Luwana Dyer , LCPC

Luwana Dyer is a Maine-based Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of professional experience across private practice, school and Head Start programs, and work connected to the state and court system. She has supported children, adults, and families through a wide range of concerns including trauma, abuse and neglect, loss and grief, fertility and end-of-life matters, existential and life transitions, and relational and family needs.

Her work also addresses anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivation, life adjustments, and a spectrum of intimacy and eating or sleeping challenges. Luwana has provided ongoing services to members of the LGBTQ community and brings sensitivity to issues related to adoption, foster care, attachment, blended families, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and other complex life circumstances. She lists coaching among her professional offerings and integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and reach personal goals.

Luwana believes everyone deserves respect, sensitivity, and compassionate support. She approaches each case with that commitment and collaborates with clients to develop practical plans and achievable goals aimed at helping them live the life they both desire and deserve.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Luwana employs a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and healing. Skills-based interventions help clients learn concrete tools for managing stress, anxiety, and mood changes by teaching strategies for coping, problem solving, and emotion regulation. Trauma-informed approaches prioritize safety, validation, and gradual processing for people affected by abuse, neglect, or other traumatic events, supporting recovery at a comfortable pace. Coaching-oriented strategies complement therapeutic work by clarifying goals, improving motivation, and enhancing daily functioning across relationships, career, and family roles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Luwana works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to meet individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These options increase accessibility for clients who live far from services or who prefer remote formats, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work and ongoing support.