Teen Therapists in Bristol, CT

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 20 years! I continue to love what I do and look forward to partnering with you to feel better. We can work together to overcome the challenges that seem to be holding you back. I have experience working with concerns around relationships, trauma, parenting, children/ adolescent issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress and personal growth challenges.

*Please email for availability.* If you're feeling anxious and overwhelmed, or like the small stuff seems bigger than it should, you're not alone. Reaching out for help is the first step towards healing and obtaining inner peace. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which to address the issues that are weighing you down so that you may lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.

Finding the right therapist is the first step in getting to the place you want to be. Whether for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss or past trauma, the relationship developed with your therapist is an important part of this process. My approach to working with people is to provide a comfortable space to collaborate towards reaching your goals. Together we will lay the groundwork necessary to develop solutions to meet your needs.

I have experience with working with children as young as 3, families, adolescents and adults. I have worked extensively with families involved in the DCF system. I've worked with individuals with special needs and adolescent and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders and PTSD, across the State of Connecticut , and within a group home setting, and I hold a certification in TF-CBT. I enjoy being creative and assisting my clients in building coping skills, and I feel very lucky to work with each client that I meet. I also enjoy facilitating groups and am a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens and adults on concerns related to school, work, parenting, relationships or family, stress management, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, and/or panic disorder. I have a keen interest in working with teen athletes, helping them manage the pressure associated with competitive sports. I believe every person has the power to create the life they want. I will work hard to support you as you navigate the ups and downs of life.

I became a Clinical Social Worker because I strongly believe in its principles of social justice and social equality; I mindfully incorporate these principles into every session. I believe everyone deserves empathy, compassion, healing, and has the capacity for change... if they're open to it. Does now feel like it's TIME? Enough is enough? The weight of depression, anxiety, trauma, society, family issues, distorted eating/body image struggles, the power of shame, the sleepless nights; all can be addressed and healed. I am passionate about empowering clients with the tools and insight to heal themselves.

****Accepting New Clients** I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Smith College. I completed my graduate level internship and psychiatric training at Yale Psychiatric Institute. I received my License in Clinical Social Work through clinical supervision at the Institute of Living. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults in inpatient, partial hospital program, outpatient, mobile crisis and community act team psychiatric settings. I was involved with the formation and program development of the Schizophrenia Rehabilitation Center at the Institute of Living.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Reaching out for help can be challenging but it can also be the first step towards a better life. I believe in taking a holistic approach to wellbeing for long lasting change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults. I work with individuals with life transitions, grief, divorce, relationship issues, insomnia, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Most recently I have been working in a hospital outpatient setting providing individual and family therapy.

It takes a lot of courage and strength to enter therapy. I provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment where the sources of stress and life difficulties would be identified. Ways to work through and overcome life challenges would then be presented and focused on with the goal of improving one's life one step at a time.

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.

Do you often feel overwhelmed, confused, judged, or like you don't belong? Perhaps you feel like your past weighs you down or that no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to move forward. Maybe you even feel as though you can't seem to control the things happening in your life? I enjoy working with children, individuals, and families who are willing to try new things. I believe in collaboration and encourage clients to tell me if something is not working for them and to take on an active role in the therapeutic relationship. You are the expert on your life and your input is incredibly valuable!

Accepting New Clients... Imagine having a judgement-free, empathetic space of your own where you can share, explore, and make sense of those most challenging issues in your life. Being able to manage life's many twists and turns and unexpected obstacles can be tough. You don't have to struggle in silence. Depression, Anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and trauma are all very real experiences and emotions. Therapy can help you make sense of what you're feeling. Let's work together to bridge some gaps and help you get to a healthier, more functioning self. You deserve it! I am skilled in supporting individuals with concerns

I have been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since 2002. Much of my career has been working with children & teens in conjunction with their families as well as individual adult clients & couples, providing clinical treatment, support & psyho-education. As a graduate of University St Joseph, West Hartford, CT in Marriage & Family Therapy, I gained a greater understanding of the effects symptoms have on & are effected by family members. I utilize a Solution Focused therapy approach providing short term goal oriented sessions. In addition, I seek to establish boundaries & open communication in families increasing functionlevel

Taking initiative to begin therapy is a venturous act that can seem overwhelming to some, but will ultimately guide you toward betterment. Pursuing mental health care for oneself is a right that should be accessible to and personalized for all individuals. I provide counseling from a person-centered, strengths-based lens, meaning that you will be the one to guide your treatment according to your individual needs, goals, and strengths. Using a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based therapy, I will work with you to identify each of these and achieve positive outcomes over the course of our time together.