Therapists for Teens in East Lyme, CT

Do you suffer from depression, bipolar, anxiety, chronic stress, or other problem(s) that may be holding you back from reaching your potential? Do you wish you were more productive, healthier, and happier? Are there days when you just can't get out of bed or feel like the world is working against you - or perhaps you feel you are working against yourself? Do you often wish you could wake up and feel more positive about the day ahead instead of feeling anxious, insecure, frightened or hopeless? Do you need someone to hold you accountable, motivate you, and teach and offer you skills to overcome these struggles?

I am an experienced, engaging therapist who brings warmth, humor, creativity, hope, and compassion into my practice. I am dedicated to helping rebuild, strengthen, and empower individuals and families who have felt lost or been hit by life's challenges. I have extensive experience in working with young individuals and families who have experienced significant loss or trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. I specialize in early childhood, attachment, developmental/ behavioral issues, trauma in infancy/ early childhood, issues around adoption, and in helping parents develop insight and understanding into their child's behavior and experiences.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently accepting individual clients ages 13 and up, for virtual therapy ONLY. Depression, anxiety, shame about the past, fear about the future, and insecurities prevent us from being present and thriving in life. I provide a safe, understanding space for you to be heard, to explore, to feel, and to learn.

My clients are individuals of all ages; I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults and their varied needs and challenges. I am skilled in helping clients with anxiety, grief and loss, social skills, stress, depression, and life transitions. Whether you are looking for short term or longer term counseling, I will help you achieve your desired outcomes. I work through a strength- based lens, and you will come to see yourself as I do: an individual with many options for change, self-discovery and hope as you take steps forward and activate your goals.

Imagine what it might feel like to manage your anxiety, learn effective coping strategies, and to have more peace in your daily life. Anxious thoughts, free floating worry, and depression can impair memory, sleep, and the quality of life. I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working in a variety of settings. I have helped many clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

Do you feel anxious, depressed, stressed, unable to balance life and emotions? Do you feel like there’s no way out? Hello, my name is Michele Chenevert, but call me Shelley. I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed master of family therapist. I have been trained as certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist. I work from a family systems orientation in a person centered manner, emphasizing relational, realistic perspectives. I have worked both inpatient and out. I treat individuals, aged twelve and up, and couples.

We are a group of therapists who provide therapy for children and adults through the lifespan. We also offer psychological evaluations for all ages. Our therapists have specialties to help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adoption issues, behavioral problems, grief and loss, and end of life issues. Let us help you with identifying and meeting your personal goals in a warm, supportive setting.

Accepting New Clients! Sometimes in life it seems like nothing can go right, that one bad day turned into a week and now a year, your thoughts aren’t even making sense! Other times everything is going well, you couldn’t ask for a more “perfect” life but inside it doesn’t feel quite right.

Has life become more about routine, or survival instead of living out the dreams you once had? Or perhaps you are living in fear of the future? My goal is to bring out the best version of you, and as a result, help you feel amazing. During our sessions, we will work together to get to the root of the issue. We will also work on improving your current state of mind. This process will make you excited about the future and provide you with a more positive outlook on life. I offer individual therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship struggles.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who employs a family systems theoretical perspective in doing counseling with adults, adolescents, and children. Depending upon the particular client, I will conduct individual, couple/marital, or family sessions to help individuals gain insight into the dynamics of his or her family of origin. This approach includes an examination of the manner in which these behavior patterns are currently influencing the client's relationships with dating partners, spouses, children, in-laws, friends, co-workers, supervisors, employers, and other significant individuals in the client's life.

Anxiety & Gut-Brain Specialist- I've spent over a decade delving into the science of wellbeing and provide holistic treatment blending psychotherapy, hypnosis, and clinical nutrition. I am obsessed with the gut-brain connection, neuroscience, mental health, & nutrition! I take pride in creating a down-to-earth, compassionate, gentle, and nurturing approach to healing.

I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.

At Pathways we believe that everyone has within themselves the potential for personal growth. Through forming a partnership with our patients, we strive to guide and empower them to work through obstacles they face. Our mission truly lies in our name, as we help each individual create their own pathway for change. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and realize that Trust, Respect and Confidentiality form the foundation of this partnership.

Does your life seem to lack purpose and meaning? Sometimes unhealthy patterns or traumas keep us from experiencing our joyful, authentic selves. Making use of your own inner strengths and wisdom, I will guide you to develop solid coping skills and a sense of mastery over problems. My transpersonal viewpoint of human nature is a holistic and inclusive approach that weaves together the best of Eastern traditions and Western science to create an effective plan to help you feel unstuck.

***Evening appointments available*** We all experience times in our lives when we need someone to talk to, someone to listen, someone to help us see things from a different perspective. Whether it’s times of sadness, feeling overwhelmed, or simply finding ourselves at a crossroads, these situations can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward successfully in life. For more than fifteen years, I have been helping people to change their lives by increasing their understanding of themselves and the people around them.

Currently taking clients for >diagnostic evaluations<, couples, & >group therapy<. I am a caring, evidence-based, and holistic (consideration of the whole) therapist looking forward to challenging cases from people needing my expertise. Making use of a wide variety of therapies, from verbal to non-verbal, devoting much time on each of the select cases I take, and engaging in colleague consultations, I am often able to help with even the most challenging of issues. I also see children, doing family therapy even for the toughest kids. You'll see the difference family support makes, rather than my just trying to "fix the kid".

Do you love someone who has an addiction? Have you recently lost someone close to you? Are you coming to terms with the effects of an affair or having relationship difficulties? Addiction, infidelity, grief, and loss are things that many of us struggle with and during these times it can be easy to lose sight of what we need or what makes our lives have meaning. I have found that acceptance, gratitude, and building resilience help us through our most trying times. Having done this work at many important junctures in my life, I offer my assistance to those who are going through these and other difficult life transitions.

With literally hundreds of therapists in New London County alone, it is hard to know who to see. There are so many different degrees, license types, and approaches. By contacting us, we'll help you find a good match with a therapist in our Waterford practice. If we cannot find you a good match within our practice, we will find you one outside of it either nearby or elsewhere in the county (evaluation required).

I believe real change is possible. I feel it is an honor and a privilege to be a change agent. I am a guide in assisting my clients to become their best, most authentic selves possible. The hardest part is taking that first step. Be brave and take that step - you can do hard things - this is the only way to grow and change.