Transgender Therapists in Pawcatuck, CT
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.
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.
Shaune Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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Jessica M Gagnon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ledyard, CT 06339
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.
Alliance Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. We are provide services in person or via telehealth. Unfortunately we have waiting lists as follows: For 100% telehealth, our waiting list is 4-6 months for adults, couples, or teens 16+. For in person services, waiting lists are 5-9 months for ages 10 and up and couples; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!
Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. We are provide services in person or via telehealth. Unfortunately we have waiting lists as follows: For 100% telehealth, our waiting list is 4-6 months for adults, couples, or teens 16+. For in person services, waiting lists are 5-9 months for ages 10 and up and couples; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!
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.
Danielle Montemerlo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Current Availability: In Person(Mondays 4:30pm, Tuesdays 12:30pm) or Telehealth(Wednesdays 3:30 or 5:30pm). Are you stuck in a cycle that you have tried to get out of, but can't? Is your depression, anxiety, or addiction continuing that cycle of not being able to work towards your life goals? Do you need help finding the motivation to change, and the potential to life a happy and fulfilling life? I might be the therapist for you, to help you in your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience working in different settings and a variety of concerns that people have come to me with.
Current Availability: In Person(Mondays 4:30pm, Tuesdays 12:30pm) or Telehealth(Wednesdays 3:30 or 5:30pm). Are you stuck in a cycle that you have tried to get out of, but can't? Is your depression, anxiety, or addiction continuing that cycle of not being able to work towards your life goals? Do you need help finding the motivation to change, and the potential to life a happy and fulfilling life? I might be the therapist for you, to help you in your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience working in different settings and a variety of concerns that people have come to me with.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years. I treat varies mental health issues such as depression, bipolar and anxiety. i specialize in alcohol and substance abuse issues. I see clients that are involved with the court system. I except all major health insurances.
I have been a therapist for over 20 years. I treat varies mental health issues such as depression, bipolar and anxiety. i specialize in alcohol and substance abuse issues. I see clients that are involved with the court system. I except all major health insurances.
Tranquility Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" -kierkegaard. Pursuing additional support is one of the first steps towards therapeutic healing and growth. Although everyone's journey is different, my commitment as a counselor is to help with self exploration, empowerment and ability to uncover the underlying answers within themselves. Sometimes the most important healing tool is having someone to confide in that is safe and non-judgmental; as a counselor my hope is that I can be that support who will work with you towards finding your solace.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" -kierkegaard. Pursuing additional support is one of the first steps towards therapeutic healing and growth. Although everyone's journey is different, my commitment as a counselor is to help with self exploration, empowerment and ability to uncover the underlying answers within themselves. Sometimes the most important healing tool is having someone to confide in that is safe and non-judgmental; as a counselor my hope is that I can be that support who will work with you towards finding your solace.
Lydia P Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC, AADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do/with your one wild and precious life?" Welcome! Now accepting new clients! Have you lost focus on your wild, precious life? Let's work to find it, or towards finding it again/anew. I believe that positive change can happen, a positive life can result, with confidence, courage, and with the skills you’ve possessed all along but might not have known you had at your availability. I take blended approach to therapy, so that treatment can be tailored to fit your need(s); this is centered in/around an empowerment/strengths based foci; one both respectful and responsive to the concern you bring.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do/with your one wild and precious life?" Welcome! Now accepting new clients! Have you lost focus on your wild, precious life? Let's work to find it, or towards finding it again/anew. I believe that positive change can happen, a positive life can result, with confidence, courage, and with the skills you’ve possessed all along but might not have known you had at your availability. I take blended approach to therapy, so that treatment can be tailored to fit your need(s); this is centered in/around an empowerment/strengths based foci; one both respectful and responsive to the concern you bring.
Dr. Coyote Moon The Holistic Metaphysician
Recover, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Abuse
Verified Verified
Mystic, CT 06355
I believe in treating your whole being - mind, body, and spirit. As both a guide and a witness to your healing, I want to give you the tools to help you see yourself, your experiences, and your emotions through a lens of self-compassion and curiosity. We will go gently and at your pace. My approach is integrative, rooted in evidence-based techniques, with mindfulness and somatic awareness weaved in.
I believe in treating your whole being - mind, body, and spirit. As both a guide and a witness to your healing, I want to give you the tools to help you see yourself, your experiences, and your emotions through a lens of self-compassion and curiosity. We will go gently and at your pace. My approach is integrative, rooted in evidence-based techniques, with mindfulness and somatic awareness weaved in.
Mystic Bridge to Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
Accepting New Clients! Mystic Bridge to Wellness, LLC located on the waters of the Mystic River is a Holistic Mental Health Practice focusing on the integration of holistic and medical modalities. We are passionate about providing genuine, supportive, and effective treatments for the body, mind, and spirit. Mystic Bridge to Wellness, LLC offers Mental Health Therapy, Medication Prescription & Management, Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga, Reiki, Group Mental Health Treatment, Workshops, and more modalities to come!
