Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists in Hartford, CT
Plan Be Consulting Founder Michael Shelby encourages others to accept when life hasn’t gone according to plan. The first step is recognizing the problem; the second step is creating a “Plan B.” With a combination of empathy and expertise, Plan Be Counseling creates functional, achievable, and lasting solutions to help individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging problems. We are certified to offer EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to our clients.
Plan Be Consulting Founder Michael Shelby encourages others to accept when life hasn’t gone according to plan. The first step is recognizing the problem; the second step is creating a “Plan B.” With a combination of empathy and expertise, Plan Be Counseling creates functional, achievable, and lasting solutions to help individuals, couples, and families through some of life’s most challenging problems. We are certified to offer EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to our clients.
Accepting new clients! CT, TX, & FL. Therapy is a journey of discovery, and it is never one-size-fits-all. Michelle will walk with you on this journey, meeting you where you are, and assisting you where needed, to get you where you want to be. Talking will only take you so far; the real work begins when you walk out that door/ turn off that video, and face the area of concern(s) in your life. Making changes is not easy, and everyone has different views and goals. Her job is to help support the client as they align their lifestyle to their goal, and provide a safe place to examine oneself and understand one's circumstances.
Accepting new clients! CT, TX, & FL. Therapy is a journey of discovery, and it is never one-size-fits-all. Michelle will walk with you on this journey, meeting you where you are, and assisting you where needed, to get you where you want to be. Talking will only take you so far; the real work begins when you walk out that door/ turn off that video, and face the area of concern(s) in your life. Making changes is not easy, and everyone has different views and goals. Her job is to help support the client as they align their lifestyle to their goal, and provide a safe place to examine oneself and understand one's circumstances.
My ideal clients are children ages 10 and older, adolescents, parents, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally reactive, or stuck in difficult patterns. Some are struggling with anxiety, school stress, behavioral concerns, family conflict, or emotional regulation. Others may be navigating transitions, identity concerns, or communication problems at home. I also enjoy supporting Black, Brown, and people of color who are looking for a space where they feel understood, respected, and affirmed.
My ideal clients are children ages 10 and older, adolescents, parents, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally reactive, or stuck in difficult patterns. Some are struggling with anxiety, school stress, behavioral concerns, family conflict, or emotional regulation. Others may be navigating transitions, identity concerns, or communication problems at home. I also enjoy supporting Black, Brown, and people of color who are looking for a space where they feel understood, respected, and affirmed.
Rebecca works with children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, or life stress. Many of her clients are navigating difficult transitions, family conflict, cultural challenges, or emotional struggles that affect their daily lives. As a bilingual therapist, she is passionate about supporting Latino individuals and families who are looking for therapy in English or Spanish. Her goal is to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
Rebecca works with children, teens, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, or life stress. Many of her clients are navigating difficult transitions, family conflict, cultural challenges, or emotional struggles that affect their daily lives. As a bilingual therapist, she is passionate about supporting Latino individuals and families who are looking for therapy in English or Spanish. Her goal is to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
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.
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.
Welcome! Please take a moment and give yourself the credit you deserve. Looking inward and reflecting can be a challenging step to take; yet, here you are! So, if you have found yourself feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling to find happiness, having difficulty with interpersonal relationships, or feeling the weight of your world coming down on you, I want to be there with and for you. It will be my job to accompany you while traversing that emotional landscape to find the answers you’re looking for.
Welcome! Please take a moment and give yourself the credit you deserve. Looking inward and reflecting can be a challenging step to take; yet, here you are! So, if you have found yourself feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling to find happiness, having difficulty with interpersonal relationships, or feeling the weight of your world coming down on you, I want to be there with and for you. It will be my job to accompany you while traversing that emotional landscape to find the answers you’re looking for.
Life often places heavy demands on us, and our past experiences can make it even more challenging to manage. Thoughts and feelings can become overwhelming—making it hard to breathe, find motivation, or cope with past wounds, present stressors, or future uncertainties. They can keep you up at night or keep you stuck in a cycle that feels impossible to break. It’s not easy, but you’ve already taken the most important step, and it would be my privilege to help you navigate the next. We’ll start by developing concrete strategies to manage your current symptoms, then gradually explore the underlying causes of these thoughts and feelings.
