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Helping families and individuals achieve mental wellness.

The mission of The Family Center of Maine is to encourage each individual 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 offers professional mental health counseling tailored to individuals, children, and families. Our services include individual therapy, child counseling, and family therapy—each focused on emotional wellness, healthy relationships, and lasting change. We use evidence-based approaches to support clients within the systems and environments they live.

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.

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.