Board Certified Psychiatrist & Psychologist
Nicolas Sikaczowski, DO
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. Nicolas Sikaczowski 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 completed his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of Miami, where he currently serves as a Voluntary Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, providing therapy supervision and mentorship to Psychiatrists pursuing their Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. He completed his General Psychiatry Residency in South Florida after completing medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Prior to medical school, Dr. Sikaczowski completed premedical training at Northwestern University and Harvard University after receiving his B.A in Commercial Music from Millikin University with a focus on classical guitar. He specializes in treating child, adolescent, and adult patients with conditions including ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Eating Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Ashley Shaw, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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). Dr. Shaw is licensed in both Florida and Maine. She received her B.A. from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and went on to receive her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in the adult division from University of Miami. She completed her clinical psychology internship training in the cognitive-behavior therapy elective at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. She completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the child division at the University of Miami. Between 2019 and 2022, she was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida International University, where she was the Clinical Director of the Mental Health Interventions and Technology (MINT) Anxiety Program and founded and directed the MINT Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents Program. From Fall, 2022 to Spring, 2023, Dr. Shaw was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Bowdoin College. Dr. Shaw will be starting as a tenure-track Assistant Professor at University of New England in August, 2023. Dr. Shaw 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.
Stephon T Martin, MD
Board Certified General Psychiatrist & Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. Stephon T. Martin is a Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and General Psychiatrist. 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.
Alixandra Buckvar, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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. Alix utilizes a holistic approach integrating techniques such as mindfulness and the use of creative arts to complement traditional therapeutic methods, such as, play therapy techniques, sandtray, CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Her approach has been proven effective in helping patients achieve greater self-awareness and emotional stability. One of Alix’s core strengths is creating strong, trusting relationships with her patients, enabling them to feel heard, understood and supported. She works collaboratively with patients and caregivers in creating individualized treatment plans that address their unique circumstances and goals that are important to them. Alix is currently accepting new patients and has immediate availability for in-person (at our Saco, ME Office) or telehealth therapy visits.