Our Team
Skilled Clinicians Dedicated to Supporting First Responders, Frontline Workers, and Public Safety Agencies
Lauren Hample, LCSW
Owner & Therapist
Lauren has been practicing as a trauma focused therapist since earning her degree in 2011 and is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) through the EMDR International Association. Lauren is also a certified ASAP (Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol) provider. She is currently the only vetted and approved clinician by the Fraternal Order of Police in the state of Maine.
Lauren is passionate about officer and responder wellness, and contracts with public safety agencies state-wide to develop and maintain responder wellness programs. In addition to her work with public safety and first responder agencies, Lauren offers individual treatment as well as four and eight day EMDR intensives.
Lisa Hickey, LCSW
Contract Clinician and Trauma Specialist
Lisa has 15 years of experience in outpatient counseling and Employee Assistance Program counseling, recently transitioning to private practice at Midcoast Counseling Group in order to join a mental health treatment facility that is aware and remains informed of the challenges and issues specific to law enforcement, veterans, fire and rescue, and emergency medical personnel.
Lisa specializes in Traumatic Incident Reduction and Prolonged Exposure for treating trauma in its many forms, including: PTSD, CPTSD, and acute stress disorder, anxiety, stress, and complex grief. In 2007, Lisa earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maine. Lisa studied Political Science with a concentration in Spanish and International Affairs, and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Maine. Lisa is trained as a facilitator of Traumatic Incident Reduction and Life Stress Reduction. She has had in-depth training and case supervision in Prolonged Exposure. She has a wide variety of person-centered healing techniques to tailor to a client’s individual needs.
Naya Clifford, LCSW
Contract Clinician and Trauma Specialist
Serving those who serve is the heart of my work. As an experienced clinician, my practice is dedicated to first responders and military service members who experience repeated traumatic stress exposures. I focus on resilience, recalibration, and restoring a sense of steadiness in the aftermath of what your job demands. In this practice, you’ll find a place that understands the mission, the mindset, and the moments that stay with you.
My professional background includes years in primary care behavioral health, as both a clinician and a clinical supervisor, and serving as the civilian Director of Psychological Health for both the Maine Army National Guard and the Maine Air National Guard. My work has deepened my understanding of operational stress, duty‑driven identity, and the unique culture of service. I also bring the lived perspective of being the spouse of a currently serving career Sergeant Major, which informs my work with both service members and their families.
My approach with each client is tailored to their needs and may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and collaboration with primary care for physical wellness support.