Andrea Le Moal  Psy.D - Ext.42
Andrea LeMoal, a licensed Psychologist, has been at the New England Family Institute since 1992. She received her doctorate, and completed additional training at the Philadelphia Child  Guidance  Clinic, specializing in family therapy. She remained on staff for 7 years. Her therapeutic orientation is systems. Relationships (current and  family of origin )influence behavior. Her areas of expertise include couples, parenting, school, family and individual (adult) . She also provides consultation from a systems / structural perspective to clinicians in the community. She accepts most insurance plans. Andrea Le Moal's confidential voice mail is 871-1000 ext 42. Her schedule includes Saturday appointments.

Carol Zack, L.C.S.W. - Ext 31
Carol begins her eleventh year at NEFI as a family therapist where she considers herself to be a "relationship enhancer" and a "codependency buster". She appreciates the impact of one's family of origin issues and practices in a collaborative manner with her clients, employing the strengths perspective and the principle of empowerment. Her theoretical base involves aspects of Bowen family systems, self-in-relation, feminist, cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, solution-focused, and narrative therapies. Concentration specialty areas include couples therapy, working with teenagers and their families, bereavement and work with trauma survivors. In addition, Carol's ability to treat a variety of life concerns and diagnoses is enhanced by sixteen years of work experience at Maine Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry, and from raising four children of her own. Carol is a provider for most insurance plans, can usually accept new clients, and can be reached at New England Family Institute at 207-871-1000, extension 131.

Anne Janak, L.C.S.W. - Ext. 46
Anne is a licensed clinical social worker who has been in the mental health field since 1986.  She completed post graduate work in child, adolescent, and family therapy and is a certified psychoanalyst.  Anne worked in New York State with children and adolescents in crisis and had a general private practice there until relocating to the State of Maine.   Anne treats children, adolescents, and adults.  Her work is strength-based and solution-focused using the theory that  relationships have a critical impact on behavior.  She has worked with issues of self esteem, depression, separation and loss, anxiety, and stress.  Anne has a special interest in dream content and its connection with current difficulties.  She is accepting new clients and accepts most insurances. 

Je Boone Ext. 44
Je is employed at U.S.M. in the counseling department, and is a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor and has his Masters Degree in marriage and family therapy. He has been a counselor for the past 29 years and works with a multicultural perspective. J. E. specializes in systemic work with a focus on adolescent development and the prevention of relapse. J.E. gained his passion for counseling and working with diverse cultural while serving in the United States Air Force and living abroad. He is a member of several local boards and organizations whose mission it is to relieve poverty and advocate for marginalized, disenfranchised, and under represented groups. J. E. has been married for 27 years and has two grown sons, a daughter -in law, and a granddaughter that is less than a year old (pa,pa girl).

Rev. Dr. Sheldon R. Ganberg, PhD, CADC, L.Ac, CHT Ext. 38 Sheldon is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and an Ordained Unity Interfaith Minister who earned his Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling and Transpersonal Psychology. Dr. Sheldon has been in practice for 35 years specializing in working with adults who experience numerous physical, emotional and spiritual challenges. He believes that most health challenges are an outer expression of the soul’s call for healing and the primary goal is to assist clients in finding their path to wholeness. Some of the concern’s Dr. Sheldon works with include digestive problems, hypertension, stress related challenges, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and assisting clients on their spiritual journey. His Holistic approach may include Acupuncture, Herbal Therapy, Therapeutic Imagery, and Spiritual Journey Work. He is welcoming new clients and offers a sliding scale.

Debra Gersten-Ganberg L.C.S.W., C.H.T.  Ext. 39 Debra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has been in clinical practice for 15 years specializing in working with women who have experienced emotional, physical, and spiritual trauma. As a Holistic Therapist, Debra’s expertise lies in working with women experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loss and transition, recovery from child abuse issues and addictive behaviors. She offers many approaches to healing including Experiential/Expressive Work, EMDR, and Therapeutic Imagery. Her approach is gentle, yet allows the client to get to the source of their issues where the true healing begins. Debra is welcoming new clients and is offering a sliding scale for those who have no insurance. .

Lori Schneider, L.C.S.W.  Ext. 43
Lori Schneider is a licensed clinical social worker who has been working in the mental health field since 1994. She holds a Master Degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and has extensive training in adult psychopathology, couples, and family systems. Lori works with adults who are impacted by serious psychiatric conditions, including a variety of mood and anxiety disorders, as well as trauma and abuse. She also treats people who experience issues related to grief and loss, addiction, stress, life transition, self-esteem, and relationship conflict. Her approach is client-centered and strength-based with an emphasis on establishing an empathic, safe therapeutic alliance. She utilizes insight-oriented, solution-focused, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy techniques based upon the specific treatment needs of each client. Lori provides individual, couples, and family therapy, and is accepting new clients on various insurance plans at this time.

