Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Therapists in Thomaston, CT

In my practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I strive to foster a warm & empathic, supportive & comfortable environment, providing clients with the tools they need to achieve their desired goals & uncover their true potential. I believe each client is unique & therefore, tailor my therapy approach according to individual needs, with a strong emphasis on client strengths & empowerment. I further believe the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one, whereby clients play an integral role in the treatment planning process. I truly enjoy helping my clients & watching them grow, heal, & achieve positive, lasting changes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years in the field. I have a down to earth balanced approach and do my best to engage people in distress in a calm and productive manner. My approach is to work with clients at their own pace on the goals they want to work on focusing on taking forward moving steps in their lives.

My ideal client is one who is seeking greater happiness and fulfillment in life. This person is dissatisfied, stuck, insecure, afraid, stressed or tired. The client has the answers within but has difficulty accessing them. I am here to help with that process. Depression, grief and/or anxiety are usually present in clients who struggle to "fit" into life. My job is to guide the client in making necessary changes they desire. I want to empower the individual vs. telling them what to do. Often trauma, intergenerational issues, addictions, abandonment/loss are part of the problem I need to address.

Animistic approach to Internal Family Systems (IFS) protocol. Individual Therapy, Coaching and Clinical Supervision. I work with folks who wish to overcome fear in some aspect of life; navigate uncertainty, crisis, loss and transition; overcome personal limitations impeding an important goal; increase mental, emotional, energetic, and physical wellbeing; treat a mental health diagnosis; heal from a traumatic experience; strengthen a spiritual or magical practice; improve relationships with other people, whether human or other-than-human, living or ancestral; and strengthen personal and collective connection with the land.

My mission is to assist individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Using a strength- based, relational approach and tapping into the resilience already present, offers a unique experience for you, your marriage and/or family. Working in collaboration, we will identify areas you would like to be different and create a plan get there- compassionately. I provide comprehensive treatment in parenting and couples and family conflict. Pieces That Fit, LLC. is a group practice with four clinicians, who offer individual, family and couples' therapy.

Sometimes life can feel like too much. The demands overwhelming. The pain unbearable. The shame suffocating. Sometimes we feel broken or empty inside or go through a loss and feel like life as we knew it will never be the same. I get that. As a therapist, I've been a partner in my client's journeys to healing. With warmth, compassion and skill, I have effectively helped individuals facing a variety of issues including trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief and loss and relationship difficulties.

Do you want to live a life with greater freedom? What if I told you that you could be truly happy, live without anxiety, and have mastery over your body and mind? I understand that everyone is in a different part of the healing process and will design a plan with you to meet your specific goals.

Some days are long, some days are short, and all days are worth it. Therapy isn't just for the bad days, it is for the good days, and the days in between. My name is Kristen and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CT. I am looking forward to working with you on achieving your best life goal. Goals are important and having support is essential. Whatever the barrier is let's worth together to get you through.

Going forward we will partner so that I can understand who you are, what experiences you've had and what your strengths are. By using various therapy method, I guide my clients into feeling in control of their futures. Working with individuals, families and groups, I have created a practice that is driven by taking the journey with you to personal development and growth.

Hope, resilience, renewal, expansion. We all have a fundamental need, and the innate capacity to heal, grow and flourish. It is a sign of your strength and striving for health that you are seeking support from a professional. With a safe, affirming therapeutic relationship as our base we can harness the power of your strengths to transform what may be blocking you from living your full potential.

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Change starts to happen when you feel like you are listened to, respected, and cared about. My goal is to build a relationship that supports introspection and honesty without judgement. Lets take a look at the thoughts, beliefs, and habits that are keeping you from living the life you want.

Seeking out therapy is a brave step to creating a life that you want. My style is warm, kind, and direct. I believe in meeting you where you are. Every person brings in different life experiences and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. For me, the purpose of therapy is to create a relationship where you can feel safe and supported while developing new skills. I am offering virtual sessions across both Connecticut and Massachusetts. I am offering in person sessions in my office in Lakeville, Connecticut.

Healing comes in many forms. Your healing is my priority. I have dedicated my life to exploring many different types of healing modalities to continually expand my skillset: from traditional talk therapies, to EMDR, Healing Arts, Hypnosis, Dream Groups and Drum Circles. Since each person’s healing journey is unique, there is no one therapy that is right for all. Despite the multitude of approaches offered, the belief that we are innately hardwired to heal ourselves is the theoretical foundation of every treatment.