In Person Therapists in Pawcatuck, CT

Gaining insight into our suffering is a starting point for making effective change. Our therapeutic relationship can provide support, accountability, insight and intervention to assist you in moving towards improved health. While goals are unique for every individual, my aims will always including providing compassionate, evidence-based interventions to facilitate lasting change.

Currently doing in Office and Tele-behavioral health online sessions. Working with couples and individuals. Relationship struggles of all types. Assisting people with really listening to themselves is what I seem to do. There is a process of softening self judgment, harsh criticism and self-doubt to reveal the kind of relationship with ourselves we only dreamed of having.

I AM TAKING NEW PATIENTS! Are you feeling stuck and ready to make life changes? Is stress ruining your fun? Are you grieving? I believe in treating people unconditionally with respect and non-judgment. Learn to slow down your thoughts to decrease anxiety and depression by focusing on what you have control over. Create more structure to decrease anxiety. Learn effective breathing and muscle relaxation to ease chronic pain and improve sleep. I incorporate Yoga into the healing practice to relieve stress and increase joy. Art and play can help children and youth express emotions when working with them.

Are you overwhelmed? Are you anxious or depressed? Are you burnt out, exhausted, and want to sometimes give up? Do you struggle with motivation, feeling defeated, knocked down from life, getting and staying organized, and successfully accomplishing your daily tasks? Is your relationship on the brink of disaster or are you simply struggling to communicate? Is your job stressing you out? Are you looking for realistic solutions to your problems? I am here to help you conquer the day, unlock your mind and heart's potential, help you find your purpose, and rediscover who you truly are. My goal is to help you feel better about yourself.

As a mental health provider for 10 years, I offer direct, informal, and results-oriented treatment in a private, confidential setting. I have particular experience in men's and adolescent issues, combat and first responder trauma, depression and anxiety, addiction, PTSD, and issues around sexuality. I understand how all of these factors can affect relationships and personal functioning. I am comfortable and experienced with individuals in high-stress professions, though I also treat women, couples, and families of all kinds.

I am a therapist with many years of experience in healing people's hearts' minds, and spirit's. All of the children and adults that I work with are met by a safe, gentle, and non-judgmental listener who will help find the place of healing that I believe exists in all human beings.

About 10 years ago I was going through a difficult time in my life and a therapist said to me “you matter!”. I truly believe that everyone is doing the best they can, “you matter”. Life can be hard. My strength-based, compassionate, and collaborative approach can help support you during these difficult times.

Licensed in both RI and CT as a mental health counselor, I am also available to serve as Guardian ad Litem in SECT family court and offer in-person co-parenting workshops in Pawcatuck, CT. I provide a safe and nurturing environment for individuals to share their unique experiences and rediscover their individual strengths in order to become better problem solvers. I believe learning WHY we react to the world in the specific way we do is the key to changing problematic behaviors and improving relationships.

My work combines humor with compassion and empathy for all people. I believe that with challenges come gifts. One of the reasons we feel out of balance, tired, anxious or sad is because we tend to look outside of ourselves for happiness Wanting other people to change, wanting the world to be different, not liking what is happening-all of these things are out of our control. When we figure out what we can control (self) we can experience internal peace and calmness; When we trust the process, life begins to flow.

Child and Family Agency's Outpatient Clinics provide diagnostic and counseling services to children and adults who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Masters' level trained clinicians provide counseling to address issues including family stress and conflict, child and adolescent behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger problems, adjustment to life stressors, trauma, peer problems and other behavioral health difficulties. Walk in hours for intake available at every site (Westbrook, New London, Groton, and Pawcatuck).

I offer a holistic approach to counseling, emphasizing the importance of growth and self-connection as well as self-compassion. By addressing the root causes of emotional and mental distress, I guide my clients to develop greater self-awareness and to connect to their inner resources for healing.

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 offer holistic services for individuals, groups, and organization. Services rendered maybe in my office, your home, office or organization. My main modality is Holistic Expressive Arts through movement, art, voice, and of course carthartic modalities. My main hope is to assist clients in recognizing their priorities, and the importance of their values pertaining to their personal and professional lives. Please note holistic coaching is best in crisis situations or short term directional coaching situations. Thank you.