Therapist profile
Annette Nelligan, LCPC, LMFT
LCPC and LMFT focusing on relationships and family
Continue with AnnetteAbout
- Relationship issues
- Family conflict
- Self esteem
About Annette
Annette Nelligan is a Maine-licensed counselor with 30 years of professional experience. She holds LCPC and LMFT credentials and focuses on relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She works with adults who are managing changes at home or feeling stuck in how they relate to others.
She helps people talk through relationship tensions and problems with communication. She addresses family conflict and supports people working through separation or divorce decisions. She also helps people who struggle with low self-esteem, motivation, impulsivity, and mood concerns.
Sessions are straightforward and practical. She encourages clear conversation about feelings and behaviors. Annette aims to reduce blame and sharpen communication so daily life at home feels more manageable.
Her approach includes looking at attachment patterns and how they affect current relationships. She helps people notice control issues and develop different ways of responding. When compassion fatigue or workplace strain is present, she works on restoring energy and boundaries.
Annette accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
Approaches for relationship and family concerns online
Annette uses evidence-based techniques that focus on relationships and practical change. One approach looks at attachment patterns and how early relationship styles affect current reactions; this helps people understand why they repeat certain behaviors with partners or family. Another focus is on communication work that teaches clearer ways to express needs and respond to conflict, useful for everyday household tensions and disputes.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try different methods when needed, and adjust the plan based on what is helping. Clients and therapist work together to pick strategies that fit the person and the situation.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. It can also let people join from another quiet location, or use audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of relationship concerns does she address?
She helps with communication problems, attachment issues, control struggles, and challenges that come up around divorce and separation.
How does she work with family issues?
She talks with individuals about family conflict and patterns that affect relationships, aiming to improve interactions and reduce repeated arguments.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of professional work experience and practices as a Maine-licensed clinician.
Which credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Maine.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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