Matthew Deschaine, LCSW, MSW, MA

I am a clinical psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of depression, mood instability, anxiety, stress, grief/loss and life-transitions. I have a secondary specialization in high conflict relationships, family systems, and pre/post-divorce dynamics. Services are provided virtually and in-person, depending on client preference and accessibility to Brunswick, ME. A hybrid approach to care is also welcome.

The hallmarks of my style are warmth, insight, encouragement and connection. My goal is to create a feeling of genuine openness and trust in order for us to speak clearly and honestly to the issues at hand.

The primary focus of our work is to create solutions, but that is not all. I foster a strong therapeutic relationship with every client, couple or family. The quality of that relationship is key. It is the engine that drives the treatment process. Together, we generate optimism, self-compassion and greater emotional clarity. These elements are foundational to healing and change.

In our work together, a sense of empowerment will develop. It typically starts with the chief concern, and then propagates within other aspects of your functioning and outlook. I call that experience: spiraling up. It is the opposite of feeling “stuck” and is the overarching goal.

To best help you, I select from therapeutic methods grounded in the science of attachment and interpersonal neurobiology. More specifically, I use Relational, Emotion-Focused and Psychodynamic psychotherapies. For couples therapy, my approach is informed by the Gottman Method, a highly validated evidence-based model. These tools maximize your hard-wired ability to repair and adapt and are effective for individuals, couples and family systems.