Strength-Based Therapists in Coventry, CT
Sarah Branigan - Relational Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coventry, CT 06238
Waitlist for new clients
Our struggles don't define us, they allow us to recognize how much strength and ability lies within us. There is so much courage in recognizing and honoring our own personal needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, in a relationship that feels challenging, have reached a turning point in your life and aren't sure how to navigate what's next, or are looking to find your voice and grow as a human being, therapy can be the support you need.
Our struggles don't define us, they allow us to recognize how much strength and ability lies within us. There is so much courage in recognizing and honoring our own personal needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, in a relationship that feels challenging, have reached a turning point in your life and aren't sure how to navigate what's next, or are looking to find your voice and grow as a human being, therapy can be the support you need.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with the elderly, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and children and families. My areas of expertise are in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions of any kind and parent guidance. My hope is that you will find hope, practical strategies and be empowered to live your best life through the therapeutic process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with the elderly, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and children and families. My areas of expertise are in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions of any kind and parent guidance. My hope is that you will find hope, practical strategies and be empowered to live your best life through the therapeutic process.
Jayson M Brunelle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, CAGS, LPC
Verified Verified
Coventry, CT 06238
Are you a person of faith who has been experiencing difficulties in life? Have you found yourself asking, "If God is all-good and all-powerful, why is there so much evil in the world, and in my own life?!" Have your emotions taken a turn for the worse? Do you find yourself depressed and/or anxious - more often than not? Have you been turning to unhealthy substances / behaviors to "kill the pain?" Are you plagued by (or living in) the past, and/or filled with fear and uncertainty regarding the future? Finally, do you want to find a way out of all the overwhelming & frustrating emotions that have been putting your life on "pause?"
Are you a person of faith who has been experiencing difficulties in life? Have you found yourself asking, "If God is all-good and all-powerful, why is there so much evil in the world, and in my own life?!" Have your emotions taken a turn for the worse? Do you find yourself depressed and/or anxious - more often than not? Have you been turning to unhealthy substances / behaviors to "kill the pain?" Are you plagued by (or living in) the past, and/or filled with fear and uncertainty regarding the future? Finally, do you want to find a way out of all the overwhelming & frustrating emotions that have been putting your life on "pause?"
Accepting new clients at this time! Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety? Are you struggling to cope with grief or past traumas? Do you feel misunderstood or struggle with feelings of unworthiness? Maybe you feel burnt out and need a change but don’t know where to start. Using EMDR, I’ll guide you towards relief from your burdens. I offer complimentary 15-minute phone consultations.
Accepting new clients at this time! Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety? Are you struggling to cope with grief or past traumas? Do you feel misunderstood or struggle with feelings of unworthiness? Maybe you feel burnt out and need a change but don’t know where to start. Using EMDR, I’ll guide you towards relief from your burdens. I offer complimentary 15-minute phone consultations.
Susan Montalvo- A Strengthened Perspective, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coventry, CT 06238 (Online Only)
When life gets tough it is important to know you don't have to go through it alone. Clients who see me often struggle with self esteem and are looking for skills to feel more confident or have feelings of anxiety and want to learn different coping skills. They are parents navigating life with kids and feeling overwhelmed or individuals struggling with setting better boundaries with others. Clients also come to me after loosing a loved one and aren't sure how to move forward. It is possible to feel better.
When life gets tough it is important to know you don't have to go through it alone. Clients who see me often struggle with self esteem and are looking for skills to feel more confident or have feelings of anxiety and want to learn different coping skills. They are parents navigating life with kids and feeling overwhelmed or individuals struggling with setting better boundaries with others. Clients also come to me after loosing a loved one and aren't sure how to move forward. It is possible to feel better.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years in the field. Please allow me to help you discover your best self. I am an animal assisted therapist, with strong beliefs in the therapeutic benefits of animals. I currently have a cavapoo puppy in training to become a therapy dog. He may attend some sessions, depending upon your comfort. I am certified in EMDR therapy, and my passion is to assist those with traumatic experiences.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years in the field. Please allow me to help you discover your best self. I am an animal assisted therapist, with strong beliefs in the therapeutic benefits of animals. I currently have a cavapoo puppy in training to become a therapy dog. He may attend some sessions, depending upon your comfort. I am certified in EMDR therapy, and my passion is to assist those with traumatic experiences.
