Bipolar Disorder Therapists in Vernon, CT

Hi! My name is Alysia Brown and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have spent the majority of my career working with individuals, couples and adults. I have a great deal of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults with severe psychiatric needs and extensive trauma. I have worked in a variety of settings such as outpatient, residential, and home based work.

I want to be part of your healing story. I believe that two people working together are stronger than one. I believe that most of our suffering comes from the pain around separation and disconnection and that healing and empowerment is best experienced and guided within a relational framework. I believe that the traditional or Western medical model for healing is outdated and limited and so I embrace a holistic or integrative approach to mental health. I believe that healing takes place beyond intellectual processing and that we need to integrate healing into somatic or body based processes and rewriting personal narrative.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couple, group, and family therapy with adult clients. I work with clients on addressing issues such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, relationship stressors, history of trauma, as well as addiction and recovery. I have over ten years of experience working in various levels of care, which has given me a strong foundation of therapeutic skills that I continue to use in private practice. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and strengths based, which utilizes the strengths you already possess to create positive change.

Accepting new clients for immediate availability! My name is Tara Fornuto and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, young adults, and adults. My passion lies in helping people overcome trauma, life transitions, anxiety disorders, depression, and gender dysphoria and LGBTQ+ issues. I take a nonjudgmental person-centered approach and give my clients the ability to set the tone and pace of our sessions. I incorporate humor, creativity, and evidence based practices into our sessions.

Becky Hafford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating concerns and conditions related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma. Her clients have all dealt with major tragedies and struggles. She is also fiercely devoted to her field and her clients.

Do you feel you’re surviving through life rather than living it? Has your anxiety and/or depression immobilized you? Since 2003, I have helped thousands of individuals and families overcome their behavioral health issues. My therapy is an evidence-based clinical program called Neuro-Emotive Cognitive Behavioral therapy (NE-CBT). Individuals are taught to change their thinking, feelings, and behaviors. In my clinical sessions, I teach skills and concepts while helping individuals adapt them into their lives so that they may experience relief from their symptoms. Through NE-CBT, you can ground yourself both inward and outward.

Currently accepting new patients with daytime availability. My approach is person-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. In person or telehealth sessions are available depending on your individual needs. With either format, I aim to provide a safe space for you. I utilize a holistic approach and will meet you where you are in order to achieve your goals. I will also incorporate spirituality and faith into our sessions (if appropriate), as it may fit your needs and help to achieve your goals. If you are seeking treatment for your child, I also offer parenting coaching and support in order to treat the full family system.

Are you stuck, anxious or unhappy? Life is full of change & challenges which can create exciting opportunities, but also be stressful. Whether you are navigating a difficult personal or professional relationship, trying understand yourself better, or struggling with other issues, counseling can really help to transform old habits that might be preventing you from moving forward. We will identify your patterns and barriers to emotional wellness. I provide an informal and nonjudgmental approach that fosters personal exploration, self-awareness and can help you to have more a fulfilling relationship with yourself and with others.

Accept New Clients! It takes courage to begin the process of change and healing. By considering ways to engage in treatment, you have already begun this process. Talking about our feelings is hard, especially when we are ambivalent or do not know how to feel. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to help you explore those feelings.

Are you finding yourself struggling to manage the stressors of everyday life? Are you wanting to reinvigorate your experience and are you ready to make lasting change? Seeking out a therapeutic partnership is a pivotal first step in the change process, and I commend you for your willingness to begin your search for the right fit for you! I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of challenges to mental health including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and challenging behaviors.