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Amanda Sperandio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thomaston, CT 06787  (Online Only)
Amanda has a special interest in working with individuals who are struggling to manage a relationship with challenging family members, partners, or friends.
Amanda Sperandio is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working in the field of behavioral and mental health for over 10 years. As a family therapist, Amanda knows the importance of examining life’s challenges through a systemic perspective, meaning she looks at the impact of society, family, and support systems on an individual, not only the individual in isolation. She believes in focusing on ones’ strengths to help overcome life’s challenges and exploring new ways of looking at a problem in order to find more effective solutions. Amanda has a passion for supporting women and those health issues unique to women.
Amanda has a special interest in working with individuals who are struggling to manage a relationship with challenging family members, partners, or friends.
Amanda Sperandio is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working in the field of behavioral and mental health for over 10 years. As a family therapist, Amanda knows the importance of examining life’s challenges through a systemic perspective, meaning she looks at the impact of society, family, and support systems on an individual, not only the individual in isolation. She believes in focusing on ones’ strengths to help overcome life’s challenges and exploring new ways of looking at a problem in order to find more effective solutions. Amanda has a passion for supporting women and those health issues unique to women.
(203) 819-0789 View (203) 819-0789
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CARE Family Counseling Services - René Drozdziel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thomaston, CT 06787
I have advanced trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy .
I am passionate about building strong connections and repairing damaged relationships. My role as a therapist is to walk with you on your journey, listen, help explore your feelings and help you identify solutions and strategies to life challenges. I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic environment that advocates growth and healing. I believe a therapeutic environment should be authentic, emotionally safe, and at the same time challenging with a balance between hard work and fun.
I have advanced trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy .
I am passionate about building strong connections and repairing damaged relationships. My role as a therapist is to walk with you on your journey, listen, help explore your feelings and help you identify solutions and strategies to life challenges. I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic environment that advocates growth and healing. I believe a therapeutic environment should be authentic, emotionally safe, and at the same time challenging with a balance between hard work and fun.
(860) 631-5575 View (860) 631-5575
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Dana Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Thomaston, CT 06778
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens and adults on concerns related to school, work, parenting, relationships or family, stress management, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, and/or panic disorder. I have a passion for working with high school and collegiate athletes, helping them manage the pressure associated with competitive sports. I believe every person has the power to create the life they want. I will work hard to support you as you navigate the ups and downs of life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens and adults on concerns related to school, work, parenting, relationships or family, stress management, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, and/or panic disorder. I have a passion for working with high school and collegiate athletes, helping them manage the pressure associated with competitive sports. I believe every person has the power to create the life they want. I will work hard to support you as you navigate the ups and downs of life.
(203) 819-7491 View (203) 819-7491
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Bright Tomorrows Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, AADC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thomaston, CT 06787
If you are pondering your relationship with substances and are curious about the opportunity and possibility of change, I may be a good fit for you! I'd be happy to walk alongside you and support your growth. I believe recovery is an individualized process and each person deserves respect and compassion. Change can be painful and scary! Clinical support, coupled with tools and skills can be the vessel for change. If this resonates with you, please reach out. I fully believe and enforce “we can grow through what we go through."
If you are pondering your relationship with substances and are curious about the opportunity and possibility of change, I may be a good fit for you! I'd be happy to walk alongside you and support your growth. I believe recovery is an individualized process and each person deserves respect and compassion. Change can be painful and scary! Clinical support, coupled with tools and skills can be the vessel for change. If this resonates with you, please reach out. I fully believe and enforce “we can grow through what we go through."
(959) 335-0828 View (959) 335-0828
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CARE Family Counseling Services - Michael A Roohr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFTA
Verified Verified
Thomaston, CT 06787
Making the first step and reaching out for help is often an act of bravery that is to be respected and honored. My role as a therapist is to create an environment of acceptance, safety, and honesty for my clients where we can collaborate on building a new perspective and developing the tools to create long lasting change.
Making the first step and reaching out for help is often an act of bravery that is to be respected and honored. My role as a therapist is to create an environment of acceptance, safety, and honesty for my clients where we can collaborate on building a new perspective and developing the tools to create long lasting change.
(959) 777-4683 View (959) 777-4683
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Thomaston Counseling Center
Verified Verified
Thomaston, CT 06787
Thomaston Counseling Center is one of Connecticut’s top counseling centers dedicated to providing an at home feeling with our patients. Our home is your home! We offer many high quality mental health services to adults, children, and families. Our beautiful victorian office is conveniently located off the highway in Litchfield County and near Waterbury. We are tucked up on the hill with lots of privacy, private parking, and beautiful mountainous scenery. Here at Thomaston Counseling Center, we want to have a warm, welcoming experience, and we want everyone to be heard. Our home is your home. Check our website for more locations.
Thomaston Counseling Center is one of Connecticut’s top counseling centers dedicated to providing an at home feeling with our patients. Our home is your home! We offer many high quality mental health services to adults, children, and families. Our beautiful victorian office is conveniently located off the highway in Litchfield County and near Waterbury. We are tucked up on the hill with lots of privacy, private parking, and beautiful mountainous scenery. Here at Thomaston Counseling Center, we want to have a warm, welcoming experience, and we want everyone to be heard. Our home is your home. Check our website for more locations.
(959) 210-0108 View (959) 210-0108
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Carissa Bartolini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thomaston, CT 06787  (Online Only)
It’s important to acknowledge that in life we have and will face challenges that overwhelm us and leave us feeling trapped. My goal as a therapist is to help you understand that these feelings are not only normal but are expected as we go through life. Teaching individuals that they have the power and control to alter what does not make them happy.
It’s important to acknowledge that in life we have and will face challenges that overwhelm us and leave us feeling trapped. My goal as a therapist is to help you understand that these feelings are not only normal but are expected as we go through life. Teaching individuals that they have the power and control to alter what does not make them happy.
(860) 421-6336 View (860) 421-6336

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Dr. Joel Behar
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Verified Verified
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Joseph Maple Wessex
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC, NCC
Verified Verified
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Oliver Taeb
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMFT, LADC, CHT
Verified Verified
Torrington, CT 06790
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the State of Connecticut and Florida.
For an appointment text 203-214-7226. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than 22 years experience, I believe the best way to conduct therapy is through understanding the relationship you have with yourself first. This relationship then translates to happier connections with others including parents, spouse, partner, and co-dependent relations including various addictions. By improving your relationships in all aspects of your life, you will see results in decreasing your anxieties and depression. Accepting HUSKY, BCBS, etc.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the State of Connecticut and Florida.
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Meraki Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrington, CT 06790
Waitlist for new clients
With specialized training in: EMDR, Maastricht Interview, Infant Mental Health, Family-Based Recovery, and Grief and Loss combined with her warm and empathetic approach and her diverse expertise, Cassie Manger is devoted to helping you find healing and growth on your journey towards mental well-being.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Soribel Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
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Alyssa Anderson (Within Reach)
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Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
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Christina Frith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and couples facing communication challenges and relationship difficulties. My approach integrates Solution-Focused Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy, offering a collaborative and empowering journey towards healing and growth. In my practice, I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns and aspirations freely.
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.