Care Philosophy: “We all need to be looked at, listened to and heard. Telling our stories then exploring how they’ve changed us and what we’ve learned from them can be a path to healing of the body, mind, and spirit.”

Linda Napier holds a Master of Science in Nursing and studied to become a Family Nurse Practitioner at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Spirituality from Hartford Seminary in Hartford, CT. Specializing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health, Linda splits her time at both the Downeast Treatment Center in Ellsworth and the MDI Hospital Behavioral Health Center in Bar Harbor; where she joined in February of 2018.

Linda came to MDI Hospital with a wide range of health-related experience including:
– Serving as the Director of Health Services at Landmark College in Putney, VT; a college for students with learning differences.
– Writing the weekly health column, “Nurse’s Notes”, from October 2006-December 2010, for the Danbury News Times, Danbury, CT.
– Writing and publishing a book on the necessity of nurturing touch for health, called Tender Medicine: Touching the Heart, Healing the Hurt, and producing a video on the subject.
– Having lectured and coordinated workshops on the subject of “Focused Touch” as an additional tool in the field of healthcare and other health-related issues.
– Creating and implementing programs of exercise, diet, and stress management for high risk cardiac patients and ‘Chairobics’, as well as ‘Chair-yoga’; a therapeutic exercise program for chair-bound seniors
– Serving as Daisy the “Caring Clown” at hospitals, various healthcare centers, and charitable fundraisers.

Linda enjoys outdoor activities such as all-season hiking, kayaking, cross country skiing, and biking. She also enjoys writing poetry and short stories, as well as playing the drums. When she is not enjoying the outdoors, you can find Linda cooking in the kitchen, at the movie theatre, trying out local restaurants, travelling, or spending quality time with family and friends.

Linda Napier shares this message with her current and future patients at MDI Hospital and the Downeast Treatment Center: “Allow me the honor of walking with you for awhile on your journey back to health.”

Care philosophy: “As a social worker and therapist, I believe in the importance of meeting people where they are in their journey. I want the people I work with to feel like they are not alone and that someone is here to support and encourage them through life’s struggles and victories. I strive to make a connection with each individual, so that they can leave feeling validated and empowered.”

Nicole enjoys working at MDI Hospital because it gives her the opportunity to provide integrated, personalized-care to her patients throughout the continuum of their care experience. She also enjoys working with the talented providers at MDI Hospital and Health Centers. “I appreciate my social work colleagues and enjoy learning more as the field of social work constantly evolves,” she says.

A Maine native, Nicole recently moved to the Downeast area with her husband and their son.

Care Philosophy: My priority is to present myself authentically, provide empathetic guidance and support my clients on their healing journeys. I believe that therapy should be an empowering tool that helps people navigate mental health struggles, relationship issues and life changes while taking into consideration unique identities and cultural backgrounds. I primarily use a combination of integrative, person-centered approaches and multicultural approach while incorporating elements of strength-based therapy, CBT and DBT techniques, LGBTQ and feminist therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

Born and raised in France, Auria Mauras came to MDI for work after travelling to Maine as an exchange student at the University of Maine, Farmington, where she completed her undergraduate degree. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Auria is interested in working with clients from all ages and different backgrounds. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bradley University and a Master of Arts in Social Sciences, Specialty Equality and Gender Studies from Université Lyon 2.

Auria shares that, “As a therapist, my role is to build a therapeutic relationship – based on mutual trust, genuineness and empathy – to help you reach your goals and make desired change.”

Outside of work, Auria enjoys hiking in Acadia year-round, spending time with friends by the ocean, and reading novels in French.

Care Philosophy: “It is a priority for me to make genuine connections with my patients, and to express empathy and give validation in order for them to feel seen, heard, and truly cared for.”

Care Philosophy: “I believe in the intrinsic capacity to heal, and that compassionate and collaborative care is foundational to attuning to our authentic selves. My hope is to empower clients to navigate the challenges of their lives with greater confidence and self-compassion.”

Care philosophy: “My practice is a collaborative approach to helping others move towards a chosen future utilizing skills, resources and coping abilities. I strive to provide compassionate client care that is individualized, respectful and genuine.”

Laurie Wellman, LCSW, CADC specializes in trauma informed, EMDR, solution focused, substance use, SPACE-(Supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions) and grief counseling.  Laurie intends to foster a safe space where clients can identify strengths in order to achieve goals.