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Diandra Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
Not accepting new clients
You know your kid is struggling, but so are you. She’s not a bad kid, but she wears you out. The school thinks she needs discipline and testing, but you feel like maybe she just needs help adjusting to life. Every time she gets in trouble at school by fighting or disrespecting adults, you wonder what you did wrong and how can you ever fix what’s broken before it’s too late. You’re losing your patience, but you also want to yell at everyone to just leave her alone; she’s still so little and she’s been through so much. You’re really trying. I hear you and I want to help.
You know your kid is struggling, but so are you. She’s not a bad kid, but she wears you out. The school thinks she needs discipline and testing, but you feel like maybe she just needs help adjusting to life. Every time she gets in trouble at school by fighting or disrespecting adults, you wonder what you did wrong and how can you ever fix what’s broken before it’s too late. You’re losing your patience, but you also want to yell at everyone to just leave her alone; she’s still so little and she’s been through so much. You’re really trying. I hear you and I want to help.
(860) 288-5150 View (860) 288-5150

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Jennifer Paradis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vernon, CT 06066
Please call for most recent availability. Therapy should serve you in the way a swiss army knife can; sometimes you need a file for taming sharp edges, a bit of flint to shed some light, or a blade to cut through what is holding you back. The therapeutic process is just that, a multi-tool that can be used to eliminate many barriers, rather than a one-size fits all. We will work together at your pace to identify and tackle these barriers confidently, with knowledge that you are well equipped for the task at hand.
Please call for most recent availability. Therapy should serve you in the way a swiss army knife can; sometimes you need a file for taming sharp edges, a bit of flint to shed some light, or a blade to cut through what is holding you back. The therapeutic process is just that, a multi-tool that can be used to eliminate many barriers, rather than a one-size fits all. We will work together at your pace to identify and tackle these barriers confidently, with knowledge that you are well equipped for the task at hand.
(860) 809-4819 View (860) 809-4819
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Path Adult Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Not Verified Not Verified
Coventry, CT 06238
***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!
***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!
(860) 450-0151 View (860) 450-0151
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Kate Burby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
I offer high quality individual, couple and/or family therapy to treat a wide range of problems and issues. I use my clinical background to help you address and resolve the conflicts that are undermining the quality of your life. My mission is to help all ages transform problem centered behavior into a healthier way of living. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in yoga and mindfulness, I will help you focus your energy, create steps towards change and find your way.
I offer high quality individual, couple and/or family therapy to treat a wide range of problems and issues. I use my clinical background to help you address and resolve the conflicts that are undermining the quality of your life. My mission is to help all ages transform problem centered behavior into a healthier way of living. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in yoga and mindfulness, I will help you focus your energy, create steps towards change and find your way.
(860) 406-5894 View (860) 406-5894
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Ryan Schaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs, CT 06268  (Online Only)
Personal power is a phrase often said, but not always understood. Owning the impact of the choices you make, comes with recognizing the power your voice and behavior have on your future. The journey I have chosen has offered me the understanding of the physical and emotional impact of change, by owning my power to have the life I want. I want to offer you the support we all require, to consciously begin your journey to own your power to change your life.
Personal power is a phrase often said, but not always understood. Owning the impact of the choices you make, comes with recognizing the power your voice and behavior have on your future. The journey I have chosen has offered me the understanding of the physical and emotional impact of change, by owning my power to have the life I want. I want to offer you the support we all require, to consciously begin your journey to own your power to change your life.
(860) 345-5691 View (860) 345-5691
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Jacqueline Keating
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06042  (Online Only)
As a therapist my focus is on assisting young adults and adults in managing daily stressors and events that shape their feelings about themselves. I utilize a relational approach to create a safe space to explore distressing thoughts and emotions. Together we will establish a trusting relationship that fosters empathy and compassion; and a space to develop healthy coping skills for a more fulfilling life.
As a therapist my focus is on assisting young adults and adults in managing daily stressors and events that shape their feelings about themselves. I utilize a relational approach to create a safe space to explore distressing thoughts and emotions. Together we will establish a trusting relationship that fosters empathy and compassion; and a space to develop healthy coping skills for a more fulfilling life.
