Self-Harming Therapists in Hartford, CT

Thank you for taking a step towards making positive changes in your life! I have years of experience as a therapist and supervisor helping people navigate their way to wellness through varying levels of care. I treat adolescents and adults who want to work on healing trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, or screen addiction. In addition, I work alongside my therapy dog Teddy.

The clients I have and continue to work with deal with different stress levels and anxiety. Many of my clients also have dual diagnoses, with some dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and severe depression. My client's needs have always been to find coping skills and processing techniques to navigate their lives with mental illness. If you would like a free phone consultation, please email me, and we can get started.

I am a strength-based and collaborative therapist who utilizes systems theory, narrative therapy, social justice and trauma focused models. I also provide EMDR for clients both as individuals and within couples work. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives. I believe every client has the right and ability to author their own story. I am passionate about working with those suffering from trauma (including as the result of experiencing oppression), grief and loss, life changes, family conflict, anxiety and depression as well as any problem getting in the way of connection with others and self.

As the seasons of our lives change, so can our challenges and stressors. Navigating education, maintaining healthy work life balance, managing emotions, and developing a personal routine are just a few of the things we all struggle with from time to time. You're not alone in these experiences or expected to find solutions by yourself. Together we can unfold new ways of being, doing, and responding to the hurdles thrown your way.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in Brief Strategic Family Therapy and Functional Family Therapy. I have worked in the human services field since 2000. My work has included trauma, learning disabilities, substance use, mood disorders, life transitions, gender and racial issues. I make sure to stay current with ongoing research and treatment modalities to provide the most effective therapeutic interventions.

You feel exhausted wearing multiple masks, being “too much” for some people in your life and “not enough” for others. You feel proud of what you have achieved but immediately guilty because you don’t want to come off as “full of yourself.” You get annoyed at the question “where are you from?” because the answer is complicated and it reminds you of the difficulty you are having coping with discrimination and other 'isms that are part of this new country. Everyone thinks that you "got it all together" even though you question how you fit into expectations from your parents and society. You are tired of hiding who you really are.

Hello and congratulations on taking this step to look for a therapist. It can be very difficult to make the decision to seek therapy and then share your emotions and issues with a complete stranger. I consider it a privilege to be trusted enough to have someone work with me and if you do choose to see me for therapy, you will be treated with respect, dignity, and kindness. You will also have the opportunity at every session to provide formal feedback about your progress and the helpfulness of each session so that I can help you most effectively.

Personal growth often occurs in a comfortable therapy process. I look forward to providing this for you. My areas of specialization include the treatment of depression, anxiety, panic, couples, relationships, divorce adjustment, ADHD,work stress , school problems, living with chronic illness, parenting, substance abuse ,self esteem building,life coaching. My work has involved treating individuals,couples, families, children, teens and adults. I am board certified as a Diplomat in Clinical Social Work by the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social and by the National Association of Social Work and have 40 years of experience.

Our ideal client is looking to discover and become their most authentic self. Wether it's gender, sexuality, body image, or recovery we want to help people in discovering the gift and magic of who they are. If you are looking to be supported and guided by people who will be on your team for as long as you need, reach out, we believe everyone can heal, everyone deserves recovery, and everyone deserves help.

In facing life’s challenges, I believe in the importance of asking ourselves, “What’s right with me?” and identifying and building on our strengths. I enjoy accompanying people in exploring themselves with non-judgmental curiosity as they develop greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and ways of dealing with whatever life has in store. How have these been influenced by personal experiences growing up and by larger social factors? Gaining this insight allows us to discover what changes might be right for us or to come to accept ourselves just as we are.