Jessica Pulkkinen, LCSW, CCS, Portland, ME

About Jessica Pulkkinen

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Gender Affirming Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Compassion Focused

Structural Family Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jessica Pulkkinen

Jessica Pulkkinen, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, helps individuals and families across Maine navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual, couples, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on building trust and empowering clients of all ages to overcome emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties. Whether supporting a teen struggling with school avoidance, guiding a couple through relationship stress, or helping a young adult manage anxiety, Jessica offers a warm, collaborative approach rooted in clinical expertise. Jessica is especially passionate about working with trauma, grief, and loss. With extensive experience supporting individuals through these complex emotional experiences, she creates a safe and validating environment for clients to process pain, rebuild their sense of self, and find resilience. Her trauma-informed work often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices, tailored to meet each client's needs. In addition to trauma and grief, Jessica specializes in treating anxiety, ADHD, and childhood behavioral issues. She also supports members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating adoption or foster care, and those with autism spectrum disorders. Her interventions focus on developing practical coping skills, strengthening family dynamics, and helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their mental health journey. Jessica also offers additional services for those facing bipolar disorder, depression, and gender identity concerns. Outside the therapy room, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends, relaxing by the ocean, camping, attending Boston sports games especially cheering on the Red Sox and listening to live music.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Jessica Pulkkinen, LCSW, CCS also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Maine

11 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04101

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Maine

NPI number

1366689077

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What practice does Jessica Pulkkinen work with?

Jessica Pulkkinen works with LifeStance Health - Maine.

Where is Jessica Pulkkinen's office located?

Jessica Pulkkinen has 2 office locations in Portland, view full addresses on Jessica Pulkkinen's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jessica Pulkkinen?

Jessica Pulkkinen frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jessica Pulkkinen on their profile.