Therapy for emotional healing after abortion in a safe, private, and compassionate space.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Telehealth Available
With over 25 years of experience as a clinical therapist, I provide compassionate support for women processing their emotions after an abortion, as well as those navigating pregnancy decisions.
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Julia L. Orr, LCSW
About me
You are navigating a path that can feel deeply confusing and tender — where so many emotions can swirl together at once, sometimes without names. It's okay to feel every part of that — and you do not walk this alone.
With over two decades of experience in trauma-informed care, I have had the privilege of sitting with individuals through their most vulnerable moments. This journey has deepened my understanding that healing is not linear, and every emotion you hold — whether it's grief, guilt, relief, or peace — is valid and worthy of being honored.
I believe grief after abortion is often unseen and minimized, but invisible doesn't mean unimportant. This grief deserves acknowledgment, validation, and care. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are, with compassionate understanding.
My approach
My focus is to create a safe and compassionate space where adults can heal from the experience of abortion — whether recent or in the distant past, and whether you are processing an experience or still facing a decision. Telehealth means you can access this support from the privacy of your own home, wherever you are in Maine.
As both a therapist and someone who has personally experienced abortion, I know the journey from pain to healing. My approach is whole-person and integrative — honoring not just your thoughts and emotions, but your body's experience and your spiritual life as well. Whether you come from a spiritual tradition, consider yourself spiritual in a broader sense, or are still finding your way with that, all of it belongs here.
Sessions move at your pace and are shaped by what you need. Some sessions are simply a space to talk and be heard. Others draw on EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a well-researched trauma therapy that can help process painful memories without requiring you to relive every detail. Healing, in my experience, is not only psychological — it is deeply human, and often sacred. You are always in control of what we explore and how.