Therapy for WOMEN.
Therapy, group support, and education for women
You don’t have to do this alone:
For women, by women.
We are the women’s trauma therapy specialists in Southern Maine.
Our therapists work with your unique needs. Women experience anxiety, depression, trauma, and more differently.
Women struggle with self-worth and often have other people they are caring for. Women can be more relationship-focused and need a therapist they can connect with personally.
You will be empowered with support, knowledge, and tools to make real change.
We make the process of getting started easy and streamlined so you can focus on your healing goals
We provide EMDR therapy services in Maine and New York.
Focused on women’s mental health but available for all.
At Virago Wellness, we serve all genders and identities. Our specialized intersectional approach honors the unique needs of women, LGBTQA folks, BIPOC women, neurodivergent, or women with disabilities.
If you need support accessing services, be sure to let us know how we can help.
Let’s make therapy for women simple.
1
Find your fit
First, we'll schedule a phone consultation with the therapist you think is the best fit for you
2
Getting to Know You
Your first few sessions are spent getting your therapist up to speed on your unique needs and experiences.
3
Lasting change
Your therapist will provide individualized information, tools, and support to empower you to make the changes you need to live a life you love.
Meet our Team of Trauma Specialists
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Laura Balin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CLINICIAN, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Women’s Mental Health, Trauma & OCD, EMDR & Somatic Approaches
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Meaghan Morse, Licensed Master's Social Worker- Conditional Clinical
CLINICIAN
Body Image Issues, Disordered Eating, Trauma
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Stephanie Mekal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CLINICIAN
Women’s Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Teens, Mothers
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Nicole Tourigny, Licensed Masters Social Worker- Conditional Clinical
CLINICIAN
Women’s Mental Health, Perinatal Mental Health, Mothers and Teen Girls
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Thea Weiss, , Licensed Masters Social Worker- Conditional Clinical
CLINICIAN
Women's Mental Health and Trauma, adults and young adults
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Donnielle Woods, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Conditional Clinical
CLINICIAN
BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Women, Trauma and EMDR
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Nikki Yardy, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
FOUNDER
EMDR, Trauma, Training for Clinicians, ME & NY
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Meg Terwilliger
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Bash
Virago's Unofficial Mascot
Virago
Definition of Virago:
/vǝ·rägō/ Latin noun
Heroic woman, a female warrior
2. YOU
A Virago is a woman who doesn't play by the rules. She refuses to keep the status quo. She knows in her bones there is something better for herself out there.
And, she goes after what she wants.
Most women who come to us feel like anything but a warrior.
Our clients often feel powerless and stuck. They've tried to make it work on their own but they need support. They are tired of feeling alone and frustrated.
This kind of healing takes courage and fortitude. We chose the name Virago to acknowledge the powerful transformation therapy can provide.
It’s why women’s mental health and women’s trauma healing is our specialty.
Upcoming events.
We acknowledge the Wabanaki, Aucocisco, and Abenaki
tribal lands on which we work.
Ready to get started?