Michael Curless, Ph.D.
Dr. Michael Curless,
Clinical Psychologist.
Clinical psychologist. Independent practitioner since 2001. A deep interest in understanding the person behind the concerns.

Independent practice since 2001.
Experienced. Personal. Whole-person care.
Meet Dr. Michael
Curless, Ph.D.
Clinical experience. A complete view of your story.
- A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an independent practice established in 2001.
- Looks beyond symptoms and test scores to the developmental, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors behind them.
- Considers possible contributing factors, including trauma, significant life events, and medication effects.
- Combines comprehensive psychological testing with advanced analytical methods to clarify complex diagnostic questions.
Perspective shaped by experience
Making complex
information understandable.
Dr. Curless has been practicing independently since 2001, working with children, adolescents, and adults. His gentle manner creates room for people to share their experiences.
He examines the timing and context of concerns, weighs possible contributing factors, and brings the findings together into a coherent explanation. The goal is to help you see your experiences in context and understand your evaluation.
- Professional role
- Clinical Psychologist
- Degree
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Current office
- Ellsworth, Maine
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