For anyone who wants to talk Therapy & Assessments · MaineCare Section 65 Outpatient Services
A place to talk. A place to understand.
In plain English: talking with a therapist, in person or online.
Outpatient therapy and clinical assessments for children, teens, adults, and families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington counties, in person in Lincoln and by telehealth statewide. Covered by MaineCare, from a locally owned agency that has served this region since 2009. Confidential, local, and trauma-informed.
Outpatient therapy and counseling in the Lincoln, Maine area
Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to or answers you can act on, you’ll find both here.
Sometimes life gets complicated and you need a confidential space to make sense of it. Sometimes you (or someone you love) need clinical answers to questions that have lingered too long. Section 65 is where both happen.
If you’re an adult working through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief — outpatient therapy gives you a licensed clinician who listens, helps you understand what’s going on, and partners with you to build practical strategies.
If you’re a parent of a child or teen who is struggling — with anxiety, big feelings, friendships, school stress, or whatever is weighing on them — individual therapy meets your child where they are, with approaches matched to their age, interests, and goals.
If you (or your child) need answers — about a diagnosis, about functional skills, about what is actually going on — comprehensive diagnostic and functional assessments give you a clear picture and practical recommendations.
This is the clinical care layer of MCCS — the conversation room, the assessment room, and the team behind both.
What we offer
Four core Section 65 services for MaineCare members across the region.
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Individual therapy for adults
Life gets complicated. Our therapy services offer a supportive space for adults to work through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or whatever feels heavy right now. You’ll partner with a licensed clinician who listens without judgment and helps you build practical strategies for moving forward. Sessions fit your schedule, with in-person and telehealth options available.
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Therapy for children and teens
Individual therapy for children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 — a private, supportive space to work through anxiety, big feelings, friendships, school stress, or whatever’s weighing on them. Licensed clinicians use evidence-based approaches matched to your child’s age, interests, and goals. In-person or telehealth.
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Diagnostic assessments
Understanding yourself or your child starts with the right information. Our comprehensive evaluations help determine whether specific challenges have a name — and more importantly, what to do next. Through clinical interviews, observation, and trusted assessment tools, we build a complete picture of strengths, challenges, and needs. You’ll leave with clear findings and practical recommendations.
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Functional and adaptive assessments
How does someone handle daily routines, social situations, and communication? Our functional assessments measure adaptive skills across the areas that matter most — giving families, schools, and care teams a clearer picture of where someone shines and where extra support would help. Valuable for treatment planning, educational accommodations, and tracking growth over time.
Who this is for
Section 65 services are designed for MaineCare members of any age — children, teens, adults — whose mental health, emotional well-being, or developmental needs would benefit from a licensed clinician’s attention. You don’t need to be in crisis to start therapy, and you’re welcome to reach out with questions before getting started. A referral is required to begin services, and we’ll walk you through it.
If you’re unsure whether outpatient therapy, an assessment, or something else is the right fit, contact us. We will help you figure it out, and if we are not the right match, we will tell you who might be.
Service area
We serve MaineCare members in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington counties, with in-person services at our Lincoln office. Telehealth therapy and certain assessment components are available statewide for eligible members.
We regularly support families and adults across the greater Lincoln area, along with the surrounding communities — including Lee, Mattawamkeag, Chester, West Enfield, Medway, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Old Town, Burlington, Passadumkeag, Winn, Woodville, and Danforth.
How it works
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Referral or self-referral
You, your provider, your case manager, or a family member contacts us by phone or email.
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Acknowledgment and intake
We confirm we have received your contact as soon as we can. During a brief intake call, we learn what brings you in (therapy, assessment, or both), gather basic information, and schedule your first appointment.
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First appointment
For therapy, this is a 50–60 minute clinical intake with your therapist — you talk about what brought you in, your history, and your goals. For assessments, this is the start of the assessment process itself.
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Ongoing care or written report
For therapy: regular sessions with your clinician, in-person or via telehealth, with progress reviewed over time. For assessments: a written report with findings, diagnoses (when applicable), and practical recommendations you can act on.
A supervised clinical team
The clinician you see is a licensed (or conditionally licensed) mental health professional, working under Maine state credentials. They are not working alone.
Behind every member’s care is Joanna Preble, LCSW, LADC, CCS, who serves as MC’s Clinical Director. Joanna sees outpatient therapy clients directly, supervises our clinical team, and provides free clinical supervision to our conditionally licensed clinicians. Joanna also coordinates with each member’s other providers — primary care, psychiatry, school teams, case managers — to keep care connected.
This model means:
- Continuity: You generally see the same clinician throughout treatment, building a trusting relationship over time.
- Clinical oversight: Every clinician’s work is reviewed by a senior licensed clinician.
- Coordination: With your consent, we work directly with your other providers.
About MC Community Services
MC Community Services has been the established Section 28 behavioral health provider for the greater Lincoln area since 2009. Our outpatient therapy and clinical assessment practice — Section 65 — has grown under Clinical Director Joanna Preble, LCSW, LADC, CCS, to support children, teens, adults, and families across the region.
We are locally owned, locally operated, and based in Lincoln, Maine. Decisions about your care are made by people who live where you live.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to start therapy?
Yes, a referral is required to begin services. You, your provider, your case manager, or a family member can start the process by phone or email, and we’ll walk you through the next steps.
Does MaineCare cover therapy and assessments?
Yes. Our Section 65 outpatient therapy and clinical assessments are provided for MaineCare members.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. Telehealth therapy and certain assessment components are available statewide for eligible MaineCare members, with in-person care at our Lincoln office.
Who provides the therapy, and what are their credentials?
You’ll work with a licensed (or conditionally licensed) mental health clinician, under the supervision of our Clinical Director, Joanna Preble, LCSW, LADC, CCS.
What ages do you work with?
We provide therapy and assessments for children and teens (ages 6 to 17), adults, and families.
What can therapy help with?
Outpatient therapy can help adults and young people work through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, among other concerns. We are not a licensed substance use treatment provider. If substance use is part of what you are dealing with, your therapist can talk about how it affects your mental health, and 2-1-1 Maine (dial 211) can connect you with licensed substance use treatment.
Ready to connect?
Whether you’re exploring therapy for yourself, your child, your family, or someone you’re caring for — or you need answers from a clinical assessment — we’d like to hear from you. Many people find the hardest step is the first one.
We're here to help
(207) 794-3133Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. After hours, leave a message and we'll call you back. We respond within 24–48 hours.
- Office
- 58 Enfield Road
Lincoln, ME 04457 - PO Box 186
Lincoln, ME 04457 - Fax
- (207) 794-3155
- Where we work
- Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington counties. In-person services in the greater Lincoln area; telehealth statewide for eligible MaineCare members.