Therapists in Farmington, CT

Taking an action step towards engaging in counseling is Brave, Courageous, and requires Strength. My professional experience includes supporting children and adults through complex trauma, adoption, adverse experiences, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and foster care/adoption. Experienced in treating court and system involved youth and families (DCF, DMHAS, Juvenile Justice, Parole/Probation).

I am a Christian Counselor who allows faith to be expressed. I provide confidential and safe environment to explore specific reasons for seeking counseling.You may be experiencing difficulties with relationships, struggling with events from the past or be at a place in life you desire change and greater satisfaction. My treatment methods are based on the individual's presenting needs, assessment data and evidence-based practices. I utilize a strength-based approach, commonly using cognitive and behavioral therapeutic modalities, skills training, and education. A person needing empathy and support will find me to be encouraging.

I am happy to be serving the Farmington Valley, and neighboring communities with my private clinical practice located in Avon, CT. I have twenty-two years of experience in the field of child welfare with an extensive background in attachment, trauma, foster care and adoption. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to practice in various settings, ranging from residential treatment facilities, in-home to outpatient agencies. I have experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families seeking mental health treatment for emotional and behavioral issues.

Are you feeling lost; confused or broken? I have 20 years experience working in crisis intervention; depression; anxiety; grief/loss; divorce; gender identity/gay orientation issues; co-parenting; relational problems; domestic violence; trauma; sexual abuse; fertility/adoption; and career/life transition issues. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have experience working with individuals; couples and families. I am extremely ethical and am non-judgemental. If I do not feel I cannot help in your presenting issue; I will refer you to someone who could better assist you.

Are you often anxious, do you experience constant worries and panic attacks but no matter what you do, nothing helps? Do you experience obsessive thoughts? Are you having difficulty managing and balancing life's stress? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships, work life or maybe dealing with a volatile partnership? Do you have a friend or family member that gets under your skin who seems impossible to talk to? Are you worried about your child’s behavior and having trouble disciplining effectively? These are just some of the issues I help clients work through. Together, we will address your particular concerns no matter how complicated, so that you can finally feel a sense of control and relief.

I am currently accepting new clients ages 13+ for telehealth or in-person sessions! Asking for help can be difficult for many reasons, but I believe that there is so much strength and courage in allowing ourselves to be vulnerable. Vulnerability gives us the ability to form deeper connections with others, become more resilient, and be our authentic selves. I work to provide a space in which you feel safe enough to be vulnerable so that you may share your story, explore yourself, and connect with yourself and others in new ways.

Sometimes the difficult times in life impact us in ways that go beyond words. Upheaval, loss, stressful events, or transitions we did not expect. Are you looking for a fresh approach to counseling? Have you felt stuck in moving forward in traditional talk therapy? Children, teens, and adults alike find Art Therapy an approachable and meaningful type of counseling. Visual expression gives voice to your experiences in new and healing ways.

I am a licensed clinical social with 18 plus years of experience helping and empowering children, adolescents, individuals, families, and the aging population overcome everyday stressors and be their best self. I have experience helping clients with trauma, depression, loss and grief, foster care, adoption, special needs challenges, learning disabilities, family conflicts, couple relationships, anxiety, anger management, school issues, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, women issues, aging population challenges and much more.

I believe that we all are doing the best we can with the resources and knowledge we have. But in today’s world, relationships, school, work, and other pressures can create challenges that make us feel like our best is not enough, diming the light that shines within us. I want to partner with you to nurture that light to shine brightly, fostering connection both within you and with your outside world. I offer individual & group therapy to address areas that include self-esteem, life transitions, uncomfortable emotions, relationships & reducing/managing symptoms.

For the last 27 years, my focus on treating children, adolescents, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings demonstrates my versatility and commitment to mental health care across different contexts. My specialization in treating developmental trauma highlights my dedication to addressing the unique needs of individuals who have experienced early life adversity. This area of expertise is crucial to helping clients overcome the lasting effects of such experiences. I offer individual DBT treatment including diary card mechanics, and phone coaching, DBT-PE, family therapy, psychotherapy, and supervision for LPC's.