(860) 901-1929 View (860) 901-1929
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Samantha Colon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
South Windsor, CT 06074  (Online Only)
Are you feeling low? Maybe you’re a recent college graduate who started a new job and it wasn’t what you thought it would be. Maybe you’ve been married a while and feel like you don’t know how to talk to your partner anymore. Maybe you’re a teen, struggling to make friends. Maybe you’ve never truly felt understood.
Are you feeling low? Maybe you’re a recent college graduate who started a new job and it wasn’t what you thought it would be. Maybe you’ve been married a while and feel like you don’t know how to talk to your partner anymore. Maybe you’re a teen, struggling to make friends. Maybe you’ve never truly felt understood.
(475) 244-9385 View (475) 244-9385
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Gretchen L Berke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manchester, CT 06040
From a sex-positive framework, I guide, collaborate and walk with my clients toward satisfying, better connected relationships and improved sexual functioning. My integrative approach combines psycho-sexual education with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address obstacles that stand in the way of achieving good health, healing and happiness. My holistic model is embracive and all-inclusive ensuring that your voice is heard and validated. I enjoy working with all genders, orientations and relationship statuses.
From a sex-positive framework, I guide, collaborate and walk with my clients toward satisfying, better connected relationships and improved sexual functioning. My integrative approach combines psycho-sexual education with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address obstacles that stand in the way of achieving good health, healing and happiness. My holistic model is embracive and all-inclusive ensuring that your voice is heard and validated. I enjoy working with all genders, orientations and relationship statuses.
(860) 785-2014 View (860) 785-2014
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Brittany Manchester
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melrose, CT 06016  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a licensed mental health counselor and certified perinatal specialist with 7 years of experience, helping individuals, who want to work on their body image & self-compassion, being a parent, eating concerns, and improving relationships and much more. Have you been carrying a lot of emotions and experiences with these struggles or other concerns? Have you started to feel hopeless that things won't change? Therapy is the opportunity to talk freely without judgement, to someone who is ready to listen & help them unpack their struggles. I honor your effort, and can't wait to start a conversation with you.
Hello! I'm a licensed mental health counselor and certified perinatal specialist with 7 years of experience, helping individuals, who want to work on their body image & self-compassion, being a parent, eating concerns, and improving relationships and much more. Have you been carrying a lot of emotions and experiences with these struggles or other concerns? Have you started to feel hopeless that things won't change? Therapy is the opportunity to talk freely without judgement, to someone who is ready to listen & help them unpack their struggles. I honor your effort, and can't wait to start a conversation with you.
(716) 592-6859 View (716) 592-6859
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Brianna M. Blake
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
South Windsor, CT 06074
In the treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders, and other common co-occurring issues, I primarily seek to explore and help patients gain insight into the forces driving behaviors that frequently keep them stuck and deprive them of participating in life more fully. Specific strategies to help patients confront and renegotiate their current struggles are also a focus of sessions in addition to relationships, both past and present, as it is believed that one's relationship with food, their view of themselves, and their view of the future is significantly impacted by relationships in their life.
In the treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders, and other common co-occurring issues, I primarily seek to explore and help patients gain insight into the forces driving behaviors that frequently keep them stuck and deprive them of participating in life more fully. Specific strategies to help patients confront and renegotiate their current struggles are also a focus of sessions in addition to relationships, both past and present, as it is believed that one's relationship with food, their view of themselves, and their view of the future is significantly impacted by relationships in their life.
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Joshua Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Windsor, CT 06074
Feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself? Are you feeling stuck and would you like to improve your relationship? Is your kid experiencing emotional, social, academic, or other issues? If so, I can help. I use short-term and research-based treatment with individuals, couples, and families. My therapy sessions help to heal painful issues, overcome presenting problems, and provide clients with insight and coping skills to handle all of life's obstacles.
Feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself? Are you feeling stuck and would you like to improve your relationship? Is your kid experiencing emotional, social, academic, or other issues? If so, I can help. I use short-term and research-based treatment with individuals, couples, and families. My therapy sessions help to heal painful issues, overcome presenting problems, and provide clients with insight and coping skills to handle all of life's obstacles.
