Therapists in West Hartford, CT

I am passionate about creating a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental space for adults, including older adults, who need help with navigating life transitions, struggling with loss and grief, grappling with caregiver burdens, living with chronic illness, or experiencing depression and/or anxiety. Our work together will include recognizing patterns which may present challenges in day-to-day life and interpersonal relationships, examining unhelpful thinking styles, and developing coping tools and other skills to help you manage difficult and stressful emotions and experiences.

You may be finding yourself in a state of uncertainty, surrounded by societal expectations and prejudices. Your fears of judgment, discrimination, or rejection are present in your daily interactions and relationships. It can feel like a delicate balance between self-discovery and societal acceptance, where each step towards progress feels challenging.

Hello! I am clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience. Trained as a generalist, I have worked across diverse settings, including community health, the VA healthcare system, inpatient and residential settings, and various educational settings. I am also bilingual and bicultural and provide services in English and Spanish to adolescents and adults. I have extensive training in evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/).

I have been a psychologist for the last 15 years working with adults and Families. I work with adults providing individual, group, and couples therapy. My first priority is cultivating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard. Therapy is a collaborative partnership, and we will work together towards goals that are meaningful for you. My work often involves helping clients increase self-acceptance, develop self-regulation skills, overcome fear/avoidance, and live more authentic, fulfilling lives. I enjoy helping people to move there life in a valued direction to learn to thrive in your life.

Are you struggling to overcome feelings of anxiety and/or depression or going through a life change? Therapy can be a wonderful tool for self-exploration and growth. If you are struggling to manage your mental health and/or looking for more joy, purpose, and fulfillment in your life, let me help support you as you begin your journey. If you’re an adult dealing with depression, anxiety, and/or life transitions, there is hope and there are effective treatments that can help.

Welcome! You are destined to have a thriving life and if that is not what you are living right now, I can help! I partner with clients who are interested in growing and facing the barriers that get in the way of their health. Maybe you are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe you are living with a chronic disease that has changed how you live. Maybe you have some habits that are taking away from your health. I will work with you to gain an understanding and acceptance of what is going on, so we can then take action and move towards THRIVING!

I believe a compassionate, nonjudgmental, yet direct approach to therapy is one where the most growth can occur. I specialize in treating individuals with eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.

If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in your life, therapy can give you the skills and support needed to make positive, lasting changes. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have expertise in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. I am also passionate about supporting women navigating the complexities of infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, as well as parenting.

If you feel like some parts of your life aren’t going the way you’d like them to go, therapy in a warm, supportive, and professional environment may help you get things moving in the right direction. I enjoy working with college-age students and adults, and I work together with each client to create an individualized approach based on your unique goals, strengths, challenges, and preferences.

Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, and ACT, as well as psychodynamic theory and the Gottman Method. My commitment to staying updated on current research and utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals and experience relief.

Recognizing you need an outlet for your mental health is the scariest part of beginning therapy, so give yourself a pat on the back! I am here to utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, and others to assist you in finding the proper coping skills and resources. Working with teens and adults with anxiety/depression is my passion and together we will cultivate the proper balance for your mental health to be at the best place possible. I cannot wait for us to get started!

The therapeutic relationships is always the foundation for meaningful engagement in the process. Thus, In our work together I will prioritize meeting you where you are while also challenging you to consider new ideas, perspectives, and insights. Through our work together you will find belief in yourself and find ways to make meaning out of challenges and hard times.

Licensed Professional Counselor (Bilingual-English, Spanish speaker). I specialize in anxiety, trauma, sexuality, substance abuse, depression, and relationship struggles. Through my many years of experience, I believe that everyone has the power to find their own strengths and solutions to attain success in their lives. I am committed to helping you overcome your struggles and accomplish your optimum goals. My focus is to help the individual find inner strengths to overcome difficult challenges by providing psychoeducation and specific skill sets to guide you through the process in reaching your therapeutic goals.

I believe within each of us is a powerful energy we can use to expand our lives. In moving beyond our limiting beliefs and the places where we get stuck, we open to our potential. Learning to manage our thoughts and emotions consciously, from a place of alignment with our values, allows us to identify and express the best version of us more consistently. It is just a matter of time before our external world begins reflecting these internal changes.

I have weekend and evening appointments. I specialize in providing support and therapy to adults navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues. Do you need assistance addressing life stressors, achieving a better work/life balance, managing life transitions, resolving family conflict or overcoming a career challenge? Are you seeking innovative strategies and a compassionate ally to address whatever challenges you are facing? I will give you tangible strategies that you can use everyday. Check out my webpage and sign up for a free consult to discuss how I can support you.

Maureen Sulliman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut with 12 years of experience working with with individual children, adolescents, & adults, as well as with couples and families in home, school, community & Telehealth settings. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples & families navigate through the things that are getting in the way of an improved quality of life. Maureen specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, conflict management, emotional regulation, parenting and co-parenting challenges, relationship issues, self esteem & self-image, substance use, and self medicating issues

You may be facing a range of mental health challenges as you navigate through middle school, high school, and college. As you seek to understand your unique personal identity while feeling social, peer, and academic pressure, it may be difficult to regulate your emotions and lead from a grounded and calm mindset.

Accepting New Clients.. Whether you've experienced grief & loss recently or long ago, it may still have significant impact on your current functioning. Grief is a reaction to loss and is a response to losing someone due to death, break up, life transition, or even family secrets. When grief is not addressed, it may show up in various ways within your life. You may experience increased difficulties tending to activities of daily living, challenges in regulating emotions, or inability to feel present in your life all due to intense and deep pain following a loss.

Sometimes when life throws us a curve ball, or when we are dealing with a more chronic, ongoing challenge, talking to a therapist can help us see our inner strengths and abilities which can help us successfully navigate through these challenging times. A good therapeutic relationship, one that allows us to be fully ourselves while recognizing our unique potential, creates the optimal conditions for healing. I provide a place where you can feel safe to explore your most difficult feelings, to resolve grief and loss, heal childhood wounds, improve communication, increase self-esteem and develop more satisfying relationships.