Therapists in 06470
Marisa Gonzalez, LMSW | Meridian Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Newtown, CT 06470
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Therapist in Connecticut with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard. Together we will navigate all dimensions of your well-being to expand your self-awareness and foster meaningful change. I have 14 years of experience supporting adults, children, and families.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist Therapist in Connecticut with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard. Together we will navigate all dimensions of your well-being to expand your self-awareness and foster meaningful change. I have 14 years of experience supporting adults, children, and families.

What do you want to see better or different in your life? This is where I love to start sessions with clients because you are the expert on being you, and I want to assist you in achieving your goals, whatever they may be. I am trained in a number of different modalities in order to provide a therapeutic process that is unique to each client.
What do you want to see better or different in your life? This is where I love to start sessions with clients because you are the expert on being you, and I want to assist you in achieving your goals, whatever they may be. I am trained in a number of different modalities in order to provide a therapeutic process that is unique to each client.

Have you been in therapy before and are looking to go deeper, using practices from ancient and modern spiritual resources? Through the lens of Earth School and Soul curriculum, you will learn to see your challenges from the bigger perspective of opportunities to grow and evolve. Following the teachings of current day thought leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Joe Dispenza, Richard Rudd, Harville Hendrix and Gary Zukav, I work with individuals and couples to experience life from a peaceful, joyful state.
Have you been in therapy before and are looking to go deeper, using practices from ancient and modern spiritual resources? Through the lens of Earth School and Soul curriculum, you will learn to see your challenges from the bigger perspective of opportunities to grow and evolve. Following the teachings of current day thought leaders such as Eckhart Tolle, Joe Dispenza, Richard Rudd, Harville Hendrix and Gary Zukav, I work with individuals and couples to experience life from a peaceful, joyful state.

I believe in the power of relationships and am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to enhance the quality of their lives. I know how difficult it can be to communicate with the most important people in our lives about the most important things. I have a wide range of experience working with people of all ages.
I believe in the power of relationships and am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to enhance the quality of their lives. I know how difficult it can be to communicate with the most important people in our lives about the most important things. I have a wide range of experience working with people of all ages.

As a psychologist, my job is to help my patients identify problematic patterns, understand formative relationships, and develop self understanding. The greatest predictor of success in therapy is the therapist-patient relationship and finding a therapist with whom you feel understood and can explore painful issues is crucial. The essence of good therapy is empathy, tactful directness, and a collaborative approach to help people make and internalize changes to improve relationships and impart a sense of well-being. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where we can explore the past and create a new future.
As a psychologist, my job is to help my patients identify problematic patterns, understand formative relationships, and develop self understanding. The greatest predictor of success in therapy is the therapist-patient relationship and finding a therapist with whom you feel understood and can explore painful issues is crucial. The essence of good therapy is empathy, tactful directness, and a collaborative approach to help people make and internalize changes to improve relationships and impart a sense of well-being. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where we can explore the past and create a new future.

Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stress, anxiety and the rollercoaster of life? Traditional therapy didn't click for you? I offer a fresh perspective & an outside-the-box approach! Collaborating with teenagers and adults, to uncover their unique strengths, empowering them to understand themselves better & develop tools, strategies, habits and routines to support them living their ideal life. Here you'll learn NEW ways to respond to things that happen & help you better manage difficulties when they arise, with ease and resilience. Giving you more time to enjoy life!
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stress, anxiety and the rollercoaster of life? Traditional therapy didn't click for you? I offer a fresh perspective & an outside-the-box approach! Collaborating with teenagers and adults, to uncover their unique strengths, empowering them to understand themselves better & develop tools, strategies, habits and routines to support them living their ideal life. Here you'll learn NEW ways to respond to things that happen & help you better manage difficulties when they arise, with ease and resilience. Giving you more time to enjoy life!