(860) 499-4671 View (860) 499-4671
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Richard Henault
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC, SAP, LMT
Verified Verified
East Hartford, CT 06108  (Online Only)
The primary focus of my practice is to offer individualized outpatient services in a private and confidential setting. Specialzing in Addiction issues, PTSD and Trauma, Attachment and Dissociative Disorders,Stress Related Disorders Eating Disorders and Holistic Health Practices. Over 30 years experience working with Substance Abuse clients. Addiction can be arrested and relapse can be prevented with the proper help. Individualized treatment plans designed to achieve your goals and realize your potential. Evidenced based non-medicated treatment Headaches - Migraine and/or Tension.
The primary focus of my practice is to offer individualized outpatient services in a private and confidential setting. Specialzing in Addiction issues, PTSD and Trauma, Attachment and Dissociative Disorders,Stress Related Disorders Eating Disorders and Holistic Health Practices. Over 30 years experience working with Substance Abuse clients. Addiction can be arrested and relapse can be prevented with the proper help. Individualized treatment plans designed to achieve your goals and realize your potential. Evidenced based non-medicated treatment Headaches - Migraine and/or Tension.
(860) 458-3885 View (860) 458-3885

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Christine Silva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling to make progress on your own? Do you desire to live in more peace, less worry and more stability? I'd love to help you reach your personal and relational goals! My approach to therapy is to provide clients a collaborative, therapeutic space. I seek to give clients the opportunity and support they need to pursue the changes and healing they are hoping for in their relationship with themselves and others. My main areas of expertise are supporting clients in life transitions such as: prenatal & postpartum support, parenting, marriage and adjusting to life after loss. As well as eating disorder recovery.
Are you struggling to make progress on your own? Do you desire to live in more peace, less worry and more stability? I'd love to help you reach your personal and relational goals! My approach to therapy is to provide clients a collaborative, therapeutic space. I seek to give clients the opportunity and support they need to pursue the changes and healing they are hoping for in their relationship with themselves and others. My main areas of expertise are supporting clients in life transitions such as: prenatal & postpartum support, parenting, marriage and adjusting to life after loss. As well as eating disorder recovery.
(203) 516-4219 View (203) 516-4219
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Gretta Cushing
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
There is no reason to delay... a better life is yours for the making! If you are thinking of coming to therapy there is probably at least a small part of you that knows things could be better in your life. I specialize in helping you articulate what is getting in the way and moving to where you want to be. The specific challenge may be a relationship that isn't working, a pattern of behavior, a way of treating yourself or other issue. I am easy to talk to and highly interactive.
There is no reason to delay... a better life is yours for the making! If you are thinking of coming to therapy there is probably at least a small part of you that knows things could be better in your life. I specialize in helping you articulate what is getting in the way and moving to where you want to be. The specific challenge may be a relationship that isn't working, a pattern of behavior, a way of treating yourself or other issue. I am easy to talk to and highly interactive.
(203) 212-8070 View (203) 212-8070
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Dawn Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Avon, CT 06001
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Avon, CT, convenient to West Hartford, Simsbury, Canton and surrounding areas. I work with adults, teens, couples and families, to help them feel better in their lives, their relationships and about themselves. I offer you a place to heal, grow and create new patterns of thinking and behavior; an opportunity to sort through issues in life that feel cumbersome and to find a path toward wellness. Common issues include life adjustments, self-esteem/relationships, depression/anxiety, family challenges, grief and loss, food/weight/body concerns and resolving trauma.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Avon, CT, convenient to West Hartford, Simsbury, Canton and surrounding areas. I work with adults, teens, couples and families, to help them feel better in their lives, their relationships and about themselves. I offer you a place to heal, grow and create new patterns of thinking and behavior; an opportunity to sort through issues in life that feel cumbersome and to find a path toward wellness. Common issues include life adjustments, self-esteem/relationships, depression/anxiety, family challenges, grief and loss, food/weight/body concerns and resolving trauma.
(860) 316-2809 View (860) 316-2809
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Wethersfield Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wethersfield, CT 06109
As an LCSW, I am dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, couples and families to cope with daily challenges and transitions. I strive to help create a greater sense of overall peace, hope and self-awareness. It is my honor to be able to work with clients who are brave enough to show me into their world, so that I can help create and support better coping. I specialize in addressing complex trauma, anxiety and panic, depression, OCD, reactivity, addiction, problem sexual behaviors, and other life transitions. I also have a personal interest in working with the donor-conceived population, not parent expected and adoptees.
