Couples Counseling Therapists in Manchester, CT
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
T.R.U.E. Self Counseling LLC (Nicole)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06042
I provide therapeutic services for individuals, families and couples in a safe, validating and non judgemental environment.
At some point, we all face life challenges and could benefit from additional supports. Life challenges can sometimes be unpredictable and derive from a multitude of situations and experiences. Sometimes the challenges are that of our own, other times we battle challenges presented to us by those that we love and care for. No matter the situation, I am here to help you navigate through them.
I provide therapeutic services for individuals, families and couples in a safe, validating and non judgemental environment.
At some point, we all face life challenges and could benefit from additional supports. Life challenges can sometimes be unpredictable and derive from a multitude of situations and experiences. Sometimes the challenges are that of our own, other times we battle challenges presented to us by those that we love and care for. No matter the situation, I am here to help you navigate through them.
Elissa Costello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
I look forward to developing a strong therapeutic relationship to support you.
Daytime availability only! In a time in our society where everything feels uncertain maintaining our mental health is more important than ever. I understand that times seems scary, and I am here to provide my clients a safe space. A place where you can feel free to express yourself without judgement, and with my undivided attention. A place where we can work together to identify what you need in order to be your best self. A place where you can feel confident in the future, and understood in the moment. In my work I use a strength based approach along with evidence base practices such as CBT, MI, and mindfulness.
I look forward to developing a strong therapeutic relationship to support you.
Daytime availability only! In a time in our society where everything feels uncertain maintaining our mental health is more important than ever. I understand that times seems scary, and I am here to provide my clients a safe space. A place where you can feel free to express yourself without judgement, and with my undivided attention. A place where we can work together to identify what you need in order to be your best self. A place where you can feel confident in the future, and understood in the moment. In my work I use a strength based approach along with evidence base practices such as CBT, MI, and mindfulness.
Beehive Counseling & Wellness LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
We love helping individuals, couples, and families to create a strong sense of belonging and cooperation, improve self-confidence, and find love and laughter again.
For most efficient response, please click on "contact us" on our website and complete the inquiry form. You're stressed out, confused, and not sure where to turn. You know therapy can help, but it's taken a while for you to be ready for it. You know you need to talk about your trauma, but you also have day-to-day stress that's affecting you - parenting or school, friendships or relationships that are stressing you out. Some days are harder than others but you just want to feel better.
We love helping individuals, couples, and families to create a strong sense of belonging and cooperation, improve self-confidence, and find love and laughter again.
For most efficient response, please click on "contact us" on our website and complete the inquiry form. You're stressed out, confused, and not sure where to turn. You know therapy can help, but it's taken a while for you to be ready for it. You know you need to talk about your trauma, but you also have day-to-day stress that's affecting you - parenting or school, friendships or relationships that are stressing you out. Some days are harder than others but you just want to feel better.
IWC provides individual therapy, psycho-educational groups, unique and effective treatment plans, assists couples in the development and maintenance of healthy relationships, and provides access to assessments by a certified PREPARE-ENRICH facilitator.
Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, or mood symptom presentation, are experiencing overwhelm, looking to overcome a traumatic past, want to improve your personal sense of well-being, or simply desire to increase your ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships, I Witness Counseling is here to help.
IWC provides individual therapy, psycho-educational groups, unique and effective treatment plans, assists couples in the development and maintenance of healthy relationships, and provides access to assessments by a certified PREPARE-ENRICH facilitator.
Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, or mood symptom presentation, are experiencing overwhelm, looking to overcome a traumatic past, want to improve your personal sense of well-being, or simply desire to increase your ability to develop and maintain healthy relationships, I Witness Counseling is here to help.
T.R.U.E Self Counseling L.L.C Dr. Yolanda Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, LCDC, LADAC
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042 (Online Only)
Perhaps you are struggling with how to cope with life stressors, family, friends, relationships, finances, work related issues, etc. Whatever brings you to therapy or whatever your background is, I welcome you with compassion and competence to bring your issues to an active listener who understands and will empathize with you. I view the therapeutic alliance as an opportunity to build rapport and establish a professional relationship with a caring attitude and nonjudgmental space for you to free your mind.