The questions of who am I, where am I going and what does it all mean can produce many challenges for each of us. I try to see the world through the eyes of the clients I work with to develop an action plan to identify goals, solutions and adjustments to help guide the transition of change. I help client’s in a collaborative approach to develop an understanding of self-empowerment and self-efficacy to form a foundation from which to grow. My work with clients involves traditional individual, family, group and couple counseling modalities as well as practical real life applications in a life-coaching setting.
The questions of who am I, where am I going and what does it all mean can produce many challenges for each of us. I try to see the world through the eyes of the clients I work with to develop an action plan to identify goals, solutions and adjustments to help guide the transition of change. I help client’s in a collaborative approach to develop an understanding of self-empowerment and self-efficacy to form a foundation from which to grow. My work with clients involves traditional individual, family, group and couple counseling modalities as well as practical real life applications in a life-coaching setting.

Michael Svanda
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC
1 Endorsed
Newtown, CT 06470
Not accepting new clients
If you are a person who struggles with addiction use or is interested in exploring the nature of their relationship with substance use, I can help. I understand the complexitiy of substance use disorder within an individual, and the dynamic that occurs between people who care for people with substance use disorder. I am aware of the imact people expereince in terms of mental health, external consequences, and facing stigma that exists in our communities. Whether your contemplating making a change, know you have a problem, or have long term recovery, I am eager to be of assistance and help you reach your goals.
If you are a person who struggles with addiction use or is interested in exploring the nature of their relationship with substance use, I can help. I understand the complexitiy of substance use disorder within an individual, and the dynamic that occurs between people who care for people with substance use disorder. I am aware of the imact people expereince in terms of mental health, external consequences, and facing stigma that exists in our communities. Whether your contemplating making a change, know you have a problem, or have long term recovery, I am eager to be of assistance and help you reach your goals.

Don’t go through this alone! I’m an LPC in the field since 2007. My experience comes from a variety of settings including individual, child, family and group therapy. I offer a nonjudgmental environment that is genuine, positive, respectful, and safe. Let's work together to determine your needs according to your goals.
Don’t go through this alone! I’m an LPC in the field since 2007. My experience comes from a variety of settings including individual, child, family and group therapy. I offer a nonjudgmental environment that is genuine, positive, respectful, and safe. Let's work together to determine your needs according to your goals.

Browsing for a therapist is important because ideally, you should have a clinician you feel comfortable with; so let me tell you a bit about myself! I have experience working with clients who wrestle with an array of mental health diagnoses and struggles, including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma, relationship struggles, and anger. I also work with clients exploring their gender and/or sexuality.
Browsing for a therapist is important because ideally, you should have a clinician you feel comfortable with; so let me tell you a bit about myself! I have experience working with clients who wrestle with an array of mental health diagnoses and struggles, including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma, relationship struggles, and anger. I also work with clients exploring their gender and/or sexuality.

As the founder and clinical director of Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, I am here to provide you with the support you deserve. We have a talented and compassionate team of clinical psychotherapists that have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families. The majority of individuals we help are working on managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Meridian Psychotherapy Associates strives to provide a compassionate, safe and judgement-free space to talk and heal. Whether it is relationship difficulty or the stressors of day to day life, your lived experience should and will be heard.
As the founder and clinical director of Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, I am here to provide you with the support you deserve. We have a talented and compassionate team of clinical psychotherapists that have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families. The majority of individuals we help are working on managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Meridian Psychotherapy Associates strives to provide a compassionate, safe and judgement-free space to talk and heal. Whether it is relationship difficulty or the stressors of day to day life, your lived experience should and will be heard.

I believe in providing a safe environment in which to build the trust so necessary in the therapeutic relationship. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or any life transition such as divorce or death, I will work with you and together we can design a treatment goal that is right for you.
I believe in providing a safe environment in which to build the trust so necessary in the therapeutic relationship. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or any life transition such as divorce or death, I will work with you and together we can design a treatment goal that is right for you.

