Parenting Therapists in Middletown, CT
I specialize in intensive trauma treatment, anxiety management including OCD, parenting, life transitions and mood regulation.
Are you looking for a supportive space to process your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement? Are you carrying around the weight of stress, trauma or worry? Whether you're looking for structured trauma treatment such as EMDR, anxiety or depression management through CBT, DBT or emotionally focused talk therapy for daily challenges, your needs will be prioritized in sessions. Together, we will work on creating a plan that feels comfortable and effective at helping you feel better so you can get back to your life. I offer in person and virtual appointments depending on your preference. For a quick response, use email!
I specialize in intensive trauma treatment, anxiety management including OCD, parenting, life transitions and mood regulation.
Are you looking for a supportive space to process your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgement? Are you carrying around the weight of stress, trauma or worry? Whether you're looking for structured trauma treatment such as EMDR, anxiety or depression management through CBT, DBT or emotionally focused talk therapy for daily challenges, your needs will be prioritized in sessions. Together, we will work on creating a plan that feels comfortable and effective at helping you feel better so you can get back to your life. I offer in person and virtual appointments depending on your preference. For a quick response, use email!
Laura Kuehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
If life feels overwhelming for you right now, please know you don't have to bear it alone. I love to come along side women and moms who are struggling with stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting, relationships, boundaries, and self care. Together, we will explore the unique way your nervous system is wired, develop new skills to relate to unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable emotions, address the ways in which your past might be showing up in your present, and get you back on track to living a life focused on what really matters to you. You get to set the goals and the pace for your treatment.
If life feels overwhelming for you right now, please know you don't have to bear it alone. I love to come along side women and moms who are struggling with stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting, relationships, boundaries, and self care. Together, we will explore the unique way your nervous system is wired, develop new skills to relate to unhelpful thoughts and uncomfortable emotions, address the ways in which your past might be showing up in your present, and get you back on track to living a life focused on what really matters to you. You get to set the goals and the pace for your treatment.
Christine O'Grady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
I look forward to working with and helping people of all ages. Individuals and families can expect the use of Attachment Theory, reflective practice, mindfulness and humor. Many individuals are dealing with stressful situations with life's ever present changes. I offer assistance in goal setting and follow through. For young children and their families I use a Child- Parent Psychotherapeutic approach and can combine this with trauma work. Perinatal families can expect a deep understanding of the stages of becoming a parent and struggling.
I look forward to working with and helping people of all ages. Individuals and families can expect the use of Attachment Theory, reflective practice, mindfulness and humor. Many individuals are dealing with stressful situations with life's ever present changes. I offer assistance in goal setting and follow through. For young children and their families I use a Child- Parent Psychotherapeutic approach and can combine this with trauma work. Perinatal families can expect a deep understanding of the stages of becoming a parent and struggling.
Richard V. Daly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
I have extensive training and experience with conducting individual psychotherapy with adults, preteens and teenagers, in family therapy, couples therapy, parenting coaching and substance abuse treatment.
Warm greetings, I am happy that you have found your way here and I am looking forward to helping. It is important for you to know that my approach to therapy is solution focused and strength based. I am a highly experienced therapist with over 40 years of clinical treatment experience. My main interests and expertise as a therapist center around Individual therapy, Couples Therapy, Parenting and Substance Abuse. During my long and rewarding career I have worked as a primary therapist with individual adults, families, children, couples and groups and as a parenting coach. I thoroughly enjoy my work and look forward to helping you.
I have extensive training and experience with conducting individual psychotherapy with adults, preteens and teenagers, in family therapy, couples therapy, parenting coaching and substance abuse treatment.
Warm greetings, I am happy that you have found your way here and I am looking forward to helping. It is important for you to know that my approach to therapy is solution focused and strength based. I am a highly experienced therapist with over 40 years of clinical treatment experience. My main interests and expertise as a therapist center around Individual therapy, Couples Therapy, Parenting and Substance Abuse. During my long and rewarding career I have worked as a primary therapist with individual adults, families, children, couples and groups and as a parenting coach. I thoroughly enjoy my work and look forward to helping you.
Some common areas I work with include anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, and relationship issues (couples, parent/child).
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a therapeutic place for people interested in exploring how the challenges or “symptoms” you are experiencing are preventing you from being your best self. My foundational training as a Clinical Social Worker has been enhanced with advanced trauma training including EMDR, relational / attachment work as a Circle of Security Parent Facilitator, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness. Several modalities inform my practice including somatic healing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and a relational approach leading to a greater sense of feeling grounded and whole.