Perhaps you are struggling with how to cope with life stressors, family, friends, relationships, finances, work related issues, etc. Whatever brings you to therapy or whatever your background is, I welcome you with compassion and competence to bring your issues to an active listener who understands and will empathize with you. I view the therapeutic alliance as an opportunity to build rapport and establish a professional relationship with a caring attitude and nonjudgmental space for you to free your mind.
Matthew P Bohonowicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
I work with people in all of those modes to resolve problems ranging from lack of communication in a relationship, to individual career development, to addiction/recovery, to the unruly teen, and everything in between.
Hello! So you’re looking for a therapist? Well here is what I offer: A fast-paced and collaborative approach to identifying and solving the problem at you want to focus on. Utilizing a version of solution-focused therapy that I have created over nearly 20 years in practice, I will teach you how to use Awareness and Practice to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors that are causing issues for you. These are abilities that you have been using since birth and in this approach we take advantage of your experience with them to address those issues, ultimately creating the change you are looking for.
I work with people in all of those modes to resolve problems ranging from lack of communication in a relationship, to individual career development, to addiction/recovery, to the unruly teen, and everything in between.
Hello! So you’re looking for a therapist? Well here is what I offer: A fast-paced and collaborative approach to identifying and solving the problem at you want to focus on. Utilizing a version of solution-focused therapy that I have created over nearly 20 years in practice, I will teach you how to use Awareness and Practice to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors that are causing issues for you. These are abilities that you have been using since birth and in this approach we take advantage of your experience with them to address those issues, ultimately creating the change you are looking for.
Simple Talks Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
His specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief counseling, anger management, domestic violence, couples therapy.
Welcome! We are so excited that you took the time to drop in, explore our services and how they may suit your needs. It is our hope to assist you with identifying solutions to your presenting issues and promote mental and emotional wellness.
His specialty areas include trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief counseling, anger management, domestic violence, couples therapy.
Welcome! We are so excited that you took the time to drop in, explore our services and how they may suit your needs. It is our hope to assist you with identifying solutions to your presenting issues and promote mental and emotional wellness.
Laurie Pels-Roulier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping people push past barriers such as trauma , anxiety or depression that are preventing them from living their fullest life. Many times life's traumas create lifelong negative beliefs that hold people back from how they want to live. I specialize in working with people to help them remove traumatic barriers and create long lasting change in their relationships, careers and life satisfaction. I am dually licensed as a marital and family therapist and use a systemic approach in my treatment of individuals and couples.
I am passionate about helping people push past barriers such as trauma , anxiety or depression that are preventing them from living their fullest life. Many times life's traumas create lifelong negative beliefs that hold people back from how they want to live. I specialize in working with people to help them remove traumatic barriers and create long lasting change in their relationships, careers and life satisfaction. I am dually licensed as a marital and family therapist and use a systemic approach in my treatment of individuals and couples.
Lourie C Bonsu
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MSOL
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06042 (Online Only)
We’ll help you reestablish a relationship with your body, learn to turn inward with compassion, and live more fully in your body.
I am an EMDR Trained with advance training in BPD as an attachment/complex trauma and Certified Internalized Somatic Trauma Therapist "ISTT.” I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. Trauma can take any form - developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.
We’ll help you reestablish a relationship with your body, learn to turn inward with compassion, and live more fully in your body.
I am an EMDR Trained with advance training in BPD as an attachment/complex trauma and Certified Internalized Somatic Trauma Therapist "ISTT.” I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. Trauma can take any form - developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.
In our work together you can expect compassion, empathy, acceptance, and safe environment free of judgement to begin working together to explore your current struggles, whether it is depression, anxiety, or relationship issues.
Licensed Professional Counselor (Bilingual-English, Spanish speaker). I specialize in anxiety, trauma, sexuality, substance abuse, depression, and relationship struggles. Through my many years of experience, I believe that everyone has the power to find their own strengths and solutions to attain success in their lives. I am committed to helping you overcome your struggles and accomplish your optimum goals. My focus is to help the individual find inner strengths to overcome difficult challenges by providing psychoeducation and specific skill sets to guide you through the process in reaching your therapeutic goals.
In our work together you can expect compassion, empathy, acceptance, and safe environment free of judgement to begin working together to explore your current struggles, whether it is depression, anxiety, or relationship issues.
