Out of Network Therapists in Hartford, CT

I often enter therapy sessions with a relaxed and welcoming style and approach. As I meet individuals who are experiencing several difficulties that impair their ability to achieve their goals, I assist them in identifying strategies and techniques to utilize that will tackle these difficulties head-on and reduce the complications they experience. Through psychoeducation and relationship building, I collaborate with clients to create an environment that is enjoyable and open to the human experience which makes it easier to address any complication that arises.

Are you suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues? Are you a person in transition struggling to navigate through your changing life? Does generational trauma affect your life and relationships? Have you tried therapy before, but you just don’t seem to find someone you feel a connection with? You don’t have to struggle with mental health issues alone. Therapy can help you build important tools to nurture your mental health and make life more enjoyable and fulfilling.

Is substance use casting a shadow over your family dynamic? Are you a parent struggling to navigate the complexities of the court system? Are you finding it difficult to support your adolescent's challenges in life, or do you have a teen heading down a scary path of gang activity? Perhaps you have tried therapy in the past with someone you felt no compassion or connection with or you weren’t seeing positive results. If you're seeking compassionate support and meaningful change for yourself and your family, don’t wait any longer. SMPsychotherapy is here to guide you through the hard challenges and heal for a better, happier life.

I focus on short-term solution-focused treatment. My first step will be active listening and connecting with you, hearing your problems. We will discuss your expectations for therapy and formulate a goal and plan. I work with a lot of mindfulness and meditation techniques and mind-body awareness. My goal is to help you reduce anxiety and stress. I will help you become aware of issues and help to heal them by making active collaborative dialogue and changes.

Do you ever feel plagued by your own internal dialogue never shutting off? Struggling with your thoughts continually spiraling that range from going over your never-ending to-do list to intrusive thoughts that cause you to pause with concern? Let's explore it further together. As a fellow self-healer, I am passionate about helping my clients own their stories and eliminate shame through fostering internal safety. I fundamentally believe that when we move through our limiting beliefs, we come face to face with our potentials. Trauma causes us to fight, flight and freeze. Let's get out of survival together so you can THRIVE.

Are you looking for relief from stress, worry, insomnia, or low mood? Has your partnership lost its sparkle? Does your body feel on edge and exhausted? Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Let’s work together & achieve the goals that have been just out of reach. E-mail me today and let's schedule a free consult. During that consult, we will discuss your strengths and the barriers that have held you back. Together, we will develop a customized program to meet your exact needs. All of our programs include top-tier, evidence-based interventions, like EMDR, Gottman Couple Method, Cognitive Processing, and more. Call today to schedule!

I’ve been a therapist for over 10 years and it’s something I thoroughly enjoy. Helping people, supporting people, and connecting with people are things that make being a therapist so special. I’ve worked with young adults, adults, and couples throughout the years. I’ve enjoyed being able to talk with my clients openly and honestly, I find that connecting on a real level helps build trust and confidence in our therapeutic relationship.

As a counselor, I believe the client is the expert in their own lives and the counseling relationship is a collaborative process. My role is to help you navigate the challenges that make it difficult for us to achieve our goals and live our most fulfilling lives. I will work to help you master the skills necessary to overcome the barriers present in your life. With empathy and radical genuineness, we can establish the best foundation for your healing journey. Through a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I have helped countless individuals overcome the barriers we encounter throughout our lives.

Throughout life, we encounter situations that we may not always be able to control. What we can control, however, is how we choose to feel and react. Those choices are more powerful than ever! At Power of Choices, we will work together to build and sustain growth in every aspect of our lives. We will use your strengths to empower you and work through what may feel like an uncomfortable place to live. The first step is making the choice to invest in ourselves!

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.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." ~Lao~ Life is a journey; my work with children, adults and families is a partnership. During this collaboration I will assist with resolving the conflict and challenges of life.

Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues? Does trauma affect your everyday life? Do you have trouble navigating life’s stressors due to mental health concerns? What would it feel like if your mental health concerns were manageable instead of overwhelming? When you struggle with PTSD, depression, or anxiety, achieving your personal, professional, and relationship goals can be challenging. We are Licensed Clinical Social Workers skilled at holding compassionate space for clients to work through mental health issues.

My approach to therapy is centered on compassion and creating a judgment-free space of safety and support. I assist clients in finding ways to reduce their symptoms and distress and identify solutions for themselves. Working with the integration of body, mind, and spirit, we can release beliefs that no longer serve us, reduce feelings of distress, and find new ways of experiencing joy and a sense of meaning and purpose at any stage of life or health.

I focus on establishing relationships that meet individuals exactly where they are. Utilizing these connections, I delve beneath the surface to uncover and address underlying issues rather than merely treating symptoms. Employing elements from multiple theoretical approaches, I impart teachings on the functionality of every behavior. My philosophy centers on the belief that each person possesses an intrinsic self with the necessary tools for success in life. However, amidst life's challenges, difficulties, and transitions, I recognize that individuals may momentarily forget their strengths.

Paramount to successful therapy is a readiness and commitment to change. I provide a safe environment for individuals to feel heard and seen in sharing about their life and circumstances. My therapy style is a combination of a Mindfulness-based approach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (examining the interaction between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors). I have over a decade of experience treating people with a wide variety of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment issues, and trauma.

Are you facing problems in your personal life? Then care must be taken to minimize the impact they have on the performance of your obligations in your daily life. We all face losses and complicated situations in our lives. Don’t discard your dreams because of a difficult circumstance. It is important for you to take care of yourself! Giving yourself permission to pause and care for your own needs will help you change your mindset and will make happiness a priority.

Hello, Thank you for visiting my profile. My practice is currently accepting new clients both in person and through telehealth (virtual). We offer services that treat a variety of treatment issues as detailed below. Male and female practitioners are available to work with you and your family. We also treat couples. Each practitioner specializes in a variety of treatment areas: trauma, geriatric marital, teen, mental health & more. The practice is located in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford,CT behind the Supreme Court & Capitol Buildings. Visit our gallery to view our practitioners and our website. We hope to meet with you soon.

If you find life to be hard, can't seem to get out of your own way, feel disappointed, or alone, then let's work together to find ways to understand your struggles and connect with a solution. It remains my honor and privilege to serve individuals who face a wide array of psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues. Currently I focus on talk therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. This is applied to explore thoughts and feelings in a caring and supportive atmosphere; working collaboratively on problems that might include issues with closeness, assertiveness, unresolved grief and addiction.

As a clinician with over 30 years experience, I work with people facing all types of challenges in their lives. My approach is a responsive one that aims to support growth, perspective and healing, deepen self-understanding, and to help people develop new skills to change unhealthy patterns that hold them back. I am especially geared towards helping people deal with life changes including divorce, health issues, grief, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Clients can expect to be treated with respect and encouragement.