Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Glastonbury, CT

Are you successful at your job or with courses in college; yet, you are having difficulty communicating effectively with others? You may find it challenging to get your work done despite your exceptional job skill or academic achievement. Or, your partner may be frequently upset because you don’t seem to understand what he or she needs. You may be feeling frustrated and suspect some form of autism? Certainly you don’t want to feel life has to be so difficult. Perhaps you would like tools that can improve your situation or an innovative way you can navigate your challenges. You may be a parent trying to help your chil socially.

Radiance Counseling Center (RCC) specializes in therapeutic services for Individuals, Couples and Groups, as well as Clinical Assessments and Virtual Therapy. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Private and Public Funding, Governmental Agencies, Cash and Credit Cards. We offer flexible, individualized hours for our clients.

Dr. O'Brien is accepting new clients. The objectives of therapy are unique to each person: they might include alleviating emotional pain, working through past traumas, gaining self-awareness, feeling supported, developing coping mechanisms, or experiencing a new way of relating to others. Dr. O'Brien is an astute observer; she will listen to what you say while also attending to the unspoken thoughts and feelings you might struggle to articulate, guiding you through personal growth and change.

I strongly believe that all children can succeed. With expertise in autism assessment, ADHD/attention, trauma/PTSD, dyslexia, learning disabilities & reactive attachment testing, our practice conducts evaluations from a neuropsychological functional medicine approach to figure out causes. Our assessments provide insight into social functioning, memory, language, learning style, attention, organization, visual-motor functioning, processing speed & psychological processing styles. Our evaluations uniquely provide highly effective individualized strategies to optimize functioning.

I now offer ADHD evaluations and am accepting new patients! Through the Woods Adolescent Counseling Center was created to be a safe space with a specific focus on the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Our youth have collectively dealt with significant turmoil and disruption over the last few years, and my hope is provide the support, intervention and high quality care that our youth deserves from a mental health professional. As a seasoned school psychologist, I have extensive experience providing mental health services to preteens, teens, and young adults.

Do you or your child compare yourself to others who appear to have it all and end up feeling bad about yourself? Have you or your child been bullied and as a result have deep wounds and low self-esteem? Are you or your child socially awkward and have trouble making friends or feel like you never really fit in? I can help. I offer a safe and comfortable space to talk about what is getting in the way of you living a happy and fulfilling life. I can help you find alternative ways of looking at situations, identify your triggers for negative emotions and teach you specific skills that you can apply immediately. You are not alone.

My psychology practice is focused on positive habit change, helping you build new habits and get rid of old ones that stand in the way of your goals and dreams. With support and guidance, you can learn the skills needed to lose weight, break dependence on alcohol and other substances, overcome procrastination, and develop better self-care, financial discipline, organization skills, and health habits. While making changes can be challenging, maintaining positive change is even harder. I can help you maintain motivation and focus to make positive changes permanent. You really can keep the change!