Family Therapy in Mystic, CT
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in the field since 2015. I have experience working with couples, individuals, families, children, and facilitated therapy groups. I view myself as a tool to assist clients along their life journey; humans are a work in progress. I also utilize a strength-based approach and use a variety of evidenced-based practices. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space and use empathy, humor and validation to build therapeutic relationships with clients in order to support them in identifying and reaching their goals.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in the field since 2015. I have experience working with couples, individuals, families, children, and facilitated therapy groups. I view myself as a tool to assist clients along their life journey; humans are a work in progress. I also utilize a strength-based approach and use a variety of evidenced-based practices. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space and use empathy, humor and validation to build therapeutic relationships with clients in order to support them in identifying and reaching their goals.
Kate C. Sikorski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
I am Accepting New Clients-Virtual and In Person availability. I provide a full range of counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am a Licensed Couples and Family Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been working in the counseling field since 2004 and have experience working with a wide range issue. I work with children 5-18 years old, adults, couples, and families.
I am Accepting New Clients-Virtual and In Person availability. I provide a full range of counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am a Licensed Couples and Family Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been working in the counseling field since 2004 and have experience working with a wide range issue. I work with children 5-18 years old, adults, couples, and families.
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Danielle Drugan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Nutritional Coach and Trauma Yoga Instructor.
Life often presents a variety of challenging experiences that can leave you feeling confused and troubled about how to move forward. Seeking out extra support is the first step in your process towards healing, growth and creating the life you envision. My mission is to guide you toward a meaningful, peaceful and balanced existence. We will work collaboratively to create concrete strategies, goals and solutions that can be applied in and out of the therapy session. Together we will access your strengths to support mindfulness, self-acceptance and empowerment so you can live a life of inner-peace and balance.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Nutritional Coach and Trauma Yoga Instructor.
Life often presents a variety of challenging experiences that can leave you feeling confused and troubled about how to move forward. Seeking out extra support is the first step in your process towards healing, growth and creating the life you envision. My mission is to guide you toward a meaningful, peaceful and balanced existence. We will work collaboratively to create concrete strategies, goals and solutions that can be applied in and out of the therapy session. Together we will access your strengths to support mindfulness, self-acceptance and empowerment so you can live a life of inner-peace and balance.
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I taught family therapy at NYU School of Medicine and conducted Family Focused Grief Therapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Are you an individual trying to lead the life you would like to have and not succeeding, or a married or unmarried couple in an unhappy relationship, or a parent coping with a child's behavior you don't understand? Together we can discover what is getting in the way of achieving your goals with others, and with yourself.
I taught family therapy at NYU School of Medicine and conducted Family Focused Grief Therapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Are you an individual trying to lead the life you would like to have and not succeeding, or a married or unmarried couple in an unhappy relationship, or a parent coping with a child's behavior you don't understand? Together we can discover what is getting in the way of achieving your goals with others, and with yourself.
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Michael Alger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
I see a wide range of clients who face a variety of challenges: trauma, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, stress management, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
Acceptance, I think this is something that we strive for the most in life and it is also one of the hardest things we struggle with. It is hard for us to find ways to be true to ourselves and also feel like we are meeting the needs and demands of the world around us. I would very much like to help you find that balance. It is my goal to offer a place for you to examine yourself and what makes you, you and figure out the most helpful ways of expressing that person to the world around you. I believe a sense of humor is important and learning to laugh at things can be healing.
I see a wide range of clients who face a variety of challenges: trauma, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, stress management, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
Acceptance, I think this is something that we strive for the most in life and it is also one of the hardest things we struggle with. It is hard for us to find ways to be true to ourselves and also feel like we are meeting the needs and demands of the world around us. I would very much like to help you find that balance. It is my goal to offer a place for you to examine yourself and what makes you, you and figure out the most helpful ways of expressing that person to the world around you. I believe a sense of humor is important and learning to laugh at things can be healing.
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CONSULTATION: In addition to family home-based services, we provide Behavioral Consultation to daycares, residential institutions, schools, hospitals, clinics and the courts.
FamilyWise Behavior Solutions - Autism Specialists. We understand that managing the unique needs of children with Autism can be stressful & confusing. Our compassionate therapists at FamilyWise are here to help! FamilyWise's Applied Behavior Analysis services are designed to increase your child's ability to learn language, social skills and life skills while decreasing problem behaviors. Our work is heart-centered, respectful, trauma-informed and evidence-based. Whether in our ABA Center in Mystic or Colchester, our programs and interventions are tailored to your child's unique needs, interests and strengths.
CONSULTATION: In addition to family home-based services, we provide Behavioral Consultation to daycares, residential institutions, schools, hospitals, clinics and the courts.