Licensed Professional Counselor (Bilingual-English, Spanish speaker). I specialize in anxiety, trauma, sexuality, substance abuse, depression, and relationship struggles. Through my many years of experience, I believe that everyone has the power to find their own strengths and solutions to attain success in their lives. I am committed to helping you overcome your struggles and accomplish your optimum goals. My focus is to help the individual find inner strengths to overcome difficult challenges by providing psychoeducation and specific skill sets to guide you through the process in reaching your therapeutic goals.
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Rebecca Brodersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families heal their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate, supportive and hopeful. It is my belief that you are not "flawed" or lacking, but rather are constrained by burdens and beliefs that are the result of painful experiences. Together we remove those constraints so that you can experience freedom, wholeness and joy. When working with couples, my goal is to help remove constraints to intimacy and to help you and your partner create a relationship that is honest and fulfilling. Often personal healing must occur in order for this to happen.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families heal their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate, supportive and hopeful. It is my belief that you are not "flawed" or lacking, but rather are constrained by burdens and beliefs that are the result of painful experiences. Together we remove those constraints so that you can experience freedom, wholeness and joy. When working with couples, my goal is to help remove constraints to intimacy and to help you and your partner create a relationship that is honest and fulfilling. Often personal healing must occur in order for this to happen.
Sarah Hebert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
My areas of experience and interest include working with both adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse issues, grief and loss, workplace issues, life transitions, relationship struggles as well as families and couples around communication, divorce and/or parenting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing therapy in a private practice setting. I have been in practice for 20+ years providing both inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. In previous positions, I was a Coordinator and Supervisor in the U.S. as well as internationally, which allowed me to work with a variety of clients utilizing several different approaches depending on the specific needs of the clients. I also used that knowledge in helping to train and supervise Master's Level Clinicians in working with their clients as well.
My areas of experience and interest include working with both adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse issues, grief and loss, workplace issues, life transitions, relationship struggles as well as families and couples around communication, divorce and/or parenting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing therapy in a private practice setting. I have been in practice for 20+ years providing both inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. In previous positions, I was a Coordinator and Supervisor in the U.S. as well as internationally, which allowed me to work with a variety of clients utilizing several different approaches depending on the specific needs of the clients. I also used that knowledge in helping to train and supervise Master's Level Clinicians in working with their clients as well.
Birch Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040 (Online Only)
Is the hurt of a traumatic past still weighing on you? Or maybe you’re struggling with a toxic relationship or can’t find the confidence to stand up for yourself. I can help you learn to let go of the past. Even if it’s been months, years or even decades, there is hope. The idea of rebuilding our life is daunting, but not impossible. Above all, I help people cope with anxiety, depression and substance abuse to get back to living life to the fullest and being the best version of themselves.
Is the hurt of a traumatic past still weighing on you? Or maybe you’re struggling with a toxic relationship or can’t find the confidence to stand up for yourself. I can help you learn to let go of the past. Even if it’s been months, years or even decades, there is hope. The idea of rebuilding our life is daunting, but not impossible. Above all, I help people cope with anxiety, depression and substance abuse to get back to living life to the fullest and being the best version of themselves.
Mark Gundersen
Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
The relationship between client and counselor is crucial for successful counseling.
Whether you’ve been struggling emotionally or with problematic thinking for years, or you’ve just hit a rough patch, my goal is to help you reach your full potential and find contentment, even amidst the chaos of life. You might be wondering, “Will I ever be well?” or “Is this all there is to life?” Let me walk alongside you during this stage of your journey and be your guide and counselor. I’ve been in corporate America for 30 years, started a second career as a counselor; I can provide Christian based or non-faith-based counseling.
The relationship between client and counselor is crucial for successful counseling.
Whether you’ve been struggling emotionally or with problematic thinking for years, or you’ve just hit a rough patch, my goal is to help you reach your full potential and find contentment, even amidst the chaos of life. You might be wondering, “Will I ever be well?” or “Is this all there is to life?” Let me walk alongside you during this stage of your journey and be your guide and counselor. I’ve been in corporate America for 30 years, started a second career as a counselor; I can provide Christian based or non-faith-based counseling.
I will partner with you to explore you and your family's needs with empathy and respect.
