"*Accepting new clients at expanded practice location* Do you want to live a life with greater freedom? What if I told you that you could be truly happy, live without anxiety, and have mastery over your body and mind? I understand that everyone is in a different part of the healing process and will design a plan with you to meet your specific goals. "

"People come to therapy for a variety of issues, including struggles with transitions, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, marriage conflict and challenges at work or school. The first step is to work together to establish what your goals are for therapy. My own life experiences have provided me with a greater ability and understanding of demonstrating unconditional positive regard passionately. Working together treating, educating and encouraging you to break free from the chains of addiction, and prosper into a healthy fulfilling life. Over the past 10 years, I’ve helped people become more successful in all areas of life. "

"Are you or your loved one struggling to get on the right path? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience helping at risk youth and families find their way out of complex struggles. My background includes in-home family therapy and I am recognized for my calming engagement style and strength based clinical approach. I have extensive experience with providing services to youth in the juvenile justice system and DCF youth with acute mental health needs. My work at Mindscapes Counseling fulfills my passion of helping at-risk youth, children & their families."

"Tides of Mind Counseling is among Connecticut's top counseling centers dedicated to providing excellence in mental health care. Our offices are located in Waterbury & Torrington where our licensed professionals work extensively with you to manage life's challenges, promote healthy relationships and encourage inner healing. Tides of Mind is unlike the common "counseling clinic" in that we offer creative & holistic therapeutic techniques in an office that is private, relaxing and has a spa-like feel. Our therapists work very hard to provide a holistic approach to treatment and ensure that you feel supported throughout all aspects of life."

"My name is Randy Carrin, Psy.D. I tailor my psychological treatment to the particular needs of my patients, and to specific therapeutic aims. I specialize in a cognitive-behavioral approach to successfully treat a multitude of psychological problems. Among these are anxiety and stress-related disorders; depressive disorders; pain-related disorders; chronic illness; post-traumatic stress; relationship difficulties; grief, loss and bereavement; HIV and AIDS; sexual difficulties; adoption-related issues; and the emotional upheaval associated with infertility. I generally treat adults and couples. Prior to establishing a practice in Waterbury, I worked elsewhere in Connecticut, and have also spent several years working and living abroad."

"I am a registered nurse and licensed professional counselor. I am multi-dimensional in the services I provide. I see children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I started my career working with and teaching children who were not psychologically ready to move from kindergarten to first grade. My love for helping people inspired me to go back to school and pursue a nursing degree. After moving to Connecticut, I worked as a psych nurse at Waterbury Hospital at Merriman Hall for 6 years. This was a locked unit and it was here that I learned all the family therapy methodology."

"I offer a respectful, varied, and empathic approach to therapy. My goal is to work with you to identify personal strengths, develop and hone coping and problem solving methods, and create ways to establish and sustain a mental and emotional balance. I fervently believe your struggles need not be your identity. I also provide comprehensive clinical supervision to MSW grads looking to prepare for the stringent LCSW exam. I offer a two-prong approach to supervision: preparing for the exam and honing clinical skills transferrable to any practice settings. Fee for at least 100 hours of clinical supervision is negotiable. "

"I have worked in the field of mental health and addiction services for 33 years helping people cope with trauma, grief & loss, addictions, and major mental illness, assisting them to find ways to cope in this often difficult and challenging world. Most people have experienced some form of trauma, whether recently or in the past, or have had multiple, complex traumas over months & years. EMDR therapy is a powerful mode of treatment that I like to utilize in order to heal all of these types of traumas, whether single or complex. I am currently accepting new clients and encourage you to contact me to see if EMDR is right for you."

"-Are you tired of your anxiety taking charge of your life? Is your anxiety dictating what you do during the day? My area of expertise is anxiety management. We will work together to help you overcome and/or manage your anxiety and your panic attacks. We practice these skills in sessions. You will feel much more confident in managing your stress and anxiety. I would like to help you rediscover your purpose and passion and to live a more joyful and fulfilled life."

"In a nonjudgmental format, I will help you improve your self-esteem and self-worth, as well as focus and motivation. It is my honor to assist you with reaching your true potential. Stop letting worry, fear and anger stand in the way of your goals and dreams. Awaken to the strengths you possess and learn new strategies to increase life enjoyment."

"For the past 17 years, I have worked with clients of all ages regarding a variety of issues/problems. My orientation stems from an attachment-based relational perspective and I provide a safe and comfortable environment for my clients. My approach is two-fold and incorporates both an exploration of the past in order to better understand who a person is today, and solution focused in terms of how to specifically address the current issues that brought the individual to therapy. If desired by the client, I am able to offer a Christian-based perspective."

"Therapy can be an effective treatment for many of life's difficulties. But in order to reap its benefits it is important to choose the right therapist- someone you trust who makes you feel cared for and has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life. The therapists at Tides of Mind Counseling are experienced in many treatment modalities, they are down-to-earth and easy to relate to. They have been trained to create a psychic space in which you feel safe, "held" and supported, a vital element to effective therapy."

"As an Adjunct Professor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than 18 years experience, I believe the best way to conduct therapy is through understanding the relationship you have with yourself first. This relationship then translates to happier connections with others including parents, spouse, partner, co-workers, and co-dependent relations including various addictions. By improving your relationships in all aspects of your life, you will see results in decreasing your anxieties and depression. Located in Torrington (glass building). Accepting HUSKY, BCBS, etc."

"My lifelong passion is empowering others to maximize opportunities develop skills and achieve their personal potential. I am a generalist practitioner who works with individuals in all stages of life, and my therapeutic process is rooted in providing a warm, open and honest environment."

"I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with training in the Internal Family Systems Therapy Model. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT) and the Connecticut Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CTAMFT). In my tenure with a large agency in the Waterbury area I've had the opportunity to work with clients on a variety of issues - anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships and communication. I am comfortable working with individuals, couples, families, and teens."

"I consider it an honor and a privilege to be able to work with clients using evidence based psychotherapeutic techniques to set goals and make progress. Perhaps my biggest strength as a counselor is creating a safe and comfortable space in which clients can honestly express themselves. I believe increasing awareness of one's "self" is where the process of recovery begins. I also believe in facilitating systemic change in support of clients searching for the optimal human experience."

"OPENINGS AVAILABLE. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years in the field. I have a down to earth balanced approach and do my best to engage people in distress in a calm and productive manner. My approach is to work with clients at their own pace on the goals they want to work on. My experience includes individual, family, couples and group therapy, both in the home and in an outpatient practice setting, making me a well-rounded, seasoned clinician."

"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."

"Lotus Counseling works with survivors of trauma and those looking to recovery from Eating Disorders. We work with kids, teens, and adults. Kids + teens may be struggling behaviorally, have low self-esteem, disordered eating, self-injure, seem depressed and/or anxious. When this is the result of trauma or family conflict, we are able to help the family system learn how to support each other and provide a safe and validating environment. Adults may be struggling to form intimate relationships, parent effectively, have low self-esteem, disordered eating, function at work or at home, and struggle with their mood/thoughts/feelings. We help adults look at their childhood trauma, family system, and present day trauma/stressors to learn how to break these patterns that are impacting their daily life."

"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. "