PhoenixNest Counseling, LLC

09/18/2025

If you’re in need of support, please consider reaching out to Meesh to see if she might be a good fit for your needs. Her current semester allows her to offer free sessions under my supervision until mid-December.

03/14/2025

Thanks to Sand Pond Studio for these sweet little gnomes. They are gentle reminders of how important we all are to each other. 🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 🦄 💜

01/22/2025

Credit: The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

After yesterday's inauguration, it's more important than ever to know and understand your rights in the state of Maine. Our friends at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders - GLAD Law have put together a comprehensive list of resources and commonly asked questions for transgender folks and q***r students, which we've compiled on our blog for your convenience: https://www.outmaine.org/glad-law-resources-for-trans-folks-and-students/

And we also have an informational flyer with an overview of Maine's current laws and policies regarding LGBTQ+ rights in education which you can download and read here: https://www.outmaine.org/an-overview-of-maines-current-laws-policies-on-lgbtq-rights-in-education/

While we cannot offer legal advice, we can offer support and direct you to legal resources if needed. So please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions in the coming months as more legislation arises. We're here with you and we're not going anywhere; you're not alone in this. 🌈

11/30/2024

Do you have questions about how legal documents can help protect you and your loved ones in the wake of the election?

Join us for a special webinar with Jessica Feinberg, Maine Law Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and nationally recognized expert in family law and gender & sexuality law.

This webinar is designed specifically for LGBTQ+ adults looking for guidance on how to safeguard their rights and interests in these changing times.

In this free session, we’ll discuss essential considerations for planning your future, including:
-Estate planning and powers of attorney
-State and federal IDs and documentation
-Marriage, marriage licenses, and legal protections
-And more

We’ll also answer your questions anonymously, creating a safe space for all participants to learn and engage.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and get your questions answered.

Register here:
https://www.equalitymaine.org/event/lgbtq-strategies-for-reviewing-legal-financial-and-essential-documents/

11/30/2024

Talking about bullying can be difficult for everyone. There are many ways to raise the subject of bullying and start the conversation before bullying happens or if you are concerned that it may be happening. Learn more: http://stopbullying.gov/resources/how-to-talk-about-bullying

11/30/2024

11/10/2024

🌈 Empower Yourself at Our LGBTQIA+ Self-Defense Workshop!

Join us this Sunday, November 3rd, from 12:00-1:30 PM at the Equality Community Center (15 Casco St., Portland) for our monthly FREE Empowerment Self-Defense class, open to LGBTQIA+ community members and allies.

This session focuses on de-escalation skills—tools for managing adrenaline, setting clear boundaries, and responding to difficult situations confidently. Led by experienced instructors in a supportive, choice-based environment, you’ll gain practical strategies for handling microaggressions, harassment, and more.

Come as you are, participate at your comfort level, and feel free to bring a friend! No pre-registration needed—just drop in and discover accessible ways to feel stronger, safer, and more empowered.

11/25/2023

Looking for something festive do to this December? Consider going to see the Gay Men's Chorus perform at South Portland High School! Visit mainegaymenschorus.com/events/ for more information and to purchase tickets ❄

11/25/2023

Blog: Voices of Decolonization

This month we offer the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address, first published on our blog page on November 2, 2017. The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address is an ancient message of peace and appreciation of Mother Earth and her inhabitants. The children learn that, according to Native American tradition, people everywhere are embraced as family. Our diversity, like all wonders of Nature, is truly a gift for which we are thankful….”

Click here to read more of this and others:
https://www.wabanakireach.org/blog

11/03/2023