Strength-Based Therapists in Dayville, CT
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Gina M. Mills, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dayville, CT 06241 (Online Only)
Openings Available Now... Sometimes in life we experience situations that can be overwhelming, and we begin to struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Other times we or our family members may experience more chronic difficulties that impact our functioning. Therapy is available to assist you in finding balance in your life through learning appropriate ways of coping and learning new skills, increasing motivation and letting go of pain. I am a warm and compassionate person here to hear you, and to provide guidance to you, using a positive outlook, sense of calm, and humor when appropriate.
Openings Available Now... Sometimes in life we experience situations that can be overwhelming, and we begin to struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Other times we or our family members may experience more chronic difficulties that impact our functioning. Therapy is available to assist you in finding balance in your life through learning appropriate ways of coping and learning new skills, increasing motivation and letting go of pain. I am a warm and compassionate person here to hear you, and to provide guidance to you, using a positive outlook, sense of calm, and humor when appropriate.
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Nancy Lynn Grandelski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dayville, CT 06241 (Online Only)
Greetings. I am a licensed clinical social worker, graduating from the UCONN School of Social Work in 2000. I have experience in the school, agency and private practice setting. Listening, helping, problem solving and healing are the tools of my practice. I am nonjudgmental and encourage my clients to become independent. Ultimately, I want my clients to become their own therapists, so they can restore themselves to health.
Greetings. I am a licensed clinical social worker, graduating from the UCONN School of Social Work in 2000. I have experience in the school, agency and private practice setting. Listening, helping, problem solving and healing are the tools of my practice. I am nonjudgmental and encourage my clients to become independent. Ultimately, I want my clients to become their own therapists, so they can restore themselves to health.
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Samantha Forst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dayville, CT 06241 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Samantha Forst, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenging life stressors. I am trained in EMDR and CBT therapies and utilize a strengths-based perspective. In our time together, we can work to identify and understand how stressors are impacting your life and relationships, plus develop strategies to better manage the symptoms. I am only providing telehealth sessions at this time. Telehealth therapy provides a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Hi! I'm Samantha Forst, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenging life stressors. I am trained in EMDR and CBT therapies and utilize a strengths-based perspective. In our time together, we can work to identify and understand how stressors are impacting your life and relationships, plus develop strategies to better manage the symptoms. I am only providing telehealth sessions at this time. Telehealth therapy provides a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
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Jessica Uihlein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dayville, CT 06241 (Online Only)
**Telehealth only at this time** My practice focuses on assisting teens and emerging adults in navigating their complex world and the issues that are common for them including anxiety, depression, body image issues, and self-harm. I often hear "I feel like I don't know what I'm doing" and therapy can be a place where this feeling is both normalized (who does know what they're doing?!) and to gain more perspective on how to cope with challenges while finding their place in this world.
**Telehealth only at this time** My practice focuses on assisting teens and emerging adults in navigating their complex world and the issues that are common for them including anxiety, depression, body image issues, and self-harm. I often hear "I feel like I don't know what I'm doing" and therapy can be a place where this feeling is both normalized (who does know what they're doing?!) and to gain more perspective on how to cope with challenges while finding their place in this world.
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Centered Minds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dayville, CT 06241 (Online Only)
Immediate Availability! Our team has immediate telehealth availability for residents of Connecticut and Massachusetts. When you have a centered mind, you are able to connect with your inner strengths and purpose to live a holistic, balanced life. Centered Minds is a therapy practice offering individual, family and couples counseling online via telehealth/ teletherapy. Our secure platform is comfortable, convenient and welcoming - allowing you to reach your goals and utilize therapy with ease. View our website to see our providers and their specialties and learn more!
Immediate Availability! Our team has immediate telehealth availability for residents of Connecticut and Massachusetts. When you have a centered mind, you are able to connect with your inner strengths and purpose to live a holistic, balanced life. Centered Minds is a therapy practice offering individual, family and couples counseling online via telehealth/ teletherapy. Our secure platform is comfortable, convenient and welcoming - allowing you to reach your goals and utilize therapy with ease. View our website to see our providers and their specialties and learn more!
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Availability is limited - reaching out via email is best! I believe in using a person-centered strength’s based approach to help individuals enhance their emotional well being. Life is quite the journey and I’m here to offer authentic clinically driven psychotherapy to overcome life’s challenges and everyday stressors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with adolescents and adult women addressing issues related to women's health, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, and self-esteem.
Availability is limited - reaching out via email is best! I believe in using a person-centered strength’s based approach to help individuals enhance their emotional well being. Life is quite the journey and I’m here to offer authentic clinically driven psychotherapy to overcome life’s challenges and everyday stressors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with adolescents and adult women addressing issues related to women's health, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, and self-esteem.
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Dana Petre
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danielson, CT 06239 (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.
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Ashley Diogo Cleary
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Danielson, CT 06239
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut and have been working in the counseling field since 2007. My approach is client centered, strength based, and solution focused. I believe in the importance of understanding how individuals function within their systems. I have experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families experiencing various mental health, developmental, and transitional issues. I also work with couples who are experiencing difficulties navigating the challenge of maintaining positive healthy relationships. My professional experiences include crisis counseling, home-based therapy, school counseling, and private practice.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut and have been working in the counseling field since 2007. My approach is client centered, strength based, and solution focused. I believe in the importance of understanding how individuals function within their systems. I have experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families experiencing various mental health, developmental, and transitional issues. I also work with couples who are experiencing difficulties navigating the challenge of maintaining positive healthy relationships. My professional experiences include crisis counseling, home-based therapy, school counseling, and private practice.
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Ashley Danenhower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, Equine, Reiki
Verified Verified
Woodstock, CT 06281
Clients who are truly ready to for participate in their own personal growth from therapy are encouraged to reach out. Highly organized professionals have sought out therapy at different times in their lives due to an undercurrent of constant stress, stemming from an unknown source. Sometimes these sources begin to affect our relationships, or career, or our level of functioning that we expect from ourselves. As a therapist, I will provide a safe space to experience vulnerabilities, learn strengths, and overcome these obstacles. But, I will expect my clients maintain their responsibility of participation in the therapeutic process.
Clients who are truly ready to for participate in their own personal growth from therapy are encouraged to reach out. Highly organized professionals have sought out therapy at different times in their lives due to an undercurrent of constant stress, stemming from an unknown source. Sometimes these sources begin to affect our relationships, or career, or our level of functioning that we expect from ourselves. As a therapist, I will provide a safe space to experience vulnerabilities, learn strengths, and overcome these obstacles. But, I will expect my clients maintain their responsibility of participation in the therapeutic process.
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Esther Camerota-MacNeill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CCTP, SchPsy, CAGS
Verified Verified
Danielson, CT 06239
There comes a time in your life when you decide that you want something different. It may be a change in behavior, your way of thinking, or how to approach situations or others. I am here to be your impetus for change. Every human being has the power for greatness if they choose to embrace it. My goal is to help you evoke a lighter heart, perhaps fix what's broken, tackle what weighs you down, gain a different perspective, and unlock the greatest version of yourself.
There comes a time in your life when you decide that you want something different. It may be a change in behavior, your way of thinking, or how to approach situations or others. I am here to be your impetus for change. Every human being has the power for greatness if they choose to embrace it. My goal is to help you evoke a lighter heart, perhaps fix what's broken, tackle what weighs you down, gain a different perspective, and unlock the greatest version of yourself.
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If you are struggling to move forward in life. If your marriage relationship is in need of healing. If you just need someone to listen and help you through your hurt. I am here to provide professional counseling specializing in depression, anxiety, attachment, mood disorders, anger management, substance abuse, addiction, and couples therapy. I want to help encourage & teach those who are hurting how to live a healthy and purposeful life.
