Jim Sparks
Psychologist, PhD
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225 Commercial St., Suite 401B
Portland, Maine 04101
(207) 358-4704
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Children
Preteens
Teenagers
Teenagers
Adults
Elders (65+)
Individuals
Couples
Family
In more than 15 years as a psychologist, I've cultivated a profound respect for the ways people reshape their lives despite daunting problems. I see my role as helping you understand how a particular problem is working, noticing moments you are living more according to your own designs, and solidifying these changes. Couples are a particular interest of mine. I meet with couples trying to decide if they are a good fit for a committed relationship; couples who want to undo habits of conflict that diminish connection; and long-term couples who find they've drifted into parallel lives. Another area of interest is family therapy-particularly families with teenagers and parents encountering difficulties with their adult children. I also work with individuals around significant life transitions such as divorce, job change, illness, or experiences of "midlife crisis." We therapists often trumpet our own approaches, yet a good deal of literature suggests that the connection between therapist and client may be more predictive of good outcomes than any particular technique. I look forward to speaking with you about whether I would be a good match for your concerns.
My Specialties
Relationship Issues
Depression
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Relationship Issues
Depression
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders