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Hi, I’m Shruthi Nair, a South Asian American therapist and the founder of Bold Brown Therapy. I specialize in supporting South Asian and BIPOC individuals navigating anxiety, depression, cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, body image concerns, chronic illness, and life transitions. My approach integrates CBT, DBT, and IFS while creating a culturally affirming and compassionate space where clients feel seen and understood. I earned my master’s degree in counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and have a background in neuropsychology and mental health counseling. Through therapy, I aim to help clients build healthier relationships with themselves while balancing cultural expectations, family dynamics, and personal growth.

Hello! I'm Kristin Far, a licensed clinical social worker with a Master's degree from Rutgers University. Working in the mental health field since 2013, I draw my expertise from clinical settings that include group homes, hospitals, public schools, higher education and private practice.

I believe we are whole and complete, yet the structures and communities we live in might have us feeling like we are lacking, broken, and/or that there is something “wrong” with us. Life can be hard, and it can make us hard. Hard on ourselves, hard on the people we love, and hard on the people we interact with. As we grow and live through the natural stages of life, and the expected and unexpected events that arise, the strategies we consciously or unconsciously developed throughout our life to keep us safe and regulated might no longer be working for us. They might even be causing us distress or dysfunction. Our helpful coping strategies have become unhelpful, and this is where therapy comes in.

I’m Dr. Carly Ellman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and sports social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and athletes across a wide range of life transitions.

My therapy style is warm, honest, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to help you build clarity, confidence, and tools that support your wellbeing both inside and outside the therapy room.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, sport-related stress, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental place to explore and grow.

My background includes clinical practice, college teaching, and working directly with youth, parents, and coaches to strengthen mental health, resilience, and relationships through evidence-based approaches.

I’ve also earned a Sports Social Work Certificate and serve on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Health Registry, where I work with athletes navigating performance pressure, identity, anxiety, and stress.

Welcome!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience, I focus on supporting the whole person, not just their mental health. While we address your primary concerns, we won’t overlook other aspects of your life. My passion and excitement for helping others comes from knowing I’m fulfilling my purpose. In addition to therapy, my experience spans crisis intervention, substance abuse, inpatient psychiatric care, child welfare, nonprofit program development, and leadership. Some areas I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, stress management, grief, trauma, substance use, self-esteem, family stressors, and conflict resolution.

I am a husband, a father of two adult children, and a corgi dad. I am not a true Mainer as I moved here about 4 years ago from Pennsylvania where I spent most of my life. But, I have adopted Maine as my own. I love the outdoors and spend as much time as I can in them.

As far as the more formal stuff, I spent a lot of time in school. My credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ursinus College, a Masters of Education in Counseling from Rutgers University, an Executive Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from California Pacific University, a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Juris Doctorate in Law all from Widener University.

I have 20+ years management experience in behavioral health, managed care, academia and private practice settings. I have run my private practice for more than 30 years, have been a program administrator, corporate compliance/privacy officer, clinical director, program chairperson, and director of quality management during my career. I have taught at more than 20 colleges and universities. I have advised, supervised, trained, and taught hundreds of graduate students and professional counselors. I have also presented at many state, regional and national conferences and provided numerous trainings to social service and criminal justice professionals.

I like to take a grounded approach that helps clients feel safe and supported while fostering individual growth. I'm committed to joining with you on facing your greatest challenges as we work on learning new methods for coping and sailing smoothly through stress. My hope is that through our work together you're able to reconnect with yourself and find your way to a more authentic, fulfilling life.

Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!