If you are struggling to move forward in life. If your marriage relationship is in need of healing. If you just need someone to listen and help you through your hurt. I am here to provide professional counseling specializing in depression, anxiety, attachment, mood disorders, anger management, substance abuse, addiction, and couples therapy. I want to help encourage & teach those who are hurting how to live a healthy and purposeful life.
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Jessica Janczyk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Danielson, CT 06239
Immediate Openings in July! Have you experienced anxiety, depression or another mental health diagnosis that you are not sure fits what you are experiencing? Have you experienced a traumatic event and no matter how hard you try can't get back to the "you" before that event? Have you struggled on and off with substance use or behavior that has caused negative impact on your life?, maybe court involvement? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, I'm confident when working together we can address your concerns.
Immediate Openings in July! Have you experienced anxiety, depression or another mental health diagnosis that you are not sure fits what you are experiencing? Have you experienced a traumatic event and no matter how hard you try can't get back to the "you" before that event? Have you struggled on and off with substance use or behavior that has caused negative impact on your life?, maybe court involvement? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, I'm confident when working together we can address your concerns.
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Joyce Johnson @ Whispering Pines Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danielson, CT 06239
I am certified in Animal Assisted Therapy and together with my animal partners I offer a non traditional approach to treating anxiety, trauma and depression. Have you experienced trauma or loss? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression? Is traditional talk therapy intimidating or not really your style? Maybe you just don't have the words to describe what you’re feeling. Well you have come to the right place.
I am certified in Animal Assisted Therapy and together with my animal partners I offer a non traditional approach to treating anxiety, trauma and depression. Have you experienced trauma or loss? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression? Is traditional talk therapy intimidating or not really your style? Maybe you just don't have the words to describe what you’re feeling. Well you have come to the right place.
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Courtney Lamothe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, CT 06234 (Online Only)
Welcome to Self-Awareness, Let's Talk, LLC (SALT), Quality of Life Coaching. I believe that being aware of what we are feeling and needing is the foundation of self-awareness. Here you will learn a specific, practical, logical approach to process emotional overwhelm. Understanding human needs and the direct connection they have to feelings and human behavior is my focus. I say, "A life well-lived is synonymous with a life where needs are met." Having previously worked in hospice for 13 years, I highly understand the value of the services I offer, and I look forward to sharing these meaningful supports that can last you a lifetime.
Welcome to Self-Awareness, Let's Talk, LLC (SALT), Quality of Life Coaching. I believe that being aware of what we are feeling and needing is the foundation of self-awareness. Here you will learn a specific, practical, logical approach to process emotional overwhelm. Understanding human needs and the direct connection they have to feelings and human behavior is my focus. I say, "A life well-lived is synonymous with a life where needs are met." Having previously worked in hospice for 13 years, I highly understand the value of the services I offer, and I look forward to sharing these meaningful supports that can last you a lifetime.
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Dr. Ellen Craig Perlwitz, PhD, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Putnam, CT 06260
Art therapy, equine therapy and talk therapy, specializing in depression and anxiety issues, eating disorders, working with children, adolescents and adults. Grief issues, pregnancy loss. I am interested in helping people process their feelings and incorporate self-love and self- compassion into their lives. Learn coping skills and mindfulness/ breathing and meditation techniques. Sharing your feelings and thoughts can be the beginning of hope and growth, moving through pain and toward healing.
Art therapy, equine therapy and talk therapy, specializing in depression and anxiety issues, eating disorders, working with children, adolescents and adults. Grief issues, pregnancy loss. I am interested in helping people process their feelings and incorporate self-love and self- compassion into their lives. Learn coping skills and mindfulness/ breathing and meditation techniques. Sharing your feelings and thoughts can be the beginning of hope and growth, moving through pain and toward healing.
