Therapists in North Stonington, CT
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Hopewell Health Solutions Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Hi! This is your first step to feeling and doing better- it is very difficult to find a place that that you can trust with your mental health. We have been in thriving for the last 14 years and the reason is that our clients are provided with an exceptional experience at HHS. We will match you with a therapist who specializes in what you are seeking and put you on the road to getting better. We also have other services in house such as medication management, psychiatric care, and outpatient group programs. We work together to address all the issues that can come up during your journey to health and wellness!
Hi! This is your first step to feeling and doing better- it is very difficult to find a place that that you can trust with your mental health. We have been in thriving for the last 14 years and the reason is that our clients are provided with an exceptional experience at HHS. We will match you with a therapist who specializes in what you are seeking and put you on the road to getting better. We also have other services in house such as medication management, psychiatric care, and outpatient group programs. We work together to address all the issues that can come up during your journey to health and wellness!
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Path Adult Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Not Verified Not Verified
Willimantic, CT 06226
Individual & Group Counseling • Intensive Outpatient • Psychiatric Evaluations • Medication Management •Trauma Specialty • Substance Use Recovery • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Mindfulness •.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-- CALL TODAY!!!*** At Perception Programs Behavioral Health Centers, it is our mission to provide you with compassionate, quality care in a supportive, safe, and open environment. We will help you to explore challenges, maximize strengths, and move towards the life you want. We offer holistic individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication consultation and management. Currently offering services at at our Adult PATH Counseling Center in Willimantic at our new state of the art building. Contact us today!
Individual & Group Counseling • Intensive Outpatient • Psychiatric Evaluations • Medication Management •Trauma Specialty • Substance Use Recovery • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Mindfulness •.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-- CALL TODAY!!!*** At Perception Programs Behavioral Health Centers, it is our mission to provide you with compassionate, quality care in a supportive, safe, and open environment. We will help you to explore challenges, maximize strengths, and move towards the life you want. We offer holistic individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication consultation and management. Currently offering services at at our Adult PATH Counseling Center in Willimantic at our new state of the art building. Contact us today!
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HIAAH
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookfield, CT 06804
Our environment of support will help you in achieving your goals through counseling, medication management, and mental health wellness.
When we saw mental health being unaffordable and incomplete, we took on this endeavor of launching our unique model of mental health wellness throughout many cities and states. Before we started, we saw a great demand for receiving affordable, comprehensive, and enjoyable mental healthcare. So, we started our company to provide counseling that is affordable on the base prices, but also extremely affordable through our unmatched sliding scale models. We also didn't sacrifice the quality of care delivered, but even increased it. We now offer in-person and virtual visits in CT, FL, NJ, NV, and PA.
Our environment of support will help you in achieving your goals through counseling, medication management, and mental health wellness.
When we saw mental health being unaffordable and incomplete, we took on this endeavor of launching our unique model of mental health wellness throughout many cities and states. Before we started, we saw a great demand for receiving affordable, comprehensive, and enjoyable mental healthcare. So, we started our company to provide counseling that is affordable on the base prices, but also extremely affordable through our unmatched sliding scale models. We also didn't sacrifice the quality of care delivered, but even increased it. We now offer in-person and virtual visits in CT, FL, NJ, NV, and PA.
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Graziella Molluzzo-Loesche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, CT 06492 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for TELEHEALTH. I'm a LCSW and owner of Rising Up Counseling, LLC in Wallingford. Therapy can be a difficult first step but I strive to make sessions a safe and secure experience so that true healing can happen. I have over 17 years of experience in the healthcare field working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience is in helping people of ALL ages who struggle with anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal relationships, bullying, postpartum, life transitions or other life stressors. I'm skilled in CBT, DBT, anger management as well as life coaching strategies and concepts of positive psychology.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for TELEHEALTH. I'm a LCSW and owner of Rising Up Counseling, LLC in Wallingford. Therapy can be a difficult first step but I strive to make sessions a safe and secure experience so that true healing can happen. I have over 17 years of experience in the healthcare field working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience is in helping people of ALL ages who struggle with anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal relationships, bullying, postpartum, life transitions or other life stressors. I'm skilled in CBT, DBT, anger management as well as life coaching strategies and concepts of positive psychology.
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I have had extensive experience working with families in regards to emotional regulation, depression, trauma, anxiety, family relationships, and crisis intervention. My caseload largely consisted of adolescent youth having areas of need focusing around stabilization in the community. One of the largest considerations is their own desire to change, grow, or pursue their goals, which is normally a pillar to their treatment. A client looking to learn more about themselves, identify areas of need, and strive toward achieving their goals would benefit greatly from the treatment I can provide.
