Female Therapists in Connecticut

Welcome! If you’re reading this, I’d imagine that you’re searching not just for any therapist, but one that will be the best fit for you. It takes courage to reach out and although it can seem scary and uncertain, it also provides hope that things can get better. If you’re looking for support and guidance, let's talk! As the owner of CT Affirmative Therapy, I have experience with a diverse client base and am passionately committed to working with those in the LGBTQ+ community on issues related to gender and sexuality. I also work with clients on issues related to anxiety, depression, family dynamics, and life transitions.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 24 plus years of experience providing support, education, empowering adolescents and adults to be their best self. I have experience with trauma, depression, grief, loss, adoption, foster care, couple/peer and family conflict, anxiety, anger management, addiction, codependency, dual diagnosis, school issues, emotional disturbance, women issues and much more. I strongly believe in the quote “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come, remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears, you have overcome. “

I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that each family and individual seeks therapy for different needs. I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families in various levels of care. I have facilitated multiple therapeutic groups with a focus on DBT, CBT, family systems, shame resilience, and body acceptance. I practice from a systemic lens when working with individuals or families. I focus therapy on self-esteem, self-worth, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, empowerment and fostering relationships.

The Insight Counseling Mission is to provide highly effective assessment and counseling services to clients in a warm and compassionate environment. We seek to make the entire process of seeking help, open and helpful. We offer the correct environment, education and encouragement for lasting positive changes to begin.

When life brings us challenges, It’s nice to have someone who can offer the support you need when you need it the most. The one thing we can all count on in life is unavoidable change. Sometimes these life changes can be overwhelming and, it’s hard to see a way out of the impact, it has on your mental health and well-being. Are you looking for support? Are you ready to find solutions? Are you looking for a therapist to connect with?

Does your child struggle with mental health? Are you overwhelmed by how parenting a child with different needs affects your mental health? Are you tired of trying to manage it all on your own? You want to help your child succeed while maintaining your own physical and emotional well-being but aren’t sure how. Maybe language or cultural barriers make it challenging to find the needed help. Working with an LCSW skilled at providing mental health care and coordinating services from community resources can empower you and your family to live happy, successful lives.

Do you often feel sad? Lonely? Anxious? Or just unsatisfied with the way your life is going in certain areas? Do you sometimes feel stuck in negative thoughts? I can help you to break through, to move towards your goals and feel better. I will be with you all the way, to encourage you, guide you, and help you reach your genuine happy self.

My ideal client is one who values authenticity. What you see is what you get with me. I am EFT and Gottman trained, and am highly motivated in working with individuals as well as couples who want to be honest with themselves and each other and consider their own role(s) in the way their life and relationships are turning out. Whether it's managing anxiety or depression, recovering from an affair, pursuing an open relationship, or navigating the challenges of parenthood, I'll create a comforting space for you to work on whatever's on your mind. I welcome clients ages 13 and up, and love working with adolescents, adults, and couples.

I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and couples for 8 years. I have been trained in diverse trauma models and overview cases from a close trauma lens. I provide services that will help those who are emotionally bound, unmotivated, and unable to stop overthinking. My experience with cognitive behavioral therapy has enhanced my skills in helping those struggling to regulate their emotions.

Everyone can use a little help sometimes. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my MS from Columbia University. I have over 12 years of working in the field of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse treatment. I have worked with both adolescents and adults, utilizing CBT, Family Systems Theory, EMDR, and Psychotherapy. My practice serves individuals as well as families seeking to improve the quality of their lives through therapy.

I help clients to break patterns that are no longer working, communicate more effectively, resolve relationship crises, and learn more about themselves as partners and as people. I see clients from all backgrounds and relationship styles, including LGBTQ+ community and those in non-monogamous relationship structures. I help individuals, both kids and adults, couples, and families identify and understand patterns that are no longer working and, co-create goals to support growth and change for both the self and their relationships.

Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, having relationship problems, parenting challenges, or simply feeling stuck? As a compassionate clinical psychotherapist, I am committed to creating a safe space for you or your child to explore thoughts and emotions, gain essential insights & and develop effective tools to navigate life's complexities. Working together, you will find relief from distress, better understand yourself & your needs, learn evidence-based strategies to effectively manage challenges at home, work, school, or from within. I firmly believe in the human spirit and its incredible capacity for positive change

Tori has extensive training in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities proven to be highly effective, including DBT, CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Couples/Family Therapy. She was a fellow in Columbia University’s DBT Training Program and trained by the renowned Behavioral Tech Institute. Working with adolescents through adulthood, Tori has cultivated a wealth of experience and expertise in addressing a wide range of therapeutic needs across the lifespan. Her focus lies in the treatment of emotional and interpersonal dysregulation, OCD, anxiety-related disorders, social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and couples/family issues.

Working seamlessly with children and adolescents, I create a safe and empathetic space for individuals seeking therapeutic support. I understand the unique challenges they face and utilize tailored approaches to help them navigate their emotional landscape. I guide clients through strategies to recognize, understand, and manage their emotions and triggers effectively. Whether addressing ADHD concerns or tackling social anxiety stressors, my goal is to empower individuals with practical tools for personal self-growth.

I know what it is like to live in a psychological prison, trying to "stay strong" while repeating the narrative "I'm ok!". You don't have to go on this journey alone. The common thread amongst all clientele is a desire for positive change. At times one may need a helping hand to guide them on their journey in a therapeutic, environment. Seeking guidance is a courageous first step to wholeness and lasting change. Seeking therapy does not mean that you are weak or "crazy"; it means you have decided to address your concerns with non-biased professional help. It's ok to find someone to help you cope with the stressors of life!

"If one has courage, nothing can dim the light that shines from within"-Maya Angelou. Too often people suffer in silence, unaware that there is help, or perhaps embarrassed to seek it. Are you tired, do you need additional ways to help with life stressors?

You may find yourself having trouble concentrating and feeling unusually restless. Or, you might feel an overwhelming sense of fatigue, making even the smallest of chores seem impossible. No matter what led you to therapy, I want to support you on this journey. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or past trauma, as well as those seeking help achieving and maintaining sobriety.

Have you ever felt so down, worried, or confused that it left you feeling stuck, trapped, helpless or out of control? Or have you ever felt lost and didn't know what to do or where to go? Have you ever felt that you couldn't talk to anyone or share what you were really feeling or thinking? Relationships, families, work, responsibilities, transitions, well in a sense, life itself, can be really difficult to navigate sometimes especially without support, tools or skills to help you through, or a safe person and space to make sense of it all.

If you have a ruthless inner-critic, experience anxious thoughts, struggle with self-esteem and people pleasing, feel horrified and helpless by what you're witnessing in the world and wish you had a community to support you- then I may just be the therapist for you! Hi there, my name is Amy and I have been a practicing therapist for almost ten years. My approach is authentic, kind, thought-provoking, and, if I am being honest, a little bit fun as well.Together we will work to understand the root of the thoughts that are causing you the most pain and learn the skills and tools to retrain your brain into a state of rest and happiness.