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