Accepting New Clients! Mystic Bridge to Wellness, LLC located on the waters of the Mystic River is a Holistic Mental Health Practice focusing on the integration of holistic and medical modalities. We are passionate about providing genuine, supportive, and effective treatments for the body, mind, and spirit. Mystic Bridge to Wellness, LLC offers Mental Health Therapy, Medication Prescription & Management, Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga, Reiki, Group Mental Health Treatment, Workshops, and more modalities to come!
Erin Gardner-Flores, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Stonington, CT 06378
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of life or haunted by your past? I collaborate with my clients to gain understanding of unhealthy patterns, make sense of how past experiences are impacting them today, and develop more effective approaches to handling life’s challenges. During my 15 years of practice, I have helped many clients gain confidence, manage their emotions, and develop healthy alternatives for coping with stress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of life or haunted by your past? I collaborate with my clients to gain understanding of unhealthy patterns, make sense of how past experiences are impacting them today, and develop more effective approaches to handling life’s challenges. During my 15 years of practice, I have helped many clients gain confidence, manage their emotions, and develop healthy alternatives for coping with stress.
Mind Body Rise is a Connecticut-based behavioral health practice supporting adults, adolescents and children through proven psychotherapeutic treatments. We provide a holistic approach to mental health care to support our clients while focusing on creating a better quality of life for the future. We are a supportive, safe community that focuses on individualized care through multiple therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness and much more.
Mind Body Rise is a Connecticut-based behavioral health practice supporting adults, adolescents and children through proven psychotherapeutic treatments. We provide a holistic approach to mental health care to support our clients while focusing on creating a better quality of life for the future. We are a supportive, safe community that focuses on individualized care through multiple therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness and much more.
Sarah E. DeCecco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, ERYT200, TCYM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stonington, CT 06378
You may be struggling with the overwhelm and overstimulation in the world today impacting your individual relationships and self-regulation. My goal is to work collaboratively through personal/relational issues towards your own growth and work/life balance. Having Substance use and Psychoeducational Rehabilitation, Child Protection Services, Mitigation Services, Judicial Criminal and Family Court, School Social Work and Individual Counseling experience since 1996, I am familiar with the wide range of circumstances we face in life.
You may be struggling with the overwhelm and overstimulation in the world today impacting your individual relationships and self-regulation. My goal is to work collaboratively through personal/relational issues towards your own growth and work/life balance. Having Substance use and Psychoeducational Rehabilitation, Child Protection Services, Mitigation Services, Judicial Criminal and Family Court, School Social Work and Individual Counseling experience since 1996, I am familiar with the wide range of circumstances we face in life.
Practice is accepting new clients! I am passionate about providing education and empowerment around the mind-body connection. We learn to understand how the mind and body may be in survival mode and how a learned response may no longer serve us. Holding space allows for the body and mind to create space from imprinted thoughts & emotions in order to see choice in self-talk, belief systems, behaviors, and gain acceptance of ourselves. We learn how to rewire/rewrite our narrative through self-compassion.
Practice is accepting new clients! I am passionate about providing education and empowerment around the mind-body connection. We learn to understand how the mind and body may be in survival mode and how a learned response may no longer serve us. Holding space allows for the body and mind to create space from imprinted thoughts & emotions in order to see choice in self-talk, belief systems, behaviors, and gain acceptance of ourselves. We learn how to rewire/rewrite our narrative through self-compassion.
Bridget Doyle- Kusy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Mystic, CT 06372 (Online Only)
*CURRENTLY PROVIDING SERVICES VIA TELEHEALTH. I have been working with adolescents, young adults, and families for 10+ years and understand that sometimes things are not as good as they could be. I firmly believe that therapy can help get things back on track and am willing to work with you/your loved one for as little or as long as it takes.
*CURRENTLY PROVIDING SERVICES VIA TELEHEALTH. I have been working with adolescents, young adults, and families for 10+ years and understand that sometimes things are not as good as they could be. I firmly believe that therapy can help get things back on track and am willing to work with you/your loved one for as little or as long as it takes.
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.
Julie A Eastin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mystic, CT 06355
Not accepting new clients
I believe that people come into therapy because they find themselves stuck and unable to move forward in their relationships, careers, or personal pursuits. Oftentimes we get stuck because the things we did to get through difficult times in our lives stop working -- or worse, make our lives more difficult. Maybe you have found that you are unable to access the full range of emotions, experiences and relationships that life should encompass and now it's time to become the best and truest version of yourself that you can be. I hope I can help you do just that.
I believe that people come into therapy because they find themselves stuck and unable to move forward in their relationships, careers, or personal pursuits. Oftentimes we get stuck because the things we did to get through difficult times in our lives stop working -- or worse, make our lives more difficult. Maybe you have found that you are unable to access the full range of emotions, experiences and relationships that life should encompass and now it's time to become the best and truest version of yourself that you can be. I hope I can help you do just that.
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As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.