Some common areas I work with include anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, and relationship issues (couples, parent/child).
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a therapeutic place for people interested in exploring how the challenges or “symptoms” you are experiencing are preventing you from being your best self. My foundational training as a Clinical Social Worker has been enhanced with advanced trauma training including EMDR, relational / attachment work as a Circle of Security Parent Facilitator, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness. Several modalities inform my practice including somatic healing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and a relational approach leading to a greater sense of feeling grounded and whole.
Core Psychotherapy Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
I specialized in treating a variety of issues including, trauma, sexual abuse, sexual addiction, depression, anxiety, anger management, family violence prevention, parenting education, substance abuse, coping skills, and antisocial disorder.
I have over ten years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Building resiliency in children and adults is essential for me. I have the drive and passion for helping people in need. I enjoy working with different clients from all walks of life. My goal is to help clients create a better version of themselves. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and narrative therapy approach. Once you can change your thinking patterns, you can change your behaviors, resulting in a better outcome.
I specialized in treating a variety of issues including, trauma, sexual abuse, sexual addiction, depression, anxiety, anger management, family violence prevention, parenting education, substance abuse, coping skills, and antisocial disorder.
I have over ten years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Building resiliency in children and adults is essential for me. I have the drive and passion for helping people in need. I enjoy working with different clients from all walks of life. My goal is to help clients create a better version of themselves. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and narrative therapy approach. Once you can change your thinking patterns, you can change your behaviors, resulting in a better outcome.
Currently FULL! We are all constantly changing. We may have already accomplished goals in our lives, yet are at a crossroads again. This time, we may wish to seek help, whether it’s to develop a goal, figure out what may be a little “off” in our life or maybe some direction with some heavier challenges. I specifically have experience working with substance use disorders, infant mental health and parent-child attachment. I've been trained in Infant Mental Health, Risking Connection, Seeking Safety as well as Circle of Security, but have worked with many individuals and families with varying reasons that brought them to therapy.
Currently FULL! We are all constantly changing. We may have already accomplished goals in our lives, yet are at a crossroads again. This time, we may wish to seek help, whether it’s to develop a goal, figure out what may be a little “off” in our life or maybe some direction with some heavier challenges. I specifically have experience working with substance use disorders, infant mental health and parent-child attachment. I've been trained in Infant Mental Health, Risking Connection, Seeking Safety as well as Circle of Security, but have worked with many individuals and families with varying reasons that brought them to therapy.
Thank you for inquiring about mental health supports. Give yourself a round of applause because you have taken the first step to your healing process! My name is Renee’. I am a LMSW ready to provide support around any current issues you may be dealing with. My goal is to help individuals identify what may be interfering with you reaching your full potential. Are you feeling down? Feeling stuck or stagnant? Are you over thinking? Struggling with parenting, relationships or family issues? Give yourself grace! Although, these feelings may be occurring trust that it is possible to move into a place of mental wellness!
Thank you for inquiring about mental health supports. Give yourself a round of applause because you have taken the first step to your healing process! My name is Renee’. I am a LMSW ready to provide support around any current issues you may be dealing with. My goal is to help individuals identify what may be interfering with you reaching your full potential. Are you feeling down? Feeling stuck or stagnant? Are you over thinking? Struggling with parenting, relationships or family issues? Give yourself grace! Although, these feelings may be occurring trust that it is possible to move into a place of mental wellness!
I'm trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy for Adults, Adoption Clinical Training, Pathways to Permanence (a parenting curriculum for parenting kids with trauma), Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma, Play & Sand Tray therapy, & EMDR Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol for Children.
I provide assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & families, specifically with children & teens experiencing emotional & behavioral problems. My background includes working with traumatized youth in a variety of settings such as Outpatient, Victims Advocacy, community settings, residential settings & school settings.
I'm trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapy for Adults, Adoption Clinical Training, Pathways to Permanence (a parenting curriculum for parenting kids with trauma), Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma, Play & Sand Tray therapy, & EMDR Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol for Children.
I provide assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & families, specifically with children & teens experiencing emotional & behavioral problems. My background includes working with traumatized youth in a variety of settings such as Outpatient, Victims Advocacy, community settings, residential settings & school settings.
Amber Reyna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSA
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Military and Veterans Issues, Young Adult Issues.
