Coaching Therapists in Newington, CT

Individuals in transition, working or retired who seek coaching with Karen aren’t living their potential or optimizing innate gifts, talents or skills. They’re wanting life balance, financial freedom and better relationships. Despite achievements, they feel unfulfilled; a lack of purpose; short on “me time” or worst of all, find themselves dissatisfied and overwhelmed thinking about work when with family, then thinking about family during work. Karen’s Solution Focused approach and diverse training in Mindfulness, NLP, and EFT provides opportunities, tools and techniques to overcome limits, blind-spots, challenges and obstacles.

I currently have daytime availability Tuesday through Friday for Telehealth appointments. These are difficult times and we all need a safe place to express our feelings. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. My mission is to aid clients in supportive theraputic interaction. I have been practicing in the field of Social Work since 1996. Having experience in the different facets of Social Work has allowed me to provide service to a vast population, as well as increased my knowledge and understanding of the challenges my clients face. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focued.

We all need support from time to time. We are not perfect and life is quite complex. Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? Is your relationship falling apart? Is your past trauma affecting your daily life? You are not alone. I can help you get through the chaos and pain. I can help you mange fear, anxiety, depression and pain. You can become more confident and stronger than ever. I believe that crisis leads to change and transformation. Let me help you let go of a painful past and embrace new possibilities. Let me help you RE-FOCUS and CREATE a new you. “I’m not what happened to me. I’m what I chose to become”.

I am a bilingual/bicultural licensed professional counselor with twenty-plus years of experience including working at a non-profit mental health clinic, a managed care company, and a public elementary school. I was born and raised in San Salvador, El Salvador, and moved to CT to pursue my master's degree in psychology. I have struggled with acculturation, parenting, and multiple losses in my life which have built my resiliency and increased my desire to help/guide others with life difficulties. Working in such diverse settings has strengthened my clinical expertise.

My ideal client is looking for therapy to help them and wants to change their life for the better.

Of course, sometimes life can be difficult. And sometimes life has been difficult all along, for some of us. Psychotherapy has the potential to not only address the difficulties that we experience, but also has the potential to help us find a way to integrate healing so that we may experience joy and vitality again - or maybe even for the first time. I am happy to work with individuals, families and couples who are interested in exploring and understanding how they may be able to heal wounds, create stability and forge new and meaningful paths and/or relationships in their lives.

Yes, you have strengths. When you feel anxious, depressed, traumatized, or overwhelmed in general, it is easy to forget about your natural strengths and capabilities. You come to therapy for several reasons. You want to identify a specific goal and make measurable progress towards that goal, and you want to use this safe space to unpack your thoughts and feelings, to know you are heard, not judged or criticized. From this experience your mood can improve, your coping capacity can deepen, and your confidence can increase. When we work together to identify your strengths you will move forward with clarity and in a positive direction.

Currently, I hold a master's degree in social work specializing in Mental Health Services from the University of Saint Joseph. I received the bachelor’s degree in criminology from Central Connecticut State University and hold an associates degree in criminal justice. I have experience with the court system and the stigma it has in many aspects. in addition, I have 4 years of experience working as a Counselor/Clinician specializing in Substance Use and have helped patients improve their lives.

It takes COURAGE to seek out therapy and face your challenges. We also need COURAGE to trust a stranger to fully listen to you and treat your concerns with care and respect. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am here to work as a team to overcome barriers/obstacles. Therapy can be both challenging and rewarding. As your therapist, I will provide an empathetic ear, help find solutions, discuss underlying issues, identify unrealistic expectations placed on you or the world around you, teach coping skills and be a therapeutic ear as you build the COURAGE to face your challenges.

My educational background includes my Bachelors in Social Work from Central Connecticut State University. My Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in New York. I currently hold my L.M.S.W in Social Work. I have working experiences with mental health, working with children (ages from 5-18) with DMDD (disruptive mood dysregulation disorder), PTSD, Schizoaffective Disorder and severe behaviors. I am currently working as a substance use counselor. When people are exposed to trauma or tremendous difficulties in life, their quality of life frequently disintegrate.

If you feel like some parts of your life aren’t going the way you’d like them to go, therapy in a warm, supportive, and professional environment may help you get things moving in the right direction. I enjoy working with college-age students and adults, and I work together with each client to create an individualized approach based on your unique goals, strengths, challenges, and preferences.

You feel in many ways lost as an individual, lost in your relationship, lost at work or that life's expectations are going to break you. Do you often find yourself feeling alone, resentful or misunderstood? Do you have an inner critic that won't get out of your head? Tired of pretending things are fine? Do you feel like you forgot who you once were? ​Maybe you find yourself frequently conforming to other's expectations leaving you stuck and unsure of your own self identify. Do you feel guilty or ashamed because you are not living up to the image you once had in your mind as to what your life "should" look like?

In my role as a psychotherapist and wellness specialist, my objective is to accompany clients on their life journey, aiding them in overcoming obstacles and navigating challenging times. As a trusted guide, I specialize in supporting individuals facing mental health issues, addiction concerns, dual challenges, and those seeking spirituality and personal growth. Whether they are overcoming a significant hurdle or seeking to enhance their overall well-being, I am here to support and guide them every step of the way.

I believe we all have the potential to live our best life, however, sometimes we feel stuck and overwhelmed. I can support you to move forward. I am an experienced (20+ years) bilingual /bicultural therapist providing mental health to children, adolescents, college students and adults in a nurturing, safe environment. My goal is to support clients in deepening their understanding of themselves. My work is anchored in psychodynamic perspective, CBT, relational and with current neurobiological understanding of healing such as EMDR. I believe each individual is unique and therapy should be tailored to their needs and strengths.

Over 20 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and addiction in various treatment settings. Diversity and multicultural issues are embedded in everything we do and contribute to presenting problems. I am conscious of varying decision-making preferences, the role of family dynamics, stages of life, socioeconomic status, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. As well as the stigma associated with seeking mental health services.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and State of Connecticut Certified School Social Worker with a passion for helping children and adolescents work through developmental stressors, as well as working with families. After all, "It takes a village to raise a child." I use a combination of insight, humor, evidence based practices, and strength based counseling to promote better understanding and tolerance of issues that are causing distress at home, school and/or work place. My positive and supportive approach focuses on integrating calming strategies, mindfulness, coping skills, problem solving skills, and fostering independence.

Life can be messy! I would like to help you feel more grounded and supported to navigate the challenges. My interests include working with young adults—maybe you are struggling to adjust to college, working, “adulting,” or having relationship issues. I am also passionate about working with women on maternal wellness and motherhood struggles. I have completed specialized perinatal training through PSI and offer video sessions, which many of my mothers find convenient when juggling family and/or work. Please know that you are not alone. Therapy can help to release that “heaviness” you are carrying around.

I offer high-quality professional counseling and consultation services to a variety of individuals seeking treatment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I hold Master's degrees in Counseling/School Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology and have been in practice since 1996. I employ a solution-focused approach to counseling that is customized to the individual. Typically, goals are formulated together in the first session and a plan for addressing the targeted issues is established. This model empowers clients to successfully reach their goals and develop effective problem-solving skills so that they not only feel better; they get better.

My mission is to help new parents, parents-to-be, teens and young adults manage anxiety and create positive change. As a clinical social worker with a background in yoga, movement and nutrition, I will help you focus your energy, create an action plan and feel better. I collaborate with medical and other community providers to make sure that we are treating you as a whole person, and not just your symptoms. I work with women and families struggling with infertility, pregnancy and perinatal mental health concerns and transitions, as well as teens and young adults experiencing anxiety around family, work, trauma and relationships,