Anthem Therapists in Bristol, CT

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.

When you are experiencing stress, it is common to feel lost and unsure. My passion is helping people heal and grow from conflict; whether that's family, marital, major life changes or general feelings of being overwhelmed/stressed. I have dedicated my career to helping people of all kinds, including teens, adults, couples and families. With the extensive evidenced based therapy training and years of experience I have received, I can offer quality treatment. To make it even more convenient to receive quality treatment in the comfort of your own home, I offer online exclusively.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and have a person centered approach to work with you. I work in a non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe, get vulnerable and make the changes you want to see in your life.

As a licensed professional counselor, I believe in helping clients collaboratively work through the course of their treatment, regardless of where they are in their healing process. I provide a welcoming environment and assist with improving overall quality of life utilizing a strengths-based, person- centered approach. I am trained in and utilize various treatment modalities, inclusive of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing. Those that work with me find that I am enthusiastic and deeply compassionate. I strive to create a comfortable, safe and nonjudgemental environment.

The clients I have and continue to work with deal with different stress levels and anxiety. Many of my clients also have dual diagnoses, with some dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and severe depression. My client's needs have always been to find coping skills and processing techniques to navigate their lives with mental illness. If you would like a free phone consultation, please email me, and we can get started.

George Gogas LCSW has extensive experience in the mental health and substance use field. He has treated many different issues which vary in severity and specializes in: anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, anger management, depression, substance use issues and trauma. George is also a combat infantry veteran who deployed to Afghanistan which has given him the life experience to relate to other veterans, first responders and and people who work or live in high stress environments. George enjoys working with men and other clients who are typically opposed to the therapy process and carry some stigma in asking for help.

We all have life experience, some more difficult than others. What is troubling you? What would you like to change? Is now the best time to address your concerns? I am sure these are a few questions you have asked yourself at one time or another, I assure you are NOT alone! If you are looking for a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and solution focused therapist look no further. For over 15 years, I have worked with individuals, couples and family’s addressing some of life’s most challenging circumstances.

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.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** WE ARE OFFERING VIDEO & TELEPHONE SESSIONS. Life can send you on a whirlwind of emotions and struggles that feel out of your control. Seeking therapy can be nerve wracking and difficult. I help people take back control of their lives. I have experience working with adults and teenagers struggling with Addiction, Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I have worked with children in foster care as well as those dealing with anger issues and anxiety. I also have experience working within the LGBTQ and kink community.

Now accepting new clients. Are you finding life difficult to manage? Many unpredictable and unforeseen challenges can arise that makes life unmanageable such as, new, or unresolved past trauma, depression, anxiety, managing daily stressors, interpersonal conflict with self or at work, and grief and loss of a loved one. All of which, can have a direct impact on an individual’s quality of life and mental health. As challenges arise so must you. Self-discovery and self-resilience can only be found through self-work. Therapy provides us the opportunity to do that internal work and resolve internal conflict effectively.

*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.

**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.

Welcome! This is the first step toward optimum wellness. Services are confidential and designed to meet each individual need a person may have. Relationship issues, life transitions or whatever it may be that is on your mind together we will develop a plan and take steps toward achieving your goals. I take a holistic approach and assist clients in understanding themselves better in order to develop to their full potential. It may be focusing on specific coping skills or action steps or it may be exploring thoughts feelings and beliefs and identifying what comes next.

I have extensive experience working with people with substance abuse and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar, and PSTD. I'm the most laid-back, non-judgmental counselor you will find. We will work together and get real results. As a person in recovery for the past 20 years and a Iraq war infantry veteran, I would say my "specialty" would be veterans and first-responders and people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, maintaining sobriety, but I work well with everyone, including OCD, ADHD, and ED.

Sometimes it’s our present situation that we need help sorting out. Sometimes it's fear of a new experience or making a difficult decision. Sometimes we carry traumatic memories from our past that impact us still today, maybe something that has never been discussed or addressed with anyone before out of shame, guilt or fear. I acknowledge in advance the courage involved to take this step, and you can be assured you will be provided a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment to address your situation.