
Pete FranzeN, lcpc, NCC
Clinical Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
I provide therapy to individuals and couples that is affirming of gender and sexuality diversity, and I am proud to serve in this role as a queer, transgender man. I work with clients to support improved emotional well-being on a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, gender identity, grief & loss, fears, and loneliness.
My approach is focused on what your experiences feel like and mean to you. I believe that therapy is best facilitated by forming a trusting relationship within a safe environment where you are able to explore and connect with your most deeply sensed emotions and use them for healing and growth. I see my role as a facilitator who can support you in making use of deeper levels of awareness and understanding within yourself.
Portland Humanistic Therapy LLC
Emotion-Focused & Humanistic Therapy for Individuals & Couples in an LGBTQAI+ Affirming Environment


Payment & Insurance​
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Note: My practice is currently full and I am not accepting new clients at this time. Please check out mainequeerhealth.org for more LGBTQ+ affirming providers.
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I accept the following insurance:
HARVARD PILGRIM • UNITED HEALTHCARE • ANTHEM BCBS • CIGNA • AETNA • MAINECARE •MAINE COMMUNITY HEALTH OPTIONS •
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My full fee without insurance is $130 per session. Cash, checks, credit, or debit cards are accepted. Sliding scale fees are available.
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Out of Network (OON) Coverage
Some insurance benefits include OON (out-of-network) coverage for mental health services. This allows you to get reimbursed for some or all of the fees you pay to an out-of-network provider. I can provide a receipt for you to submit for reimbursement. Fees will generally be applied to your annual deductible. Please contact your insurance company to determine the specific benefits of your policy.
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Free Services in the Community:
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The Intentional Warm Line offers telephone support during challenging times and non-crisis situations. Callers will receive support, social connection, assistance with referrals to community resources, recovery programs and an opportunity to connect with others during a time of fear, grief or sadness.
If you are transgender or gender-questioning and want to talk to someone who you feel confident will be empathic to this experience, please consider reaching out to Trans Lifeline, a peer support service run by trans people, for trans people. Or locally, please consider reaching out to Maine Transgender Network.
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To find lower-cost services without insurance, consider reaching out to interns at a Simple Therapy LLC or GETME.


Reach Out
If you sense that we might be a good match to work together on your goals for counseling, send me a brief message and we will arrange a time to connect. Do not include sensitive information in your message as email can not be guaranteed to be a confidential mode of communication.
My practice is currently full and I am not accepting new clients at this time. Please check out mainequeerhealth.org for more LGBTQ+ affirming providers.
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pete@portlandhumanistictherapy.com
203-648-8715
Office Hours: 7am - 6pm Tuesday through Friday
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If you need immediate help, please call the Maine State Crisis Line at 1-888-568-1112.
LOCATION
Portland Humanistic Therapy LLC
602 Brighton Ave.
Portland, ME 04102
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