- Relationships focus
- Practical coping skills
- Experienced guide
About Annette
Annette Nelligan is a licensed clinician in Maine with 30 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with relationship challenges, family concerns, low self-esteem, motivation, and the stress of life changes. She also addresses compassion fatigue and workplace issues. Annette aims to create an open space where people can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
She works collaboratively to clarify goals and identify small, practical steps clients can try between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what is getting in the way of a more satisfying day-to-day life. Annette draws on experience with attachment issues, communication problems, control concerns, and coping after separation or divorce.
Mood worries, social anxiety, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose are also part of her practice. She pays attention to how emotions affect behavior and relationships. Sessions emphasize building coping skills, stronger communication, and clearer decision-making.
Annette holds credentials as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, both in Maine. She works in English and accepts international clients. Her style is steady and practical, aimed at helping people find workable changes that fit their everyday lives.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Annette’s practice emphasizes evidence-based techniques that help people change patterns that don’t serve them. One common approach focuses on understanding attachment and relational patterns - noticing how early relationship habits affect current friendships and partnerships, and practicing new ways of connecting. Another approach targets communication and coping skills - learning clearer ways to speak, set boundaries, and manage strong emotions in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This means checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting the plan over time rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work can also make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, while still focusing on practical skills for relationships, mood, and workplace concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to work and life?
She supports people with relationship tension, family conflict, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of professional work experience helping people with relationship and life transition concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCPC and LMFT credentials in Maine and practices there.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and the listing indicates she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.