Family Therapy in Hartford, CT

Do you struggle to make it through every day? Are mental health issues straining relationships with your loved ones? Have you tried counseling in the past but found yourself bothered by too-bubbly personalities? Do you wish you could find a therapist who can offer real solutions to your mental health concerns? Finding the right therapist for your needs is a daunting task. You want to find ways to manage your mental health.

I believe that although asking for help can be challenging it is life changing. When you are ready to start practicing self-acceptance, understanding, & self-love you find that you can move mountains. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children, adolescents, & adults facing emotional, behavioral, & mental health issues. I am trained in EMDR therapy and am working towards certification. I have 9 years of experience working with people facing depression & anxiety related to a variety of life stressors such as trauma, relationship issues, bullying, grief/loss, unemployment, medical conditions, & more.

My style is to be a supportive and collaborative partner with you using my more than 20 years of experience and training with your own desire to grow and heal. With sensitivity & compassion I will help you to do the deep transformative work that goes beyond just "talk therapy", and help you embody your emotions to work with the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of your issues. My goal is for you to feel as safe, comfortable and accepted as possible, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked with adults and adolescents in the Greater Hartford area for over eight years. My specialties include working with individuals and families to identify and heal intergenerational patterns of trauma and helping adolescents and pre-teens navigate the often-bumpy journey from puberty to launching. I have a passion for working with couples, challenging them to improve communication and to invite intimacy, passion, and security back into their relationship.

Life presents each of us with challenges that sometimes seem overwhelming. Relationship conflicts, family and work stress, parental concerns, separation and divorce, health worries, the grief of loss, spiritual crises--all these hardships can bring anxiety, depression, anger and sadness in their wake. One can feel out of control using old coping mechanisms and strategies that don't work anymore. It's then that you will need the kind of support and guidance I offer to help strengthen your untapped natural ability to mindfully navigate through these and many other life stresses.

Hello, I'm glad you're interested in taking the next step. Have you been drinking or smoking a little more than usual? Are your friends or family members expressing concerns about you? Feeling guilty or ashamed because of your behaviors? Are you looking to get back to the "old you"? If so, let ProCare Counseling help you find your way into your full potential. "It’s going get harder before it gets easier. But it will get better, you just have to make it through the hard stuff first." Once you make it through the hard stuff; you will then notice a positive change in your behaviors, mood and sleeping habits.

Are you stressed out? Are you having relationship problems or family conflict? Are you depressed and sad? Come in and talk about some of the things that are impacting your life. Start working on solutions to be the best you can be in a non-judgmental, respectful and safe place. Throughout my career I've worked with diverse populations specializing in relationship issues, stress, anger management, trauma, depression, addictions, anxiety; and more. Sometimes talking to a neutral person helps to start the healing process.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience and specialize in helping clients address depression, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, stress and trauma. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural with experience with diversity approaches.

My name is Dr D. Alers, and I am a Bi-lingual (Spanish/ English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals (children and adults), couples, families, group members deal with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, family situations, employment challenges, self-esteem, relationships, substance use/addiction or life changes. If you are ready to take the next step and work toward a healthier and happier life or willing to break the patterns and cycles of past experiences, I am here to assist you.

10/10/22: Telehealth clients only. Morning availability. I am a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. I specialize in early childhood mental health but work with all ages. I trust in the wisdom of clients' abilities to explore their own themes, symbols, and stories. Because we all develop our senses of self and safety within the context of early relationships, family /relationship-based work is essential. My art/play therapy practice is trauma and Polyvagal Theory-informed. My approach is flexible, solution-focused, and non-judgmental.

Tree of Life Counseling Center- An integrative, multicultural, practice of compassionate healing and growth. At A Tree of Life Center, you are not just lectured at or listened to. We create more of a learning and practicing environment until it feels natural. Everyone starts out in life learning from our experiences and those who raise us. Later we can add more effective communication approaches, gain a deeper understanding, and efficient, empathetic problem solving. We've led people to a better understanding of themselves and accomplishment of their goals.

Immediate availability! (daytime, nights and weekend availability). Life is a journey filled with many transitions, are you seeking support navigating your journey, I can help. I offer counseling in your community for the budding youth, maturing adult and flourishing family . I believe in the power of collaboration and living with intention. I offer you a safe space where we will work collaboratively using your strengths to achieve your social, emotional and behavioral goals. I have experience providing anger management, treating anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, school issues and family /relational conflict.

Is your family struggling to connect? Do you feel like the older your children get, the more difficult it is to communicate? Has your family experienced domestic violence or substance abuse? You want a harmonious home with shared experiences that foster close relationships. Maybe you feel lost and unsure of what to do. Family therapy can help your family connect through effective communication, boundary setting, and trauma healing.

I provide developmentally appropriate therapy services for children within a play therapy framework. I incorporate a mindfulness approach and bring a holistic perspective to every situation. Anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as understanding and communicating feelings are my areas of specialty. Parenting workshops offer ways to strengthen family relationships. In addition, I offer individual psychotherapy for adults with a focus on a deeper understanding of challenging emotions in our lives. My approach is eclectic and I take the time to tune in to the sensitivities as well as to the strengths unique to every client.

Providing the highest quality therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and adolescents in the most positive and safe environment possible. In order for clients to share experiences, feel supported as they master their own issues, through a variety of clinical methods. In collaboration with my clients, I assist in creating the types of relationships you have been desiring, by clearly understanding and accepting who you are as a individual. In this life we will always have relationships and in order for them to be of the highest quality emotionally, spiritually and mentally we have to first know ourselves in this way.

We provide individual, couple, parent-child and family counseling. Working with a variety of issues throughout the developmental lifespan, we focus on our client's strengths and go from there. We work with clients to create a treatment plan that reflects their personal goals, family priorities, and future dreams.

As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. Well our whole world just changed with this pandemic, and everything now falls under that category. Let us help you navigate these uncharted waters. No matter what challenge this all is bringing up for you let us support you in finding a way through this and finding your inner strength during this time.