Many people come into therapy because they want change in their lives, but said change feels scary or unobtainable. I partner with you to identify the changes you want to make and understand the beliefs and stories that maintain the issues and problems you hope to change. I will actively participate in your therapy by asking exploratory questions, using empathic listening, and gently and lovingly holding up the mirror so you can become increasingly aware and accepting of yourself.
Many people come into therapy because they want change in their lives, but said change feels scary or unobtainable. I partner with you to identify the changes you want to make and understand the beliefs and stories that maintain the issues and problems you hope to change. I will actively participate in your therapy by asking exploratory questions, using empathic listening, and gently and lovingly holding up the mirror so you can become increasingly aware and accepting of yourself.

Hey, I'm Rebecca, take a deep breath. You've just taken the first step towards bettering your mental health. Let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, passionate about helping adults explore their relationships and gain insight into patterns that reinforce stress. I help clients develop assertive communication skills and enhance their ability to establish boundaries with themselves and others, thereby boosting quality of life, self-worth, and confidence.
Hey, I'm Rebecca, take a deep breath. You've just taken the first step towards bettering your mental health. Let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, passionate about helping adults explore their relationships and gain insight into patterns that reinforce stress. I help clients develop assertive communication skills and enhance their ability to establish boundaries with themselves and others, thereby boosting quality of life, self-worth, and confidence.

Sometimes life becomes overwhelming due to trauma, increased anxiety and depressive symptoms leading us to believe there is something inherently wrong with us. We sometimes forget that we have the power to change our situation and circumstances. My goal is not to just treat the symptoms, but rather uncover the underlying root cause that triggered these symptoms and empower you to move forward in a positive direction. Treating the symptoms alone may cause the issue to present itself again.
Sometimes life becomes overwhelming due to trauma, increased anxiety and depressive symptoms leading us to believe there is something inherently wrong with us. We sometimes forget that we have the power to change our situation and circumstances. My goal is not to just treat the symptoms, but rather uncover the underlying root cause that triggered these symptoms and empower you to move forward in a positive direction. Treating the symptoms alone may cause the issue to present itself again.

At Innovative Therapy and Counseling, we are committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community. Our practice is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care.
At Innovative Therapy and Counseling, we are committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community. Our practice is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care.

Caroline Halbfinger | Meridian Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Newtown, CT 06470
I am an empathetic and compassionate clinical Psychotherapist in Massachusetts with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and family systems who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.
I am an empathetic and compassionate clinical Psychotherapist in Massachusetts with Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, a team of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed psychotherapists. We work with individuals, couples, and family systems who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and other life stressors. Our ultimate mission is to support your healing process. We believe that your lived experiences should and will be heard.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, infertility, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, infertility, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

Do you yearn for a life filled with greater connection, joy, and a sense of purpose? Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, strained relationships, or a feeling of being lost. Perhaps you've experienced trauma or a difficult life transition that's left you feeling stuck. If you're looking to heal past wounds and build a stronger sense of self, Carly can help.
Do you yearn for a life filled with greater connection, joy, and a sense of purpose? Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, strained relationships, or a feeling of being lost. Perhaps you've experienced trauma or a difficult life transition that's left you feeling stuck. If you're looking to heal past wounds and build a stronger sense of self, Carly can help.

I have been providing counseling services to adults, adolescents and children for over 25 years. I am experienced in the area of addictions and mental health and use different counseling techniques based on individual needs of my clients. My goal is to help you bring order and peace back into your life and establish a healthy way of living in which you are happy and focused on becoming the best you can be! My areas of specialty include addictions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, attachment disorders, divorce and parenting issues.
I have been providing counseling services to adults, adolescents and children for over 25 years. I am experienced in the area of addictions and mental health and use different counseling techniques based on individual needs of my clients. My goal is to help you bring order and peace back into your life and establish a healthy way of living in which you are happy and focused on becoming the best you can be! My areas of specialty include addictions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, attachment disorders, divorce and parenting issues.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 06470
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 06470 who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
75% | Self Esteem |
70% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | Aetna |
67% | Cigna and Evernorth |
66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 06470 see their clients
83% | In Person and Online | |
17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.