Teletherapy for Westbrook, CT
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Joanna Crowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westbrook, CT 06498
Experiences from our past or present have a way of affecting us in more manners than we can imagine. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or no longer yourself. Maybe you're drinking too much just to cope. You know you need real solutions to your problems, but you've been unsure of where to begin. When life feels too hard to manage alone, the decision to ask for help requires strength, courage, and a teammate. Therapy can help.
Experiences from our past or present have a way of affecting us in more manners than we can imagine. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or no longer yourself. Maybe you're drinking too much just to cope. You know you need real solutions to your problems, but you've been unsure of where to begin. When life feels too hard to manage alone, the decision to ask for help requires strength, courage, and a teammate. Therapy can help.
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Melissa Ortiz-Sinclair
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westbrook, CT 06498 (Online Only)
Life is meant to be joyful and fulfilling. If symptoms of PTSD, depression, or anxiety are causing you to feel less than your best, therapy can help! Whether through traditional talk therapy or EMDR treatment, we will work to pinpoint damaging patterns in your life, and get to the root of the problem to ensure long lasting results. Clients usually see an improvement in symptoms within the first month of sessions.
Life is meant to be joyful and fulfilling. If symptoms of PTSD, depression, or anxiety are causing you to feel less than your best, therapy can help! Whether through traditional talk therapy or EMDR treatment, we will work to pinpoint damaging patterns in your life, and get to the root of the problem to ensure long lasting results. Clients usually see an improvement in symptoms within the first month of sessions.
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Growth can be painful; change can be painful. But, nothing can be as painful as staying stuck where you are. I will support and guiding you through the journey to make the changes you are seeking. I am passionate about supporting my clients to live their truth and become more authentic within their relationships and with them self. I value and honor the uniqueness of each individual and couple. I am invested in co-creating a therapeutic relationship to support the exploration and discoveries of yourself and your relationships, enhance resilience, and hold space for the courageous process of healing.
Growth can be painful; change can be painful. But, nothing can be as painful as staying stuck where you are. I will support and guiding you through the journey to make the changes you are seeking. I am passionate about supporting my clients to live their truth and become more authentic within their relationships and with them self. I value and honor the uniqueness of each individual and couple. I am invested in co-creating a therapeutic relationship to support the exploration and discoveries of yourself and your relationships, enhance resilience, and hold space for the courageous process of healing.
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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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Power to Heal LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westbrook, CT 06498
When we find ourselves deep in the tunnel, believing there is light at the other end is important. Finding the courage to keep going on the faith that there is an end can feel scary and empowering at the same time. When we emerge back into the light, it can feel like a victory. Are you looking for more holistic solutions to your problems? The Power to Heal is an integrative group psychotherapy practice that offers a safe place to heal with a trusted therapeutic guide. We aim to create a partnership to help you overcome challenges, find your inner strength, and live a more fulfilling life.
When we find ourselves deep in the tunnel, believing there is light at the other end is important. Finding the courage to keep going on the faith that there is an end can feel scary and empowering at the same time. When we emerge back into the light, it can feel like a victory. Are you looking for more holistic solutions to your problems? The Power to Heal is an integrative group psychotherapy practice that offers a safe place to heal with a trusted therapeutic guide. We aim to create a partnership to help you overcome challenges, find your inner strength, and live a more fulfilling life.
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Westbrook Youth and Family Services, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westbrook, CT 06498
Waitlist for new clients
WYFS is a community based mental health agency with therapists and master's level interns from multiple disciplines who provide trauma-informed, compassionate and judgment-free services to the individuals, couples, and families in Westbrook and the surrounding towns. Using a variety of interventions and treatment modalities, WYFS clinicians help clients identify and address the issues that impact their wellbeing.
WYFS is a community based mental health agency with therapists and master's level interns from multiple disciplines who provide trauma-informed, compassionate and judgment-free services to the individuals, couples, and families in Westbrook and the surrounding towns. Using a variety of interventions and treatment modalities, WYFS clinicians help clients identify and address the issues that impact their wellbeing.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.