Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Newington, CT

Practice currently has new providers and is now accepting new clients. My goal as a therapist is to provide a, welcoming and non-judgmental space for us to join together to effectively address and resolve your specific concerns. In order to help you reach your true potential we must consider the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in working with the adolescent population and adults with anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, family therapy and couples counseling. I utilize various models such as CBT, DBT, Solution focused therapy and narrative therapy.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and State of Connecticut Certified School Social Worker with a passion for helping children and adolescents work through developmental stressors, as well as working with families. After all, "It takes a village to raise a child." I use a combination of insight, humor, evidence based practices, and strength based counseling to promote better understanding and tolerance of issues that are causing distress at home, school and/or work place. My positive and supportive approach focuses on integrating calming strategies, mindfulness, coping skills, problem solving skills, and fostering independence.

If you feel like some parts of your life aren’t going the way you’d like them to go, therapy in a warm, supportive, and professional environment may help you get things moving in the right direction. I enjoy working with college-age students and adults, and I work together with each client to create an individualized approach based on your unique goals, strengths, challenges, and preferences.

We all need support from time to time. We are not perfect and life is quite complex. Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? Is your relationship falling apart? Is your past trauma affecting your daily life? You are not alone. I can help you get through the chaos and pain. I can help you mange fear, anxiety, depression and pain. You can become more confident and stronger than ever. I believe that crisis leads to change and transformation. Let me help you let go of a painful past and embrace new possibilities. Let me help you RE-FOCUS and CREATE a new you. “I’m not what happened to me. I’m what I chose to become”.

Are you feeling down, overwhelmed, or excessively worried? Are you seeking strategies to cope with life’s stress? Do you want to live in a more fulfilling and satisfying way? I am here to support the life that you are trying to create. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide a positive and safe environment to identify your goals and find solutions.

Individuals in transition, working or retired who seek coaching with Karen aren’t living their potential or optimizing innate gifts, talents or skills. They’re wanting life balance, financial freedom and better relationships. Despite achievements, they feel unfulfilled; a lack of purpose; short on “me time” or worst of all, find themselves dissatisfied and overwhelmed thinking about work when with family, then thinking about family during work. Karen’s Solution Focused approach and diverse training in Mindfulness, NLP, and EFT provides opportunities, tools and techniques to overcome limits, blind-spots, challenges and obstacles.

I am deeply committed to supporting children, families, and individuals from all backgrounds. My passion for helping others is rooted in the conviction that personalized support can fortify communities and elevate awareness about mental health and trauma. I advocate, guide, empower, and mentor, fostering self-advocacy and community support.

Empowering individuals and families to better themselves through validation and empathy has always been a passion of mine for the past 18 years professionally. It is a journey to mental wellness. I view therapy as a partnership between client and therapist. Together, I want to help you cope with past traumas, decrease anxiety/depression and stabilize your mind to improve your quality of life. Through a relational/friendly style; I want you to experience nonjudgement & feel comfortable, respected, supported and appropriately challenged when needed. You are important; you can feel differently; you are not alone on this journey.

My mission is to help new parents, parents-to-be, teens and young adults manage anxiety and create positive change. As a clinical social worker with a background in yoga, movement and nutrition, I will help you focus your energy, create an action plan and feel better. I collaborate with medical and other community providers to make sure that we are treating you as a whole person, and not just your symptoms. I work with women and families struggling with infertility, pregnancy and perinatal mental health concerns and transitions, as well as teens and young adults experiencing anxiety around family, work, trauma and relationships,

I welcome clients 18 and older seeking help with a life transition or to change personal or relationship patterns that no longer work. I obtain a comprehensive view of your concerns and life circumstances to arrive at a clear understanding of your goals. I use individual, couples, and/or group counseling based in mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy skills to assist you to the outcome you desire. My clients tell me I listen effectively and that I offer meaningful feedback. I truly enjoy my work and utilize a strength-based approach with my clients.

Healing and wholeness is in your hands and I am here to walk with you. Whether you are struggling as a teenager in school, a young adult seeking purpose, a woman in your singleness journey, or simply exploring other facets of your identity---then I am here to guide you on your path. Show me a glimpse of who you are, the struggles of your life, and I will show you some ways that you can heal yourself. This is YOUR journey, YOUR healing, YOUR path, and I am here to walk with you. Not to label you or focus on your weaknesses, but to work together to transform your life with what makes you unique. Are you ready? Let's journey.

Jenna is a bilingual psychotherapist offering individual, group and family therapy in-person and online. She has served women, children and families for over 10 years as a therapist, doula, yoga practitioner and educator. Jenna holds a M.A. in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling and postgraduate certificate in Expressive Arts. She is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and extensively trained in yoga and mindfulness. She lives her life by the same principles she employs in therapy. She strives to see the true potential in herself and others while doing her best to be present and hold empathic space for all.

Therapy is for you to become resilient, increase well-being and begin healing. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and interactive. I have a range of experience and training in treating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, work-related stress, and injury. I specialize in grief, pre/post-marital/relationships, parenting, and family conflict. I work with realistic goals and treatment plans that are client/family-centered.

Today is the beginning of a new day. It takes courage to seek help. As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A), I’m committed to providing a safe place for you to come and communicate about your emotions. As you travel through this journey in life, you are not alone. There is help available to help you accept, build, overcome, and achieve your goals. We will work together to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. You have come to the right place. I am committed to working with you, to improve your quality of life.

I specialize in working with adolescents through adulthood for concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, school concerns, and life transitions. My primary focus is trauma and I most often view clients through a trauma lens. I utilize somatic information processing to conceptualize clients with a strong neuro biological and neuro developmental influence. I utilize humor most often and have a unique way of connecting with even the most reluctant teenagers.

I believe we all have the potential to live our best life, however, sometimes we feel stuck and overwhelmed. I can support you to move forward. I am an experienced (20+ years) bilingual /bicultural therapist providing mental health to children, adolescents, college students and adults in a nurturing, safe environment. My goal is to support clients in deepening their understanding of themselves. My work is anchored in psychodynamic perspective, CBT, relational and with current neurobiological understanding of healing such as EMDR. I believe each individual is unique and therapy should be tailored to their needs and strengths.

Serious Inquiries Only… Life, at times can make us feel overwhelmed, lost and stuck. When we experience traumatic and life changing events the feeling of survival can take over our ability to " live in the moment". By impacting our view on life and identity. The residue that trauma leaves on our emotional, mental, physical and spiritual state can make it difficult to navigate daily. I believe in providing guidance and support to help unlearn false beliefs, self- sabotaging behaviors and patterns to create healthier relationships and live in your authentic truth.

Over 20 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and addiction in various treatment settings. Diversity and multicultural issues are embedded in everything we do and contribute to presenting problems. I am conscious of varying decision-making preferences, the role of family dynamics, stages of life, socioeconomic status, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. As well as the stigma associated with seeking mental health services.

Are you feeling lost, down or anxious? Do you feel stuck or that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead? Maybe you're struggling with a major life transition such as graduating college, marriage, pregnancy, infertility, or life as a new mom. Throughout life we are faced with many changes and new situations that can be difficult to tackle on our own. Sometimes we need the support and guidance of an unbiased person. Asking for help can be a scary and overwhelming task. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to meet you where you are at on this journey and help you uncover your true potential.