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Pevention | Treatment | Education
Helping families and individuals achieve mental wellness.
The mission of The Family Center of Maine is to encourage each individual of all ages, in all areas of development and stages of life.
Why Consult With Us?
Whole-Person Focus
We support individuals, couples, families, and children with a systemic approach that fosters lasting change and emotional safety.
Relationship-Centered Care
We work alongside our clients to strengthen the key relationships that matter most in their lives.
Environmentally-Informed Support
We understand each person within the context of their environment, helping them feel safe and connected in their daily systems.
Why Consult With Us?
Whole-Person Focus
We support individuals, couples, families, and children with a systemic approach that fosters lasting change and emotional safety.
Relationship-Centered Care
We work alongside our clients to strengthen the key relationships that matter most in their lives.
Environmentally-Informed Support
We understand each person within the context of their environment, helping them feel safe and connected in their daily systems.
Who We Are
We are a collaborative of providers with experience in providing counseling services to children, families, individuals, and couples.
Modalities often used, but not limited to:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivation Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Strengths-Based Approach
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- EFT
- Synergetic Play Therapy
- EMDR
- Substance Use Treatment
- Child-Centered Play Therapy
- Adlerian Play Therapy
- Theraplay®
- Autplay® Therapy
- Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
We work collaboratively with all our clients to develop goals for treatment and to determine modalities and approaches that will best meet client needs. You are the expert in your life!
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward mental wellness!
In a world with increasing isolation and pressure, we are committed to helping you heal and grow, so that you can continue to cultivate healthy relationships. We help you develop strategies for managing the stress that often comes from work, relationships, parenting, recovery, transitions, grief and trauma.
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Counseling Services for Individuals, Children, and Families
The Family Center of Maine offers professional mental health counseling tailored to individuals, children, and families. Our collaborative team of providers works closely to identify client needs, ensuring a personalized approach that supports recovery and ongoing growth.Our services include individual therapy, child counseling, and family therapy—each focused on emotional wellness, healthy relationships, and lasting change.
In family and couples therapy, we emphasize the importance of communication to resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds. We integrate intervention, prevention, and education into our counseling services to promote overall well-being and empower clients with knowledge and skills. We use evidence-based approaches to support clients within the systems and environments they live, making a positive impact on their lives and contributing to the wellness of the broader community.
Individual Counseling
Personalized therapy sessions for adults addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and life transitions.
Family Counseling
Therapy sessions aimed at improving family dynamics, enhancing communication, and resolving conflicts to foster a healthier family environment.
Child Counseling
Specialized therapeutic approaches for children dealing with challenges like autism, ADHD, trauma, social anxiety, and mood disorders. Techniques include play-based therapy, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and social skills training.
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Meet the Owners
The Family Center of Maine is family owned and operated by Jason Adamo and Marissa Ritz; a sibling duo who have set out to help the greater Southern Maine Communities. They are deeply committed to serving the local community by fostering collaboration, support networks, and inclusive mental health resources. The center emphasizes the importance of provider credentials and maintains a trusted network of qualified professionals to ensure reliable and effective care.
JASON ADAMO
Founder/CEO
MARISSA RITZ, LCSW
Founder/Clinical Director
We're here for you
The Family Center of Maine is committed to providing the highest quality mental health counseling for individuals, couples, families and children.
Our focus is on the person’s connection and feelings of safety within the systems they live. We seek to understand the person within their environment and work along side our clients to help strengthen those key relationships that are identified as most important.
TESTIMONIALs
What Our Client Says
Our family of 4 has been a part of the Family Center since the beginning. We have experienced the very best of mental health care we could have ever imagined (individually and as a couple). Brooke and Steph are therapists that have guided and gently pushed each of us to really dig deep and have been there walking along each step of our healing and growth with love and support. Absolutely recommend this center.
Annie M.
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest news, updates, and announcements from The Family Center. From new services and team members to helpful resources and community events, this is where you’ll find what’s new and noteworthy.
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Testimonials and Reviews
At the Family Center of Maine, we are honored to have supported countless individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward mental wellness. Our dedicated team of therapists brings expertise in a wide range of therapy services, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), ensuring that each client receives care tailored to their unique needs.
Clients consistently share how our mental health counseling and family therapy services have helped them navigate life transitions, manage mood disorders, and heal from trauma. We believe in providing counseling services that foster a sense of safety, connection, and empowerment, whether working with children, adults, or entire families. Our clinicians are committed to creating a secure and welcoming environment where every client feels heard and supported. Accessibility and affordability are central to our mission. The Family Center of Maine offers both private pay and insurance options, making it easier for clients in South Portland and throughout Maine to access the mental health care they deserve. We are dedicated to providing exceptional treatment and support at every stage of life. But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our clients have to say about their experiences at the Family Center of Maine:
If you or your loved ones are seeking mental health counseling or therapy services in South Portland, Maine, we invite you to connect with us. The Family Center of Maine is committed to providing counseling services that support healing, growth, and lasting well-being. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.