Are you anxious, stuck or unhappy? Life is full of change and challenges which can create exciting opportunities, but can also lead to stress. Whether you are navigating a difficult family or professional relationship, trying understand yourself better, or struggling with other issues, counseling can really help to transform old habits that might be preventing you from moving forward. We will identify your patterns and barriers to self-awareness. I provide an informal and nonjudgmental approach that fosters personal exploration, emotional wellness and can help you to have more a fulfilling relationship with yourself and with others.
Are you anxious, stuck or unhappy? Life is full of change and challenges which can create exciting opportunities, but can also lead to stress. Whether you are navigating a difficult family or professional relationship, trying understand yourself better, or struggling with other issues, counseling can really help to transform old habits that might be preventing you from moving forward. We will identify your patterns and barriers to self-awareness. I provide an informal and nonjudgmental approach that fosters personal exploration, emotional wellness and can help you to have more a fulfilling relationship with yourself and with others.
Online Sessions available during this time. I offer a safe place for you to lean into your discomfort and teach how to be courageous and compassionate with yourself. I am committed to helping you set free from negative thoughts and beliefs that have led to unwanted patterns. Together we will open up options, choices and possibilities where you likely now think you have none. Change can be hard, we will celebrate the small wins we make along the way.
Online Sessions available during this time. I offer a safe place for you to lean into your discomfort and teach how to be courageous and compassionate with yourself. I am committed to helping you set free from negative thoughts and beliefs that have led to unwanted patterns. Together we will open up options, choices and possibilities where you likely now think you have none. Change can be hard, we will celebrate the small wins we make along the way.
Individuals interact with life's challenges the best they can given the strategies they have. One of my goals is to help a person acquire further tools with which to work with. It is helpful when individuals are open to learning. I have often been sought out in my counseling career, because of these tools as they are used in support of my clients. I have found that I work well with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety and with persons whom are trauma survivors. When working with couples I predominantly use the Gottman Couples Method as I have completed their Level 3 training.
Individuals interact with life's challenges the best they can given the strategies they have. One of my goals is to help a person acquire further tools with which to work with. It is helpful when individuals are open to learning. I have often been sought out in my counseling career, because of these tools as they are used in support of my clients. I have found that I work well with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety and with persons whom are trauma survivors. When working with couples I predominantly use the Gottman Couples Method as I have completed their Level 3 training.
I utilize over 20 years of experience to provide personalized faith-based counseling and offer a guiding hand to those navigating life's challenges. My dedicated purpose is to help you find your way, experience freedom, and live meaningfully. Counseling and Life Coaching services focus on helping individuals discover lasting freedom and a transformed life. Clients will take away from their sessions a greater understanding of themselves, their struggles and strengths, as well as the steps to healing, restoration and reconciliation.
I utilize over 20 years of experience to provide personalized faith-based counseling and offer a guiding hand to those navigating life's challenges. My dedicated purpose is to help you find your way, experience freedom, and live meaningfully. Counseling and Life Coaching services focus on helping individuals discover lasting freedom and a transformed life. Clients will take away from their sessions a greater understanding of themselves, their struggles and strengths, as well as the steps to healing, restoration and reconciliation.
Ryanne Gatti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coventry, CT 06238 (Online Only)
We can do hard things. Throughout life many of these hard things can get in the way of us achieving our goals and continuing on with our journey. I am passionate about helping teens and adults overcome anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and life struggles to meet their goals. You are the creator of your life, I aim to help you on that journey. I also specialize in working with women whom are seeking to build their confidence, self-esteem, and step into their best version of themselves.
We can do hard things. Throughout life many of these hard things can get in the way of us achieving our goals and continuing on with our journey. I am passionate about helping teens and adults overcome anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and life struggles to meet their goals. You are the creator of your life, I aim to help you on that journey. I also specialize in working with women whom are seeking to build their confidence, self-esteem, and step into their best version of themselves.
Immediate openings. My name is Tara Fornuto and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, young adults, and adults. My passion lies in helping people overcome trauma, life transitions, anxiety disorders, depression, gender dysphoria, and LGBTQ+ issues. I take a nonjudgmental person-centered approach and give my clients the ability to set the tone and pace of our sessions. I incorporate humor, creativity, and evidence based practices into our sessions.
Immediate openings. My name is Tara Fornuto and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, young adults, and adults. My passion lies in helping people overcome trauma, life transitions, anxiety disorders, depression, gender dysphoria, and LGBTQ+ issues. I take a nonjudgmental person-centered approach and give my clients the ability to set the tone and pace of our sessions. I incorporate humor, creativity, and evidence based practices into our sessions.
Laura DeSantis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coventry, CT 06238
Not accepting new clients
Feeling stuck? We all face challenges, but there’s no reason you should struggle alone when help is available. You deserve to feel better and work through the obstacles that keep you from living your best life. As a clinician in the mental health and substance abuse field for almost 20 years, it's been my privilege to support many courageous individuals in their quest for healing. No two journeys have been the same. I have learned to be present and trust the process. There are many methods, strategies and skills that we can employ to help you resolve current issues and create new possibilities. You just need to begin.
Feeling stuck? We all face challenges, but there’s no reason you should struggle alone when help is available. You deserve to feel better and work through the obstacles that keep you from living your best life. As a clinician in the mental health and substance abuse field for almost 20 years, it's been my privilege to support many courageous individuals in their quest for healing. No two journeys have been the same. I have learned to be present and trust the process. There are many methods, strategies and skills that we can employ to help you resolve current issues and create new possibilities. You just need to begin.
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Marianne M. Ciardullo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hebron, CT 06248
I believe that every person has the ability to heal their emotional pain, and this ability is already within. Love, joy, inner peace, belonging, and connection to self and others, are elements that form one's foundation for a meaningful life. This is something we all strive for and sometimes have difficulty attaining. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals find the answers within and to provide them with the guidance, support and encouragement needed to promote healthy change. I work from a strength based, interpersonal, and compassionate approach to empower my clients toward a healthier life.
I believe that every person has the ability to heal their emotional pain, and this ability is already within. Love, joy, inner peace, belonging, and connection to self and others, are elements that form one's foundation for a meaningful life. This is something we all strive for and sometimes have difficulty attaining. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals find the answers within and to provide them with the guidance, support and encouragement needed to promote healthy change. I work from a strength based, interpersonal, and compassionate approach to empower my clients toward a healthier life.
Please send me an email if interested in therapy! My philosophy is to help empower you to be helpful, and compassionate towards yourself, and develop a healthy way to deal with life’s difficult times. Therapy is about personal connection, and my first goal is always to provide a safe, comfortable environment for you. Life transitions can be difficult and lead to an array of emotions; ultimately impacting your mental health. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anger, sadness, stress, worry, confusion or a particular life change, it can be helpful to obtain services from a mental health professional, and that's why I'm here!
Please send me an email if interested in therapy! My philosophy is to help empower you to be helpful, and compassionate towards yourself, and develop a healthy way to deal with life’s difficult times. Therapy is about personal connection, and my first goal is always to provide a safe, comfortable environment for you. Life transitions can be difficult and lead to an array of emotions; ultimately impacting your mental health. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anger, sadness, stress, worry, confusion or a particular life change, it can be helpful to obtain services from a mental health professional, and that's why I'm here!
Dana Petre
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs, CT 06268 (Online Only)
I use an eclectic approach to include cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, strength-based therapy, and dialectal behavioral therapy.
Are you stressed and feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are lost, depressed, or anxious and losing motivation toward your goals? If you answered yes to the questions above you are in the right place. I work with clients to help them learn skills to manage their stress, deal with life transitions, find motivation, cope with anxiety and depression in healthy productive ways, and process difficult emotions.
I use an eclectic approach to include cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, strength-based therapy, and dialectal behavioral therapy.
Are you stressed and feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are lost, depressed, or anxious and losing motivation toward your goals? If you answered yes to the questions above you are in the right place. I work with clients to help them learn skills to manage their stress, deal with life transitions, find motivation, cope with anxiety and depression in healthy productive ways, and process difficult emotions.
Currently I have no availability for new clients. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with children (4+), adolescents, and families for the past 13 years. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and Risking Connections. My work has focused on trauma including early childhood trauma, foster and adoption, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. I utilize the above training as well as play therapy, sand therapy, and a strength-based approach. I offer in person & telehealth services.
Currently I have no availability for new clients. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with children (4+), adolescents, and families for the past 13 years. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and Risking Connections. My work has focused on trauma including early childhood trauma, foster and adoption, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. I utilize the above training as well as play therapy, sand therapy, and a strength-based approach. I offer in person & telehealth services.
Daytime availability only! In a time in our society where everything feels uncertain maintaining our mental health is more important than ever. I understand that times seems scary, and I am here to provide my clients a safe space. A place where you can feel free to express yourself without judgement, and with my undivided attention. A place where we can work together to identify what you need in order to be your best self. A place where you can feel confident in the future, and understood in the moment. In my work I use a strength based approach along with evidence base practices such as CBT, MI, and mindfulness.
Daytime availability only! In a time in our society where everything feels uncertain maintaining our mental health is more important than ever. I understand that times seems scary, and I am here to provide my clients a safe space. A place where you can feel free to express yourself without judgement, and with my undivided attention. A place where we can work together to identify what you need in order to be your best self. A place where you can feel confident in the future, and understood in the moment. In my work I use a strength based approach along with evidence base practices such as CBT, MI, and mindfulness.
Trina Roldan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMSW
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06041 (Online Only)
She offers a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach, using evidence-based methods like motivational interviewing and strength-based techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Do you struggle with self-esteem or find it difficult to manage life transitions? As your therapist, Trina Roldan is dedicated to helping you navigate these complexities. She understands the unique pressures faced by teenagers, young adults, and families, and she will work collaboratively with you to identify your goals. Trina provides a safe space to explore your feelings, develop effective coping strategies, and foster resilience. Your well-being is her priority, and she is committed to guiding you toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
She offers a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach, using evidence-based methods like motivational interviewing and strength-based techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Do you struggle with self-esteem or find it difficult to manage life transitions? As your therapist, Trina Roldan is dedicated to helping you navigate these complexities. She understands the unique pressures faced by teenagers, young adults, and families, and she will work collaboratively with you to identify your goals. Trina provides a safe space to explore your feelings, develop effective coping strategies, and foster resilience. Your well-being is her priority, and she is committed to guiding you toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Renewing Souls Counseling Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Renewing Souls utilizes a non-judgmental, strength-based, client-centered approach assisting clients on their journey to self-efficacy.
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards self-help and positive change. At Renewing Souls Counseling Services LLC., we highlight the importance of self-care while building self-awareness to foster growth and positive change. Our current therapist is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist graduate of Saint Joseph College, with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, at risk youth, adults and families.
Renewing Souls utilizes a non-judgmental, strength-based, client-centered approach assisting clients on their journey to self-efficacy.
Congratulations on taking the first steps towards self-help and positive change. At Renewing Souls Counseling Services LLC., we highlight the importance of self-care while building self-awareness to foster growth and positive change. Our current therapist is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist graduate of Saint Joseph College, with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, at risk youth, adults and families.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.