Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Farmington, CT

Ellie Mental Health in West Hartford, Connecticut isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfortable, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. Our lovely and amazing therapists see clients ages 3-end of life, and work with individuals, couples, and families.

Cynthia Seravalli-Winer LCSW is a veteran clinician with more than 30 years of service to children and their families. Cynthia has worked in Connecticut's school systems for 20 years as a clinician and manager. She has served as a 504 coordinator to provide services to students with health issues and make provisions within their educational settings. She has taken the training through the State of Connecticut's Judicial Branch to serve as a Guardian Ad Litem ("GAL"). This is a mandatory training to represent children within the legal system. She is a tireless advocate of the rights of children and their families.

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Anxiety, trauma, and burnout can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, in physical pain, or even numb. I am here to meet you where you are in your journey, offering support and guidance. As a marriage and family therapist, my approach is systemic; I look at your life as a canvas of art, considering your relationships, family, and environments as integral parts. Many clients find tension and physical sensations tied to trauma, stress, and anxiety. We delve into processing these, fostering calm and equilibrium in your nervous system for a more balanced life.

Offering in person sessions in Farmington, CT starting August 5th! It takes courage to recognize that you may need support. If you are struggling with any of the mental health issues below, feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment. I understand that people are unique and their treatment should be person centered and tailored to meet their current needs. I aim to create a safe place for clients to reflect and work on making changes to improve their everyday experience. I use strength based and trauma informed techniques. I also use CBT, DBT, self love and inner child work to help clients through their healing journeys.

Young people today are faced with many challenges that place great amounts of stress on their emotional health. It is often helpful to have someone who can help them successfully move through these emotional challenges. I provide a community and office-based counseling service dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults build strengths that allow them to feel emotionally healthy again. When appropriate, I engage the supports of the family, the school, and the community in developing different approaches to affect behavioral difficulties that interfere with daily life activities and personal goals.

As a marriage and family therapist, I am uniquely trained to identify, track and break patterns between couples & families in conflict. I work toward helping individuals,couples and families take an active role in creating the kind of change they desire. Marriages are not meant to merely SURVIVE, but rather to THRIVE. In couples counseling I help parties develop greater insight into their relationship and maintain a mindfulness toward its growth. Through focusing on action steps, I actively challenge individuals and couples to take accountability for their own thoughts and behavior as opposed to assessing their partner's.

**Currently NOT accepting accepting virtual or in office appointments at this time.** I'm EMDR Certified and use other skills to work with individuals, families and youth dealing with difficult emotions, major life changes and loss. I have a great desire to assist individuals who may be dealing with court mandates, LGBT, trauma, anger management, domestic violence, substance use, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, ADHD and grief and loss of loved ones. Assist individuals and families to manage issues that impact mental health needs, mind/ body/ spirit connections and learning healthy coping skills to improve quality of life.

I have found that all people need a safe space to explore the complexities of daily life and relationships. I have found great joy in partnering with clients to repair the parts of them that have been impacted by struggle, loss, conflict, and trauma as well as working with clients and their partners/families to restructure how people interact in order to make relationships feel accepting, supportive, and peaceful. I look forward to working with any client who is interested in and motivated to reflect upon themselves and build a strong connection to self in order to feel excitement and confidence.

Welcome and thank you for reviewing my profile. Many people do not realize the potential benefits of therapy when struggling with life transitions, problems, or decisions. Often, time passes while the burden of carrying these difficulties remain and become heavier. I believe in a collaborative, strength-based approach that is solution-focused and goal-directed. I work towards instilling hope that change is possible and attainable and my role as a therapist is to assist you in making change happen.

My style is to be a supportive and collaborative partner with you using my more than 20 years of experience and training with your own desire to grow and heal. With sensitivity & compassion I will help you to do the deep transformative work that goes beyond just "talk therapy", and help you embody your emotions to work with the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of your issues. My goal is for you to feel as safe, comfortable and accepted as possible, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

Not accepting new clients at this time. Are you looking for a private and relaxing atmosphere where you can receive individualized counseling for yourself? I have significant experience working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, women and veterans. My specialty is treating Dual Diagnosis, Trauma, Women's Issues, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues. My clinical experience includes inpatient, outpatient and residential settings. I currently work from a Person-Centered approach as well as a Strength- Based perspective utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Trauma Informed Therapy, Brief-Solution Focused Therapy and Play Therapy.

Are you wondering if counseling is right for you? Consider this... counseling is not only beneficial for those who are struggling or hurting. Counseling is beneficial for anyone who wants to grow and improve themselves or their lives. We will provide you with the knowledge, skills and tools to establish and maintain significant life changes. It's our goal to help you overcome pain and life struggles while achieving new goals and reach new highs! We're here to listen, support and guide you on a healthy, successful path.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Psychologist that specializes in trauma and loss, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, other mood disorders, as well as psycho-educational testing for special education consideration. I utilize a psychotherapeutic approach with adolescents and young adults (age 16 and up). I also am a Registered Yoga Teacher, and offer private therapeutic yoga sessions. (RYT-200). Additionally, my golden retriever, Lilo, is a registered therapy dog; we can offer animal assisted therapy during our sessions if desired!

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Reaching out for help can be challenging but it can also be the first step towards a better life. I believe in taking a holistic approach to wellbeing for long lasting change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults. I work with individuals with life transitions, grief, divorce, relationship issues, insomnia, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Most recently I have been working in a hospital outpatient setting providing individual and family therapy.

Currently Taking New Clients. At Beyond Therapy, LLC we take a holistic approach to treating clients by concentrating on healing and strengthening from the “inside out!” We offer services to treat our clients at all phases of life. We want to help you be your ”best self” by meeting every client’s unique emotional and physical needs. We treat adults, adolescents, as well as children and families. We will utilize treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to meet the specific needs of our clients. Therapy will focus on the here and now, helping clients to move forward!

****Accepting New Clients** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Smith College. I completed my graduate level internship and psychiatric training at Yale Psychiatric Institute. I received my License in Clinical Social Work through clinical supervision at the Institute of Living. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults in inpatient, partial hospital program, outpatient, mobile crisis and community act team psychiatric settings. I was involved with the formation and program development of the Schizophrenia Rehabilitation Center at the Institute of Living.

I am a marital and family therapist (LMFT) in the state of Connecticut since 2006. I graduated with my master’s degree from the University of Saint Joseph in 2004. I use a variety of strategies to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, generational trauma, LGBTQ issues, blended families, postpartum, ADHD, and other mental health issues. I see individuals, families, & couples. In my clinical work I use methods including systems theory, ACT, narrative, strategic, functional family therapy, CBT, and more. I’ve been described as an intuitive & resourceful clinician. Please call or text 860-426-4577 to inquire about how I can help.

Accepting new clients! Mental health is much like a summit and can feel like an uphill journey. Life is not always easy but with the right support you can scale mountains. Sometimes, even the strongest people need the proper help to work through life’s challenges. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any issue between, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.