FamilyWise Behavior Solutions - Autism Specialists. We understand that managing the unique needs of children with Autism can be stressful & confusing. Our compassionate therapists at FamilyWise are here to help! FamilyWise's Applied Behavior Analysis services are designed to increase your child's ability to learn language, social skills and life skills while decreasing problem behaviors. Our work is heart-centered, respectful, trauma-informed and evidence-based. Whether in our ABA Center in Mystic or Colchester, our programs and interventions are tailored to your child's unique needs, interests and strengths.
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Krista Bordeleau - Thriving Lives, LLC
Behavior Analyst, MA Ed, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355
As a sole practitioner, I utilize over 20 years of experience in education and human services to partner compassionately with each individual or family to support positive behavioral and emotional growth, strength and joy.
Are you looking for Behavior Therapy with a holistic, goals-driven, and values-oriented approach? Through the use of behavior-analytic principles, I support the development of active self-listening, self-compassion, grounding, psychological flexibility, and emotional regulation skills to better understand and manage thoughts, feelings, and actions and promote positive behavioral shifts. At Thriving Lives I support my clients to do more of the things that bring joy and growth and less of the things that are getting in the way! Currently working with adults, adolescents, children, and family units!
As a sole practitioner, I utilize over 20 years of experience in education and human services to partner compassionately with each individual or family to support positive behavioral and emotional growth, strength and joy.
Are you looking for Behavior Therapy with a holistic, goals-driven, and values-oriented approach? Through the use of behavior-analytic principles, I support the development of active self-listening, self-compassion, grounding, psychological flexibility, and emotional regulation skills to better understand and manage thoughts, feelings, and actions and promote positive behavioral shifts. At Thriving Lives I support my clients to do more of the things that bring joy and growth and less of the things that are getting in the way! Currently working with adults, adolescents, children, and family units!
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Michael Kurjan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
Waitlist for new clients
I use a holistic approach, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy and other effective modalities to help with your issues and release burdens.
Have you wondered where your life is going and found that personal difficulties have gotten in your way? My clients come to see me with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, children and many other issues. I see symptoms as an opportunity for growth. Therapy, like life, is a journey with definite stages. Initially, I work with the individual in talking about their life and issues of concern. The next stage involves processing and healing the stuck places. As this occurs, I see people then ready to find their resources, living into their goals, their essence, their being.
I use a holistic approach, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy and other effective modalities to help with your issues and release burdens.
Have you wondered where your life is going and found that personal difficulties have gotten in your way? My clients come to see me with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, children and many other issues. I see symptoms as an opportunity for growth. Therapy, like life, is a journey with definite stages. Initially, I work with the individual in talking about their life and issues of concern. The next stage involves processing and healing the stuck places. As this occurs, I see people then ready to find their resources, living into their goals, their essence, their being.
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Alliance Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. For 100% telehealth, we currently have waiting lists of 3-5 months for adults, couples, or teens 15-17. For in person services, waiting lists are 3-5 months for ages 10 and up, couples, or family therapy with kids 8+; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy with kids 7 and under. 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. For 100% telehealth, we currently have waiting lists of 3-5 months for adults, couples, or teens 15-17. For in person services, waiting lists are 3-5 months for ages 10 and up, couples, or family therapy with kids 8+; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy with kids 7 and under. 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!
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Tranquility Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
Through working with clients on an individual, family or couple level, my passion is working together to develop practical strategies that can be applied to your daily life.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" -kierkegaard. Pursuing additional support is one of the first steps towards therapeutic healing and growth. Although everyone's journey is different, my commitment as a counselor is to help with self exploration, empowerment and ability to uncover the underlying answers within themselves. Sometimes the most important healing tool is having someone to confide in that is safe and non-judgmental; as a counselor my hope is that I can be that support who will work with you towards finding your solace.
Through working with clients on an individual, family or couple level, my passion is working together to develop practical strategies that can be applied to your daily life.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" -kierkegaard. Pursuing additional support is one of the first steps towards therapeutic healing and growth. Although everyone's journey is different, my commitment as a counselor is to help with self exploration, empowerment and ability to uncover the underlying answers within themselves. Sometimes the most important healing tool is having someone to confide in that is safe and non-judgmental; as a counselor my hope is that I can be that support who will work with you towards finding your solace.
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I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in individual therapy, using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other effective therapy styles. I also provide couples therapy and family therapy; assessment for bariatric surgery; psychological evaluation; and assessment for ADD and learning disability.I accept all commercial insurance, Tricare, Husky, and Medicare.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in individual therapy, using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other effective therapy styles. I also provide couples therapy and family therapy; assessment for bariatric surgery; psychological evaluation; and assessment for ADD and learning disability.I accept all commercial insurance, Tricare, Husky, and Medicare.
