Female Therapists in Mystic, CT
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Angie Botero Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355 (Online Only)
Meet Angie Botero Castro, LCSW, a compassionate therapist specializing in anxiety. Trained in EMDR and skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Angie understands firsthand the impact of racing thoughts, fearfulness, and physical symptoms that can hinder daily life and self-expression. She supports clients in reclaiming their well-being and finding lasting relief through tailored treatments. She earned her master’s in clinical social work from the University of Connecticut, equipping her with a solid foundation to provide effective and empathetic support.
Meet Angie Botero Castro, LCSW, a compassionate therapist specializing in anxiety. Trained in EMDR and skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Angie understands firsthand the impact of racing thoughts, fearfulness, and physical symptoms that can hinder daily life and self-expression. She supports clients in reclaiming their well-being and finding lasting relief through tailored treatments. She earned her master’s in clinical social work from the University of Connecticut, equipping her with a solid foundation to provide effective and empathetic support.
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People often go into therapy feeling a great deal of shame, guilt and with secrets. It's important to me that the therapeutic environment I provide allow people to feel they are part of a non-judgmental, safe and warm environment. The goal of therapy is to help clients make behavioral changes and increase insight into the cause of those behaviors and the purpose they serve. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, emotional/stress eating, body image, depression and anxiety. In addition, I run groups for individuals struggling with binge eating disorder.
People often go into therapy feeling a great deal of shame, guilt and with secrets. It's important to me that the therapeutic environment I provide allow people to feel they are part of a non-judgmental, safe and warm environment. The goal of therapy is to help clients make behavioral changes and increase insight into the cause of those behaviors and the purpose they serve. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, emotional/stress eating, body image, depression and anxiety. In addition, I run groups for individuals struggling with binge eating disorder.
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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Kairos Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355 (Online Only)
Current Availability for Evening appointments: Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point in their lives. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, or any other issue you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Current Availability for Evening appointments: Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point in their lives. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, or any other issue you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
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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.
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
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!
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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Jennifer Anne Martley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355
Waitlist for new clients
Jennifer Anne Martley, LCSW I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, anger management and interpersonal relationship issues. Helping people with stress management as it pertains to all forms of emotional and mental abuse is really important to me as a professional psychotherapist. My style is nurturing but firm as I aim to help people advocate effectively for themselves. I take a holistic approach assessing all factors that contribute to one's physical and emotional well bing. I have 29 years of experience and a home office in Mystic. I work with couples, individuals and families.
Jennifer Anne Martley, LCSW I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, anger management and interpersonal relationship issues. Helping people with stress management as it pertains to all forms of emotional and mental abuse is really important to me as a professional psychotherapist. My style is nurturing but firm as I aim to help people advocate effectively for themselves. I take a holistic approach assessing all factors that contribute to one's physical and emotional well bing. I have 29 years of experience and a home office in Mystic. I work with couples, individuals and families.
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Life at times can feel overwhelming and challenging. My goal is to assist my clients in achieving their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, gender responsive treatment, and trauma focused therapy. I have experience working with clients with a variety of issues including Addiction, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and personal development.
Life at times can feel overwhelming and challenging. My goal is to assist my clients in achieving their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, gender responsive treatment, and trauma focused therapy. I have experience working with clients with a variety of issues including Addiction, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and personal development.
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If you are struggling with Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Trauma, you’ve come to the right plan. At our center, we understand the frustration of feeling like you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked. Our evidence-based approaches which include Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), EMDR, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness, and CBT, are designed to help your mind and body heal, enabling you to live the fulfilling life you deserve. Take a deep breath…it’s ok to have hope in healing
If you are struggling with Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Trauma, you’ve come to the right plan. At our center, we understand the frustration of feeling like you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked. Our evidence-based approaches which include Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), EMDR, Expressive Arts Therapy, Mindfulness, and CBT, are designed to help your mind and body heal, enabling you to live the fulfilling life you deserve. Take a deep breath…it’s ok to have hope in healing
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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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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.
