Therapists in Connecticut

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE - AS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER I STRIVE TO PROVIDE A CONFIDENTIAL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE FREE TO GROW AT THEIR OWN PACE. I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO RESOLVE RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND ADDRESS TRAUMA. I HAVE A SUB SPECIALTY OF TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND THE FAMILIES THAT ARE AFFECTED.

I am trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (with ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, RO-DBT, art therapy, and draw from other integrative strategies such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, yoga, and reiki. I also provide support for people undergoing ketamine treatment as well as Harm Reduction Integration Therapy (preparation and integration support) for those exploring other psychedelics on their own. My approach is person-centered and will be unique and specialized for each individual.

I have maintained an active practice for many years. I work with individuals and couples who are seeking tools and strategies to become more confident and successful in their relationships at home, work, and other aspects of their lives. I have a very strong background in treatment of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I try to offer perspective and concrete suggestions wherever possible. It is important to me to help my clients feel comfortable throughout the process and I see myself as a guide and personal coach as part of the therapy.

Welcome to the next chapter of healing. My name is Sevasti (Seva for short). I am a bilingual Greek-American and a graduate of the UConn School of Social Work. I practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). I foster a person-centered approach and specialize in addiction treatment, personality disorders, and acute psychiatric conditions. I also have extensive experience in assisting individuals heal through complicated grief, legal histories, and complex traumatic events.

In life, we all experience stressors and challenges that may lead us to feel depressed, unmotivated, anxious, and/or angry. Reaching out to someone for support during these times may be crucial to overcoming these difficult feelings. When clients seek out my support, I always meet them where they are at no matter what feelings they may be experiencing.

Change is an elemental force, often imposing its will on us when we least expect it. It can also be one of the most elusive things in our lives when we try to enact it on our own. Understanding our relationship to change, and what prevents it, provides us the opportunity to harness its power in our own lives. Understanding how your experiences and systemic forces have impacted your life will also be key to our work together as we build a new path forward for you. You have all the energy to enact change inside of you, the next step is determining what prevents this.

One of your biggest challenges in therapy is taking the first steps: choosing a therapist and making the first appointment. You may be worried about whether your therapist will be a good fit, finally confronting a problem, or sitting in the same room with your partner or family. Our first conversations will be about how I can help you and whether I'm the right person to help you regain peace in your family or relationship.

In our lives, we walk a path with many challenges and trials. Through the therapy, I provide, we will explore your life choices, negative patterns and seek to create positive resolve. For over 20 years, I have provided therapy, which has helped adults and children overcome the trauma of separation, divorce, neglect, abuse, loss along with the need for acceptance. My clients often reveal a discovery of inner strength and personal specialness as they learn to value, who they are and who they want to become.

When we feel in charge of our life, when we feel connected to others life is more enjoyable and meaningful. I work with individuals experiencing depression, as well as anxiety, also with couples wishing to resolve their differences. Talk therapy gives a person the power to take ownership of her or his life and to have more fulfilling relationships. I bring many years of experience working on a variety of issues ...all based on my understanding and experience of our human situation. I do in person and phone sessions.l.

The challenges of life are opportunities to learn about ourselves and make changes to bring us more happiness, security and health. If you feel unsatisfied, angry, insecure or stressed, these emotions can lead to anxiety, relationship problems and poor health. I work with clients to eliminate negative thinking, resolve emotional difficulties and to focus on strengths that promote coping and self-growth. Whether your symptoms/patterns are lifelong or you are experiencing them in response to a life stressor or embarking on a new phase of life, I can help you to create the life you want and enjoy by eliminating barriers to change.

As a marriage and family therapist it is my honor to work with individuals and families to work through hardships and explore ways to not only survive life's trials but to thrive. Many people find themselves seeking therapy during a life transition. Transitions can be extremely challenging, whether it is a change in a relationship, employment, a move or a loss. Navigating a new normal can come with pain and uncertainty. Through our work together we will use a variety of techniques and interventions to explore solutions and assist you in developing skills to find joy again.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals from diverse populations. I specialized in working with clients with co-occurring disorders, SUD, anxiety and depression, and more. I am experienced in providing individual and group therapy to adult populations. I have also worked with children and adolescent populations.

I provide affirming and trauma-informed care which conceptualizes individual mental health within a sociopolitical and cultural context. This is particularly important to understanding the experiences of individuals within invalidating and discriminatory environments. I know the impacts of minority-based stress and trauma cannot be addressed merely through changing your thinking. My aim is to help you develop coping skills, insight, and resiliency to thrive in our challenging world. As a queer therapist, I aspire to offer a safe space for LGBTQIA+ identity exploration. I specialize in treating PTSD and gender dysphoria.

I have much experience and perspective with families and children, relationship issues, recovery issues, ADD/ADHD, children of all ages and adolescents, psych testing and assessment, school psychology, diversity, and generalist issues in relation to liason work with other disciplines .

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut. I also work as a School Counselor at a high school, as a Success Coach at a community college, and as a soccer coach at the youth and high school levels. I enjoy working with kids and young adults to help provide insight and perspectives, using a person-centered approach to create a trusting and safe environment.

I take a holistic and solution focused approach in order to bring to resolution the issues presented. Our mission is to provide comprehensive psychodynamic services and healing in a nurturing, trusting and empathetic relationship and environment. I am committed to use those resources that are most efficacious for each client and their situation. The ideal client is one "open" to a number of approaches or modalities so that the presenting concerns can be resolved.

Therigatha Center for Psychotherapy (TCP) serves primarily adult women between the ages of 18 and 65 healing from interpersonal trauma such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect, along with medical trauma. Trauma can manifest itself in anxiety, depression, problems with sleep, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and intimacy and somatic complaints (to name a few). TCP offers trauma treatment that is gentle, thoughtful, and based in neurobiological research highlighting the mind-body connection, offering hope and healing to those who struggle with trauma-related issues.

I specialize in using an integrative, mind-body-spirit approach to help individuals get back in touch with their own inner source of wisdom, creativity, and empowerment. Reconnecting with the deeper parts of yourself is often the key to overcoming challenges and moving forward again. I am passionate about seeing my clients use this process to make positive changes and create the life they want. Please note, although I do Not have any more spaces for new counseling clients at this time, I do have spaces/ I AM accepting new Intuitive Life Coaching clients (private pay only), which includes transpersonal and spiritual modalities.

On our path in life we all go through times of struggle. Sometimes from unresolved past issues or just problems in the present. I believe we can learn to know ourselves and move through difficulties when we have support from a trusted individual with whom we can process. I work in collaboration with clients to build on natural strengths, while addressing barriers to progress, so they can move toward their goals. I work from a wholistic perspective (mind/body) and create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to share their stories and create insight for action and growth.