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He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Maine. Since 2012, Tighe has worked with youth in a range of settings, including community mental health, school social work, and outdoor adventure-based programs.Tighe’s therapeutic approach draws from evidence-based modalities including adventure-based psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Social Work. His clinical work integrates experiential learning and relational connection as core tools for growth. He believes in the healing benefits of time spent in nature and the power of connection. Outside of his clinical work, Tighe enjoys traveling, playing with his dogs, and spending time in the backcountry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f05c2bb766f5d175bce34/609494de-e10e-42e9-8495-cf1ba390ada9/btaylorbass_gmail_com-b678ee95-edit.jpg Meet our Team - Taylor Bass, MSW Intern Therapist Intern Taylor is currently in the specialist year of her Master of Social Work program at the University of Southern Maine and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maine in Orono. Taylor’s professional experience includes home based and community based services, school based support, behavioral and developmental services, advocacy, resource navigation, and crisis intervention. These experiences have shaped her appreciation for understanding people within the context of their relationships, environments, experiences, and individual strengths.Taylor approaches her work with empathy, humility, curiosity, and respect. She believes there is no single path toward growth or healing and values meeting people where they are. She is particularly interested in creative and experiential approaches to therapy and hopes to help make this complicated world a little easier to navigate. A born and raised Mainer, Taylor values community, connection, and inclusion. Outside of her work and education, she enjoys spending time with family, being by the water, traveling, and enjoying Maine’s outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4f05c2bb766f5d175bce34/1599495922955-VIK7ULVGO59CMO7EF588/71221113_170182890801979_416044758884941824_o.jpg Meet our Team - Samantha Blackadar, LCSW Executive Director Samantha earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. 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