As an LCSW, I am dedicated to helping adolescents, adults, couples and families to cope with daily challenges and transitions. I strive to help create a greater sense of overall peace, hope and self-awareness. It is my honor to be able to work with clients who are brave enough to show me into their world, so that I can help create and support better coping. I specialize in addressing complex trauma, anxiety and panic, depression, OCD, reactivity, addiction, problem sexual behaviors, and other life transitions. I also have a personal interest in working with the donor-conceived population, not parent expected and adoptees.
(203) 769-9611 View (203) 769-9611
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Kaitlin Fiorentino
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Stamford, CT 06905
Are you looking to make sustainable changes in your life? Do you want to connect with yourself and others on a deeper level? Maybe you're struggling with anxiety and depression, or going through a big change in your life. When you work with a therapist that you connect with, that which you're carrying can become lighter and you can gain clarity for things that feel unclear. I'd love to help you along whatever path life has you on at this time.
Are you looking to make sustainable changes in your life? Do you want to connect with yourself and others on a deeper level? Maybe you're struggling with anxiety and depression, or going through a big change in your life. When you work with a therapist that you connect with, that which you're carrying can become lighter and you can gain clarity for things that feel unclear. I'd love to help you along whatever path life has you on at this time.
(475) 224-2112 View (475) 224-2112
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Cindy Lee James
Psychologist, RN, PhD
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
No matter what stage of life, we are all subject to the stress of our modern world, and it is how we cope with distress that decides our social and emotional well being. I believe that if you can alter your thinking and preconceptions you can alter your self-experience. As a Clinical Psychologist for over 30 years, my role is to provide a safe environment to navigate clients in a creative self-discovery process. Self-expression with validation allows for the growth of confidence and reduction of self-defeating behaviors. As a team we can create coping skills that are the key to success.
No matter what stage of life, we are all subject to the stress of our modern world, and it is how we cope with distress that decides our social and emotional well being. I believe that if you can alter your thinking and preconceptions you can alter your self-experience. As a Clinical Psychologist for over 30 years, my role is to provide a safe environment to navigate clients in a creative self-discovery process. Self-expression with validation allows for the growth of confidence and reduction of self-defeating behaviors. As a team we can create coping skills that are the key to success.
(203) 654-3754 View (203) 654-3754
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Saleha Chaudhry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033  (Online Only)
I bring years of education, training and experience to my therapy practice as a licensed clinical psychologist. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, community mental health clinics, domestic violence support centers and college counseling centers. I am experienced in treating mental health challenges that range from mild adjustment concerns to chronic and severe mental illness. This means I have many treatments, tools, skills and ideas to offer you in our work together. However, I believe you are the expert in your life and I will take your lead.
I bring years of education, training and experience to my therapy practice as a licensed clinical psychologist. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, community mental health clinics, domestic violence support centers and college counseling centers. I am experienced in treating mental health challenges that range from mild adjustment concerns to chronic and severe mental illness. This means I have many treatments, tools, skills and ideas to offer you in our work together. However, I believe you are the expert in your life and I will take your lead.
(860) 845-6749 View (860) 845-6749
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Nancy M. Bottger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06824
Waitlist for new clients
I help people make sense of their internal lives by helping to identify and understand the spectrum of emotions one feels in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I help give feelings and behaviors a deeper context for understanding which is an essential first step towards healing. I'm passionate about my work and have 28 yrs of experience working with individuals and couples. My style is engaged, collaborative, and direct. I started off as a "family systems" trained social worker, and later obtained certificates in both Psychoanalysis in 2006 and Somatic Experiencing Therapy in 2019 (body-based/trauma).
I help people make sense of their internal lives by helping to identify and understand the spectrum of emotions one feels in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I help give feelings and behaviors a deeper context for understanding which is an essential first step towards healing. I'm passionate about my work and have 28 yrs of experience working with individuals and couples. My style is engaged, collaborative, and direct. I started off as a "family systems" trained social worker, and later obtained certificates in both Psychoanalysis in 2006 and Somatic Experiencing Therapy in 2019 (body-based/trauma).
(860) 253-2065 View (860) 253-2065

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Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.