Adults Therapists in East Hartford, CT

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for helping individuals improve their quality of life. My experience in the helping profession has provided me with an advantage to see and understand the unique perspectives of diverse populations. My work has included families, children, adolescents, and adults in the community and health institutions. I have experience with serious mental illnesses, substance abuse treatment, chronic illnesses, and end of life (death and dying). My current focus is with the adult population.

I am an EMDR Trained with advance training in BPD as an attachment/complex trauma and Certified Internalized Somatic Trauma Therapist "ISTT.” I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. Trauma can take any form - developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.

I specialize in helping children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. That trauma can take any form- developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.

As a licensed professional counselor specializing in the holistic well-being of adolescents and adults, I am dedicated to supporting individuals facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, women's issues, and anger management difficulties. In my practice, I exclusively offer telehealth services, ensuring accessibility and flexibility for all clients. Embracing a client-centered approach, I prioritize your unique needs, experiences, and goals.

We all experience difficulties in life that challenge us, and perhaps even throw us off on our journey. Perhaps we feel stagnant with where we are in life right now. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, life changes, or women's issues, you don't need to struggle alone. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you to bring awareness to your inner strengths to better navigate through this phase of your life.

I provide developmentally appropriate therapy services for children within a play therapy framework. I incorporate a mindfulness approach and bring a holistic perspective to every situation. Anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as understanding and communicating feelings are my areas of specialty. Parenting workshops offer ways to strengthen family relationships. In addition, I offer individual psychotherapy for adults with a focus on a deeper understanding of challenging emotions in our lives. My approach is eclectic and I take the time to tune in to the sensitivities as well as to the strengths unique to every client.

I am a skilled psychotherapist working with adult, children and families. I am committed to helping individuals learn to identify the source of their emotional problems (i.e. anxiety, depression) process and work through them, becoming able to live life with more passion, energy and joy. I can help you live a more peaceful, satisfying and emotionally fulfilled life, improve your communication skills and learn to have healthier, loving relationships. I empower adults, couples, and children to expand options and gain more inner freedom.

As a Christian counselor, my role as your therapist is to listen non-judgmentally and compassionately and help you create the changes needed to lead a peaceful, fulfilling life. My approach to accomplishing this is to keep our work God-centered and biblically-based, and to provide you with the tools you need to implement realistic, tangible changes. It is difficult enough to discuss sensitive, private life experiences and challenges without the added stress of feeling the need to guard ones' spiritual beliefs. Rest assured that this is a safe place to share all of the issues weighing on your mind, heart, and soul.

Congratulations on taking the first steps toward seeking help! I recognize that this is often very challenging and requires a great deal of courage. I work with children, families, and adults experiencing a wide variety of challenges, such as difficulty managing strong feelings, relationship conflicts, or significant stress related to the pressures of daily life. I also specialize in working with those who are overweight or obese. I work collaboratively to accomplish each individual's unique goals. Let's work together!

Therapy can help to decrease stress or anxiety, improve communication in relationships and make a positive shift in your overall well-being. If you are considering seeing a therapist, it can be difficult to know how to choose one. It makes a big difference to find someone that you feel comfortable talking to and feel that you can trust. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort. I strive to build on the strengths of my clients and help them to develop plans to achieve their goals.

Do you struggle with your mood, feeling overwhelmed, or are just "going through it?" Does past trauma have you feeling stuck? Are you on the Autism Spectrum? If any of these scenarios apply to you, I'm here to help. My approach blends solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral strategies to guide you toward improved functioning and fulfillment. We'll explore strengths, tackle challenges, and cultivate coping mechanisms tailored to your unique journey, fostering positive change to help you achieve greater happiness.

I strive to create a safe and empathetic space for individuals to voice their fears, hurt and concerns. This safe space fosters awareness and encourages healing.

I once read, "In an abundance of counselors there is safety". As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for you to explore, dig deep, work through, search, seek, overcome and claim who you are.

You should be proud of yourself! You’ve decided to take care of yourself and develop into the person you are deep down. It can be difficult to take care of ourselves the way we do others. I look forward to the opportunity to support you throughout your journey. Like the Plum Blossom that blooms in adversity and is a symbol of hope, I believe everyone has the ability to tackle the adversities that life presents and bloom even in the most challenging times. I know that is going to be your story and I’m here to help you write it. No matter the obstacle. You will bloom, and I will support you through every stage.

Aide A Perez is a Licensed Practitioner Counselor with experience working with both children and adults. She is passionate about helping people of color to address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Aide specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Aide completed her Master’s Degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

I am here to help you manage, cope and flourish against barriers to a better well-being. I believe that people have the tools, knowledge and experience to contribute to their advancement. I meet people where they are at in their stage of life and assist in the process of change. My approach is a combination of motivation interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focus techniques, substance abuse therapy, anger management and safety approach.

I am a licensed professional counselor who has experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, life transition, or those who are simply feeling 'stuck.'

Welcome to EverGrow Counseling! If you've ever had areas in which you have struggled with or want to improve about yourself - you've thought about your personal growth. With experience in working with young children to adults, I am here to assist, guide and provide you with tools to gain the growth you desire. I focus on women's issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, relationship issues, and family conflicts.

Betsy Ibsen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 40 years of working in both the mental health and addiction fields. She has treated adolescents and adults in outpatient, inpatient, and long-term residential settings. Betsy has studied how the effects of early childhood trauma have caused both physical and emotional effects on adults. What has impressed her the most over the years is that the human mind is creative, complex, and, above all, flexible. Betsy completed her master's degree in Social Work at Boston University and lived in Boston for 20 years before relocating to CT.