Strength-Based Therapists in Groton, CT
Octavia Braboy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340 (Online Only)
Asking for help can be challenging. While that is very true it can also be life life changing. You deserve a safe space that is non-judgmental and supportive to process whatever it is life has thrown at you. A space where you can explore past and present traumas, explore new ways of dealing will triggers and skills to deal with daily life. I realize there is no one track way for healing, together, we will create a healing path designed just for you. I look forward to hearing from you!
Asking for help can be challenging. While that is very true it can also be life life changing. You deserve a safe space that is non-judgmental and supportive to process whatever it is life has thrown at you. A space where you can explore past and present traumas, explore new ways of dealing will triggers and skills to deal with daily life. I realize there is no one track way for healing, together, we will create a healing path designed just for you. I look forward to hearing from you!
My therapeutic approach is a strength-based, client-centered, holistic approach, and trauma informed.
Hello! My name is Silvia, I am a bicultural and bilingual (Spanish & English) LCSW therapist. I graduated with a master's degree in social work with a concentration in clinical work from Fordham University. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, trauma, adjustment problems and life stressors. I was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and I have extensive experience working with individuals from different backgrounds.
My therapeutic approach is a strength-based, client-centered, holistic approach, and trauma informed.
Hello! My name is Silvia, I am a bicultural and bilingual (Spanish & English) LCSW therapist. I graduated with a master's degree in social work with a concentration in clinical work from Fordham University. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, trauma, adjustment problems and life stressors. I was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and I have extensive experience working with individuals from different backgrounds.
I believe everyone has a story to tell and share how their experiences have shaped them into who they are today. My approach to treatment is empowering the people I work with to voice who they are and what their strengths and struggles may be. I like to use a strength based approach when working with individuals, families and groups while helping them develop their own treatment goals which are meaningful and real to them. I welcome the opportunity to work with you and allow you to share your journey and personalized goals for therapy.
I believe everyone has a story to tell and share how their experiences have shaped them into who they are today. My approach to treatment is empowering the people I work with to voice who they are and what their strengths and struggles may be. I like to use a strength based approach when working with individuals, families and groups while helping them develop their own treatment goals which are meaningful and real to them. I welcome the opportunity to work with you and allow you to share your journey and personalized goals for therapy.
Beth Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MED , LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
My clients are individuals of all ages; I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults and their varied needs and challenges. I am skilled in helping clients with anxiety, grief and loss, social skills, stress, depression, and life transitions. Whether you are looking for short term or longer term counseling, I will help you achieve your desired outcomes. I work through a strength- based lens, and you will come to see yourself as I do: an individual with many options for change, self-discovery and hope as you take steps forward and activate your goals.
My clients are individuals of all ages; I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults and their varied needs and challenges. I am skilled in helping clients with anxiety, grief and loss, social skills, stress, depression, and life transitions. Whether you are looking for short term or longer term counseling, I will help you achieve your desired outcomes. I work through a strength- based lens, and you will come to see yourself as I do: an individual with many options for change, self-discovery and hope as you take steps forward and activate your goals.
About 10 years ago I was going through a difficult time in my life and a therapist said to me “you matter!”. I truly believe that everyone is doing the best they can, “you matter”. Life can be hard. My strength-based, compassionate, and collaborative approach can help support you during these difficult times.
About 10 years ago I was going through a difficult time in my life and a therapist said to me “you matter!”. I truly believe that everyone is doing the best they can, “you matter”. Life can be hard. My strength-based, compassionate, and collaborative approach can help support you during these difficult times.
For every problem there is a solution, if you are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship difficulties, I provide a path to recovery . One element stands out to be true for each of the individuals I have treated in the past ten years working as a social worker; everyone innately needs to be seen and heard. This is when the therapeutic process of healing begins and what I give to each individual whole heartedly. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, I have a Master's degree in Social Work, an associates degree in Drug and Alcohol counseling and am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique.
For every problem there is a solution, if you are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship difficulties, I provide a path to recovery . One element stands out to be true for each of the individuals I have treated in the past ten years working as a social worker; everyone innately needs to be seen and heard. This is when the therapeutic process of healing begins and what I give to each individual whole heartedly. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, I have a Master's degree in Social Work, an associates degree in Drug and Alcohol counseling and am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique.
