Therapists in 06320

I specialize in working with issues that often affect women including trauma, self esteem and body image issues, relationship difficulties and parenting struggles. I have worked with a diverse client base and am comfortable treating clients of differing backgrounds, ethnicities and experiences. Because of my background in art therapy and my EMDR training, options for alternative approaches to therapy are available as appropriate and desired.

I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

Whether struggling with a particular issue, or feeling that there should be more to life, I appreciate the opportunity to help individuals move toward wellness. I have over ten years of experience helping manage issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and family conflict.I strive to provide a caring, safe, and confidential environment to explore issues that may be getting in the way of a more personally fulfilling life. It is my goal to provide individuals with the tools needed to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to a more rewarding place in their lives.

Welcome. Choosing a therapist is an important and positive step toward healing and growth. I provide therapy for individual clients and couples to help reduce distress and to assist them in moving from where they are to where they want to be. This is done in the safe, understanding, and non-judgmental environment that is essential for success.

I am very passionate about helping Women on their journey of self-empowerment and change. I have over 10 years of experience helping adolescents, women, and families with their goals by helping teach the tools needed for success. I have worked with a wide range of individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, abandonment, low self-esteem, and helplessness. I work with couples as well as families to build a bridge and achieve conflict and communication goals. A person working with me should expect a nonjudgmental supportive approach. I love to highlight personal strengths and meet a person where they are.

I take a systemic approach with all clients. Each of us lives in relation to others and the world. Whether working with an individual, couple, or family, we explore all facets of life that are a source of stress as well as satisfaction, and collaborate to create habits for living well.

Based on my 25 plus years of working as a clinical therapist, I believe that given the right support, everyone has the ability to resolve their issues and rewrite the stories of their lives. As each individual's path to wellness is unique, I utilize an integrative, holistic approach tailored to each specific client to optimize the therapeutic experience and ensure the best possible outcomes. Challenging life experiences can lead to people becoming stuck in negative, self-defeating patterns. I can assist you in determining the right course of action to take in order to achieve the clarity, self confidence and courage required to heal. Move forward and break free from unwanted behavioral patterns and limiting beliefs! I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I have developed an immense toolkit of therapeutic techniques over the years to share with my clients. I am steeped in Eastern as well as Western treatment modalities, and enjoy incorporating somatic, sound, and mindfulness healing techniques into my work in addition to the more traditional forms of cognitive and behavioral therapies.

Please Note: I am unable to take Anthem BC/BS clients currently. It can be overwhelming to know how to ask for help. If you do not know where to turn; or if you are struggling, don't try to face it alone. Let me be your guide. I enjoy working with couples and families who have lost their way and individuals (ages twelve and up) who struggle with relationship issues, mood or substance use disorders. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems theory, meditation, mindfulness, a sense of joy and humor to help clients and families be the best version of themselves.

I believe everyone deserves to live the most whole versions of themselves, whatever they define that as. I therefore do my best to help individuals become clear about what it is they want out of this phase of their life and support them in taking the steps towards achieving it. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where together therapist and client create a safe, non-judgmental, brave and honest space to move towards change. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety and depressive related symptoms as well as processing and healing from traumatic event(s) and life experiences.

I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.

My ideal client is a person who is open to letting go of self limiting stories, ready to become fully conscious of defenses that no longer serve them, and willing to imagine a different future with less day to day suffering and the belief in fulfilling dreams.

My ultimate goal is to always meet the client where they are currently at in their lives. I acknowledge that you are the expert in your own life, and I get the privilege of guiding you through the challenges that life often throws our way. I have over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic support to adolescents and young adults. I am trained and certified in various trauma focused treatment modalities. I work with individuals who are struggling with various transitions in their lives, depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, attachment struggles, trauma histories, identity exploration, and more

Do you want to change your course? Move in a different direction? We all develop perceptions about ourselves and our relationships based on our unique experiences. Sometimes these perceptions can detour us from successful adaptation to life's ever-changing circumstances. Do you want to explore and resolve issues hindering your ability to navigate changes? I see clients from adolescence to end-of-life seeking greater satisfaction in their relationships and self identity. You'll collaborate in designing a treatment approach based on respect and compassion. Our focus is on your goals for change and your personal story.

I am accepting new clients. I am passionate about supporting and empowering others throughout life's challenges and transitions. Each client can expect to be treated with dignity and respect. I will provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help you move towards wellness.

Have you ever felt like you are on a boat lost at sea and you don't know where to turn? There are unexpected life events for human beings that can cause sudden stress, trauma, and challenges in their daily life. Without support some people have no place to turn and they feel hopeless and lost. A change in course cannot occur without action and calling in for support is the first step and sometimes the hardest step. Here at a "safe harbor" you can find respite, guidance, support, and encouragement to work through your challenges and find the inner strength to empower yourself to manifest what you need and your destiny.

Sue Ellen Daniels, LMFT has been in the field of mental health for 40 years. She has worked with individuals, families, couples and run various types of group therapies. She worked 8 years as a school based clinician, introducing family therapy in the New London elementary schools from 1999-2004. Also 18 years in New London and Middlesex Counties. She has owned Connections Counseling Center for 14 years.

Tween, Adolescent and Adults - I'm listening! Hi I'm Patricia. I understand the importance of being able to navigate life's challenges. Tweens - I get it's important to be liked by your peers, fit in socially and academically. Adolescents - life's demands are intense with expectations coming at you from every angle. Stress is real. Adults - you deal with a million and one concerns including work stress, finances, dating or marriage, depression, domestic violence, anxiety or other life transitions. Sometimes a neutral person is needed to help you explore your thoughts and feeling. I am here to listen.