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Corina Jane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Moosup, CT 06354 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a waiting list for new clients. Am I the right therapist for you? To make the most progress, it really does require having a good fit with the therapist. I find that I work well with most people. Those who claim they don’t like anyone tend to do well with me. I’m easy-going yet also diligent when it comes to giving my attention to the person in front of me. I make eye contact and I really listen. The most frequent feedback people give me is that I am easy to talk to. People have also told me that they simply feel better after talking to me. My approach is supportive and I strive to make people feel understood.
I have a waiting list for new clients. Am I the right therapist for you? To make the most progress, it really does require having a good fit with the therapist. I find that I work well with most people. Those who claim they don’t like anyone tend to do well with me. I’m easy-going yet also diligent when it comes to giving my attention to the person in front of me. I make eye contact and I really listen. The most frequent feedback people give me is that I am easy to talk to. People have also told me that they simply feel better after talking to me. My approach is supportive and I strive to make people feel understood.
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Aimee Cooney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sterling, CT 06377 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to manage anxiety and stress? Feeling sad, and maybe frustrated with how you feel versus how you think you should be feeling? Is tension and distress with your partner(s) frequent, or do you feel like you need help to find common ground? When so much feels uncertain, I will be there to help and to listen, and to work with you to achieve what you need out of therapy. I provide an empathetic and secure therapy space for you to create compassion and security in relationships – even when that relationship is with yourself. I see life as a learning process, and believe that everyone can benefit from therapy.
Are you struggling to manage anxiety and stress? Feeling sad, and maybe frustrated with how you feel versus how you think you should be feeling? Is tension and distress with your partner(s) frequent, or do you feel like you need help to find common ground? When so much feels uncertain, I will be there to help and to listen, and to work with you to achieve what you need out of therapy. I provide an empathetic and secure therapy space for you to create compassion and security in relationships – even when that relationship is with yourself. I see life as a learning process, and believe that everyone can benefit from therapy.
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Kristin N Allard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Waitlist for new clients
My practice, Esteem Counseling Center, is dedicated to providing high quality outpatient psychotherapy services in Northeast Connecticut. I believe that mental wellness is a priority. You deserve superlative care and the convenience of treatment and support in your own community. My goal is to help you on your journey to reaching your fullest potential. By providing treatment for issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, phase of life, body image, relationships, sports/academic/workplace performance, weight loss, addiction, trauma, and more, I can help you learn ways to relieve your symptoms and start feeling better.
My practice, Esteem Counseling Center, is dedicated to providing high quality outpatient psychotherapy services in Northeast Connecticut. I believe that mental wellness is a priority. You deserve superlative care and the convenience of treatment and support in your own community. My goal is to help you on your journey to reaching your fullest potential. By providing treatment for issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, phase of life, body image, relationships, sports/academic/workplace performance, weight loss, addiction, trauma, and more, I can help you learn ways to relieve your symptoms and start feeling better.
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I am a military veteran who has been working in the Helping Profession since 2015. I have worked at a long-term recovery house, most recently have been working with a public agency treating a variety of issues, and I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I enjoy meeting with people, getting to know them, and helping them to achieve their personal goals.
I am a military veteran who has been working in the Helping Profession since 2015. I have worked at a long-term recovery house, most recently have been working with a public agency treating a variety of issues, and I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I enjoy meeting with people, getting to know them, and helping them to achieve their personal goals.
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Lisa Marie Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Pomfret Center, CT 06259
We are Full Circle Family Services At White Brook Farm, LLC and we are passionate about supporting children and families on their journey to emotional well-being and resilience. With backgrounds in Clinical Social Work, we bring over 10 years of experience in child and family therapy. Our commitment to creating a safe and nurturing space for children and their families has been the driving force behind our practice. We believe that each child and family is unique, and our therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
We are Full Circle Family Services At White Brook Farm, LLC and we are passionate about supporting children and families on their journey to emotional well-being and resilience. With backgrounds in Clinical Social Work, we bring over 10 years of experience in child and family therapy. Our commitment to creating a safe and nurturing space for children and their families has been the driving force behind our practice. We believe that each child and family is unique, and our therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
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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.