Catherine Marie Reinhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Groton, CT 06340 (Online Only)
Have you ever found yourself faced with a problem that no amount of help from family and friends can solve? Sometimes, a well-trained and objective listener who is also able to be empathic and non-judgmental can provide that help. Perhaps I can be that person for you. I have particular expertise working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with life transitions to college or work or life after college. I also have years of experience working with women in life transitions of one sort of another: relationships, childbirth, work, or life events. Contact me and we can discuss if I can help you to solve your problem.
Have you ever found yourself faced with a problem that no amount of help from family and friends can solve? Sometimes, a well-trained and objective listener who is also able to be empathic and non-judgmental can provide that help. Perhaps I can be that person for you. I have particular expertise working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with life transitions to college or work or life after college. I also have years of experience working with women in life transitions of one sort of another: relationships, childbirth, work, or life events. Contact me and we can discuss if I can help you to solve your problem.
Alliance Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. We are provide services in person or via telehealth. Unfortunately we have waiting lists as follows: For 100% telehealth, our waiting list is 4-6 months for adults, couples, or teens 16+. For in person services, waiting lists are 5-9 months for ages 10 and up and couples; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. We are provide services in person or via telehealth. Unfortunately we have waiting lists as follows: For 100% telehealth, our waiting list is 4-6 months for adults, couples, or teens 16+. For in person services, waiting lists are 5-9 months for ages 10 and up and couples; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!
Jessica M Gagnon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.
Lydia P Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC, AADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do/with your one wild and precious life?" Welcome! Now accepting new clients! Have you lost focus on your wild, precious life? Let's work to find it, or towards finding it again/anew. I believe that positive change can happen, a positive life can result, with confidence, courage, and with the skills you’ve possessed all along but might not have known you had at your availability. I take blended approach to therapy, so that treatment can be tailored to fit your need(s); this is centered in/around an empowerment/strengths based foci; one both respectful and responsive to the concern you bring.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do/with your one wild and precious life?" Welcome! Now accepting new clients! Have you lost focus on your wild, precious life? Let's work to find it, or towards finding it again/anew. I believe that positive change can happen, a positive life can result, with confidence, courage, and with the skills you’ve possessed all along but might not have known you had at your availability. I take blended approach to therapy, so that treatment can be tailored to fit your need(s); this is centered in/around an empowerment/strengths based foci; one both respectful and responsive to the concern you bring.
Heidi Gruss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CMHIMP, Inc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
LPC and Certified Trauma Therapist using evidence-based interventions with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who experience a variety of symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transition difficulties. As a Certified Integrative Medicine Mental Health Practitioner I go beyond traditional therapeutic interventions providing additional holistic wellness solutions.
LPC and Certified Trauma Therapist using evidence-based interventions with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who experience a variety of symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transition difficulties. As a Certified Integrative Medicine Mental Health Practitioner I go beyond traditional therapeutic interventions providing additional holistic wellness solutions.
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I believe everyone deserves to live the most whole versions of themselves, whatever they define that as. I therefore do my best to help individuals become clear about what it is they want out of this phase of their life and support them in taking the steps towards achieving it. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where together therapist and client create a safe, non-judgmental, brave and honest space to move towards change. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety and depressive related symptoms as well as processing and healing from traumatic event(s) and life experiences.
I believe everyone deserves to live the most whole versions of themselves, whatever they define that as. I therefore do my best to help individuals become clear about what it is they want out of this phase of their life and support them in taking the steps towards achieving it. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where together therapist and client create a safe, non-judgmental, brave and honest space to move towards change. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety and depressive related symptoms as well as processing and healing from traumatic event(s) and life experiences.
Dennis Goguen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Providing creative counseling solutions within a safe, caring and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been providing clients with opportunities of growth and change for the past 20 years by utilizing a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches to include: CBT, Trauma Treatment, EFT, ACT, Solution Focused Counseling, Couples Therapy, and Mind-Body Spirit.
Providing creative counseling solutions within a safe, caring and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been providing clients with opportunities of growth and change for the past 20 years by utilizing a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches to include: CBT, Trauma Treatment, EFT, ACT, Solution Focused Counseling, Couples Therapy, and Mind-Body Spirit.
