Virtual Therapy Maine

Accessible Virtual Therapy for Maine Residents

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that about 268,000 Maine residents struggle with a mental health condition, including chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. This number is greater than the population of the state’s capital city, Augusta. Of added concern, is that about 61,000 Maine adults have a serious mental illness, and that nearly 17% of ME youth between the ages of 12-17 experience a major depressive episode each year. This up-and-coming generation is under careful watch, as data from Mental Health America indicates that Maine leads the nation in the percentage of youth (ages 12-17) having serious thoughts of suicide. Without intervention, the state is headed for an especially challenging future when considering that 260,000 Maine residents (nearly 19% of the population) live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals.

“Maine leads the nation in the percentage of youth (ages 12-17) having serious thoughts of suicide.” (Mental Health America)

To overcome barriers to accessing qualified mental health support, Kindbridge has stepped in to offer powerful virtual therapy. Maine residents (individuals, couples, and families) can connect to a specialized counselor right here, right now.

Using Technology to Overcome Tech Addictions

Technology addiction is one of the fastest growing threats to public health in Maine. Problematic behavior regarding engagement with internet-enabled activities has compromised the wellbeing of vulnerable and at-risk residents. These issues include the following:

• Problematic online gambling behavior: Research shows that nearly 30,000 adult residents in Maine struggle with gambling disorder.
• Problematic use of pornography: As with problem gambling (above) National studies suggest that up to 7% of adults meet the criteria for problematic gambling behavior, which equates 78,000 ME residents.
• Problematic online trading behavior: National studies suggest that 8% of investors meet the criteria for compulsivity regarding online trading.
• Unhealthy video gaming: National studies suggest around 3-5% of gamers experience issues with unhealthy gaming.
• Problematic online shopping behavior: According to a 2025 study on e-commerce revenue per capita, Maine ranks 15th nationally, with an average of $3,445 per adult. While there is nothing innately troubling about that statistic, national studies suggest that up to 16% of Americans struggle with unhealthy online shopping behavior. It’s estimated that 224,000 Mainers may be affected, assuming the state mirrors national averages. 

As a virtual counseling platform, Kindbridge leverages technology to treat all of the above. Counseling specific to each issue are available to any Maine resident with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop (everyone). Click or call to connect right now.

Successfully Treating Cooccurring Issues

A number of mental health concerns are comorbid with technology addictions. Whether you struggle with one or more of these as cooccurring (w/ problem tech use) issues or they are standalone concerns, we will help.

Anxiety	ADHD
Bipolar Disorder	Chronic Anger + Irritability
Depression	OCD
PTSD	Substance Use Disorder