I have had extensive experience working with families in regards to emotional regulation, depression, trauma, anxiety, family relationships, and crisis intervention. My caseload largely consisted of adolescent youth having areas of need focusing around stabilization in the community. One of the largest considerations is their own desire to change, grow, or pursue their goals, which is normally a pillar to their treatment. A client looking to learn more about themselves, identify areas of need, and strive toward achieving their goals would benefit greatly from the treatment I can provide.
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Key Therapy Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroe, CT 06468 (Online Only)
If you're looking for someone who's caring, listens deeply, understands you, helps you explore your origins, and challenges your negative self-talk, that's us! We want to help you find what you need to feel better and we want you to know, there is a path to getting your life back, strengthening your relationships, and reclaiming the lost parts of yourself. We have over 40 caring, experienced therapists, all with multiple specialities covering everything from couples work, to parent and child relationships, mood disorders, issues relating to LGBTQ, hard life transitions, grief, trauma - and much more.
If you're looking for someone who's caring, listens deeply, understands you, helps you explore your origins, and challenges your negative self-talk, that's us! We want to help you find what you need to feel better and we want you to know, there is a path to getting your life back, strengthening your relationships, and reclaiming the lost parts of yourself. We have over 40 caring, experienced therapists, all with multiple specialities covering everything from couples work, to parent and child relationships, mood disorders, issues relating to LGBTQ, hard life transitions, grief, trauma - and much more.
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Psychotherapy/Healing and Immigration Evaluations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06501 (Online Only)
Dissecting, exploring and rediscovering yourself and/or relationship is deeply rewarding. Colibri Wellness, LCSW, PLLC offers a welcoming space where you can unpack your feelings and embark on a healing path and impart with you, your partner(s), and/or family a safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic experience. Clinicians at Colibri Wellness will assist you in reflection, decision-making, redirection and restructure towards change, healing strategies, movement, growth and decolonization of the mind. We also conduct immigration evaluations and Psychotherapy in New York State, Connecticut, Florida, Vermont & Idaho
Dissecting, exploring and rediscovering yourself and/or relationship is deeply rewarding. Colibri Wellness, LCSW, PLLC offers a welcoming space where you can unpack your feelings and embark on a healing path and impart with you, your partner(s), and/or family a safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic experience. Clinicians at Colibri Wellness will assist you in reflection, decision-making, redirection and restructure towards change, healing strategies, movement, growth and decolonization of the mind. We also conduct immigration evaluations and Psychotherapy in New York State, Connecticut, Florida, Vermont & Idaho
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SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hartford, CT 06103
Is your family struggling to connect? Do you feel like the older your children get, the more difficult it is to communicate? Has your family experienced domestic violence or substance abuse? You want a harmonious home with shared experiences that foster close relationships. Maybe you feel lost and unsure of what to do. Family therapy can help your family connect through effective communication, boundary setting, and trauma healing.
Is your family struggling to connect? Do you feel like the older your children get, the more difficult it is to communicate? Has your family experienced domestic violence or substance abuse? You want a harmonious home with shared experiences that foster close relationships. Maybe you feel lost and unsure of what to do. Family therapy can help your family connect through effective communication, boundary setting, and trauma healing.
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Nourish The Heart Counseling Taking New Clients
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCP MA, CEDS-S, MPhilEd, MSEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milford, CT 06460 (Online Only)
On the outside, it looks like you have it all together. You’re a straight-A student or excelling at your job; you’re ambitious and driven. But at a closer look, everything is a mess. You hate the way you look, your body feels like it has betrayed you over and over again, and the only thing that makes it better is controlling your food. It’s become exhausting, you can’t think, you are struggling to spend time with friends and family, in case they find out how bad it has gotten, and you’re feeling alone and like things will never get better. It’s time to do something different.
On the outside, it looks like you have it all together. You’re a straight-A student or excelling at your job; you’re ambitious and driven. But at a closer look, everything is a mess. You hate the way you look, your body feels like it has betrayed you over and over again, and the only thing that makes it better is controlling your food. It’s become exhausting, you can’t think, you are struggling to spend time with friends and family, in case they find out how bad it has gotten, and you’re feeling alone and like things will never get better. It’s time to do something different.