Crystal MacKinnon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Are you struggling with feeling anxious, down or overwhelmed? Feeling overwhelmed by parenting or relational stressors? If so, I’d love to work with you! I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort, built on trust. I strive to create a warm, supportive, authentic and non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore life’s challenges whether it be interpersonal, mental health or substance use related.
Are you struggling with feeling anxious, down or overwhelmed? Feeling overwhelmed by parenting or relational stressors? If so, I’d love to work with you! I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort, built on trust. I strive to create a warm, supportive, authentic and non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore life’s challenges whether it be interpersonal, mental health or substance use related.
Hello and welcome to soulspace counseling! I am a trauma informed, licensed professional counselor who has experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating those who are struggling with trauma disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Hello and welcome to soulspace counseling! I am a trauma informed, licensed professional counselor who has experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating those who are struggling with trauma disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and confused regarding work, relationships, parenting? Sometimes you need help navigating through difficult and stressful times. I can help you address these challenges, identify and utilize your strengths, increase and gain the confidence to achieve your goals. I am passionate about helping individuals, develop techniques that allow them to achieve their desired outcomes and make positive changes that will help you move forward and get unstuck. I work with adolescents, and adults to find their existing strengths, improve coping skills, and use techniques to enhance quality of life.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and confused regarding work, relationships, parenting? Sometimes you need help navigating through difficult and stressful times. I can help you address these challenges, identify and utilize your strengths, increase and gain the confidence to achieve your goals. I am passionate about helping individuals, develop techniques that allow them to achieve their desired outcomes and make positive changes that will help you move forward and get unstuck. I work with adolescents, and adults to find their existing strengths, improve coping skills, and use techniques to enhance quality of life.
Katherine Ann Golan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Are you having difficulty coping with what is currently going on in your life? Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you would like to change? Do you feel stuck? Therapy is a significant step toward working through life's biggest challenges, learning how to grow from them, and become stronger. I work with a diverse group of clients who face a range of challenges: trauma, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, stress managment, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
Are you having difficulty coping with what is currently going on in your life? Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you would like to change? Do you feel stuck? Therapy is a significant step toward working through life's biggest challenges, learning how to grow from them, and become stronger. I work with a diverse group of clients who face a range of challenges: trauma, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, stress managment, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
Erin Gardner-Flores, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of life or haunted by your past? I collaborate with my clients to gain understanding of unhealthy patterns, make sense of how past experiences are impacting them today, and develop more effective approaches to handling life’s challenges. During my 15 years of practice, I have helped many clients gain confidence, manage their emotions, and develop healthy alternatives for coping with stress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of life or haunted by your past? I collaborate with my clients to gain understanding of unhealthy patterns, make sense of how past experiences are impacting them today, and develop more effective approaches to handling life’s challenges. During my 15 years of practice, I have helped many clients gain confidence, manage their emotions, and develop healthy alternatives for coping with stress.
We are a Neurodiversity and LQBTQIA+-affirming group practice with physical locations in Clinton and New London. Each clinician at Anchor Wellness holds a specific focus of practice, from perinatal mental health to parenting, relationships/couples/family work, trauma, as well as general mental health conditions. All therapists are trauma-informed and person-centered, so you can always expect thorough assessment and individualized treatment. Telehealth and in-person options are available for all clinicians.
We are a Neurodiversity and LQBTQIA+-affirming group practice with physical locations in Clinton and New London. Each clinician at Anchor Wellness holds a specific focus of practice, from perinatal mental health to parenting, relationships/couples/family work, trauma, as well as general mental health conditions. All therapists are trauma-informed and person-centered, so you can always expect thorough assessment and individualized treatment. Telehealth and in-person options are available for all clinicians.
Waterstone Counseling Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Groton, CT 06340
Waterstone's staff of compassionate and licensed professionals are on hand to care for your individual counseling needs and goals to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression or substance use. We incorporate best clinical practices, expert treatment knowledge and a thorough understanding of the overwhelming factors individuals face. We understand that finding the right therapist or treatment center can be difficult. We ensure that each potential client understands all the counseling options open to them.
Waterstone's staff of compassionate and licensed professionals are on hand to care for your individual counseling needs and goals to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression or substance use. We incorporate best clinical practices, expert treatment knowledge and a thorough understanding of the overwhelming factors individuals face. We understand that finding the right therapist or treatment center can be difficult. We ensure that each potential client understands all the counseling options open to them.
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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.