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I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
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I specialize in working with trauma survivors, family therapy with adolescents and adults, parenting issues and self-esteem.
From daily life stressors to a history of traumatic events, finding hope within your everyday can be extremely challenging. I believe that all people are capable of and have the right to experience joy and peace in their daily lives. I believe that through a strong therapeutic relationship, I can support you in healing from past wounds in order to live the life you deserve and reach your greatest potential.
I specialize in working with trauma survivors, family therapy with adolescents and adults, parenting issues and self-esteem.
From daily life stressors to a history of traumatic events, finding hope within your everyday can be extremely challenging. I believe that all people are capable of and have the right to experience joy and peace in their daily lives. I believe that through a strong therapeutic relationship, I can support you in healing from past wounds in order to live the life you deserve and reach your greatest potential.
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Kindred Psychotherapy and Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355
Waitlist for new clients
Kindred Psychotherapy is a collaborative group of highly-skilled therapists with specialized training in a variety of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief, stage of life issues, trauma and family conflict. We know how powerful and necessary good therapy can be so we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, effective treatment to all of our clients. We all work with adults and elders through individual therapy and some of us also offer individual and joint sessions with children, adolescents, and couples.
Kindred Psychotherapy is a collaborative group of highly-skilled therapists with specialized training in a variety of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief, stage of life issues, trauma and family conflict. We know how powerful and necessary good therapy can be so we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, effective treatment to all of our clients. We all work with adults and elders through individual therapy and some of us also offer individual and joint sessions with children, adolescents, and couples.
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Kathleen F Maranda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355
Waitlist for new clients
In these unprecedented times, people are experiencing an intense range of emotions and may need help finding a new balance to manage their needs. How are you caring for yourself? How are you caring for others? What are your personal goals and how can you move forward to meet them? You are the creator of your life story and can achieve peace in the midst of whatever is present today.
In these unprecedented times, people are experiencing an intense range of emotions and may need help finding a new balance to manage their needs. How are you caring for yourself? How are you caring for others? What are your personal goals and how can you move forward to meet them? You are the creator of your life story and can achieve peace in the midst of whatever is present today.
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I am certified to work with individuals starting at age 16, as well as couples and families. I have experience in working with clients who struggle with trauma (PTSD), anxiety, panic, ADHD (all types), depression, physical disabilities, and navigating the ADA legal system. I have over a decade of experience working with military families, legal issues, criminal issues, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
I am certified to work with individuals starting at age 16, as well as couples and families. I have experience in working with clients who struggle with trauma (PTSD), anxiety, panic, ADHD (all types), depression, physical disabilities, and navigating the ADA legal system. I have over a decade of experience working with military families, legal issues, criminal issues, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
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I have been a psychotherapist for several decades and have been trained in a variety of therapy approaches: client-centered, psychodynamic, humanistic, relational, feminist/gender, and mindfulness. I work with individual adults and adolescents. I believe in the connections between our youth and our current situations. I see the psychotherapeutic process as a client's journey in which I have been invited to participate. My view of the goal of psychotherapy is to assist a person in making changes to his/her perceptions, interpretations, reactions and/or behavior in order to enhance the quality of that person's life.
I have been a psychotherapist for several decades and have been trained in a variety of therapy approaches: client-centered, psychodynamic, humanistic, relational, feminist/gender, and mindfulness. I work with individual adults and adolescents. I believe in the connections between our youth and our current situations. I see the psychotherapeutic process as a client's journey in which I have been invited to participate. My view of the goal of psychotherapy is to assist a person in making changes to his/her perceptions, interpretations, reactions and/or behavior in order to enhance the quality of that person's life.
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Welcome! My name is Kathryn and I am so glad you are here. I am passionate social worker who values helping individuals navigate their journey towards health and overall wellness. I have over 5 years of experience providing support to adolescents and adults, I work with individuals who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, interpersonal conflict and more. Current openings are daytime on Mondays for summer only and Friday evenings.
Welcome! My name is Kathryn and I am so glad you are here. I am passionate social worker who values helping individuals navigate their journey towards health and overall wellness. I have over 5 years of experience providing support to adolescents and adults, I work with individuals who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes, interpersonal conflict and more. Current openings are daytime on Mondays for summer only and Friday evenings.
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Welcome and I'm glad you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and general life stress. My passion lies in helping people navigate through their challenges and empowering them on a path to healing.
Welcome and I'm glad you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and general life stress. My passion lies in helping people navigate through their challenges and empowering them on a path to healing.
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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.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.