Behavioral Issues Therapists in Glastonbury, CT

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Trauma Specialist. I received a master's degree in counseling with advanced training in Trauma Informed Treatment with Dr. Greenwald. I pride myself on being able to effectively target areas for treatment, devise scientifically-based treatment programs (specifically Applied Behavioral Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and implement the programs to facilitate change and transformation. I enjoy working on behavior modification and with children that have complex behaviors. In addition, I utilize my training in family dynamics and cooperative parenting to help families function and feel better quickly.

There are times we may feel overwhelmed and burdened by life's challenges. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or stress from a current situation, therapy can be extremely helpful. I seek to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment to promote personal growth and self exploration.

My clinical expertise includes delivering individually tailored evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. Please visit my website at GlastonburyFamilyTherapy.com for more information.

Located in Glastonbury, CT. Looking for a safe, compassionate and understanding therapist? Do you have some aspects of life that you want to talk about and navigate? …Feeling, frustrated, worried, down or just lost? Or do you have some choices to make about your life you need to discuss? Let therapy be the way to find yourself, explore new perspectives and ultimately find your way. Self exploration, personal growth and insight into meaning are many of the benefits of therapy, Also, therapy is not just for those with problems. Therapy is for anyone.

Are you facing challenges coping with life stressors or relationships? Do you need help learning to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to lead a productive and happy life? Are you a parent trying your best to parent a challenging child but still feel stuck? I offer compassionate, collaborative, results-oriented therapy and training for individuals and families who would like to improve the quality of life for themselves and/or their children. I use a warm and nonjudgmental approach to help you feel safe and comfortable. I want you to leave each session feeling hopeful, insightful, and empowered.

I offer high-quality professional counseling and consultation services to a variety of individuals seeking treatment. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I hold Master's degrees in Counseling/School Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology and have been in practice since 1996. I employ a solution-focused approach to counseling that is customized to the individual. Typically, goals are formulated together in the first session and a plan for addressing the targeted issues is established. This model empowers clients to successfully reach their goals and develop effective problem-solving skills so that they not only feel better; they get better.

From a sex-positive framework, I guide, collaborate and walk with my clients toward satisfying, better connected relationships and improved sexual functioning. My integrative approach combines psycho-sexual education with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address obstacles that stand in the way of achieving good health, healing and happiness. My holistic model is embracive and all-inclusive ensuring that your voice is heard and validated. I enjoy working with all genders, orientations and relationship statuses.

I specialize in assessing and diagnosing various learning, social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents, and adults. I provide comprehensive evaluations that identify how the individual learns best and what interventions may help him/her to be successful in school, daily living, and in the workplace. I am available on weekends to conduct psychological and/or educational assessments. My credentials include: PhD in School Psychology, CT Licensed Psychologist, Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, Clinically trained in administration of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition

I have experience working with children, adults, teens, adolescents, and families who have experienced substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health diagnoses. I want to help empower my clients to be the best version of themselves they can be. I offer my clients a safe non-judgmental space to work at their own pace and according to each individual's specific needs. I love to incorporate my clients hobbies into the sessions including but not limited to drawing, playing video games, and crafting.

I'm a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 30 years experience. I see families and individuals of all ages providing a personal, pragmatic and supportive approach in addressing life's difficulties. My philosophy is solution-focused care utilizing a goal-directed approach. I recognize that each individual and family is unique and I attempt to provide the most appropriate services on an individual basis.

With an engaging, dynamic & empathetic approach, I can help you more effectively manage anxiety, depression, trauma issues, or relationship/family conflicts that effect daily functioning. Loss, infertility & parenting a child with a learning/physical impairment can be overwhelming and feel endlessly frustrating for many people. Together, we can work toward healing, thriving, and achieving a higher quality of life. Working toward a healthy life balance is challenging, yet rewarding for my clients with an accepting & interactive approach. If you'd like, my certified emotional support dog, Colby, is available to help too!

A substantial subgroup recovering from COVID-19 are experiencing cognitive and/or Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the infection. I am providing screening and assessment of such symptoms. I am also working with the treatment of individuals recovering from COVID-19 providing Behavioral Medicine services. Panic attacks and overwhelming Anxiety including, Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms, PTSD, and Phobias have been observed. Alterations in mental status, decreased attention, focus, and cognitive fatigue are some of the neurocognitive symptoms worked with. The latest research and Best Practice Treatments are utilized.

The last few years have brought new levels of stress and anxiety to millions of people. As a result, demand for behavioral health support has never been higher, yet finding help continues to be hard. That’s why Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth now offer support for your behavioral health needs, available seven days a week including evenings and weekends. Services include: Psychiatric evaluation, medication management and refills, and virtual talk therapy for ages 15 and up.

The last few years have brought new levels of stress and anxiety to millions of people. As a result, demand for behavioral health support has never been higher, yet finding help continues to be hard. That’s why Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth now offer support for your behavioral health needs, available seven days a week including evenings and weekends. Services include: Psychiatric evaluation, medication management and refills, and virtual talk therapy for ages 15 and up.

Are you finding life hard and stressful, and feeling like you need a supportive person to talk to? Is your anxiety causing you to retreat from social situations and activities you used to enjoy? Is it difficult to connect with your loved ones and maintain healthy relationships? Have you become more irritable and easily annoyed? Perhaps you are simply finding it harder to get out of bed each morning, and not looking forward to any part of your day.

Are you feeling depressed, lonely, anxious, or irritable? Are you and your partner having the same argument over and over again? I have been helping individuals create positive changes in their lives for over 20 years. I provide a relaxed, strength-based, and solution-focused atmosphere to empower individuals to meet and exceed their goals. As a licensed therapist and a certified school counselor, I have had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with various concerns and issues. These include anxiety, depression, OCD, alcohol and drug abuse, infidelity, divorce, school problems, and relationship / family conflicts.

We all experience difficulties in life that challenge us, and perhaps even throw us off on our journey. Perhaps we feel stagnant with where we are in life right now. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, life changes, or women's issues, you don't need to struggle alone. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you to bring awareness to your inner strengths to better navigate through this phase of your life.

At CT Psychological & Assessment Center we strive to provide clients with the highest quality mental health care. We serve diverse populations of all ages, respect our client's needs and goals, and consistently seek to improve our services to better serve our clients. Our goal is to support client's journey to achieve a happier and healthier quality of life. We provide a comprehensive, array of quality behavioral healthcare services for the effective treatment and prevention of mental illness and continually strive to be recognized as the best provider of behavioral healthcare in our market area.

If you have excess stresses, repeated disappointments, or detachment from others, then let's find ways to resolve your difficulties. I have the privilege of serving many individuals with various psychological, emotional, and behavioral concerns. My focus is talk therapy with adults where we collaboratively explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions. We can utilize different methods to treat anxiety and depression, as well as to address issues with closeness, assertiveness, and grief. Oftentimes, relational experiences in the present rekindle our unresolved past developmental traumas or re-enact our maladaptive responses.