Life often places heavy demands on us, and our past experiences can make it even more challenging to manage. Thoughts and feelings can become overwhelming—making it hard to breathe, find motivation, or cope with past wounds, present stressors, or future uncertainties. They can keep you up at night or keep you stuck in a cycle that feels impossible to break. It’s not easy, but you’ve already taken the most important step, and it would be my privilege to help you navigate the next. We’ll start by developing concrete strategies to manage your current symptoms, then gradually explore the underlying causes of these thoughts and feelings.
I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Latina therapist offering a warm, supportive space where you can feel seen and heard. My approach is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and grounded in both clinical training and lived experience. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, parenting, self-worth, and identity exploration. Whether you're processing the past or facing new challenges, we'll move at your pace—with compassion, curiosity, and care. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about reconnecting with who you truly are.
I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Latina therapist offering a warm, supportive space where you can feel seen and heard. My approach is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and grounded in both clinical training and lived experience. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, parenting, self-worth, and identity exploration. Whether you're processing the past or facing new challenges, we'll move at your pace—with compassion, curiosity, and care. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about reconnecting with who you truly are.
I support individuals and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parent-child challenges, and high-conflict divorce.
As a counselor, I believe that healing begins in the presence of safety, trust, and authentic connection. My approach is rooted in humanistic principles, which means I see each client as a whole, capable, and resilient person—worthy of compassion and capable of growth. I offer a nonjudgmental space where your story is honored and your strengths are recognized, even when they feel hard to find.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, my goal is to walk alongside you as you move toward greater clarity, healing, and peace.
I support individuals and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parent-child challenges, and high-conflict divorce.
As a counselor, I believe that healing begins in the presence of safety, trust, and authentic connection. My approach is rooted in humanistic principles, which means I see each client as a whole, capable, and resilient person—worthy of compassion and capable of growth. I offer a nonjudgmental space where your story is honored and your strengths are recognized, even when they feel hard to find.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, my goal is to walk alongside you as you move toward greater clarity, healing, and peace.
NAFI Outpatient Behavioral Health & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Hartford, CT 06114
Through a grant, children ages 2-7 can receive Parent-Child Interactional Treatment ( PCIT) at no out-of-pocket cost.
The clinic's therapists offer quality and compassionate care to children, teens, adults, families, and couples to help them better manage their mental health and well-being. Primary services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, parent/caregiver education and support, and school consultation. Together, our experienced team helps individuals and families overcome a broad range of behavioral and emotional challenges including those associated with mood & anxiety disorders, relational difficulties, coping with life transitions, and the stress of parenting
Through a grant, children ages 2-7 can receive Parent-Child Interactional Treatment ( PCIT) at no out-of-pocket cost.
The clinic's therapists offer quality and compassionate care to children, teens, adults, families, and couples to help them better manage their mental health and well-being. Primary services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, parent/caregiver education and support, and school consultation. Together, our experienced team helps individuals and families overcome a broad range of behavioral and emotional challenges including those associated with mood & anxiety disorders, relational difficulties, coping with life transitions, and the stress of parenting
Katheryna M. Alicea, LCSW, is a dedicated mental health professional committed to helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength. As the founder of Healing Mudras LLC, Katheryna brings a warm, grounded presence to her work, creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Katheryna M. Alicea, LCSW, is a dedicated mental health professional committed to helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength. As the founder of Healing Mudras LLC, Katheryna brings a warm, grounded presence to her work, creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Dr. Janelle D Posey-Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, CLC, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am very passionate about helping Women on their journey of self-empowerment and change. I have over 10 years of experience helping adolescents, women, and families with their goals by helping teach the tools needed for success. I have worked with a wide range of individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, abandonment, low self-esteem, and helplessness. I work with couples as well as families to build a bridge and achieve conflict and communication goals. A person working with me should expect a nonjudgmental supportive approach. I love to highlight personal strengths and meet a person where they are.
I am very passionate about helping Women on their journey of self-empowerment and change. I have over 10 years of experience helping adolescents, women, and families with their goals by helping teach the tools needed for success. I have worked with a wide range of individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, abandonment, low self-esteem, and helplessness. I work with couples as well as families to build a bridge and achieve conflict and communication goals. A person working with me should expect a nonjudgmental supportive approach. I love to highlight personal strengths and meet a person where they are.
