Adult, Teen, & Child Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Therapists Accepting New Patients.

Offices in Saco Maine, Portland Maine, and Miami Florida. Same-Month Evaluations. In-Person and Telehealth. Local Maine Psychiatrist Owned Psychiatry Practice. Book NowPatient Portal

Adult, Teen, & Child Psychiatrist and Psychologist Accepting New Patients.

Offices in Saco Maine, Portland Maine, and Miami Florida. Same-Week Evaluations. In-Person and Telehealth. Local Maine Psychiatrist Owned Psychiatry Practice. Book NowPatient Portal

Our Services

Weekly Individual Therapy

Same Month In-Person and Telehealth Availability

Therapy Intensives

Medication Management and/or Weekly Individual Therapy

Consultation

Adult & Child Psychiatrists & Therapists Accepting New Patients

Supervision

Direct Messaging With Your Doctor

Our Mission

 

Peace Behavioral Health is a small, boutique, locally owned, comprehensive Psychiatry and Psychology practice dedicated to providing Psychiatry and Psychology services utilizing unrushed evidence-based care throughout Maine and Florida.

We have offices in Saco, ME and Portland, ME & provide services via telehealth throughout the states of Maine and Florida.

We utilize ABPN Board-Certified Psychiatrists, and ABPN Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists as well as Psychologists and therapists. Our current clinicians are Nicolas Sikaczowski, DO, Ashley Shaw, PhD, Stephon Martin, MD, Vincent Kennedy, DO, Michael Price, MD, Jaana Lehinten, PhD, Karen Kennedy, LCSW, and Alix Buckvar, LCSW. Find out more about us here 

We provide medication management and therapy for ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Insomnia, Schizophrenia, ASD, PTSD, and more.

 

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Saco & Portland Maine Psychiatry and Therapy

We offer services in Saco Maine, Portland Maine, and via telehealth throughout Maine and Florida! Scroll through to see our office spaces and meet our Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Therapists. Pictured here is one of our 2 Saco, Maine Offices, both with ample parking and located at 110 Main St on the 3rd Floor in Saco. 

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Stephon T Martin, MD

Dr. Stephon T. Martin is a Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and General Psychiatrist. He is licensed in Maine and Massachusetts. He completed medical school at Boston University and his residency and fellowship training at the University of Miami. He has experience treating patients of all ages from childhood to those of advanced age. He utilizes patient focused care with therapeutic strategies that are current with the latest advancements in the field. In addition to medication management and psychotherapy Dr. Martin believes in a holistic approach which includes a focus on fitness and nutrition. He has extensive experience evaluating and treating a variety of conditions including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, and psychotic disorders.

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Portland Maine Psychiatry and Therapy

Located at 560 Brighton Avenue, our Portland Maine office offers ample parking and a large relaxing space for a Visit with Karen Kennedy, LCSW for therapy or Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski for Psychiatric Services.

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Alix Buckvar, LCSW

Alixandra Buckvar (Alix) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in children, adolescents and young adults. With 10+ years as a therapist for children and adults, she has worked extensively with teens and adults who have experienced trauma and mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, abuse/neglect, sexual violence, drug use, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.  Alix’s approach is rooted in empathy, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices, allowing her to create a safe and supportive environment where young people can explore their emotions and develop resilience.

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Karen Kennedy, LCSW

Karen Kennedy, LCSW has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, helping them to achieve greater health and well-being.  She views each client as an expert on themselves while she is an expert on helping clients make change.   Karen helps each client identify treatment plan goals, supporting them in envisioning how they want to evolve their life.  These goals guide the work.  Karen’s primary evidence-based modalities include CBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness and DBT.  She emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates mind and body.  She helps clients with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, obsessive/compulsive thoughts and behaviors, substance and behavioral addictions, psychosis, relationship challenges, grief/loss, and managing change.  She has specialty in trauma and addiction treatment.  While therapy naturally involves exploring difficult thoughts and feelings, Karen sees humor and joy as essential elements for healing.  Karen received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Vermont.  She is the mother of two adult children.  In her free time she enjoys reading, playing the keyboard, surfing and pickleball.

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Michael Price, MD

Dr. Michael Price (MD) is a psychiatrist who has been in practice providing clinical services to people across the state of Maine since 2002, practicing all over the state from Ft. Kent to Bangor to Augusta to Portland. He sees patients in-person at our Portland office at 560 Brighton Avenue Portland, ME and via telehealth across the state of Maine. Dr. Price has robust experience been providing professional psychiatric services for the state and local hospitals, for the state’s social service agencies, and for independent clinics, providing high quality mental health psychotherapy and medication services and substance use disorder treatments.  He attended medical school as part of the Medical Scholars Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also did his medical internship, followed by residency at the Austin Psychiatric Residency program at the Austin State Hospital in Austin TX, then coming to Maine soon after.  His priority is patient-centered care that attends to people’s personal goals while resulting in meaningful functional maintenance and recovery.

