Arlene B Blankenship, PhD

ARLENE BLANKENSHIP is a CERTIFIED ISF THERAPISTI am Arlene, licensed Therapist in Maine.I have been a therapist for over thirty years, and have experienced many changes in the field in terms of diagnosis and treatment techniques. What remains consistent is that therapy is a team effort between the therapist and the patient. Clients seeking therapy want above all, acceptance and competence from their therapist. Whatever therapeutic modality is practiced, if the client feels judged, dismissed, or not understood, therapy is not a safe place to explore the deep feelings of shame, confusion, anger and loss that are often a part of the work. The client also needs to trust that the therapist has enough training and experience to help them to move from their current state to a place of hope. These are more important and better predictors of success than the depth of the crisis that brings people to therapy.My goal is to keep acceptance and competence at the center of my therapy with every …client.Internal Family Systems Trained Therapist – “Recognized therapy for trauma, PTSD, childhood abuse” It is my firm belief that this therapy treatment is very effective at treating these conditions.Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy – “ I use both IFS and EFT when treating couples.”We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!