Self Esteem Therapists in Farmington, CT

Finding the right therapist is the first step in getting to the place you want to be. Whether for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss or past trauma, the relationship developed with your therapist is an important part of this process. My approach to working with people is to provide a comfortable space to collaborate towards reaching your goals. Together we will lay the groundwork necessary to develop solutions to meet your needs.

There are events that immobilize us to the point of negatively impacting ourselves and our relationships. It could be a traumatic event or negative self-perspective. My role as your therapist is to help you navigate these roadblocks by giving you the tools to find a balance between these events and your emotions, to stay mindful and to understand how your environment impacts us, to understand your past and how it relates to your physical and mental being. I am your guide in a journey which can ultimately lead you to finding peace through understanding and acceptance.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with children and adolescents, as well as their families. My approach is strengths based and encompasses a number of treatment modalities to address the needs of the individual and family. My expertise focuses on treating anxiety disorders and depression. I provide strategies to offer relief using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) techniques, Emotion Freedom Technique (Tapping) and mindfulness practices.

Welcome! I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety-related problems (including panic, specific fears and general anxiety), those who've suffered traumatic losses or are experiencing life transitions (such as divorce, job loss, military discharge, illness or retirement). I bring 20 years of experience and skills to my work but also know it's the relationship with each client - the caring, trust and collaboration - that is key to recovery and personal growth. Many people prefer to contact me at first by email and we may email several times before you decide to schedule an appointment. That's fine.

Given all that has happened in the past few years, life can feel overwhelming and/or out of control. Psychotherapy can provide you a place to heal, turn your life around, feel more empowered, and to begin to have the life you want. Even the most independent adults need help once in awhile. I will work to help you feel safe and supported. We'll go at a pace that feels comfortable, while selecting the best tools for you. Our work can help you begin to feel calm, relieved, hopeful, and encouraged.

I'm not currently accepting new clients at this time. Life sometimes takes us down a path that can be difficult, uneasy, and sometimes quite painful to deal with. Working together, we will create a safe, comfortable environment to help you walk down that path with a sense of hope that things can get better.

If getting through each day feels like a struggle, you may be experiencing depression, anxiety or perhaps grief. You may be feeling alone, isolated and badly about yourself. I get it. I will work with you to help alleviate the emotional pain you feel and will support you in taking steps to build a new fulfilling life.

My approach to psychotherapy is focused on increasing self-understanding and changing longstanding patterns in thinking, feeling or relating to others that are no longer working. I view psychotherapy as an open-ended, collaborative relationship aimed at helping individuals look inward to find new solutions, develop healthier patterns and achieve emotional balance. My treatment philosophy is based in the Bio-psycho-social Model, in which a person's problems are understood in the context of their unique biological, psychological, social and environmental influences, and therapeutic approaches and interventions are chosen accordingly.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 20 years! I continue to love what I do and look forward to partnering with you to feel better. We can work together to overcome the challenges that seem to be holding you back. I have experience working with concerns around relationships, trauma, parenting, children/adolescent issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress and personal growth challenges.

Out on Maternity Leave returning October 7th- Not Accepting New Clients- I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker fully trained in EMDR specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma. I provide individual therapeutic treatment to adults experiencing personal challenges impacting their relationships, self-efficacy and overall daily functioning. My approach is collaborative, integrative and strength-based, incorporating a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and psychodynamic therapy.

Now enrolling Breakfast Club (Mom's group for all ages) starting 9/7/24. My individual caseload is closed. Many people search this website to find the right therapeutic fit and feel instantly overwhelmed and unsure what to look for. Deciding it's time to ask for help can be a daunting and downright scary task. Finding the right therapist is like trying on shoes, you may have to try on a few pairs before you find the right fit. Once you find the right fit, it's time to start walking!