If you are interested in booking a session with me please go to my website booking page at Grow Therapy. (Link provided on profile) Please note I only work adults. I am an Army Veteran with 10+ years of Social Work experience. My goal during sessions is to help support you in an unbiased, non-judgmental, open-minded environment, where you are validated, listened to, and better understood. I ask clarifying questions to help create a mental image of your experiences from an empathic approach. We will work together to explore perspectives and develop additional coping strategies, building upon areas of strength.
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Military and Veterans Issues, Young Adult Issues.
If you are interested in booking a session with me please go to my website booking page at Grow Therapy. (Link provided on profile) Please note I only work adults. I am an Army Veteran with 10+ years of Social Work experience. My goal during sessions is to help support you in an unbiased, non-judgmental, open-minded environment, where you are validated, listened to, and better understood. I ask clarifying questions to help create a mental image of your experiences from an empathic approach. We will work together to explore perspectives and develop additional coping strategies, building upon areas of strength.
Sherri L O'Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457
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Additionally, we offer specialized care for individuals navigating parenting challenges, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Life transitions, and Grief and Loss.
Is anxiety or OCD holding you back from being fully present in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge? If fear and avoidance are keeping you from moving forward, you don’t have to face it alone. At Blossom Grove Therapy, we’re here to help you break free from the cycle of distress. Our team of compassionate clinicians specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD, using evidence-based approaches designed to help you heal, reduce distress, and regain control. Through tailored therapy, you can transform unhealthy patterns, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and those around you in meaningful ways.
Additionally, we offer specialized care for individuals navigating parenting challenges, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Life transitions, and Grief and Loss.
Is anxiety or OCD holding you back from being fully present in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge? If fear and avoidance are keeping you from moving forward, you don’t have to face it alone. At Blossom Grove Therapy, we’re here to help you break free from the cycle of distress. Our team of compassionate clinicians specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD, using evidence-based approaches designed to help you heal, reduce distress, and regain control. Through tailored therapy, you can transform unhealthy patterns, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and those around you in meaningful ways.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
In this fast-paced and overstimulating world, it's easy to lose sight of our own needs. The demands of daily life can feel overwhelming, often derailing your efforts to care for yourself. Reaching out for support when you are distressed is a big step and I am so glad you’re here. My goal is to provide a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can receive the care you need to create a balanced, fulfilling life. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, navigating life transitions, and those in all stages of parenting.
In this fast-paced and overstimulating world, it's easy to lose sight of our own needs. The demands of daily life can feel overwhelming, often derailing your efforts to care for yourself. Reaching out for support when you are distressed is a big step and I am so glad you’re here. My goal is to provide a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can receive the care you need to create a balanced, fulfilling life. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, navigating life transitions, and those in all stages of parenting.
Couples & parenting work offered to help strengthen relationships & family structure and/or attachment with co-parents.
3 OFFICES: Milford, Middletown, & Shelton. I am a true believer in "shopping" around and finding a therapist that's "just your size"; good fit equals everything. I have 20 years experience in the field. My specialties are: Trauma, Addiction & Recovery, Teenagers, Couples & Parents. Experience with Addiction-all stages of; & family work; Divorce, co- parenting, step families, blended families, & reunification. I am a DBT oriented therapist & use recovery based techniques, and family systems methods.
Couples & parenting work offered to help strengthen relationships & family structure and/or attachment with co-parents.
3 OFFICES: Milford, Middletown, & Shelton. I am a true believer in "shopping" around and finding a therapist that's "just your size"; good fit equals everything. I have 20 years experience in the field. My specialties are: Trauma, Addiction & Recovery, Teenagers, Couples & Parents. Experience with Addiction-all stages of; & family work; Divorce, co- parenting, step families, blended families, & reunification. I am a DBT oriented therapist & use recovery based techniques, and family systems methods.
Catherine McLean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
When working with clients, I utilize an eclectic approach by drawing from various strengths-based and evidenced-based practices to support children, teens and adults living with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, neurodivergence, life transitions, gender identity development, parent/caregiver concerns, and general life stressors.
Seeking support is a brave step. Whether you are interested in receiving services for yourself or a family member, I can offer a safe, respectful space for change.
When working with clients, I utilize an eclectic approach by drawing from various strengths-based and evidenced-based practices to support children, teens and adults living with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, neurodivergence, life transitions, gender identity development, parent/caregiver concerns, and general life stressors.