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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Mary Cotter - Vocational Consultant
CRC, CVE, CCC, CCSP, GCDF
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355 (Online Only)
Work. We all do it. I use career counseling and vocational evaluations to identify strengths and challenges. Invisible disabilities or chronic illness? Has your career path taken a detour without respecting the uniqueness of you? Looking for an effective, knowledgeable educational advocate for your child’s PPT/504 meeting? In college and worried about paying for that degree? Need a new gig in ‘retirement’? Career change takes effort. It’s hard WORK! Together we will develop a plan that identifies the steps needed to reach your goal. All services available through easy to use secure video counseling only.
Work. We all do it. I use career counseling and vocational evaluations to identify strengths and challenges. Invisible disabilities or chronic illness? Has your career path taken a detour without respecting the uniqueness of you? Looking for an effective, knowledgeable educational advocate for your child’s PPT/504 meeting? In college and worried about paying for that degree? Need a new gig in ‘retirement’? Career change takes effort. It’s hard WORK! Together we will develop a plan that identifies the steps needed to reach your goal. All services available through easy to use secure video counseling only.
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Danielle Drugan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355 (Online Only)
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.
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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Shelley Kingsbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
Hello! I offer client focused, positive, holistic and relevant therapy. We will work together to focus on strengths and increase hope while creating solutions to life’s challenges. I am EMDR trained, utilize IFS model and trauma focused perspective to bring clarity and offer healing.
Hello! I offer client focused, positive, holistic and relevant therapy. We will work together to focus on strengths and increase hope while creating solutions to life’s challenges. I am EMDR trained, utilize IFS model and trauma focused perspective to bring clarity and offer healing.
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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.
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I specialize in helping adults of all ages work their way through difficult life adjustments. Divorce, retirement, moving, isolation, and grief are some of the more difficult transitions. Whether suffering from loneliness, depression, anxiety, displacement, chronic illness, or end-of-life issues, we will work together to build a new way of looking at the world and functioning within it.
I specialize in helping adults of all ages work their way through difficult life adjustments. Divorce, retirement, moving, isolation, and grief are some of the more difficult transitions. Whether suffering from loneliness, depression, anxiety, displacement, chronic illness, or end-of-life issues, we will work together to build a new way of looking at the world and functioning within it.
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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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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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Barbara L Bourgeois
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355 (Online Only)
Having difficulty with your relationships? Whether your challenge is based in your relationship with yourself or with others, this kind of conflict and the avoidance thereof can sometimes lead to symptoms of depression or anxiety. My approach to therapy is holistic and truth based. Embracing a lifestyle approach, I believe in employing simple everyday changes as a way to return your body to balance and repair the relationships that bring us peace. Our bodies and minds need many sources of nourishment to achieve optimal health and sustainable vitality.
Having difficulty with your relationships? Whether your challenge is based in your relationship with yourself or with others, this kind of conflict and the avoidance thereof can sometimes lead to symptoms of depression or anxiety. My approach to therapy is holistic and truth based. Embracing a lifestyle approach, I believe in employing simple everyday changes as a way to return your body to balance and repair the relationships that bring us peace. Our bodies and minds need many sources of nourishment to achieve optimal health and sustainable vitality.
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Dionne Butler & Discover and Restore, PLLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355
We are accepting new clients! As we know, life can bring us highs and lows. We may need some support during certain times in our lives. We will provide a safe space to help you process your emotions and thoughts as well as develop strategies to help when life can be trying. Our goal is to help develop coping mechanisms to live your life so that you feel fulfilled, happy, and motivated.
We are accepting new clients! As we know, life can bring us highs and lows. We may need some support during certain times in our lives. We will provide a safe space to help you process your emotions and thoughts as well as develop strategies to help when life can be trying. Our goal is to help develop coping mechanisms to live your life so that you feel fulfilled, happy, and motivated.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.