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Finding Help for Depression in Maine

Find mental health providers in Maine who can help with depression. Depression is more than a low mood. It is a persistent loss of interest, energy, or hope that lasts most of the day for at least two weeks and affects how you sleep, eat, work, and relate to others. It responds well to treatment, and reaching out is the first step.

Depression is treatable, and most people improve with psychotherapy (such as CBT), antidepressant medication, or both. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 in the US now. Otherwise, browse licensed providers who treat depression on HometownMind or get matched for free.

Information current as of June 2026. General education, not medical advice.

Depression providers in Maine

Mental health providers are licensed by state, so your care needs to come from someone licensed in Maine. These providers practice there and treat a range of conditions, including depression. Not sure who fits best? Get matched free for a personalized recommendation, or choose a different state.

Jennifer Neiss, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Auburn, ME
Family

Daniel Porter, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Portland, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Stacy Guay, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Augusta, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ranovy Occelus, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sanford, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jill Rockey, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bangor, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Michael Tavares, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bangor, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Claudine Allen, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bangor, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Lisa Jacobs, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bangor, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Amanda Adamen, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bethel, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Karen Albert, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Madawaska, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Kristen Aleva, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Eliot, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Suzanne Alexis, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Farmington, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ariel Alfis, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South Portland, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sara Anderson, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Brunswick, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Michelle Apostol, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Norway, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Mariam Arabambi, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bangor, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sandra Aubelangella, CNS

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Portland, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Melissa Audet, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gardiner, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jennifer Averill, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Damariscotta, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chimdindu Badejo, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bangor, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Kristina Bailey, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cherryfield, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Allison Baird, NP, RN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Biddeford, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jouhayna Bajjani, PMHCNS BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bangor, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Martha Baldwin, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Waterville, ME
Psychiatry & Medication Management

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Common signs

How depression is treated

Psychotherapy

Approaches such as CBT and interpersonal therapy help you address the thoughts, habits, and relationships that contribute to depression.

Antidepressant medication

Prescribers can recommend and manage medication, monitoring how you respond and adjusting as needed.

Combined and stepped care

Many people do best with therapy and medication together, with the plan adjusted over time based on progress.

Which provider treats depression?

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 in the US for immediate support. Otherwise, choose a provider who treats depression and offers the care format that fits you. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe and manage medication, while therapists provide talk therapy such as CBT. Many people work with both.

How psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists differ
PsychiatristPsychiatric nurse practitionerTherapist
Can prescribe medicationYesYesNo
Typical trainingMedical degree (MD or DO) plus a psychiatry residencyGraduate nursing degree (MSN or DNP) with psychiatric certificationMaster's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
Primary focusDiagnosis and medication managementDiagnosis and medication managementTalk therapy and counseling
Often best forComplex or severe conditions and medication needsMedication management, frequently with shorter wait timesTalk therapy, coping skills, and ongoing support

Frequently asked questions

Can depression be treated without medication?

Yes. Many people recover with psychotherapy alone, particularly for mild to moderate depression. Medication is often added for moderate to severe depression or when therapy alone is not enough, and your provider can help you weigh the options.

What is the difference between sadness and depression?

Sadness is a normal, passing emotion. Depression is a persistent low mood or loss of interest that lasts most of the day for at least two weeks and interferes with sleep, appetite, work, or relationships.

How do I find a provider who treats depression?

On HometownMind you can browse psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists who treat depression by state and city, or answer a few questions to get matched with one for free.

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