Best Addiction & Substance Abuse Counselors in Old Orchard Beach, ME

Thandi Kenyetta Wells was born in Montevallo, AL. Thandi is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She provides counseling and coaching services for children, adolescents, couples, and family.Thandi began her professional journey as a case manager in substance abuse and matriculated from primary therapist to a program director. Thandi enjoys supporting others as they grow and develop the skills needed to live a life full of peace and freedom. She believes in empathetic confrontation alongside client education. She frequently uses cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy, and reality based therapy.

I am licensed in Maine and Wyoming with 15 years of professional work experience. I completed my Undergraduate in Social Work and Human Services within a research track and a focus on women and health in 1999 at Simmons College in Boston. After working in social services for many years, I pursued my Bachelors in Social Work from Walla Walla University (2009) and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in multiple systems including a grant funded Youth Home, Family Services, Community Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and the Veteran's Administration. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression best practices. I practice person-centered and trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy and look forward to meeting with you to meet your goals in a safe setting without judgment. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Hello and welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor, Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Clinical Counselor with 22 years of experience. My specialties are working with clients with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Addictions. My working style is interactive, respectful and compassionate without using stigmatizing labels that get in the way. My approach combines Psychodynamic, Client Centered, Mindfulness-Cognitive Behavioral, Existential and Humanistic Therapy, emphasizing clients capacity to make rational choices and develop their maximum potential. Treatment is tailored to meet the needs of each client's own specific needs. It takes courage to seek counseling and make the commitment to work on finding more Peace, Contentment and meaning in life and I look forward to working with you on this journey.