Seeking support is a brave step. Whether you are interested in receiving services for yourself or a family member, I can offer a safe, respectful space for change.
Jennifer Charbonnier, PhD, LMFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Middletown, CT 06457
I have significant experience with kids' issues, parenting a challenging child, and supporting people working through other relational difficulties.
Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!
I have significant experience with kids' issues, parenting a challenging child, and supporting people working through other relational difficulties.
Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!
Kristin Lariviere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
My passion is supporting parents of young children and providing them with the tools and confidence to face the challenging, messy, beautiful moments of parenting and to find a bit more peace in the journey.
Parenting is hard and children do not come with an instruction manual! Using a relational and strength based approach, I work alongside parents to build their capacity to better understand the needs of their children and how to more effectively parent within a family system. Uncovering the factors that contribute to how and why we parent the way we do is key to discovering new ways to respond to our children.
My passion is supporting parents of young children and providing them with the tools and confidence to face the challenging, messy, beautiful moments of parenting and to find a bit more peace in the journey.
Parenting is hard and children do not come with an instruction manual! Using a relational and strength based approach, I work alongside parents to build their capacity to better understand the needs of their children and how to more effectively parent within a family system. Uncovering the factors that contribute to how and why we parent the way we do is key to discovering new ways to respond to our children.
I am currently not accepting new clients. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in their teens and up. I see a variety of clients and really enjoy my work with other helpers such as teachers, other therapists, and medical professionals, as well as many others. Having owned a group practice for 19 years, I have experience and training in several areas. I work really well with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relational issues, co-dependency, parenting, and gender identity issues. And I can honestly say, I still love it!
I am currently not accepting new clients. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in their teens and up. I see a variety of clients and really enjoy my work with other helpers such as teachers, other therapists, and medical professionals, as well as many others. Having owned a group practice for 19 years, I have experience and training in several areas. I work really well with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relational issues, co-dependency, parenting, and gender identity issues. And I can honestly say, I still love it!
We provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy, brief solution—focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and parenting support.
Accepting NEW Clients. The New England Wellness (NEW) Center specializes in child, adolescent and young adult psychiatry as well as parenting support. We provide psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations & consults (which provide diagnostic clarification for treatment or referral purposes), neuropsychological testing, psycho-education, collaboration with schools and physicians, and group therapy. We specifically enjoy treating children, adolescents, and young adults aged 5-28 years, however we also work with parents to develop new parenting techniques.
We provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy, brief solution—focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and parenting support.
Accepting NEW Clients. The New England Wellness (NEW) Center specializes in child, adolescent and young adult psychiatry as well as parenting support. We provide psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations & consults (which provide diagnostic clarification for treatment or referral purposes), neuropsychological testing, psycho-education, collaboration with schools and physicians, and group therapy. We specifically enjoy treating children, adolescents, and young adults aged 5-28 years, however we also work with parents to develop new parenting techniques.
Shaina Ianniello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
As a nationally certified trauma-informed child- parent psychotherapist, I also work with infants, toddlers, children, and their caregivers to support and restore the parent-child relationship, following challenging or traumatic events.
As a trauma therapist, I am here to support my clients with the empathy and compassion they deserve. I firmly believe each of us has a story different from the other, consisting of different experiences that have shaped the core beliefs of ourselves and the world we live in. We each have a right to share our stories, make meaning, and develop healthy strategies and habits to better function in our environments. With specialized training in trauma and experience utilizing several models of therapy, I take an integrative approach in treating a variety of psycho-social concerns in children, adolescents, adults, and families.
As a nationally certified trauma-informed child- parent psychotherapist, I also work with infants, toddlers, children, and their caregivers to support and restore the parent-child relationship, following challenging or traumatic events.
As a trauma therapist, I am here to support my clients with the empathy and compassion they deserve. I firmly believe each of us has a story different from the other, consisting of different experiences that have shaped the core beliefs of ourselves and the world we live in. We each have a right to share our stories, make meaning, and develop healthy strategies and habits to better function in our environments. With specialized training in trauma and experience utilizing several models of therapy, I take an integrative approach in treating a variety of psycho-social concerns in children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Kathy Dowling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 14 years of experience treating children, teens, adults, families and couples. I am currently seeing adults 18 years old and older virtually. I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, parenting, grief and loss and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 14 years of experience treating children, teens, adults, families and couples. I am currently seeing adults 18 years old and older virtually. I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, parenting, grief and loss and life transitions.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.