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Saco Maine Child & Adult Psychiatry

Our 2 offices in Saco Maine at 110 Main St provide ample parking and a relaxing space for in-person visits with our Therapist Alix Buckvar, LCSW, our Psychologist Dr. Ashley Shaw and our Founder and Psychiatrist Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski.

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Jaana Lehtinen,PhD

Dr. Jaana Lehtinen is a licensed psychologist in Maine, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, as well as a school psychologist in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. Originally from Finland, she moved to California and began her academic journey at San Diego Mesa College, where she earned her A.A. in Psychology. She then received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by an M.Ed. in Human Development and a Ph.D. in School Psychology from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and emerging adults in various settings, including private practice, college counseling centers, K-12 public and private schools, residential treatment facilities, and hospital clinics.

Her goal in therapy is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves freely. She takes a holistic and integrative approach, tailoring evidence-based treatments to meet the unique needs of each client. Her areas of expertise include ADHD, learning disabilities, executive functioning skills, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral disorders, stress management, and adjustment to life changes. Her therapeutic style is casual and approachable, and she believes humor plays an important role in fostering connection and growth throughout the therapeutic journey.

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Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski

Nicolas Sikaczowski, DO is an ABPN Dual Board Certified Psychiatrist and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist.  He is the founder of Peace Behavioral Health. He sees patients in-person and via telehealth from Saco/Biddeford Maine throughout the year and seasonally from our Miami location. Dr. Sikaczowski is licensed in both Florida and Maine. He specializes in treating child, adolescent, and adult patients with conditions including ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Eating Disorders, and Schizophrenia.

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Dr. Ashley Shaw

Dr. Ashley Shaw PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping adolescents and adults who struggle with strong emotions, such as anxiety and depression. She strives to help her clients gain self-efficacy about their ability to cope with strong emotions and stressors. Dr. Ashley Shaw has extensive clinical training in cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral (DBT) treatments for adolescents and adults, with a special emphasis on emotional disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, and hoarding) and is licensed in both Florida and Maine.

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Vincent Kennedy, DO

Dr. Vincent Kennedy is an ABPN Dual Board Certified Psychiatrist and Forensic Psychiatrist.  He is licensed in Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree at Georgetown University, followed by a Master of Public Health from the University of California, Irvine, and then attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. He completed his psychiatry residency training in South Florida followed by a Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California, Davis. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Pennsylvania State University, where he provides supervision to psychiatry resident physicians in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric unit, testifies regularly in involuntary commitment hearings, and presents lectures on forensic psychiatry and medico-legal topics. He has delivered presentations at regional and national psychiatric conferences on topics ranging from bipolar disorder to methamphetamine-induced psychotic disorder. Dr. Vincent Kennedy works with Peace Behavioral Health in Forensic Psychiatry cases and providing expert witness testimony and services.

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Miami Florida Psychiatry and Therapy

We offer Telehealth Services throughout Florida and Maine. Our Miami Florida office at 3081 Salzedo St offers ample parking is currently available for in-person for a brief time annually during winter months with Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski.

In-Person Services in Saco Maine, Portland Maine, and Miami, FL. Telehealth Available Throughout Maine and Florida.

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What Our Patients Say and Community Feedback

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“Absolutely the most liberating experience i’ve ever had with a Psychiatrist , I felt heard, I felt seen, I have seen countless of Psychiatrists and I had never truly felt like someone was actually listening, analyzing and trying to ACTUALLY find a solution rather than just pick what was the easiest pick medication wise . Highly recommend 10/10”

- G.S.

“Dr. Sikaczowski was great! He takes time to understand my issues, which I really appreciate.  Super great vibe!”

- H. Chu

Dr. Shaw was the ideal therapist for me, as someone close to the mental health field! She delivered evidence-based care with integrity, and our work empowered me to reclaim parts of my life I didn’t think I could! The way we established clear goals and tracked my progress was very helpful, and she brought care and intention to every session. This was the kind of therapy I had been wanting for years!

“I would highly recommend peace behavioral health to anybody in the local Miami area. Dr. Valerstain has been such a good doctor to me. It is very apparent that he cares more than most. That is what every patient needs too! Patience, kindness, and an understanding doctor that doesn’t offer “blanket care” to us since everyone is a unique person. Thank you Dr. Valerstain! Dr. Nick!

- Brittney H.

“Dr Nicolas is an excellent professional, committed to his patients. He’s always there when you need him the most. His patience with teens is amazing and you can see good results with him. We tried with 3 other doctors before him and none came even close to Dr Nicolas.

- Imilseth A.

“Dr. Nic is the single best psychiatrist I‘ve ever had – and I‘ve had a lot lol. He‘s patient, understanding, kind, never judges, and always thinks of a solution or plan.

- Vicky R.