Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Therapists in Middlebury, CT

I believe that transformation is possible for every person and that each client is a unique individual who needs to be understood from their personal worldview. I can help you identify coping skills for difficulties you are having - addiction, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, divorce; and strategies to help you become empowered and in touch with your feelings. I can help you resolve the problems for which you are seeking treatment but also to help you to identify your strengths that will allow you to experience happiness and peace within yourself and others, and to live a life that you envision!!

My ideal client is one who is seeking greater happiness and fulfillment in life. This person is dissatisfied, stuck, insecure, afraid, stressed or tired. The client has the answers within but has difficulty accessing them. I am here to help with that process. Depression, grief and/or anxiety are usually present in clients who struggle to "fit" into life. My job is to guide the client in making necessary changes they desire. I want to empower the individual vs. telling them what to do. Often trauma, intergenerational issues, addictions, abandonment/loss are part of the problem I need to address.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut with over nine years of experience in clinical support. I have over 17 years of experience in family support. I earned my master's degree in Social Work with a focus in Gerontology from Springfield College in 2013.

Everyone deserves compassionate care, regardless of background or life circumstances. Our group practice is committed to promoting mental well-being, fostering resilience, and empowering clients to lead fulfilling lives. Our philosophy centers around the client. We actively listen, validate experiences, and tailor treatment plans to meet individual needs. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, we’re here to guide our clients toward healing and growth.

If you are reading this, you have already taken the first and critical step in your healing journey. You may have found me because you are feeling tired, rundown, and burnt out from life's demands and relationships. You are no stranger to pain and feeling at a loss. My hope is that together we can put an end to your anguish and the answers you seek are near. My goal is that your level of motivation and commitment to yourself will be rewarded.

I provide a supportive, caring place for individuals and families to make positive changes in their relationships, personal health, life transitions, and with past trauma. Whether you are struggling with transitions in life, marital issues, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or difficulty with parenting; I offer strategies for real change. Clients have described me as knowledgeable, genuine, trustworthy, and someone who models living with integrity.

Individuals and families can often struggle with complex transitions and emotions that are overwhelming and impacting every day life. The goal of therapy will be to help identify the basis of those struggles and to collaborate together to develop and teach skills to best manage those concerns. Our team members include highly skilled clinicians who have experience using a variety of techniques including trauma informed care, cognitive techniques, art therapy.

Have life's unexpected trials left you feeling vulnerable and overburdened? Are personal ambitions and goals consequently getting pushed aside, wounded, or buried? My primary aim as a therapist is to help you experience and bear the depths of your life in a warm, reflective way. My commitment of creating a climate of trust invites you to talk about what's important in your life. I work closely with high school students seeking academic coaching, young adults hoping for an easier way of transitioning through independence, as well as individuals suffering from traumatic memories, stress, anxiety, or depression.

Michael Cowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience helping clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, addiction, as well as a variety of other issues. He has a kind, friendly, and welcoming persona, and he is known for making his clients feel comfortable. He provides a non-judgmental, safe environment and helps his clients recognize their own strengths.

The Behavioral Health Center has been providing exceptional quality comprehensive assessment and treatment services in Middlebury and the surrounding towns for the past 17 years. We are pleased to add the additional location of Shelton. The scope of these services include: Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medication management for the full range of behavioral, emotional, mental health, educational and social difficulties, and disorders. The multi-disciplinary team of the Behavioral Health Center is capable of servicing the therapeutic and educational needs of children through adulthood in a variety of treatment modalities.

I am a seasoned clinician, working as a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Connecticut for over 20 years. I absolutely love helping individuals and families who are experiencing behavioral health challenges reach their full potential. I have extensive experience in providing behavioral health care with integrity and an evidence-based or best practice foundation. I have specific training in working with trauma, grief and adjustments to life-transitions.

If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, chronic illness, self -esteem concerns, trauma, or are going through a big life or career change, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might feel hesitant to seek out help and support for what you are experiencing, but when you do, know that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and creating a more peaceful life. You might have been feeling symptoms for such a length of time, that you are unsure if things can get better. They can. You deserve to live the life you imagine for yourself or your child.

I truly believe that everyone is capable of healing, they just need the right tools to figure out how to get there. You are unique, and your story and experience matters. I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been trained in trauma & crisis management for children & adults. It would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace & well being. I use DBT, CBT, & somatic experiencing to assist with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, stress, frustration, & perfectionism. I am an active participant in your care & offer a combination of holistic & conventional methods tailored to what best suites your needs and goals.

You may realize that a change is necessary and need support with seeing it through. We believe that everyone can use a fresh set of eyes from time to time, especially when things get emotional. Coming to therapy to gain a new perspective, while acquiring some tools and making adjustments to your approach is an Awesome Opportunity. We can help you get clear. In our experience, a desire for change takes a level of willingness coupled with some actions. Let's get back to 'living and enjoying life. We specialize in Bariatric Surgical Evaluations including pre/post weight loss surgery support, Addictions Treatment and Life Coaching.

Sometimes life can feel like too much. The demands overwhelming. The pain unbearable. The shame suffocating. Sometimes we feel broken or empty inside or go through a loss and feel like life as we knew it will never be the same. I get that. As a therapist, I've been a partner in my client's journeys to healing. With warmth, compassion and skill, I have effectively helped individuals facing a variety of issues including trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief and loss and relationship difficulties.

"I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become" ~ Carl Jung I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years in clinical practice. I believe therapy is a tool to empower us to find balance in our mind, body and soul. I take a holistic approach in helping individuals and families to make changes. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders and trauma related issues. My goal is to empower & support you in achieving your optimum state of wellness.

You have the key to achieving your fullest potential by making the necessary changes in your life, at Palabra Counseling & Training Center, LLC we strongly believe that we can help you make those changes. Together we may explore your thoughts and beliefs (how your mind works), how you feel in your body, your actual behavior, and any spiritual beliefs or practices that you embrace. This integrated approach allows us to work with many issues, using relaxation and meditation, stress reduction, and writing to process disturbing, stressful and life-changing events.