Adlerian Therapists in Hartford County, CT

Seeking counseling is a sign of strength and listening to your intuition that something doesn’t quite feel right. Every person has their own unique experiences that have helped shape who they are today. You may be experiencing some emptiness, unhappiness, life dissatisfaction, or relational discord with others. I rely on my intuition, training, and mental health expertise to guide you towards uncovering the barriers that are preventing you from achieving happiness and peace of mind. If we don’t have peace within ourselves, how can we attempt to have positive, healthy relationships with others and the world in which we live?

Let's face it...at times we all could benefit from a little therapy. However finding the right person to confide in can be just as a daunting of a task as admitting to ourselves that we could use some help. The hustle and bustle of life's demands takes its toll on us all in many different ways but that doesn't mean we have to continue letting it wear us down. If you're ready for positive change in your life and in the life of your loved ones then please continue reading...

**PROVIDING DAYTIME HOURS STARTING MARCH, 2023 - Virtual and in office** Trying to cope and not knowing how is challenging. Especially if you feel down or there are difficult circumstances in your life. If you suffer from depression, anxiety, or grief, we can explore your feelings and ways to improve your coping and outlook. Many of our coping mechanisms today started in dysfunctional childhoods which have held traumas - big or small. And the way we cope now is directly tied to those traumas we felt as children. I understand and want to help. Now using EMDR and emotional parts' work.

I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I help children work through tough times and difficult life experiences in a fun and playful way. I use play therapy to help children thrive in the face of adversity and to increase self esteem. My main goal is to help a child realize they are perfect just as they are despite their challenges. As a certified positive disciple parent educator I can also give parents tools to create more harmony, connectedness and peace at home.

Are you ready to breathe, live, and show up as your true authentic self? If so, lets take back control and release your stress, worries, anxieties, and fears. Let me provide you with the supports, resources and tools needed to take back your happiness and joy. I personally know the feeling and understand you may feel anxious and scared of the unknown, but guess what? I'm here to assist you every step of the way.

Seeking answers to stressors in your life? Want to find better and more healthier ways to communicate and address anxiety? Feelings of sadness lack of motivation or even substance use that is getting well out of control. I want to help discover, empower, you to change and find solutions and acceptance.

Welcome to Counseling with Grace! "Fearless is living in spite of the things that scare you to death." The courage to want to change is everything you need in order to improve your quality of life from where you are now. Are you experiencing stress, sadness, or feeling unsatisfied with areas of your life? I am here to provide a non-judgmental, listening ear for you as you process your stress. It is so important to feel heard, validated and learn how to love yourself in the process. My speciality is helping you improve your quality of life, while experiencing mental health symptoms.

Life comes at us in waves of change. Some are predictable and gentle, while others seem to come out of nowhere and knock us completely off balance. Fears may arise about our future, or past trauma might bubble to the surface of our awareness. Confusion, anxiety and depression are normal responses to shifting insights, losses and transitions in life. Relationships can become challenging to navigate, especially when the waves keep coming at us. I will join you right where you are at, to help you catch your breath and establish stable footing so you can forge a path toward wholeness and wellness.

As a licensed professional counselor, I believe in helping clients collaboratively work through the course of their treatment, regardless of where they are in their healing process. I provide a welcoming environment and assist with improving overall quality of life utilizing a strengths-based, person- centered approach. I am trained in and utilize various treatment modalities, inclusive of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing. Those that work with me find that I am enthusiastic and deeply compassionate. I strive to create a comfortable, safe and nonjudgemental environment.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adolescents and adults. The determination and resilience of individuals as they live their lives and manage challenges that sometimes arise has been an interest and inspiration for me.

My ideal client is looking for therapy to help them and wants to change their life for the better.

I centralize in compassionate support and evidence-based interventions for various challenges like emotional distress, life transitions, and maladaptive behaviors. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their concerns.

Hello and welcome. I work with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive, empathetic and non-judgmental environment. My expertise includes grief and loss, relationships, effective communication, childhood and adult trauma, coping skills, spirituality, church/spiritual abuse, abandonment, career challenges, anger, life transitions, men’s issues, self-esteem, veterans, and Al-Anon/ACA. My clients come from all walks of life, with many different orientations and cultural settings.

Late Afternoon, Evening and Weekend morning for In person and Telehealth (Virtual) sessions. Hello! My approach is to provide a non-judgmental and caring place to allow you a positive counseling experience. Many people who I treat seek counseling for the first time -- to work through a crisis--to stop the pain--to feel better about themselves. I understand the struggle and the desire to feel and be better. If you are willing to share your story and engage in the process, I look forward to working with you. I have 20 years of experience working with adolescents, college-age students, student athletes and adults in crisis.

I am an EMDR Trained with advance training in BPD as an attachment/complex trauma and Certified Internalized Somatic Trauma Therapist "ISTT.” I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma. Trauma can take any form - developmental, single-incident, or complex. Many people who have experienced trauma also face various mental health issues. I help them reclaim their lives. I have unique insight into the experiences of people who are immigrants, refugees, or survivors of sexual abuse. I invite anyone who is impacted by trauma to reach out to me so we can start your journey back to health.

We all have unique stories: some are buried deep, some are open wounds, some we band aid and some we would rather forgot. Being able to have support and a safe place to look into these stories and then change the narrative to encompass the whole story requires a readiness to grow and heal from the inside out so that your new stories empower you and impact all of your relationships, including the relationship with yourself. Are you ready to heal and move into a more authentic and connected self?

Hi there! Taking this first step to counseling is not always easy. Whether you have been to therapy before or are starting for the first time, I am here to help. I believe in forming a positive relationship with clients, emphasizing the importance of a safe space for therapeutic rapport. I take an existential approach with my clients, to help clients foster their roles and responsibilities. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel empowered and capable without making you feel judged. I believe therapy should be collaborative and feel it is important to work with clients to help promote growth using your own timeline.

I am collaborative in my approach, and I feel it's best to work with you on setting attainable goals to aptly cope and manage the day-to-day life stressors. Life can be filled with ups and downs, and I understand how scary it can be sharing your deepest vulnerabilities with a stranger. I’m here to provide a safe space, free from judgment and criticism. Sometimes talking to a person can help unlock those subconscious thoughts, feelings, and can even help you understand your behaviors. Let's talk!