Have the days seemed harder to get by than usual for you? Trying to navigate the aftermath of our most recent pandemic, challenges at work, home and/or school, or maybe just trying to figure out what the next steps are in life - I get it, and I want to help you through that! I know what it's like when mental health issues like trauma, anxiety, stress or depression make even simple tasks seem impossible. That's where I come in. As your therapist, my goal is to help you work through the really difficult stuff, the things that seem too hard to tackle alone.
Have the days seemed harder to get by than usual for you? Trying to navigate the aftermath of our most recent pandemic, challenges at work, home and/or school, or maybe just trying to figure out what the next steps are in life - I get it, and I want to help you through that! I know what it's like when mental health issues like trauma, anxiety, stress or depression make even simple tasks seem impossible. That's where I come in. As your therapist, my goal is to help you work through the really difficult stuff, the things that seem too hard to tackle alone.
Current availability is by Telehealth.
Insight Inverse Counseling is dedicated to your wellness goals. I am ready to help you to feel comfortable meeting virtually. I will listen, help you make connections to find your center, trusting yourself and your abilities to find and remember who you are. You will find a therapist with tried and true ways to address stress, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the challenges of a neuro-divergent brain. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds who are ready to step into therapy.
Current availability is by Telehealth.
Insight Inverse Counseling is dedicated to your wellness goals. I am ready to help you to feel comfortable meeting virtually. I will listen, help you make connections to find your center, trusting yourself and your abilities to find and remember who you are. You will find a therapist with tried and true ways to address stress, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the challenges of a neuro-divergent brain. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds who are ready to step into therapy.
If you are struggling with anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, trauma, learning disabilities, adjustment to another phrase of life or you are overwhelmed with life’s changes? Look no more, you found the right path by believing therapy can help you.
If you are struggling with anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, trauma, learning disabilities, adjustment to another phrase of life or you are overwhelmed with life’s changes? Look no more, you found the right path by believing therapy can help you.
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My name is Karen Lopez, I have an extensive background in Trauma work and years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples, individuals, and seniors at every stage of life. Treating depression, complex trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, adolescent issues, parenting skills, anger management, divorce, ADHD, psychosis, Autism, developmental disabilities. and providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
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My name is Karen Lopez, I have an extensive background in Trauma work and years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples, individuals, and seniors at every stage of life. Treating depression, complex trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, adolescent issues, parenting skills, anger management, divorce, ADHD, psychosis, Autism, developmental disabilities. and providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
I have worked with emphasis in Health Psychology and Clinical Psychological interventions to offer support in managing crisis interventions, minimize the effects of Trauma and Childhood Trauma with clients whom have diagnosis of PTSD as other mental health conditions such as Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Bipolar, Depression/Anxiety and behavioral problems. I work along with the client to establish collaborative clinical goals that can help the client to identify their short term to long term goals to help address the psychological need of the diverse populations of children, teenagers, adults, veterans and geriatric.
I have worked with emphasis in Health Psychology and Clinical Psychological interventions to offer support in managing crisis interventions, minimize the effects of Trauma and Childhood Trauma with clients whom have diagnosis of PTSD as other mental health conditions such as Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Bipolar, Depression/Anxiety and behavioral problems. I work along with the client to establish collaborative clinical goals that can help the client to identify their short term to long term goals to help address the psychological need of the diverse populations of children, teenagers, adults, veterans and geriatric.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping skills, strengthen communication and boundaries, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're facing a difficult season or seeking personal growth, I'm here to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical coping skills, strengthen communication and boundaries, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're facing a difficult season or seeking personal growth, I'm here to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Healing is a process, and reaching out for support reflects great courage. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my mission is to empower individuals as they navigate their unique journey to healing. I have extensive experience working with a wide variety of populations. This includes families and young adults to teenagers, parents, couples and children aged six and under and adults. I am culturally diverse and use evidence based practices, as well as staying educated on new theories and interventions. My approach is often with the use of CBT, DBT as well as psychodynamic therapy.
Healing is a process, and reaching out for support reflects great courage. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my mission is to empower individuals as they navigate their unique journey to healing. I have extensive experience working with a wide variety of populations. This includes families and young adults to teenagers, parents, couples and children aged six and under and adults. I am culturally diverse and use evidence based practices, as well as staying educated on new theories and interventions. My approach is often with the use of CBT, DBT as well as psychodynamic therapy.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists
Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioral problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalizes lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.
How long does PCIT last?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.
Can PCIT be done online?
PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.
Does PCIT help parents?
In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behavior by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.