Change can be difficult - I can help. Are you or a loved one struggling with a life change that is causing distress? Are you dealing with a difficult medical diagnosis, or are you a caregiver for an ill or elderly family member? Perhaps life has thrown you some difficult situations and you need help sorting them out.

Are you experiencing imbalance, anxiety, depression, unwanted emotions or thoughts, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes, or taking control of your life? Are you concerned for a child or spouse and aren't sure how to help them? This can feel overwhelming and impossible to solve. This dwelling is not a permanent place and you can be relieved of this. With my expertise in combining talk therapy with art therapy, I can guide you in opening new doors to mindfulness, self-expression and healing. Art Therapists are trained extensively in the use of art materials so that you may use them in a safe and healing manner.

Hello my name is Arlene Garcia. I have over 20 years of experience as a counselor and have been a licensed clinical social worker for the past 12 years. My experience includes helping people work through various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, family issues, grief and loss. I believe that we all have sources of resilience and I am passionate about helping people make change in their lives through realizing their strengths.

Are you someone looking for help with Addiction, Anxiety, or Depression or have a loved one struggling with Addiction? I want you to know, I understand and I am here to help. I have over eighteen years experience as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor working in the greater Waterbury area. Based on your individual needs, you will learn different coping skills such as Mindfulness, Grounding exercises, Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, and Guided Meditation. You will then apply these skills in your daily life to decrease relapse potential and manage your mental health symptoms effectively.

As a Licensed Addiction Counselor, I am motivated to work with people struggling with Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders. I pride myself on being positive, non-judgmental and solution focused and will help explore and educate to help anyone achieve and sustain recovery. I believe that there is not one simple way for one to obtain sobriety or recovery and that treatment should be individually based focusing on one's strengths and motivation. I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in working with individuals, couples and families that are having issues with relationships.

Cheryl specializes in Holistic Counseling, Addiction, Trauma, Spirituality, Ecotherapy, Expressive Arts, Yoga Life-coaching, and Conscious Lifestyling. In session, Cheryl blends her love of clinical research with her fierce dedication to serve allowing clients to experience an increase in consciousness, authentic happiness, and personal transformation.

Life is full of challenges and sometimes we all can feel stuck in responding to these challenges. I offer a safe environment to foster personal growth and empowerment that will enable you to find solutions. It is my job to support and guide you in strengthening your relationship with your core self, and to utilize positive coping skills, thus allowing you to have a fuller and more satisfying life with the kind of personal relationships that you desire.

I welcome adults and grieving children and adults to my practice. With adults, we develop trust through talk therapy where Insight and perspective can be gained, and healing occur. I make use of the creative therapies, allowing for non-verbal expression of feelings. I see my role as that of a supportive and accepting guide.

Life can be overwhelming at times. If you, your child, or your family have found yourself feeling lost, please reach out to me so I can talk to you about how I can help. I believe hope anchors the soul and I strive to help individuals transform the darkness in their lives by emphasizing the hopeful side of their situation. I thrive on bringing warmth, compassion and creativity into my practice to support, encourage & empower my clients to reach the goals they have created for their lives. I believe the possibilities to healing are endless and can begin right now.

Often we find our familiar, well meaning attempts to solve problems and get needs met have only created more problems and tension in our lives, and with our families. Our hurt, fear and anger can block us from the very closeness we desire and the goals we long to achieve. Systems therapy can help people move toward new solutions that are respectful, creative, helpful: for themselves and others. I believe therapy is a collaboration which can allow clients to access inner wisdom, grow their creative selves, heal old wounds, achieve life goals, build nourishing relationships, and (increasingly) emotionally support themselves.

Life can feel overwhelming. The pain unbearable. The mask that hides our shame suffocating . Sometimes we feel so broken inside or go through a loss and feel like life as we knew it will never be the same. I get that. As a therapist with over 10 years of experience I've been a partner in my client's journeys to healing. With warmth, compassion and skill, I have effectively helped individuals facing a variety of issues including trauma, grief and loss, major life changes, depression, stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties.

Have you been feeling sad or angry? Do you worry about the smallest things but feel it prevents you from completing tasks? Are you struggling in your relationships with others? Shannon Nicholson works with people who are experiencing sadness, anxiety, and anger. She can help by guiding you with support in a non judgmental atmosphere. Through empowering you to become the best version of yourself, you will be able to gain control back in your life!

Are you troubled by personal and relationship conflicts? Feeling challenged by a difficult divorce or separation? Do you have parenting concerns that you want to put to rest? Call me today for a phone consultation, see what it feels like to be heard and walk away with new hope. For over 15 years I have worked with children, parents, couples and individuals struggling with difficult life challenges. From your first session you will practice how to communicate without blame or shame. In this safe setting you will feel heard and connected to your partner in the intimacy you both crave.

As a clinician for over 15 years, my most inspiring clients are the adolescents and adults that have overcome the struggles of addiction, eating disorders and family conflict. Effective change happens when strategies addressing the underlying problem are individualized and creative. The safe space offered in therapy allows my clients to explore their feelings, their choices, and challenge their patterns of behavior. I have worked extensively with teens struggling at school, at home, and with the legal system. My work with parents includes finding effective strategies to reach their teen while opening the lines of communication within the family system.

Experiencing life stressors caused by career, marriage or relationship issues, parenting or anxiety? Feeling disappointed, frustrated with your life, your choices or your current situation ? Do you need someone to listen and help you figure out how to shift your path towards less stress and being happy? Looking for ways to grow emotionally and mentally? Need someone to not judge you but offer constructive feedback to help you develop a different way of seeing things? This in my opinion is exactly what an individual therapist is for. I would love to help you make this one life you have been given the best it can be.

I practice individualized, solution focused therapy using an eclectic array of techniques to assist the person in regaining and maintaining an optimum level of functioning. My areas of expertise are in treating people with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and substance abuse issues. I am versed in divorce mediation. In addition, I am knowledgeable regarding the struggle adult children are having caring for elderly parents and offer consultation in exploring appropriate alternatives and managing the emotional distress associated with such decisions.

I truly believe that everyone is capable of healing, they just need the right tools to figure out how to get there. You are unique, and your story and experience matters. I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been trained in trauma & crisis management for children & adults. It would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace & well being. I use DBT, CBT, & somatic experiencing to assist with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, stress, frustration, & perfectionism. I am an active participant in your care & offer a combination of holistic & conventional methods tailored to what best suites your needs and goals.

I am a child and family therapist who prefers to work with children who show oppositional behavior and other problematic behaviors. Are you experiencing difficulty communicating with your child? Do you feel like you're trying to help your child but your child doesn't recognize this? Perhaps you are aware that something is bothering your child but you and your child can't put your finger on it. You may have heard from the school that your child is having difficulty in school and your having trouble identifying what is causing this.

Sometimes your mind just won't stop, you feel overwhelmed or out of control. You'd love to be able to just relax and not worry so much but it is not so easy. I can help you learn strategies to reduce your anxiety and also discover and heal the root causes of your distress. In relationships, I can help you remove the obstacles to having conversations that actually resolve important issues.

Does your teen struggle with negative self-talk and overwhelming emotions? As a parent, are you tired of watching your teen struggle and not know how to help? Does it feel like everything you do or say is wrong or makes things worse? Being a teenager is hard and many teenagers cope with self-harm, school avoidance, mood swings, risky behaviors, worry thoughts or depression. You've tried everything you can think of to support them and nothing seems to be working. I can help!