Therapists in Woodbridge, CT

Making the decision to seek therapy is the start of your journey in finding the calmness within you. I will guide you towards exploring the challenges that prevent you from moving forward in achieving your personal growth and healing. My role as a therapist is to help you access those parts of yourself that are hurt, lost or confused. I am here to support, and guide you through what feels impossible to do alone. Sessions will include self reflection, and exploration to help you gain better insight into the underlying cause of your symptoms. I provide a supportive environment based on preserving and respecting my client's culture.

Shoreline Wellness Center is a behavioral health practice located in the center of West Haven. We are conveniently located one block from the West Haven green. Our team of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists offer numerous mental health services for adults, children, and adolescents. Our services include: individual, group, family, marriage/couples counseling, medication management, and wellness services such as; massage therapy, yoga, meditation, and therapy dogs. In addition, we have two board certified Psychiatrists on staff, one that specializes in adult Psychiatry and one that specializes in child and adolescent Psychiatry. We also have Nurse Practitioners on staff to assist with medication management and evaluation. Our practice's main focus is on wellness and helping our clients achieve wellness for themselves both physically and mentally. Our staff strives to deliver professional and excellent care in a kind, caring, and warm environment. We accept most commercial insurances, as well as Medicaid/Husky, Medicare, and we offer a sliding scale payment option for those without insurance. Call us today for a free, confidential, intake we are open Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Fridays 9AM-6PM and Saturdays 9AM-4PM. We have evening and Saturday appointments available!

I provide specialized therapy in Autism support (behavioral techniques), mood disorder help (depression, anxiety, PTSD), LGBTQ+ support (self-acceptance, gender identity), family involvement and healing, and bilingual therapy (English/Spanish). My ideal client is those who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives, improve their mental health, and foster a sense of self-acceptance and well-being. They value a strengths-based, client-centered approach and are open to engaging in therapy with a focus on their unique needs and goals.

Through my work with both individuals and couples, I hope to help my clients reach a level of peace and tranquility within their personal and professional lives. If you are someone who spends a lot of time worrying, self-criticizing, and self-doubting, you may notice that these behaviors interfere with your relationships within your family, at work, or in your romantic relationship. I am here to help guide you through these challenging times while utilizing therapeutic approaches to build on positive behaviors identified through counseling.

You have the key to achieving your fullest potential by making the necessary changes in your life, at Palabra Counseling & Training Center, LLC we strongly believe that we can help you make those changes. Together we may explore your thoughts and beliefs (how your mind works), how you feel in your body, your actual behavior, and any spiritual beliefs or practices that you embrace. This integrated approach allows us to work with many issues, using relaxation and meditation, stress reduction, and writing to process disturbing, stressful and life-changing events.