Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Newington, CT

There are 3 clinicians in the practice: Liljana Kaci, LCSW, Elisabeth Oldmixon, LMSW, and Randi Shamitz, LPC-A. Elisabeth (www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/elisabeth-oldmixon-raleigh-nc/1219158) is taking new telehealth clients. At this time, Randi and Liljana have waiting lists. Liljana's full profile is below.

I'm not currently accepting new clients at this time. Life sometimes takes us down a path that can be difficult, uneasy, and sometimes quite painful to deal with. Working together, we will create a safe, comfortable environment to help you walk down that path with a sense of hope that things can get better.

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

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.

Morning/afternoons availability in person/telehealth. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self discovery, growth and healing? You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the path ahead, but deep down, you have a desire for positive change and a willingness to explore what is holding you back. I understand the pressures of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and disconnected from ourselves and others. That is why I provide a safe space for clients, where they can explore their inner landscape, cultivate self awareness, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges with grace and control.

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.

Thank you so much for allowing you to join this phase of your journey. I am a first-generation Bajan (Barbados)/Vincentian (Saint Vincent and Grenadines) queer clinician of color seeking to be of service. I have over 20 years direct care services, including hospice/end of life care, residential services for teens and young adults, inpatient and outpatient care. I am here to meet you where you are, and show you where and who you can be.

One can have the desire to change, but it’s the Courage to take the first step that produces change. You are making a Courageous decision today and I applaud you for that! Therapy is a collaborative effort where we continually take steps to identify and create the change one seeks. My goal as a clinical social worker is three-fold: 1. To help you attain clarity in the matters that negatively impact your life, and 2. To support you as we identify options for dealing with those matters and create the change.

Hello! I am an associate license Marriage and Family Therapist. I obtained my master’s degree from the University of Saint Joseph’s. I have a passion for working with individuals and families by helping to better manage and navigate the daily stressors of life. Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit can be a long and difficult journey, but taking the first step is half the battle.

Today is the beginning of a new day. It takes courage to seek help. As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A), I’m committed to providing a safe place for you to come and communicate about your emotions. As you travel through this journey in life, you are not alone. There is help available to help you accept, build, overcome, and achieve your goals. We will work together to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. You have come to the right place. I am committed to working with you, to improve your quality of life.

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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in License Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. I have experience working with children, youth, and adults in various capacity since 2007. I am bilingual and provides services in English and in Spanish. I have experience in various settings, including residential, intensive outpatient, schools, in-home care, extended day program, and outpatient services. I have also worked with the legal population (probation, special parole, and CSSD). Amaris believes in educating, advocating, and treating the whole person on reaching their goals.

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.

Life can be hard. I would be honored to collaborate with you to make life better for you. I earned my Bachelor’s degree, followed by a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of St. Joseph. My experience starts as a therapeutic mentor then progressing to impactful social work roles at various agencies and schools. I have worked with teens, families and adults navigate through various barriers and challenges life presents. My journey reflects a commitment to diverse populations and a broad range of mental health challenges.

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. When we work together to identify your strengths, you will move forward with clarity, and in a positive direction.

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.

Yvonne Hutchinson is a licensed Social Worker. She has worked with various populations such as individuals, families, and children. She has also worked in collaboration, Foster Care agencies, Residential Treatment Centers, hospitals, colleges, schools, shelters, and in the community. Although Yvonne has worked with clients who presents with various psychosis and mental disorders, her focus is trauma care. She assists clients making connections, and processing troubling feelings and emotions. Yvonne helps clients to develop new insights and coping skills, and to get to a place of healing. Also available for Christian counseling.

You deserve to feel safe, supported, and, most importantly, heard. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life’s demands and feel like no one is on your side. Depression, anxiety, and stress can make us feel as if there is nowhere else to go. Or we develop coping methods that are not aligned with our life goals. If pouring from an empty cup is no longer an option for you, then I commend you for taking the first step towards your new life.

I am a therapist committed to assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families to confront and address trauma, repair and strengthen families, and provide pathways to mental health services.