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My work is a dynamic blend of all that has profoundly influenced me. My education is in the science of Family Systems and I have 30 years of personal practice and study in Buddhist psychology. My marriage and my relationship with my two young adult children has offered countless teachings and insights into human nature. I am committed to the work of conscious partnerships, mindful parenting, and healing from trauma to live free of anxiety and depression. My work is psychodynamic: integrating psychoanalyic and attachment theories, IFS, contemplative inquiry, meditative practices and relational awareness for healing and happiness.

I'm Tahara, a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping individuals like you navigate the intricacies of their emotional world. My passion lies in assisting clients in their pursuit of self-confidence, self-advocacy, and emotional well-being. ​

How are you getting in your own way? Did you grow up in a toxic family? Is there a way you start believing that you are not good enough? You look in the mirror and feel puzzled by this stranger looking back at you. Getting out of bed each morning is becoming more difficult. You feel invisible. Life has become totally overwhelming. You support everyone else, and yet you feel completely drained. You have lost direction, and feel sad, lonely, and miserable. You want to start taking risks, and absolutely need to make changes in your life, in order for you to feel fulfilled! Yet, you feel as though you are in quick sand!

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, that has been providing assistance to clients for over 14 years. I have worked with couples, families and individuals. I have found that the key to addressing personal issues is to “strive for progress, not perfection.” It is the key to living a fulfilling life for yourself and those around you. My clients are treated with the utmost respect at all times, as respect and trust must be present in order for progress to be made in a therapeutic relationship. I never judge any client situation. Rather, I help guide you through what presents itself as a difficult situation in your life.

Helping you help yourself has been my passion and mission for over 15 years. I am the kind of therapist that will be real with you with empathy and compassion. I won't sugar coat it or use too much clinical jargon to confuse you. I will utilize theoretical frameworks such cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma therapies, mindfulness work etc. I enjoy working with tweens to adulthood and have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, peer conflict, family issues, trauma, and anger. I have unique experience in specifically treating those who have experienced medical trauma.

Note: I offer telehealth sessions only. Thank you for exploring my page on Psychology Today. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I provide individual, couples and family therapy with an approach that integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy and family systems models. (I do not treat children or adolescents in my practice.) My role as therapist is to help stimulate change by facilitating conversations that explore and lead to new ways of thinking about your life and relationships, and ways to initiate meaningful change.

In this difficult time we find ourselves in, our mental health becomes even more important to pay attention to. If you or your child are struggling, please know I can help. Both adults and children find themselves focusing on the “loudest” problem, while the real issue remains hidden. Kids and adults need to be given the right tools in order to navigate and be successful in their lives! I am a skilled at working with children to give them the skills necessary to be happy with their lives. I can also teach adults to tap back into the tools that work, as well as introduce new ones.

I will provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals, couples and families can explore ways in which they are stuck and help them find a more fulfilling life. Whether I see an individual or an entire family, I use a relational, solution-focused and collaborative approach that respects and validates client strengths to find solutions. Being a Korean-American with first hand experience living in different countries, I bring a culturally-sensitive and non-judgmental approach to help clients increase insight, identify patterns that no longer are useful and develop a path forward that will bring more fulfillment.

As a holistic psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting my clients through a variety of difficult life experiences. Integrating my own personal struggles and shame has opened me to become a more compassionate, nonjudgmental therapist. My warmth and humor help to create a safe environment that allows my clients to transform difficult emotions such as grief, rage ,despair,fear, and shame and open to more happiness, fulfillment and peace in their lives.

Life presents each of us with challenges that sometimes seem overwhelming. Relationship conflicts, family and work stress, parental concerns, separation and divorce, health worries, the grief of loss, spiritual crises--all these hardships can bring anxiety, depression, anger and sadness in their wake. One can feel out of control using old coping mechanisms and strategies that don't work anymore. It's then that you will need the kind of support and guidance I offer to help strengthen your untapped natural ability to mindfully navigate through these and many other life stresses.

Certified PSYPACT psychologist. Dr. Chu is a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist. As a Board Certified DBT (DBT-Linehan Board of Certification) and Certified CBT therapist (Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies), she teaches her clients tangible tools to make healthy choices by approaching life challenges flexibly and mindfully. Her background in Psychodynamic and Mindfulness-Based psychotherapy led her to fluidly utilize different therapeutic approaches that are most helpful to individual needs.

With 25 years experience, I am a licensed in Marriage and Family therapy providing marital therapy, and individual therapy for adults, teens and children in West Hartford. We all need help sometimes making the changes that will improve the relationships, feelings and thoughts that keep us stuck. More and more people are turning to the Systemic (Family) therapy approach, because they are tired of treating only the symptom with medication or other methods and are ready to make the changes that not only heal the symptom (i.e. depression, anxiety, etc.) but help them begin to have the relationships and life they want.

Are you a parent navigating the challenges of raising your child? Do you find yourself grappling with uncertainty and the constant demands of parenthood? It's common to experience feelings of guilt, impatience, and the pressure of parental expectations, often leading to overthinking. Despite its challenges, parenthood can be a profoundly transformative journey with the right guidance and support. Allow me to assist you as we navigate these complexities together. I customize my approach to meet the unique needs of your family, providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space for growth and exploration.

HELP is here. Divorce can be frightening and confusing; the Legal Process, child custody both Legal and Physical, what about our home and property, retirement accounts (what's a QDRO), alimony? CALL me now, I can help. Let my 25+ years of experience mediating divorce benefit YOU. Keep the control in YOUR hands. No more sleepless nights. Mediation that is Smarter, Better, and Less Costly than lengthy litigation. I am skilled at working with male/female narcissists as well. CALL ME for FREE 15 minute consult. Relationship and Couples work too as needed. I am here to help you with your individual situation confidentially. Let's talk

If daily life often just feels overwhelming, let's talk. My office is a safe and comfortable place where I can help you develop a real understanding of what holds you back. If you feel like you need to strengthen your connection to yourself and others, I can help. Do you and your partner run into the same communication barriers over and over leaving you feeling hopeless? I utilize a method called Internal Family Systems to help you identify parts of you that may be getting in the way. By getting to know those parts of you, we can start you moving forward with confidence again.

I enjoy working with individuals needing support to decide whether they want to make a change or not, and exploring challenges and barriers with such. I believe in examining thoughts that can keep people stuck and developing more productive ways of thinking resulting in positive behavior change. I offer support, validation, and person, couple, and family-centered care. I believe in meeting people where they are at, learning if this is where they want to be, and developing an understanding of future goals.

I am a cisgender white female who has been in the mental health field for over 15 years. I have primarily worked with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. I have a passion for working with adults to help them achieve the life they want (and to help them identify what that is). I work mainly from a person-centered approach with a trauma-informed lens (meeting people where they are) and believe that therapy is just one step along the path to a healthy mental and physical life. I take a special interest in family of origin and childhood experiences affecting long-term behavior.

I am licensed clinical social worker with a PhD in IO Psychology who has over 25 years of clinical experience. I treat a wide range of issues from depression, anxiety, OCD, Autism, ADHD, family of origin issues to trauma. My goal is to provide optimal supportive care and ensuring treatment is focused on your personal needs and challenges. My clinical focus will be to enhance the quality of your life and your daily functioning.

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.