Strength-Based Therapists in Moosup, CT

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut and have been working in the counseling field since 2007. My approach is client centered, strength based, and solution focused. I believe in the importance of understanding how individuals function within their systems. I have experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families experiencing various mental health, developmental, and transitional issues. I also work with couples who are experiencing difficulties navigating the challenge of maintaining positive healthy relationships. My professional experiences include crisis counseling, home-based therapy, school counseling, and private practice.

Are you stressed and feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are lost, depressed, or anxious and losing motivation toward your goals? If you answered yes to the questions above you are in the right place. I work with clients to help them learn skills to manage their stress, deal with life transitions, find motivation, cope with anxiety and depression in healthy productive ways, and process difficult emotions.

I work with individuals and families with hearing loss and Deafness. As a specialist in hearing loss and the psychosocial effects of Deafness I work with people on building and maintaining solid relationships. Growth and change are always possible and a core foundation to my approach. Learning to balance your stressors negative and positive is what makes change possible, and is how I will work with you towards building hope. My VP number for Deaf clients is 860-591-9088. I am licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Welcome! We live in stressful times where we need support more than ever. Maybe your searching for guidance with a big decision or want help with a difficult relationship. Does your adolescent/teenager need help getting through life's transitions? If you are looking for new ways to grow and break free from stress in life, and could benefit from a non-judgmental place to work through life’s challenges; let me help you find understanding, healing, and peace. In my 14+ years of experience, I have found that "difficult roads often lead to beautiful places."

I have maintained an active practice for many years. I work with individuals and couples who are seeking tools and strategies to become more confident and successful in their relationships at home, work, and other aspects of their lives. I have a very strong background in treatment of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I try to offer perspective and concrete suggestions wherever possible. It is important to me to help my clients feel comfortable throughout the process and I see myself as a guide and personal coach as part of the therapy.

Are you struggling to manage anxiety and stress? Feeling sad, and maybe frustrated with how you feel versus how you think you should be feeling? Is tension and distress with your partner(s) frequent, or do you feel like you need help to find common ground? When so much feels uncertain, I will be there to help and to listen, and to work with you to achieve what you need out of therapy. I provide an empathetic and secure therapy space for you to create compassion and security in relationships – even when that relationship is with yourself. I see life as a learning process, and believe that everyone can benefit from therapy.

Availability is limited - reaching out via email is best! I believe in using a person-centered strength’s based approach to help individuals enhance their emotional well being. Life is quite the journey and I’m here to offer authentic clinically driven psychotherapy to overcome life’s challenges and everyday stressors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with adolescents and adult women addressing issues related to women's health, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, communication, and self-esteem.

Hi! I'm Samantha Forst, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults that have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, or other challenging life stressors. I am trained in EMDR and CBT therapies and utilize a strengths-based perspective. In our time together, we can work to identify and understand how stressors are impacting your life and relationships, plus develop strategies to better manage the symptoms. I am only providing telehealth sessions at this time. Telehealth therapy provides a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and concerns in the comfort and convenience of your own home.

I believe in an integrative and holistic approach to help clients find balance in their daily lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges in your life, it is possible to work through it with someone who can offer skillful support and guidance. The goal that people say they most want; is to feel better, or that they want things to be different. It is possible for healing to occur and to work on issues that are hard to deal with in the right space. Change is possible and attainable.

**Telehealth only at this time** My practice focuses on assisting teens and emerging adults in navigating their complex world and the issues that are common for them including anxiety, depression, body image issues, and self-harm. I often hear "I feel like I don't know what I'm doing" and therapy can be a place where this feeling is both normalized (who does know what they're doing?!) and to gain more perspective on how to cope with challenges while finding their place in this world.

Immediate Availability! Our team has immediate telehealth availability for residents of Connecticut and Massachusetts. When you have a centered mind, you are able to connect with your inner strengths and purpose to live a holistic, balanced life. Centered Minds is a therapy practice offering individual, family and couples counseling online via telehealth/ teletherapy. Our secure platform is comfortable, convenient and welcoming - allowing you to reach your goals and utilize therapy with ease. View our website to see our providers and their specialties and learn more!

I am a military veteran who has been working in the Helping Profession since 2015. I have worked at a long-term recovery house, most recently have been working with a public agency treating a variety of issues, and I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I enjoy meeting with people, getting to know them, and helping them to achieve their personal goals.

There comes a time in your life when you decide that you want something different. It may be a change in behavior, your way of thinking, or how to approach situations or others. I am here to be your impetus for change. Every human being has the power for greatness if they choose to embrace it. My goal is to help you evoke a lighter heart, perhaps fix what's broken, tackle what weighs you down, gain a different perspective, and unlock the greatest version of yourself.

I have my Master's Degree in Social Work and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My clinical work experience includes individual assessments, individual, couples, and family counseling. I work with adults ages 21 & older. I specialize in spirituality, domestic violence, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, couples/family counseling, and high conflict parenting. I also offer K-9 assisted therapy. My dog, Brody, has been professionally trained as a therapy dog and Bentley has recently joined our team too. Animal assisted therapy is an option, not a requirement, for any client who is interested.

I have worked with clients that have a variety of issues. I am licensed as both a mental health and a substance use provider. I offer a goal oriented treatment using an integrative therapeutic approach. I have worked in several different settings including Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals where the goal was stabilization to Detoxification Facilities. I have also worked at various other levels of care, which include Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Out Patient. I have also spent two years working in an Outpatient Anxiety Center and have worked for several Community Based Mental Health Programs.

Life can be stressful at times. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, helpless, confused or overstimulated from life circumstances. At times you might not even realize what is making you feel this way. Anxiety can be uncomfortable to feel, especially if you do not know what is causing it. If you find yourself seeking therapy, you must be ready for change. Understanding your triggers will help you understand yourself better. Through therapy you will learn ways to nurture yourself, break free from survival patterns and find purpose in your life. You will uncover strengths, bring awareness and perspective to yourself.

Do you find yourself conflicted within your thoughts and feelings? Do you spend a lot of mental energy trying to cope with your inner angst and turmoil or sadness or anger? maybe even rage? or Fear? Do you find yourself wishing you knew how to feel better emotionally so you could just be more happy in life? Our Feelings are a wonderful gift that makes us HUMAN but when our feelings are not balanced, when we are carrying unresolved issues from past, when we are flooded by feelings and not able to see things clearly, they provide the biggest pain and heartache in life. Would you like someone to help you with your inner struggle?

Openings Available Now... Sometimes in life we experience situations that can be overwhelming, and we begin to struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Other times we or our family members may experience more chronic difficulties that impact our functioning. Therapy is available to assist you in finding balance in your life through learning appropriate ways of coping and learning new skills, increasing motivation and letting go of pain. I am a warm and compassionate person here to hear you, and to provide guidance to you, using a positive outlook, sense of calm, and humor when appropriate.