Laurie Sivonen
Laurie Sivonen
Credentials: LCSW
Practice: Laurie Sivonen, LCSW, LLC
Phone: (207) 221-6644
E-mail: SivonenLCSW@iCloud.com
Location: 75 Pearl Street, Suite 410A Portland ME 04101
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/lauriesivonenlcsw/home
Insurance Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Maine Community Health Options, Medicare
Fees: $90 - $140
Specializing In—
ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Chronic illness, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Trauma and PTSD, Infertility, LGBTQ, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Transgender, Women's Issues
About
I thoroughly enjoy the work I do and am constantly in awe of the strengths and capacity people bring to their lives.
Our bodies, our lives and our children do not come with manuals, and we change as we grow and age. We could all use some support along the way.
Over the years I have found helpful tools for improved living, such as Mindset, using mindfulness, various forms of meditation, understanding the impact of stress and trauma on how we experience the world, and what we can do to increase our level of peace and joy.
As a former teacher I am thrilled to continue learning and teaching important skills for living.
I began my professional life teaching in off-site schools for teenage youth-at-risk and have always had a soft spot for quirky, challenging children. I appreciate their 'realness' and their unwillingness to accept anything but authentic connection. I assist parents in learning how to best guide these children along their journey.
Throughout my career I have worked as a school social worker, and have worked with adults and families in a variety of venues, including individual sessions and groups. I thrive on the diversity and look forward to getting to know you. When I'm not working I enjoy being with my family. We play in the outdoors in all seasons, being just as apt walk along the beach in the winter as in the summer, or wander in the woods.
I also enjoy playing with my very patient standard poodle and laughing.