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Your family's wellness solution. For over a decade, Lift has served as CT's premier choice for counseling, psychotherapy, concierge medical, psychological testing, and nutrition services. Equipped to meet the myriad of needs of modern families, Lift's multidisciplinary team provides psychiatric evaluations, dietary services, individual, group, couples & family therapy, eating disorder treatment, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ADHD evaluations & care, play therapy, career/effectiveness coaching, and mood and anxiety treatment, in person (Westport CT,) and remotely (CT, TN, VA, CO, TX, NY, FL, MA, DC, GA, NC, PA.)
Your family's wellness solution. For over a decade, Lift has served as CT's premier choice for counseling, psychotherapy, concierge medical, psychological testing, and nutrition services. Equipped to meet the myriad of needs of modern families, Lift's multidisciplinary team provides psychiatric evaluations, dietary services, individual, group, couples & family therapy, eating disorder treatment, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ADHD evaluations & care, play therapy, career/effectiveness coaching, and mood and anxiety treatment, in person (Westport CT,) and remotely (CT, TN, VA, CO, TX, NY, FL, MA, DC, GA, NC, PA.)
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Do you feel you’re surviving through life rather than living it? Has your anxiety and/or depression immobilized you? Since 2003, I have helped thousands of individuals and families overcome their behavioral health issues. My therapy is an evidence-based clinical program called Neuro-Emotive Cognitive Behavioral therapy (NE-CBT). Individuals are taught to change their thinking, feelings, and behaviors. In my clinical sessions, I teach skills and concepts while helping individuals adapt them into their lives so that they may experience relief from their symptoms. Through NE-CBT, you can ground yourself both inward and outward.
Do you feel you’re surviving through life rather than living it? Has your anxiety and/or depression immobilized you? Since 2003, I have helped thousands of individuals and families overcome their behavioral health issues. My therapy is an evidence-based clinical program called Neuro-Emotive Cognitive Behavioral therapy (NE-CBT). Individuals are taught to change their thinking, feelings, and behaviors. In my clinical sessions, I teach skills and concepts while helping individuals adapt them into their lives so that they may experience relief from their symptoms. Through NE-CBT, you can ground yourself both inward and outward.
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SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06811
Are you exhausted from carrying around the weight of anxiety? Does the struggle to get through your day with depression make you want to stay in bed? Are you overwhelmed by society's pressure to stay positive and try harder? Mental health issues can make even the most minor tasks seem impossible. You can’t get away from the swirling negative thoughts in your mind long enough to accomplish your goals. You want to engage with life and be present with your loved ones, but it all seems like too much effort. You need someone to guide you out of the dark and help you find your path to wellness.
Are you exhausted from carrying around the weight of anxiety? Does the struggle to get through your day with depression make you want to stay in bed? Are you overwhelmed by society's pressure to stay positive and try harder? Mental health issues can make even the most minor tasks seem impossible. You can’t get away from the swirling negative thoughts in your mind long enough to accomplish your goals. You want to engage with life and be present with your loved ones, but it all seems like too much effort. You need someone to guide you out of the dark and help you find your path to wellness.
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SMPyschotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Danbury, CT 06811
We are currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling stuck and unhappy? Have you tried to get out of this funk, but it is not working? We help individual just like you who are struggling with sadness, anxiety, stress, intimacy, sex issues and anger. We will work together to explore what is getting in the way of you living your fullest life. We provide a nonjudgemental, and supportive environment where you explores healthy ways to get unstuck and start living to your fullest potential. We identify ways to change your thoughts, perceptions and feelings to get you feeling better as soon as possible.
We are currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling stuck and unhappy? Have you tried to get out of this funk, but it is not working? We help individual just like you who are struggling with sadness, anxiety, stress, intimacy, sex issues and anger. We will work together to explore what is getting in the way of you living your fullest life. We provide a nonjudgemental, and supportive environment where you explores healthy ways to get unstuck and start living to your fullest potential. We identify ways to change your thoughts, perceptions and feelings to get you feeling better as soon as possible.
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SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06811
Are you struggling to handle life stressors? Do you find yourself constantly caring for others and ignoring your needs? Does anxiety or depression keep you from living the life you want? Does a history of trauma keep you from achieving your goals? Many women struggle with mental health issues and want to find strategies to regulate emotions, improve their self-esteem, and increase independence. You deserve happiness and success.
Are you struggling to handle life stressors? Do you find yourself constantly caring for others and ignoring your needs? Does anxiety or depression keep you from living the life you want? Does a history of trauma keep you from achieving your goals? Many women struggle with mental health issues and want to find strategies to regulate emotions, improve their self-esteem, and increase independence. You deserve happiness and success.
