Jim LaPierre
Office
- Contact:
- 207-561-9496
Treatment Offered
- Therapy Orientation:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family/Marital Therapy, Coaching, Humanistic, Family Systems Therapy, Eclectic, Gestalt, Interpersonal
- Age Focus:
- Seniors, Teenagers, Adults
- Specialities:
- Anger Management, Gay Lesbian Issues, Spirituality, Divorce, Compulsive Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, OCD, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Anxiety or Fears, ADHD, Impulse Control Disorders, Relationship Issues, Women, Loss or Grief, Eating Disorders, Depression, Finding Your Purpose in Life
- Treatment Modality:
- Couples, Individuals, Families, Groups
- Ethnicity:
- Any Ethnicity
- Sexual Orientation:
- Any Orientation
- Last updated:
- Mar 01, 2023
- Website:
- Sober Now
- Find me on:
- Google+
- LinkedIn.com
- Life Is Worth Living Because...
- “I have friends, family and kin. I get to grow spiritually and experience connection. ”
- About My Work
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“Hi! I'm Jim - I'm a mental health therapist, addictions counselor, and Recovery Ally. I'm passionate about Recovery whether from addictions, trauma, family of origin, or past abuse.
I do a small amount of online counseling (if you're very flexible in scheduling). Most of my time is spent growing my clinic in Brewer, Maine. We pride ourselves in being a resource Please feel free to email questions or concerns to: [email protected]”
- My Story
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“My story is I'm forever a work in progress and I love connecting with REAL people who are doing great things. I'm blessed to be making a living doing something I love. I'm a proud dad and the luckiest husband ever. I'm an aspiring author - check out my recovery blog at:
https://www.sobernow.com/blog
Thanks! Jim”
Qualification
| Years in Practice: | 20+ Years |
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| Graduated from: | University of Maine |
| Year Graduated: | 2002 |
| Licensed?: | Yes |
| License issued in: | Maine |
| License Nr.: | LC9830 |
| License Expiry: | Mar 2025 |
| Other Credentials: | License, Certified Clinical Supervisor, 2008 |
Remote Therapy
| Phone Counseling: | Yes |
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| Online Counseling: | Yes |
| Technologies: | Skype, Doxy.me |
Please use the contact form on this page to find out more about the provider's remote therapy options
Cost & Payment Modalities
| Avg Cost (session): | greater than $150 |
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| Insurances accepted: | BlueCross and/or BlueShield, Anthem, TRICARE, Aetna, Medicaid, Cigna, Medicare, UBH |
| Online Payments accepted: | Yes |
Please verify costs and payment modalities before you arrange your first visit
Jim LaPierre's Most Recent Activity on Choose Help
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:00 - Feb 02, 2018 Why Interventions Fail: Avoiding Pitfalls
Popular TV shows like Intervention and Dr. Phil would have us believe that people always change for the better when confronted. This simply isn’t true.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 10:00 - Aug 15, 2016 You’re Not Crazy, You’re in Recovery
Early recovery from addiction involves countless changes in perception, behavior, and self regulation. Diagnosing people who are less than six months sober is extremely problematic and should be avoided whenever possible. Diagnoses are labels that ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 05:30 - Jul 27, 2016 Dealing with Emotions in Early Recovery: There Are No "Quick Fixes"
During early recovery we often find ourselves raw. But you can't heal what you can't feel. There are no quick fixes. Learn how to let it go.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:27 - Apr 05, 2016 Adding Spiritual Practices to Our Recovery
Does spirituality have a place in recovery? Find out how spiritual practices can make a real difference and help us in our sobriety and daily living.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:26 - Apr 05, 2016 New Year's: Reflecting on Your Progress in Recovery
New Year's can be a time for reflection, but for those in addiction recovery, it can also be a minefield. About taking stock, as this year comes to an end.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:26 - Apr 05, 2016 Grief: Staying Sober while Dealing with Loss
Grief and loss can rock you, no matter how strong your recovery. Learn to grieve in healthy ways to sustain your recovery and honor your departed loved-one.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:26 - Apr 05, 2016 Entering Recovery as a Single Parent
When caring for the kids means seeking help for addiction: Overwhelmed by the competing demands of daily life, single parents are at a higher risk for substance abuse and addiction.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:26 - Apr 05, 2016 Avoiding Bitterness: Learn to Let Go of Resentment
Does the true cost of resentment go beyond taking up room in our hearts and mind? Learn how to let go of bitterness and baggage.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:26 - Apr 05, 2016 After Drug Addiction, Can You Ever Drink Again?
If you're an in-recovery drug addict, but not an alcoholic, can you ever drink alcohol again? Learn how to decide for yourself.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 11:26 - Apr 05, 2016 How to Find Your Ideal AA Sponsor
Developing a support system in early recovery can be overwhelming. Choosing a sponsor is an important choice that gives stability. Here's what to look out for.