.
Can I meet with a counselor by telehealth?
Yes. We offer both in-person and telehealth counseling through our Lewiston and Wilton locations.
Is medication required?
No. You can receive counseling without medication. If you also receive medication management or MAT through Avalon, counseling through Avalon is required.
What payment options are available?
We accept MaineCare, self-pay, and select private insurance plans. Please contact us to confirm coverage.
What happens after I apply?
After you submit your application, our team will review it and call you to discuss whether our services are a good fit for your needs. If they are, we’ll help you take the next steps toward enrollment. If our services aren’t the right fit, we’ll discuss alternative options with you.
Let’s talk about your next step
Start an application or call to learn more about mental health counseling at Avalon. Our team will review your application and call you to discuss next steps.
The contact form is for general questions. Please don’t send private health information through it.
Submitting an application starts a review; it does not book an appointment or guarantee enrollment.