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Starting a counselling process can feel daunting. Your Journey begins with a single step which you have already made by reading this information. You may feel stuck with anxious and/or depressed feelings and would like to learn healthy ways to cope and move forward. Would you like to learn more positive ways of communicating with your child, partner, parent or family? Or perhaps you wish to have a deeper connection with your partner. You hold the key to make positive changes for a happier, satisfying and fulfilling life.
Starting a counselling process can feel daunting. Your Journey begins with a single step which you have already made by reading this information. You may feel stuck with anxious and/or depressed feelings and would like to learn healthy ways to cope and move forward. Would you like to learn more positive ways of communicating with your child, partner, parent or family? Or perhaps you wish to have a deeper connection with your partner. You hold the key to make positive changes for a happier, satisfying and fulfilling life.
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SMPsychotherapay & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06811
Are you exhausted from carrying around the weight of anxiety? Does the struggle to get through your day with depression make you want to stay in bed? Are you overwhelmed by society's pressure to stay positive and try harder? Mental health issues can make even the most minor tasks seem impossible. You can’t get away from the swirling negative thoughts in your mind long enough to accomplish your goals. You want to engage with life and be present with your loved ones, but it all seems like too much effort. You need someone to guide you out of the dark and help you find your path to wellness.
Are you exhausted from carrying around the weight of anxiety? Does the struggle to get through your day with depression make you want to stay in bed? Are you overwhelmed by society's pressure to stay positive and try harder? Mental health issues can make even the most minor tasks seem impossible. You can’t get away from the swirling negative thoughts in your mind long enough to accomplish your goals. You want to engage with life and be present with your loved ones, but it all seems like too much effort. You need someone to guide you out of the dark and help you find your path to wellness.
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SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06811
SMPsychotherapy is a group private practice that provides ONLINE therapy to children, adolescents, adults, family and couples in the State of CT. We specialize in helping families improve their overall mental and emotional health in a non-judgmental environment that is culturally sensitive to help you navigate the challenges that life presents. Our services are strength oriented to help you identify coping mechanisms to manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, high levels of stress that impact your everyday life. If you are struggling especially in these difficult times with COVID-19, you are in the right place.
SMPsychotherapy is a group private practice that provides ONLINE therapy to children, adolescents, adults, family and couples in the State of CT. We specialize in helping families improve their overall mental and emotional health in a non-judgmental environment that is culturally sensitive to help you navigate the challenges that life presents. Our services are strength oriented to help you identify coping mechanisms to manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, high levels of stress that impact your everyday life. If you are struggling especially in these difficult times with COVID-19, you are in the right place.
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Northeast Family Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waterbury, CT 06702
"Immediate Availability"! Why Northeast Family Services? NFS offers comfort and support when your family needs assistance. Our company's purpose is to provide our families with the absolute best service possible so that your family can succeed. You can be confident that Northeast Family Services will provide you with the excellent care that you deserve.
"Immediate Availability"! Why Northeast Family Services? NFS offers comfort and support when your family needs assistance. Our company's purpose is to provide our families with the absolute best service possible so that your family can succeed. You can be confident that Northeast Family Services will provide you with the excellent care that you deserve.
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Achieve Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CT 06477
Achieve Wellness, LLC is a group of integrative, solution focused therapists supporting clients in the process of positive change. It is our goal to treat each individual with a holistic approach. We are passionate about our counseling services and believe that everyone deserves to live their lives to their fullest potential.
Achieve Wellness, LLC is a group of integrative, solution focused therapists supporting clients in the process of positive change. It is our goal to treat each individual with a holistic approach. We are passionate about our counseling services and believe that everyone deserves to live their lives to their fullest potential.
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SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT-A
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06811
Now accepting new clients! Are you exhausted from carrying around the weight of anxiety? Does the struggle to get through your day with depression make you want to stay in bed? Are you overwhelmed by society's pressure to stay positive and try harder? Mental health issues can make even the most minor tasks seem impossible. You can’t get away from the swirling negative thoughts in your mind long enough to accomplish your goals. You want to engage with life and be present with your loved ones, but it all seems like too much effort. You need someone to guide you out of the dark and help you find your path to wellness.
Now accepting new clients! Are you exhausted from carrying around the weight of anxiety? Does the struggle to get through your day with depression make you want to stay in bed? Are you overwhelmed by society's pressure to stay positive and try harder? Mental health issues can make even the most minor tasks seem impossible. You can’t get away from the swirling negative thoughts in your mind long enough to accomplish your goals. You want to engage with life and be present with your loved ones, but it all seems like too much effort. You need someone to guide you out of the dark and help you find your path to wellness.
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Medication Management Therapists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.