Therapists in Brookfield, CT

One size never fits all. Each person and issue needs its own caring approach. Therapy includes: DBT, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, internal family systems, and trauma work, all with acceptance, warmth, and healing. Gains rely on maximum challenge with maximum support. I have successfully struggled in my life as a son, husband, and father of four. I know the pain of being wounded and the rewards of healing. For over 50 years I have helped kids and families as a teacher, school counselor, therapist, and supervising professor in three graduate counseling programs, including the Captains' Masters at the USMA at West Point.

You may be considering talking to someone about a personal issue, are concerned about a relationship, or are interested in making a positive change. I am a clinical psychologist who works with older adolescents to adults on a variety of issues such as stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, life transitions, or with individuals who simply need a boost in confidence in order to pursue their personal goals.

You have extraordinary possibilities for your life. This is your invitation to a journey of discovery, healing, and transformation. I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in an integrative holistic approach to anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll work to transform your life and expand the power you already have to heal, find relief, and experience real results. I welcome a wide range of clients from adolescents to adults, coming to me from all walks of life, professions, cultures, sexual, spiritual, and philosophic areas.

Daytime Availability Only- Life presents us with challenges daily. It is how you meet these challenges that determines the quality and course of life. Are you overwhelmed, having feelings of anxiousness, sadness, depression or confusion? Maybe you are experiencing a loss or repeating self-defeating behaviors, or emotional patterns that lead to unhappiness in relationships, work or other areas of your life. My specialty areas include women's and relational issues, life transitions, depression, trauma, and stress/anxiety. If you are struggling and feel that some change needs to happen, I would like to be a resource for you.

Life is stressful, sometimes overwhelming. Having a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings is central to the healing process. I believe meaningful personal and emotional growth occurs when you feel understood and accepted. My goal is to empathetically listen, explore and collaborate with you on your journey towards healing.

Every individual has been created with significant strengths and inner wisdom to have the life they desire. However lives negative experiences blind one to see those qualities that were instilled in their soul. It is imperative to be surrounded with significant support that will provide guidance and empowerment to see the strengths that are within. A therapist who will challenge our perspective, thoughts and teach skills and strategies to begin transforming the mind. As a bilingual therapist I like to empower my clients by focusing on their strengths, instilling hope and guiding them down a road to a new beginning.

I have been in practice for over 20 years working in a variety of treatment settings. I enjoy working with individuals and families from all walks of life. I have strong ties to the educational and medical communities and have an affinity for working with teenagers and adults. My social work training also includes a license and specialization in substance abuse disorders.

Nancy Tolmoff is a licensed marriage and Family therapist who enjoys working with Individuals, Couples & Families on their relationship issues, intimacy, parenting skills, divorce and blended family rebuilding. You will be able to have a free brief initial consultation. I am able to work with most insurance plans and have a sliding scale for those who need it. The office location is easy to find, safe, private and well furnished.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years combined experience as a counselor and Behavior Therapist. Using a holistic approach, I provide psychotherapy and counseling for individuals. I can help you work through the things that are getting in the way in your life; including anxiety, depression, illness, conflict and self-esteem issues. I can help with feelings associated with divorce, illness, death, or even from the loss of a life that was planned or hoped for, but has changed. I also effectively work with parents who have children with autism, to create positive change.

If you are struggling with anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, trauma, learning disabilities, adjustment to another phrase of life or you are overwhelmed with life’s changes? Look no more, you found the right path by believing therapy can help you.

For 40 years I have worked with both private practice clients and school systems who are seeking practical remedies for a wide variety of individual, marital, parenting and extended family problems. My work is firmly rooted in family systems training and is best described as a process of establishing an accepting atmosphere in which specific and practical solutions to problems are collaboratively explored and developed between therapist and clients.

For the past 18 years I have worked as a clinician and supervisor in schools, behavioral health agencies, and substance abuse facilities while maintaining a private practice in Brookfield, CT. As a result, my clinical approach, which is built on a solid foundation of family systems training, reflects all that I have learned along the way in my work with relationships, emotional problems, life changes, addictions, co-occurring disorders, trauma and other issues affecting individuals, couples, and families

Life is riddled with stressors, and these challenges may have become even more overwhelming due to recent crises such as the pandemic. Remember, you are not alone in this journey. Support and guidance are readily available for those seeking relief. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, have endured traumatic experiences, or are navigating through grief, whether you're battling substance use issues or striving to achieve unmet goals, counseling therapy holds immense value. If you're searching for a way to regain control over your mental well-being, counseling therapy can provide the tools and support you need to find your balance.

Life is full of stressors, and these stressors probably got more complicated by surrounding crisis like the pandemic. YOU are not the only one; you are not alone in this. Help is always there for those who seek it. You could have anxiety or you could have gone through traumatic experience, and going through grief. You could be struggling with substance use, or have unmet goals of yours. I hope that you know the real value of counseling therapy. Although it has been recognized as a treatment for those who truly need it, it is also the road to learn how to cope with the points and situations we struggle with during our daily lives.

What if, instead of managing or running away from your suffering, you could heal the wounds at the core of it to the root? I have helped people do just this in my decades of work as depth psychotherapist, workshop leader, author, and speaker. In addition to working one-to-one with clients, I use my writing and speaking to help people understand how our own wounds and healing affect our world’s wounds and healing. Along with my first book, “Power Abused, Power Healed,” I recently published a new book, “How Did We Get Here?” exploring the real roots of the heart-breaking condition of our world, and how we can help heal those roots.

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live their best life. I apply my experience and knowledge to help those with a desire to grow, adjust, change, and evolve into their best self. I have a Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling and am a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I work with both adolescents and adults. I have significant experience working with those that suffer with substance misuse and addiction. I do not believe this disease is hopeless. I am dedicated to working with those who desire change and want to live a better life.

As a clinician, I have the privilege to offer a safe space to be heard, acknowledged, and navigate life’s challenges. Ultimately I am here to empower you and meet you wherever it is that you are in life- without judgement. My commitment is to create a space where you feel unconditional acceptance, care, compassion, and support. Throughout the last 10+ years working as a clinician, I have worked with people in numerous settings and various places in life. I specialize in working with people with chronic illness as well as their caregivers; anxiety, parenting issues, young adults, and people navigating life transitions.

I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing life changes, such as depression, divorce and job difficulties. I do a lot of EAP work, dealing with workplace difficulties. I am also an SAP(Substance Abuse Professional), who does DWI evaluations and assesments for DOT referrals. I also work with teenagers,dealing with divorce issues and relationship problems. Much of my work deals with marriage and family issues. I have successfully helped many couples dealing with marital issues, and extramarital affairs. I have worked for the State of New York for many years, dealing with individuals with chronic mental illness.

Miranda Luis is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) who received a master’s degree in Psychology from Southern Connecticut and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sacred Heart University. Here she was also awarded the Outstanding Field Placement award. She has experience working with teenagers, young adults, adults & couples/families struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, grief, and life transitions along with other areas. She is also a military wife who has dedicated some of her counseling career to Crisis/Trauma counseling, working with PTSD/Trauma within all populations.