As a marriage and family therapist it is my honor to work with individuals and families to work through hardships and explore ways to not only survive life's trials but to thrive. Many people find themselves seeking therapy during a life transition. Transitions can be extremely challenging, whether it is a change in a relationship, employment, a move or a loss. Navigating a new normal can come with pain and uncertainty. Through our work together we will use a variety of techniques and interventions to explore solutions and assist you in developing skills to find joy again.
I will partner with you to explore you and your family's needs with empathy and respect.
As a marriage and family therapist it is my honor to work with individuals and families to work through hardships and explore ways to not only survive life's trials but to thrive. Many people find themselves seeking therapy during a life transition. Transitions can be extremely challenging, whether it is a change in a relationship, employment, a move or a loss. Navigating a new normal can come with pain and uncertainty. Through our work together we will use a variety of techniques and interventions to explore solutions and assist you in developing skills to find joy again.
Gabrielle Wynschenk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFT, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040 (Online Only)
I am a relational therapist at my core, so whether you are an individual or a family/ partnership seeking therapy, we will take a relational approach.
Hi, I’m Gabbie. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide-range of challenges. My therapeutic passions include: working with fellow members of the queer community, people of alternative relationship styles and structures (poly/CNM/kink), and individuals or families touched by addiction. I am person-centered, affirming, non-judgmental, and passionate about what I do. In addition to my clinical work, I am equally driven to educate and supervise new providers.
I am a relational therapist at my core, so whether you are an individual or a family/ partnership seeking therapy, we will take a relational approach.
Hi, I’m Gabbie. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional with years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide-range of challenges. My therapeutic passions include: working with fellow members of the queer community, people of alternative relationship styles and structures (poly/CNM/kink), and individuals or families touched by addiction. I am person-centered, affirming, non-judgmental, and passionate about what I do. In addition to my clinical work, I am equally driven to educate and supervise new providers.
Marcia sees the therapeutic-client relationship as a partnership, helping individuals and couples build on their strengths.
Marcia Hughes is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Connecticut and holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies. She has 25+ years of experience dedicated to promoting well-being for individuals and families from backgrounds and lifestyles of all kinds. In providing therapeutic care, she seeks to understand how beliefs, motivations, and day-to-day functioning develop in particular contexts.
Marcia sees the therapeutic-client relationship as a partnership, helping individuals and couples build on their strengths.
Marcia Hughes is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Connecticut and holds a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies. She has 25+ years of experience dedicated to promoting well-being for individuals and families from backgrounds and lifestyles of all kinds. In providing therapeutic care, she seeks to understand how beliefs, motivations, and day-to-day functioning develop in particular contexts.
Taisha Z. Santiago, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
I am a skilled psychotherapist working with adult, children and families. I am committed to helping individuals learn to identify the source of their emotional problems (i.e. anxiety, depression) process and work through them, becoming able to live life with more passion, energy and joy. I can help you live a more peaceful, satisfying and emotionally fulfilled life, improve your communication skills and learn to have healthier, loving relationships. I empower adults, couples, and children to expand options and gain more inner freedom.
I am a skilled psychotherapist working with adult, children and families. I am committed to helping individuals learn to identify the source of their emotional problems (i.e. anxiety, depression) process and work through them, becoming able to live life with more passion, energy and joy. I can help you live a more peaceful, satisfying and emotionally fulfilled life, improve your communication skills and learn to have healthier, loving relationships. I empower adults, couples, and children to expand options and gain more inner freedom.
Cristal Hawthorne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040 (Online Only)
I enjoy meeting with individuals, couples, and families.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. You may be feeling stuck in attempts to navigate through challenging life transitions, personal growth, or have a relationship difficulty that you would like to address. Regardless of what brought you here, my role as a therapist is to help you identify the issues and patterns that are creating unhappiness or inhibiting your ability to create the life and relationships you desire. I will help you find alternative ways to address the concerns that led you to seek therapy.
I enjoy meeting with individuals, couples, and families.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. You may be feeling stuck in attempts to navigate through challenging life transitions, personal growth, or have a relationship difficulty that you would like to address. Regardless of what brought you here, my role as a therapist is to help you identify the issues and patterns that are creating unhappiness or inhibiting your ability to create the life and relationships you desire. I will help you find alternative ways to address the concerns that led you to seek therapy.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.