Depression Therapists in Avon, CT

The last few years have brought new levels of stress and anxiety to millions of people. As a result, demand for behavioral health support has never been higher, yet finding help continues to be hard. That’s why Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth now offer support for your behavioral health needs, available seven days a week including evenings and weekends. Services include: Psychiatric evaluation, medication management and refills, and virtual talk therapy for ages 15 and up.

Life's struggles can come in so many forms - depression , anxiety, grief, mania, frustration, and anger - to name a few. We all need support to help understand, make sense of what has happened, be able to move forward, and to grow. Therapy with me is a collaborative approach where we seek to understand your full experience, to shine a gentle and understanding light on the most difficult aspects of what it means to be you.

The last few years have brought new levels of stress and anxiety to millions of people. As a result, demand for behavioral health support has never been higher, yet finding help continues to be hard. That’s why Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth now offer support for your behavioral health needs, available seven days a week including evenings and weekends. Services include: Psychiatric evaluation, medication management and refills, and virtual talk therapy for ages 15 and up.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in CT. I am open to working with adults and adolescents. I have over 10 years’ experience working with adults and adolescents, within a variety of settings, including in-home, telehealth, and outpatient clinics, with my focus being on treating co-occurring disorders, substance and alcohol use disorders, depression , anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss.

Many people come into therapy because they are suffering in some way and want to feel better. This suffering can take many forms--low self-esteem, difficulty with relationships, illness, depression , excessive worry or anxiety, coping with loss, family problems, alcohol abuse, divorce, and other important issues. I will work with you to help alleviate suffering by identifying thinking patterns or behaviors that might be involved in preventing you from moving forward and/or by assisting you in creating coping skills to deal with challenging situations.

I specialize in the assessment and treatment of mental health issues. I trained with some of the top Cognitive Behavioral Therapists in the world. My expertise is in anxiety disorders which includes, worry, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic, social anxiety and eating disorders for all ages Making a correct diagnosis is a strength I developed from working on inpatient psychiatric units, with both adolescents and adults.As a cognitive behavioral therapist,and Supervisor certified by the Albert Ellis Institute, My style is genuine, supportive, empathic and directive. Unless someone has experienced trauma, there is often little need to delve into one's past, as current thinking and behaviors maintain the dysfunction in life.

Coming to therapy can be challenging and create a sense of vulnerability. I strive to be a compassionate clinical psychologist to be a present, empathic listener to help people improve their life situation, relationships, and sense of well-being. I am best suited to treat individuals and couples who are struggling with depression , anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. I have a particular interest and training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. In addition, I work with individuals who develop psychological difficulties that accompany medical illnesses, specifically those who suffer from chronic pain.

Are stress, anxiety, depression , ruminating/obssessive thoughts keeping you from being your true self and living the life you want? Are you dealing with past traumas that continously present themselves in your present-day life? I can help you to break out of dysfunctional unconsious patterns that are keeping you stuck, and work collaboratively with you to start developing steps towards postive, lasting changes. I primarily use a treatment called Accelerated Resolution Therapy which can help facilitate lasting changes in relatively few sessions. (I am a New York and Connecticut-based clinical psychologist)

I am skilled in treating youth and adults of all ages, professionals in health care/ emergency services, couples requiring support, and treating multiple conditions that occur together. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy which is designed for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder particularly Chronic PTSD. I am certified in Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy which is very helpful with trauma reaction behaviors like substance use and difficulty with personality or relationship development.

I am currently taking on new clients for tele-health services! Together we will foster greater self-awareness. Your personal strengths will be our foundation and guide! We will work towards a deeper understanding of one’s self and knowledge of limitations, whether it is in relation to work, school, relationships, and life changes!

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.

Certified PSYPACT psychologist (Authority to practice interjurisdictional Telepsychology) Dr. Chu is a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. As a Certified CBT (Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy) and Linehan Board Certified DBT therapist (DBT-Linehan Board of Certification), she teaches her clients tangible tools to make healthy choices by approaching life challenges flexibly and mindfully. Her background in Psychodynamic and Mindfulness-Based psychotherapy led her to fluidly utilize different therapeutic approaches that are most helpful to individual needs.

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use an integrative therapeutic approach to help clients achieve their goals. I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. I believe in providing a safe, supportive, and positive space to help clients reach their full potential.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you sad, angry, feeling anxious at the current crisis? We all get affected by the stresses of life but you don't have to face this alone. Life is full of challenges that leave us feeling lonely and stuck without knowing where to turn. I work with clients in a safe, validating, empathetic and non judgmental virtual space to support you in expressing your deepest feelings. Together we will work to create goals to help you feel a greater sense of hope, well being, and happiness. I am Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy effective for processing traumatic and adverse memories.

In my private practice, I enjoy working with clients with an array of presenting concerns, including: anxiety, depression , eating issues, relationship issues, and stress management through each of life's transitions. I have a special interest in guiding clients toward the life they envision and helping them unlock their potential to be the best version of themselves. Working together in a supportive, compassionate environment we will identify coping strategies that allow you to make positive behavioral changes in your life.

Frustrated with traditional 45-minutes-a-week talk therapy? Tired of therapists who just ask "What do you want to talk about today?" - I specialize in 3-HOUR SESSIONS helping you achieve up to 3 month's worth of therapy in each session. 3-HOUR SESSIONS give you enough time to get to the root and core, break through emotional walls and leave each session with less baggage than you came in with.

As a holistic psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I have had the privilege of supporting my clients through a variety of difficult life experiences. Integrating my own personal struggles and shame has opened me to become a more compassionate, nonjudgmental therapist. My warmth and humor help to create a safe environment that allows my clients to transform difficult emotions such as grief, rage ,despair,fear, and shame and open to more happiness, fulfillment and peace in their lives.