Androscoggin Behavioral Health

Welcome to Androscoggin Behavioral Health, the private practice of Victor Dumais, LCPC, LADC, CCS.

ABH is located on the third floor of Solid Roots Counseling, 331 Pine St, Lewiston, ME

ABH currently accepts Mainecare and direct payment.

Phone: 207-520-2079
Fax: 207-376-1218
Email: victor@abhmaine.org

Victor Dumais

Victor Dumais, LCPC, LADC, CCS.

I look forward to speaking with you, let's get started.

What I provide:

I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy, meaning that I draw tools from many different theoretical orientations to care. I mainly focus treatment on the use of three evidence-based practices:

Motivational Interviewing:

MI is a good approach to care when you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with a big decision, or are stuck in a rut. In this practice I use specific tools to help you find your way forward honoring your own wisdom (even if you're pretty darn sure you don't have any).

Cognitive Behavior Therapy:

CBT supposes that our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors are all connected, and focuses on moving from maladaptive, or unhelpful patterns into adaptive, or healthy, helpful ways of living.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing:

EMDR is a thoroughly studied technique for targeting memories and beliefs from the past that are impacting our present and future. More than just a treatment for trauma, EMDR is a powerful tool for changing how we see and experience ourselves and the world around us.

What to expect:

Your first session will be pretty relaxed. We will go over a professional disclosure statement and we will discuss your reasons for seeking treatment, your expectations, and generally feel out whether you feel this will be a good fit for you.

Your second session will focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. You will fill out some measurement tools and I will ask you some questions to make a mental health diagnosis. We will discuss your long-term and short-term goals for treatment and what methods we'll use in therapy to help you get where you want to be. Your second session won't be super fun, but it'll set us up.