Frances Shea, L.M.F.T. - Ext 47
Fran is a systemically trained Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with all age groups with an emphasis on adult issues. She also works with individuals and families who may be encountering anxiety, depression, alcohol abuse or use, violence and trauma issues. As an Integrative Systems Therapist, Fran supports individuals who are having adjustment difficulties with life and lifestyle changes and stressors, or chronic medical issues. Working interactively with her clients, they face the challenge of issues encountered by divorced and/or an aging population. Practicing Co-Therapy with her MFT husband Bill, she is able to offer an extraordinary co-therapy format for couples experiencing marital, relationship or divorcing difficulties. Their systemic approach- "as a couple working with a couple" is unique in Maine.

William Shea, M.F.T., R.C. - Ext 45
Bill is an Registered Counselor whose practice encompasses marriage and family work as well as individuals and couples and anger management issues. From a personal background, Bill is also able to directly connect with all three sides of the "Adoption Triangle" and has been a leader and participant for several regional A.A.C. forums and workshops. Working as a co-therapist team with his wife, Fran, they are able to offer an extraordinary co-therapy format for couples. Their systemic approach- "as a couple working with a couple" is unique in Maine.

Allyson Goldman, L.C.S.W.-Ext 40
Allyson Goldman is a clinician working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has many years of experience working with street youth and youth at risk. Allyson uses a client centered approach, the strengths perspective, and supports people to empower themselves in their healing process. She believes the most important aspect in therapy is the relationship and meeting people where they are at in their lives. She incorporates a narrative perspective through out her work. With children, Allyson focuses on different play therapy techniques which include non-directive play therapy and cognitive behavioral play therapy. Allyson will use other play therapy techniques to match the needs of clients. Other areas of interest include anxiety and trauma. Allyson can be reached at 871-1000 Ext. 40. She accepts Maine Care clients and all major insurances.

Christine Philion-Dufour, L.C.S.W, -Ext 37
Christine has many years of experience as a therapist, having worked privately and for other organizations around the Portland Maine area. She brings to her practice of therapy an excellent theory based training from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work in conjunction with a personal ideology developed while spending her formative years in NYC in the Arts industry.  Having worked & lived with a culturally and ethnically diverse population has created in her a strong sense of empathy and an ability to connect with people from all walks of life and differences in experience, gender,, age, sexual orientation and life philosophy. Having worked in community mental health since 1997 she feels comfortable with a wide variety of problems/issues. Christine has a particular affinity for and ability to connect with adolescents and the inherit struggles of this time of life. As well, she considers trauma, depression, bipolar d/o, transgender/gay/lesbian issues (including couples' therapy) and grieving/loss to be some of her specialties, but she also has interest & experience in eating disorders & body image issues.  She is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Critical Incident Stress Management and utilizes concepts from these when needed. Her practice is strengths based, insight oriented and solution focused.

Mark Perron, M.S., L.C.P.C.-Ext 19
“I've been privaledged to provide counseling and psychotherapy for the past 19 years and have learned a tremendous amount from my clients. It's my belief that our thoughts dictate how we respond to the world. If our thoughts are positive, we respond to our environment in a healthy way. How we think dictates how we behave and feel. Once we become aware of our thought patterns, we can restructure any undiserable thoughts resulting in healthier feelings and behaviors. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, PTSD, trauma related issues, substance abuse, anger issues, stress management, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, and athletic counseling with a focus on sports injuries.”

Grace Guerrette, M.S.W. Intern
Grace Guerrette is joining the team at NEFI as a second year graduate student intern. She comes to us from the University of Southern Maine where she recently completed her foundation year work in inpatient child psychiatric social work. Grace has work experience prior to her graduate studies in cognitive behavioral and social learning models. She practices using a strengths-based model which is informed by the theory that all humans have the tools they need for change – often it is just some guidance that gets us there. Grace hopes to work more with adolescents and young adults, as well as with couples and in women’s issues.
Grace will be working under the supervision of Anne Janak to further develop and refine her counseling practice skills.

Linnea Purcell, LADC, MSW Intern
Linnea Purcell has joined the team at NEFI as a second year graduate student intern; she is studying at the University Of New England School Of Social Work. Linnea has 15 years experience working with individuals and groups with addictions currently with adults in an intensive outpatient setting. She believes “every individual should be treated with respect and without moral judgment that often accompanies addiction”. She also works with pregnant woman struggling with addiction. Linnea has worked with homeless and incarcerated youth struggling with many life issues including sexual orientation, life transition, family discord, addiction, trauma and abuse. She practice’s using strengths-based model with emphasis on creating a safe therapeutic environment. Linnea is trained in Motivation Interviewing, studying and practicing Relational Cultural Theory, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Linnea is looking forward to this year interning with NEFI under the supervision of Carol Zack, LCSW.