In our high pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, or other emotional difficulties. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating feeling stuck. My name is Twanda Grey and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with Individuals, couples and families. My approach is non-judgemental, empathic and humanistic. There is an enormous opportunity to improve life by understanding how the past has affected current perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions.

Sometimes it is hard to imagine that things can be different. They can. Whether you are looking for individual therapy, couples counseling, or family therapy I would be humbled to be a partner in your exploration towards positive change. Remember, you already have all the answers. My role is to help you uncover your incredible inner strength and provide you with the encouragement you need- in a respectful and non judgmental environment- to take the leap necessary to make that positive change.

I am an experienced business professional that entered the field of marriage and family therapy to help others. I have been inspired to change careers to this path as my own life experience taught me about the importance of caring for my mental health to live my best life. As an African American, Queer woman I have worked through the struggles associated with identity, social pressure, the expectations of others, and the importance of building a family of choice.

Meeting people where they are and guiding them to where they are going; utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities that are client-focused and strength-based to improve the individuals' mental health and quality of life. Conociendo a las personas donde están para guiarlas hacia dónde van; utilizando una variedad de modalidades terapéuticas centradas-en-el-cliente y basadas-en-las fortaleas para mejorar la salud mental y la calidad de vida para las personas.

I would like to help people get unstuck and achieve a better self or a richer relationship in spite of their current unideal situation. I care and listen to my clients empathetically. No matter what's the challenge you are facing now, my therapy room is a safe place to explore possibilities and to grow. I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I am also trained in play therapy and use toys—children’s language (age 4 to10)—to connect with them and get access to their inner world. I work with individuals, couples, and families.

Therapy can help. Are you anxious, frustrated, do you have sexual desire issues? Infidelity, betrayal, unhappiness? Relationships are hard! Right now if you are home due to COVID-19 we can meet by phone, Skype, Zoom or Facetime. Relationship and sex therapy or individual counseling can help you heal and determine what comes next. I'm a Licensed Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Therapy can help repair your relationship, heal from pain or create more passion. Find more happiness. Create intimacy now. Intensives for couples available. Online coaching. Open, poly, closed, LGBTQ welcome.

My work as a clinical social worker, in a supportive environment, is to help you find and implement solutions to the challenges that you are facing in your life

(Accepting Connecticut residents only) You might feel like you, or your relationship is in a cycle that you just can’t get out of whether it is issues within your relationships with others, problems with anxiety, depression, or questioning life and yourself. Maybe you have have tried several things and still find that things remain the same. Sometimes the narratives we have told ourselves, the perspectives we have developed over time, societal influences can render us stuck. It’s not an easy world to live in. I believe that creating overall awareness, shifting the narratives, breaking the negative patterns can help you move forward.

I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that change is a difficult and often slow process. Traditional approaches to therapy can take a long time and finding the right person to help is often quite challenging. And then there are medications, if you can find a doctor that you trust. But these are also hit or miss, and can take a long time to be effective, and can have many unpleasant side effects, including eventual dependence. Now, the good news. Change is possible.

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.

We are currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling stuck and unhappy? Have you tried to get out of this funk, but it is not working? We help individual just like you who are struggling with sadness, anxiety, stress, and anger. We will work together to explore what is getting in the way of you living your fullest life. We provide a nonjudgemental, and supportive environment where you explores healthy ways to get unstuck and start living to your fullest potential. We identify ways to change your thoughts, perceptions and feelings to get you feeling better as soon as possible.

Are you feeling Depressed? Are you constantly anxious and worried about your future? Are you having a difficult time developing and maintaining healthy relationships? You are not alone. Many women feel the same you do. The good new is that there is hope. We help women just like you take control over your life once and for all. I will help you identify the core causes of your symptoms of depression, anxiety, and why your relationships are not working for you. By the end of your treatment, you will be able to feel: Happier. Peaceful. Able to enjoy meaningful and healthier relationships.

Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and anger can be very challenging for someone, affecting many areas of one’s life. Relationships, employment, finances and overall health and well being can be impacted. Symptoms such as rapid heart rate, lack of motivation, nervousness, inability to sleep or sad mood can be demoralizing and debilitating. With almost three decades of experience, Sheila Owen will guide you through the necessary steps for relief from these difficult issues.

You are struggling emotionally with your feelings and this terrible time of COVID. But you have demonstrated your strength by reaching out to this site to explore therapy as a way to feel better. The issues which were troubling you such as stress in your relationships with family and friends or life changes such as separation, divorce, retirement, illness or loss have probably intensified during this pandemic. It is time now for your to engage in therapy with me to reduce your anxiety or depression. I offer daytime, evening and week-end hours and am currently working in the office with COVID safe protocol and via telehealth.

Western culture puts mind, body, and spirit at odds with one another. Our task in integrative therapy is to join you on your journey as you do the difficult work of becoming an integrated mind/body/spirit. As a pastoral counselor and spiritual director, I will help introduce the busyness of your mind to the oft-neglected spirit... and I will walk with you as you bring it all together. (If applicable, pastoral counseling and spiritual direction may be used as an add-on to your psychotherapist or psychologist.)

I am passionate about helping individuals and couples strengthen and repair relationships, enhance emotional & physical intimacy and explore needs, desire and boundaries. I also work with individuals on dating, emotional and physical intimacy skills and self exploration. I help both individuals and couples work through shame around sexuality and am interested in normalizing the sexual landscape. I know how vulnerable it is to discuss sex and intimacy and I offer a safe space to discuss topics that may feel off limits with others.

Marcus Stallworth, LMSW, operates with a strength based, hands on approach. Spending close to 20 years providing Child Protective Services, he is recognized by the State of Connecticut as an expert witness for providing testimony. He has spearheaded several initiatives to promote the engagement of Fathers, effective co-parenting, and the dangers of Social Media. He focuses on client strengths and assists them in meeting their fullest potential.

**Accepting new clients for teletherapy.** My goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with a safe environment where they feel valued and important. I provide online therapy for individuals, couples, and families in the state of Connecticut from the comfort of their own homes. Through working together clients can expect to gain skills and tools to identify and manage their emotions, learn how to set boundaries in order to enhance the quality of their relationships with others, and discover how to foster self-compassion.

I specialize in individual psychotherapy and couples counseling. I work with children and adults who are in crisis or need assistance facing everyday challenges. I see couples who are having interpersonal conflicts and communication difficulties. I am a compassionate listener with a good sense of humor and a warm, engaging style. I view each person as an individual and will tailor treatment to best meet your unique needs. I am trained in goal directed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as more in- depth existential psychodynamic analysis that focus on how both current and past experience influences patterns of behavior.

Are you a college student that struggles with anxiety and wants a healthy, loving and stable relationship with yourself and/or others? Do you find yourself lying awake thinking about your body image, gender, or sexuality? I help emerging young adults balance school with changing friendships and developing healthy boundaries. If you struggle with substance and alcohol use, want to become more independent, and build self confidence, I specialize in holistic approaches such as mindfulness and yoga. I offer a safe, calm space to unload stress about your parents, talk about who you want to date, and attract positive connections.