Therapists in Colchester, CT

Change is an intrinsic part of life. It is inevitable, often painful even when it is a change that we desire to make. At other times it is thrust upon us. Much of my focus is about navigating change and understanding the forces that have brought us to the point of change or the need to change. Symptoms of depression and anxiety or addiction, for example, are often signs to tell us that something needs to change in our lives. My practice is science based, non-judgemental, collaborative, and my style quickly puts my clients at ease.

Are you struggling with life changes, substance use issues, or perhaps you are involved with the child welfare, criminal or family court systems? Maybe you are looking for support around relationship issues or navigating challenging family dynamics. I am here to help you resolve these issues with a non-judgmental, solution-focused approach.

Does life sometimes seem challenging and unpredictable? Sometimes big feelings can come up making it feel challenging to work through alone. I strive to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment to help my clients gain perspective, identify strengths, and learn skills to help them work through their struggles. Life is a continuous journey, and the ability to find, explore, and accept one’s self is difficult yet also rewarding and important.

Currently NOT accepting new clients, please contact me about my waitlist! Do you struggle to ask for help because you are so used to being the helper? Have you struggled throughout life with an unbalanced give and take so instinctually you always "figure it out" on your own? Do you struggle in your relationships and keep repeating the same cycles? Having unresolved issues can keep us from developing healthy relationships with ourselves and with others and can lead to anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The goal of therapy is to feel whole and connected and to get to a place where the past no longer impacts the present.

“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Hello! My name is Sarah Simmons and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes your life is an individualized journey that I would be honored and excited to explore with you. I primarily work with teens, adults, and couples who feel they struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss, trouble communicating, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. I strive to collaborate with you to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive space where we focus on your personally identified needs and goals.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, and I provide a gentle treatment approach. I have experience in a variety of clinical settings that deepened my understanding of the complexity of mental disorders and the resilience’s of the mind. I have found that we all naturally strive to adapt to life’s challenges. Although, we may not recognize our innate strengths to validate our own work. My primary focus is to highlight your abilities, as you strengthen your self-confidence along your path to recovery.

Feeling stressed? Are you struggling with feeling worried and having difficulty relaxing? Are you feeling more anxious than ever before? Perhaps you have many worries about too many different things and it feels difficult to manage. You might notice your heart is racing, your palms becoming sweaty, and feeling short of breath. Does worry keep you up at night trying to stay on top of that to do list? Today you are one step closer to feeling empowered to create a path toward well-being. I work with adults of all ages to explore personal strengths to help create positive changes, especially when working through life's difficulties.

On the outside, everything seems great. On the outside, others see that you’re hard-working, accomplished, and a go-getter. But on the inside, you are struggling. You are in a rut. You are constantly anxious. Your inner critic is constantly pointing out where you are falling short or reminding you that you are not enough. It's exhausting. You give so much to others and are tired of coming last on your priority list. I can help. You don't have to suffer alone anymore. Change is possible.

I currently have openings for evening appts! I am an LGBTQ+ and racial justice-allied therapist who works with adults. I look forward to working with folks who want to process traumas, heal from childhood wounds, and find hope and balance in their life in the face of these stressors. Sometimes this is related to neurodiversity, attachment ruptures, or discrimination - all things that impact how capable you feel to manage particularly challenging days or triggers for painful memories. Maybe it's difficult to imagine a life without intense feelings caused by these, and you're looking for the right support to achieve hope and relief.

I believe in a holistic framework of healing that emphasizes the body-mind connection and a treatment that takes into consideration the well-being of the whole person be it mental,emotional or spiritual. My approach will encourage you to connect with your true self by providing an opportunity to explore your belief system and promote positive change. My training in psychotherapy includes Body Centered Gestalt Psychotherapy, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT). This extensive experience is used to benefit clients with wide range of emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and trauma.

Casey Psychological Services is a clinical evaluation, assessment, and psychological testing practice primarily for children and adolescents. Psychological evaluations are sought for a variety of reasons including diagnostic clarification (ADHD, Mood Anxiety, Learning, and Developmental Disorders), qualification for services, educational planning, treatment planning, and to gain information and insight on a particular area of functioning. My evaluations are individualized, systemic, and strengths-based, while offering comprehensive recommendations for the identified areas of vulnerability/weakness. I use an array of interview techniques and standardized and empirically validated tests/measures to gain insights and formulate recommendations for improvement.

You're the bad daughter. They don't even need to say it to your face anymore. You can feel it in their disappointed faces. You know your family, your community, they whisper about it behind your back. No matter how much you have done and given for your parents and family over the years, it's never been enough. And when you have pushed back...you have been shamed, shamed so much that now, every time you make a mistake, you criticize yourself.

Diet culture's insidious messages have confused many of us and complicated our relationship with food and our bodies. If you or your teenager is struggling with shame, guilt, and worry around eating, I teach self-compassion skills that support a holistic, intuitive, and confident way of living. I have a passion for providing brave spaces for individuals living in marginalized bodies and am a LGBTQIA+ gender affirming care provider. I love helping people of all ages become confident, intuitive eaters and rebuild their relationship with their bodies.

Life can be difficult but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. My background and experience provides me a unique understanding for a wide variety of life’s challenges. With two master’s degrees and experience in modalities such as family, group, and individual, I can help support you in your journey to feeling heard, seen, and back in control. I utilize strength-based approaches and offer CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment (ACT), attachment, and a specialization in co-occurring disorders. It’s important to me that whether its you or your teen, safety and understanding is valued and encouraged. You are in control of your therapeutic

I believe in being real. I believe in being vulnerable. I believe the foundation for a successful therapy experience is engaging in an authentic & genuine relationship. I specialize in working with female adolescents and young adults as well as clients of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, body image challenges, sexuality and gender identity, as well as other behavioral health concerns.

Do you want to change your course? Move in a different direction? We all develop perceptions about ourselves and our relationships based on our unique experiences. Sometimes these perceptions can detour us from successful adaptation to life's ever-changing circumstances. Do you want to explore and resolve issues hindering your ability to navigate changes? I serve clients seeking greater satisfaction in their relationships and self identity. You'll collaborate in designing a treatment approach based on respect and compassion. Our focus is on your goals for change and your personal story.

Life can be a challenge and there are moments that can be difficult to manage on our own. I can provide a supportive and safe place to help those who are wanting a positive change in their daily life.

Being a queer person in this day and age is really tough. It is scary navigating our current society on a day to day basis. It can be hard to know who is trustworthy and safe. This can be even more difficult for those who are questioning or exploring their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. I want you to know you are not alone.

I bring a down-to-earth approach to what can be a difficult, but rewarding, process. I have been practicing since 1999 and have learned, without a doubt, that people heal and grow when they feel safe, not judged and understood. So, that is exactly what you can expect. I work deeply and emphasize teaching clients about their emotional lives. Psychological difficulties are often rooted in barriers to knowing, understanding or supporting ones feelings and needs. This leads to emotional distress and is at the root of anxiety, depression, and the impact of trauma. This is often the emphasis of therapy.