hOLISTIC wELLNESS and ​counseling

49 Court Street Houlton, ME 04730

207-480-7238

Nicole@winnecookshores.com

49 Court Street Houlton, ME 04730

207-480-7238

Nicole@winnecookshores.com

Nicole Chase is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (c), a National Board for Certified Counselors Certified Counselor, and Master Reiki ​Practitioner. The owner and founder of Winnecook Shores, LLC, Nicole is Co-President-Elect for the Maine Mental Health Counselors ​Association.

Nicole is a trauma-informed counselor who utilizes a client-centered approach that recognizes the client as the expert of their own experience. ​Nicole facilitates client growth at their own pace. Nicole is trained in Somatic Experiencing, Nature-Based Interventions and Treatment, and ​Motivational Interviewing. Nicole has experience working with individuals of all ages, having worked as a counselor in the K-12 school setting, ​skilled nursing facility, group agency, and private practice. Nicole has treated depression, anxiety, childhood sexual assault, childhood trauma, ​domestic violence, caregiver/healthcare fatigue, anger management, as well as grief and loss. Nicole uses both tele-counseling and in-person ​counseling. Nicole currently see clients from the age of 12 and up.

Nicole’s journey to becoming an LCPC began when she started a job at Ironwood School, a residential treatment center for adolescents. Having ​worked as a wildlife biologist for 6 years, and an avid outdoorswoman herself, she fell in love with the idea of using a holistic approach to ​mental health. Within three years of working at Ironwood School, Nicole made the decision to pursue a Masters in Clinical Mental Health ​Counseling at Husson University.

Nicole resides in Northern Maine where her passions include hiking, camping, hunting, gardening, snowshoeing, and skiing. Nicole is based in ​the Houlton office.

nicole@winnecookshores.com

Shawn Graham,PhD, LCPC, BC-TMH

Shawn Graham, PhD, LCPC, BC-TMH completed his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a concentration in Advanced Counseling ​from the University of the Cumberlands. Shawn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider ​(BC-TMH), and certified as a Disaster Behavioral Health Responder with the State of Maine. Shawn is a strong advocate of the mental health ​profession and serves on the Maine Mental Health Counseling Association Board of Directors.

Shawn entered the behavioral health field because of his own experiences. Shawn always knew he wanted to work with people but was unsure ​exactly what he wanted to do when he entered college. He had to work to help pay for his education, and when he started working with adults in a ​group home, he quickly found meaning helping others. He took more classes, which solidified his understanding that his path was working ​collaboratively with others as they navigate challenges and work towards their goals. Shawn has been working in the behavioral health field for over ​twenty-five years. He has been a clinical counselor for over a decade and has experience in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

Shawn enjoys supporting adults with situational and developmental problems in living. Shawn has experience working with anxiety, depression, ​PTSD, OCD and other mental health diagnoses. Shawn also has experience supporting people with academic and career counseling, processing ​occupational challenges, managing life’s worries and stressors in healthy ways, and supporting people as they process their experiences and feelings.

Shawn employs a trauma-informed, integrative approach, understanding that no one treatment approach will effectively respond to the uniqueness ​of each individual and the problems in living they are experiencing. Shawn’s work is informed by Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief ​Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through these evidenced based models, interventions are based on client ​needs and strengths.

Shawn has been selected to present at national conferences in areas of his research and other topics. Shawn also enjoys consulting and offering ​trainings and has provided numerous workshops for first responders in topics related to mental health, wellness, and self-care. Shawn has also ​worked with organizations in areas of perception and communication, as well as team building.

Shawn maintains a small clinical practice and works as an Associate Professor of Counseling at the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK). ​Shawn is the Unit Chair of the Behavioral Science program and currently serves as the Faculty Chair at UMFK. Shawn received Faculty of the Year ​at the UMFK in 2022 and received the Maine Campus Compact Donald Harward Award for Faculty Service-Learning Excellence in 2023. Shawn is ​virtually based, serving clients state-wide.

Shawn@winnecookshores.com

Lisa Lavoie, PhD, LCPC, CRC

Lisa Lavoie holds a doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision; she is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). She is ​also a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC). Dr. Lavoie is the owner of True North Counseling, LLC. In addition to her counseling ​practice, she is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Maine at Fort Kent and an adjunct professor at the University ​of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Southern Maine. She is on the advisory board for the Maine Mental Health Counselors ​Association.

Dr. Lavoie recognizes that clients are their own best experts; however, life circumstances sometimes intervene and clients need facilitation to ​become their best selves. For Dr. Lavoie, who practices in a trauma-informed manner, it is a privilege to assist and empower clients on their ​wellness journey. She looks forward to supporting clients discover their “True North.” Dr. Lavoie’s work is client-centered, evidence-based, ​purpose-driven, strengths-based, integrative, and collaborative.

Dr. Lavoie attained her Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I) certification through Queen’s University. CBT-I is an evidence-​based, first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. Queen’s University’s CBT-I training is certified by the College of Family Physicians of ​Canada.

Dr. Lavoie currently works with adults via telehealth. She is available to work with clients throughout Maine.

Dr. Lavoie enjoys teaching, baking, walking, and reading.

Lisa@winnecookshores.com

49 Court Street Houlton, ME 04761

207-480-7238

Nicole@winnecookshores.com

60 Minute Session: Fees varied based on ​clinician.

Winnecook Shores does not accept insurance.* ​Clients are welcome to submit a Superbill ​(provided to you) to their insurance to receive ​reimbursement Winnecook Shores has limited ​slide scale availability. Please reach out for more ​information.

• MaineCare is accepted by some clinicians
  

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Out of Network Reimbursement

If you have insurance, you may be able to receive full or partial reimbursement for our sessions. Winnecook Shores can provide a ‘superbill’ after each session or ​monthly. A superbill is simply a type of receipt that includes very basic information: your name, diagnosis, type of service, cost, date and length of session, and ​professional licensing information. No specifics about treatment are included, although a diagnosis is required. You will submit this to your insurance company. If ​you plan to use this option, please contact your insurance company before we meet to get a full understanding of your specific policy’s procedures related to out of ​network reimbursement. Winnecook Shores does not work directly with insurance companies and every policy is different. It is important for you to be fully informed ​about the following for your specific policy:

• Are mental health benefits included and, if so, how many sessions per year are covered?
• What percent of out-of-network mental health is covered?
• Do you have an out-of-network deductible and, if so, how much have you met so far?
• Do you have an out-of-network maximum?
• How do you submit claims for reimbursement?

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49 Court Street Houlton, ME 04730

207-480-7238

Nicole@winnecookshores.com