Welcome! I am open and affirming to all adults. My office is physically challenged accessible, as I believe all should have equal opportunities. I practice Holistic Psychotherapy, helping you connect your past events to your present day behaviors, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping you turn your negative thoughts into positive ones, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, which helps you accept the present moment for what it is. Talk Therapy is also important to purge our feelings in a safe space, while learning strategies. I also offer Spiritual counseling for those struggling in the awakening process.

As a certified hypnotherapist I have the pleasure of helping people achieve goals that previously have been elusive. People of all ages can benefit from hypnosis, from very young children to the elderly. Almost everyone is familiar with the use of hypnosis to quit smoking but all situations, from anxiety relief, weight control, pain management, addictions, autoimmune disorders to childbirth can be improved with hypnotherapy. Since our sessions are totally relaxing, clients enjoy being hypnotized and find it a pleasant way to bring about changes in their lives.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with experience in both individual and family therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings including outpatient and residential facilities. I come from a client-centered, strengths-based approach. I understand that each individual and family have unique needs and therefore utilize what I learn about each client to determine the techniques that would prove most effective in creating the desired outcome.

You’ve come here with an important insight: that your current ways of managing life may not be serving anymore, and you want to find a new path forward. This is an awesome first step – welcome! Whether your awareness comes in the wake of loss and trauma, adjusting to life as a parent, or a time of transition – I am here for you. My mission is to provide compassionate telehealth services so that you may live authentically, finding healing and balance.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Avon, CT, convenient to West Hartford, Simsbury, Canton and surrounding areas. I work with adults, teens, couples and families, to help them feel better in their lives, their relationships and about themselves. I offer you a place to heal, grow and create new patterns of thinking and behavior; an opportunity to sort through issues in life that feel cumbersome and to find a path toward wellness. Common issues include life adjustments, self-esteem/relationships, depression/anxiety, family challenges, grief and loss, food/weight/body concerns and resolving trauma.

I am dedicated to helping my clients get to the root of their problems and develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers and traumas. Person-centered therapy has always been my personal approach and I enjoy focusing on improving my client’s wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. Everyone deserves to be heard and have their feelings validated no matter the severity of the problem.

ADULTING can be challenging, confusing and can sometimes SUCK! Struggles in your personal and professional life leave you in a constant state of worry. Life transitions can cause you to feel overwhelmed, insecure, alone and lost, to the point where you can’t complete simple tasks. You’re not sure how to deal with it all. You’ve thought about reaching out for help but you’re unsure where to start or what to expect.

Counseling is not one size fits all, thus it is imperative to meet the unique need of each individual in order to achieve healing. My goal is to provide a safe, accepting, and trusting environment for individuals to explore and identify their own person goals for counseling. This will assist with identifying and managing various ways to improve communication skills, coping skills, and much more.

I believe we all should designate a time and place in our busy lives to focus on our own health and well-being. To me, counseling is a sacred act; an act that has the power to lessen our suffering, help us heal, bring us to know more joy, and get us closer to love.

I specialize in working with adult men and women seeking recovery and healing from trauma and also substance use. I also have experience working with adults with various conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and gambling addiction as well as individuals whom has suffered a traumatic brain injury. I believe in meeting my clients where they are in the recovery process with a non-judgmental stance. I will empower you to unearth the strengths you already have within you to confront the challenges in your life and help you identify and achieve your individual goals.

Life is full of change and the unexpected. Have you been blindsided by one of the many curveballs life can throw at you? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or directionless? Realigning after a huge change- be it the loss of a loved one, separation/divorce, job change, health shift, or even college graduation- can be a challenging process. I love to help people adjust, grow, and transform though these shifts, seeing the forest through the trees to come to a fuller, more centered perspective on all that life still has to offer. Finding our way back to peace can be demanding and we could all use some support in this process.

I have over 20+ years of experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings including the church, behavioral health, public school, nonprofits, and foster care. Many changes occur as families grow and develop with the passing years. My goal is to assist you in navigating such transitions. I offer an eclectic, client-centered and strengths-based approach tailored to the unique needs of the individual, family or group. In a judgment-free​ environment of compassion & warmth, I offer support to help individuals and families overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive. I serve teens, adults, individuals, and families

My practice draws from over 15 years of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health and addiction field. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with a national and international certification as a Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat (CCDP-D). In addition, I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBTC) through the DBT National Certification Accreditation Association and trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).

Life is full of uncertainties and sometimes we can get "stuck" in patterns that no longer serve us or our relationships. If you are struggling to see your potential or your path to healing, let me help you find the key. There is hope. You've done the first step by recognizing that something is no longer working for you. Now, you are seeking help and it does not have to be done alone.

Have you been feeling super stressed lately? Noticing your mood has been different, low, or unlike your typical self? Unsure on how to lower your stress and in need of support? Going through a stressful transition? Or are you feeling unclear and stressed on how to start making steps towards a desired transition? Then I am your girl! I am a personal development coach who focuses on helping others reduce their stress from daily stressors, current challenges, and life transitions. Daily life, changes, and transitions can be difficult, especially during these trying times of COVID. You are not alone in this struggle!

I love to support people who see themselves as a spiritual being having a human experience. You will feel empowered and supported as I help you to believe in your unique gift of self. Life is a mirror to lessons needed in self-love and self-justice in the areas of relationships, career, health and finance.With my intuitive abilities I will help you to have clarity about these lessons and what steps to take forward. You are meant to enjoy the journey of life! I will help you to have a discipline of positive believing and centering mindfulness practices.

Hop Brook Counseling Center, LLC is a group private practice consisting of fully licensed mental health professionals and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. All providers at Hop Brook Counseling Center have expertise in working with children, adults, couples and families. Therapy and medication visits are facilitated in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. At Hop Brook Counseling Center, we are passionate about helping you and your family reach your personal and therapeutic goals.

For some people, making the initial decision to enter into therapy for yourself or your child is a stressful process. I am here to ease that decision from the comfort from your home to make this first call. Through the use of tele-therapy I can offer sessions from any location you are in, and I provide a non-judgmental and supportive space. My passion is working with adolescents and their parents through individual, parent, and/or family therapy sessions. I aim to incorporate yours or your child’s strengths into treatment goals so that therapy sessions become a part of the week that you and/or your child looks forward to.

Walking life’s path we all encounter crossroads, obstacles, or inability to see ahead. We might get flooded with anxiety, or bogged down by choice; pausing our journey. One positive way to resume progress is to gain insight into the challenge and find a next step. Taking a step shifts perspective, enabling the discovery of yet more steps. Successful clients begin to view challenges as a way to build understanding, transforming difficulties into opportunities for growth.

I truly believe that everyone is capable of healing, they just need the right tools to figure out how to get there. You are unique, and your story and experience matters. I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been trained in trauma & crisis management for children & adults. It would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace & well being. I use DBT, CBT, & somatic experiencing to assist with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, stress, frustration, & perfectionism. I am an active participant in your care & offer a combination of holistic & conventional methods tailored to what best suites your needs and goals.