Shane Pierson

Are you adjusting to a recent life event? Or have you been wanting to change your thoughts, actions, or feelings for years? Let's walk your path forward. While I have experience with a wide range of concerns/needs, I most commonly work with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and trauma in a way that makes sharing the trauma story itself optional. My clientele also includes some who identify as "not the type to see a therapist" or who haven't found their past therapists' styles a good fit.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Social Work. I have certification/training from the International Alliance of Solution-Focused Teaching Institutes. Before practicing individual therapy, I had experience in crisis, hospital, residential treatment, and detox settings.

I am available on varied weekdays and weekends. I have some 5-6pm availability.

If you prefer not to schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out to me at (207) 200-6812 for an unscheduled conversation to see if we are a good fit.

I have been trained in a variety of therapies, but I do not practice as a generalist across multiple modalities. Instead, I sought certification and expert training in the approach where my clients reported the most consistent progress. I practice Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, which is effective for short, moderate, and long-term therapeutic needs.

Our first session helps us get to know each other and discuss what you are looking for in therapy. You set the pace, and I won't pressure you for information. As the session progresses, you'll likely feel a lot less like you're talking to a stranger. Our sessions would be collaborative, non-judgmental, and compassionate, often with doses of humor and directness.