LEWISTON – Luanne Starr Rhoades, licensed clinical professional counselor, announces the opening of her private practice in counseling at 460 Main St.

Rhoades has worked for the last five years at St. Mary’s Partial Hospital Program, counseling individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

She also provides counseling for men, women and teens with acute stressors, such as grief and loss issues, divorce, marital discord, school problems, family problems and life transition issues. Also in her career she has worked helping individuals with disabilities find employment and with the special needs of older adults. For information and appointments call 777-5900. This practice is a satellite office of Transitions Counseling Inc., a state-licensed mental health and substance abuse service agency, which contracts with independent practitioners to provide high-quality, low-barrier services.