Teletherapy for Bloomfield, CT

Are you a new mom feeling like you're having a hard time adjusting to pregnancy or the thought of motherhood? Are you having difficulties finding balance while also feeling like you're enjoying being a mom? Maybe you're finding yourself struggling with finding happiness in the relationships around you? Many women struggle in silence for fear of being shamed or made to feel guilty for their difficulties. You are not alone; I can help. Through specialized training, we will work together to improve your ability to feel well again, find joy in your relationships, and to manage the ups and downs of motherhood.

Welcome! The world is changing rapidly and it is challenging to make sense of it all. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety, relationships, life-transitions, and self-worth issues for adults and adolescents. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, empowering clients with the awareness, insight, and skills to overcome both immediate and long-term challenges, identify personal goals, and experience measurable growth. We practice removing judgment to help facilitate this process.

Please note my practice is currently full, telehealth sessions only. I do offer consultation for therapists. People seek therapy for different reasons - life transitions, anxiety, a sense that they could be living fuller lives; some feel unhappy and stuck in old familiar behaviors. My intention is to co-create a safe, respectful, supportive space to hold the work. Some of my clients seek short term counseling for specific issues, and others want longer term counseling to gain a deeper understanding of the ways they relate to themselves and others.

The truth is, when someone is in the midst of troubling life events like the death of a loved one or pet, the loss of a job, declining health, financial problems, and/or relationship issues, a strong and resilient faith may be just what is missing from his/her life. Happily, there is hope. Yes! HOPE! Introducing Christian Counseling - a faith-based therapeutic approach that will help you overcome the pain you experience as you move towards personal wholeness, interpersonal competence, mental stability, and spiritual maturity. A happier & healthier life is in store!

Throughout life, we experience moments of overwhelming and undesirable emotions. We tend to put on a brave face, not wanting to burden others and because of that we are left to deal with all these emotions on our own. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are on your therapeutic journey by providing you with a safe space to be vulnerable as navigate through your life challenges.

Taking the first step into the therapeutic world is difficult. Sometimes we allow our pride to get in the way of our growth, somehow we feel that engaging in therapy equates to “not having it all together.” Other times it may feel like a sign of weakness or therapy simply is the UNKNOWN. However, if you fall into the majority you are prioritizing everything else in your life to avoid it. Whether you fall into all these categories or none I am here to encourage you to show up for yourself ! Create time in your busy schedule to EXHALE. No matter where you are in this book called life the chapter titled “YOU" is the most important.

Hello and welcome! I'm Claudia Madrid, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a passion for supporting individuals and families on their journey towards healing and personal growth. With over 15 years of dedicated experience, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, including Veterans, children with special needs, those within the foster care system, and couples facing various challenges. I particularly enjoy working with school-age (elementary/middle school) students and young adults.

I'm an LMSW committed to guiding individuals, children, and families towards holistic well-being. Life's challenges can be daunting. In men's mental health, I specialize in navigating societal expectations, relationship dynamics, and self-identity challenges, fostering emotional resilience and meaningful connections. For adults, I address stress, anxiety, depression, work-life balance, and personal growth, aiming for increased self-awareness and life satisfaction. For children, I assist in navigating academic pressures and family dynamics, fostering emotional intelligence, improved relationships, and academic success.

I enjoy helping people do their deeper therapeutic work. I've been in practice for over 30 years, and it continues to feel like a privilege to play the role I do in people’s lives. By day, I support adolescents managing acute crises in my role as a high school Triage Clinician. By night, I turn my attention to adults, who have moved beyond a period of acute crisis and reached a point of stabilization. Many people live their lives with the effects of trauma, and often feel stuck when they try to make powerful transitions or internalize positive changes. This is the area of support I am passionate about.

If you are a parent, you know it is a unique, beautiful, but very stressful experience. Parents, families, and their kids may all find themselves in need of guidance to work through parenting concerns, relationship dynamics, school & life stressors and so much more. After experiencing a crime, your sense of peace and safety may feel robbed, and asking for help seems impossible. As a juvenile or adult offender, it can be hard to find support transitioning back into the real world. No matter the situation, when you need help, life can feel like you're trying to fill a water pitcher with a hole in it. You don't need to feel like this.

Whether you're new to therapy or looking for some change in therapeutic style, I'm here to support you and your goals in space dedicated to your needs. I provide individual therapy sessions tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and hopes. In working with children, teens, young adults, and adults, I strive to help clients build confidence and understanding of themselves utilizing their strengths and lived experience.

​Are you experiencing unhealthy habits such as overeating, arguments in relationships, or difficulties at work? Learning about how feelings/emotions affect thoughts, how thoughts affects behavior, and learning how to self-regulate when feeling overwhelmed can be helpful with understanding one’s emotions. I help my clients by using interpersonal effectiveness tools for healthy communication that can help reduce/decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety. I also incorporate cultural factors into my therapeutic work

Blenda D. Williams, LMSW, LADC, CAC, Have you been faced with a situation which leaves you feeling hopeless, helpless, or feeling as if no one cared? Do you struggle with depression, substance abuse, or anxiety? Have you experienced past trauma where you find it difficult to cope currently in your daily life? Do you struggle with you connecting with your partner, children, or have difficulty in your current relationships? If you answered “yes” to any these questions, therapy can help! You may be ready to take the next step to creating and making lasting changes in your life. I am the therapist who can help you reach the goals

Adoption-competent therapy is a specialized form of therapy tailored to the specific needs of individuals and families impacted by adoption. The goal is to provide a supportive and understanding environment to explore and process unique experiences, develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and ultimately thrive. Identity exploration, attachment, grief and loss, relationship dynamics, search and reunion, and navigating open adoption relationships effectively are some of the common focal points of adoption-competent therapy.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression or anxiety? Have you been struggling with trauma-related issues for a long time? If you need someone to talk to about life problems and learn coping skills to decrease mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with both adults and children, as well as families, to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or dealing with the lasting effects of trauma, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth.

Offering divorce mediation services to those decided or considering divorce. Divorce is an unfortunate reality for many couples, and the stigma surrounding these circumstances can be daunting and painful. The approach taken towards divorce can greatly impact the emotional and financial outcomes for both parties and everyone involved including children. There is a growing societal trend towards divorces that are less contentious and less costly. Mediation. This shift in attitude has created a significant change on how divorce affects couples and families, helping the separation be amicable and efficient.

I firmly believe in the necessity of meeting individuals where they are in the process of growth and change. Tremendous power lies in validation and acceptance of another person’s lived experience. Commitment to change inevitably will fluctuate as ambivalence is normal, however if you are open to entertaining a different path there is possibility, and within that possibility, there is hope.

Life can have its challenges, but these challenges can become especially difficult when feeling depressed and anxious. Between work, school, family and life responsibilities, things can seem bleak. This is where therapy can make the difference. If you are struggling with low mood, lack of motivation, sadness, anxiousness, feeling depressed and/or other symptoms, it's time to reach out for help. If past traumas are causing you emotional distress and you are feeling unsure about what to do next, reach out and let's talk.

First thank you for the opportunity to work with you! I have over 10 years of experience in the counseling field. Your overall well-being is an important factor to having a meaningful and successful life. Having someone who you can talk with and understand your struggles should be important to you. Life has its challenges, that often causes feelings of confusion, hopelessness, and a great amount of stress. We may feel like we don’t have the ability to focus, problem solve and make the best choices based on how we think and feel in the moment. This can lead to feeling symptoms of depression, anxiety, sadness, and loneliness.