Welcome

I’m Kristina Knabenshue, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) based in Downeast Maine. I provide outpatient mental health therapy, ADHD coaching, and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) for adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and neurodivergence-related needs.

Mental health therapy should feel supportive, practical, and adaptable to your needs. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and client-centered—meaning we work together to explore what truly helps you navigate challenges, build practical skills, and create meaningful change in your life.

I help adults struggling with:

• Anxiety and Overthinking: Learning how to manage constant worry, racing thoughts, and feeling overwhelmed.
• Depression and Motivation: Identifying thought patterns, habits, and strategies that support mood, energy, and engagement in daily life.
• Emotional Regulation and Overwhelm: Developing practical ways to understand and respond to difficult emotions, stress, and periods of dysregulation.
• Executive Functioning and Daily Structure: Creating routines, improving focus, and reducing overwhelm.
• Self-Advocacy and Boundaries: Strengthening communication skills and maintaining healthier limits in relationships and everyday life.

Therapy is not about “fixing” you—it’s about developing tools, strategies, and insight that help you better understand yourself and move toward the life you want.

In addition to therapy, I offer:

• ADHD Coaching: A structured, action-oriented approach to help with time management, organization, getting started, follow-through, and motivation.
• Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): A research-informed listening intervention designed to support nervous system regulation, sensory processing, and a greater capacity for connection and engagement.

I offer telehealth and in-person therapy for adults located in Maine. ADHD coaching and SSP may also be available to individuals outside Maine depending on location; please contact me for availability.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s work together to create a path that makes sense for you.