Veterans Therapists in Madison, CT

I have over 20 years in practice and have worked on multiple military installations.
Feeling unmotivated, worried, hurt, angry, and/or exhausted but don't know how to take the next step toward change and need help? Oftentimes we need someone to listen to us, reflect, and challenge our negative thinking, while supporting/acknowledging our feelings as we work through an issue. Other times, there are deeper issues from our past that hold us back from being the confident, engaging person we want to be, and this is where I can help you help yourself. You will do the work and I will be your guide.
I have over 20 years in practice and have worked on multiple military installations.
Feeling unmotivated, worried, hurt, angry, and/or exhausted but don't know how to take the next step toward change and need help? Oftentimes we need someone to listen to us, reflect, and challenge our negative thinking, while supporting/acknowledging our feelings as we work through an issue. Other times, there are deeper issues from our past that hold us back from being the confident, engaging person we want to be, and this is where I can help you help yourself. You will do the work and I will be your guide.

Collaborative Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you’re struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, or substance use issues. You need support and guidance, or just someone to listen. Perhaps you’re involved with the child welfare system, or the criminal or family courts and need an experienced professional to help you navigate these complex systems. As a recognized professional within these systems I will provide you with the experience and knowledge to guide you through your challenges. I am here to help you resolve these issues with a non-judgmental, solution-focused approach.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you’re struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, or substance use issues. You need support and guidance, or just someone to listen. Perhaps you’re involved with the child welfare system, or the criminal or family courts and need an experienced professional to help you navigate these complex systems. As a recognized professional within these systems I will provide you with the experience and knowledge to guide you through your challenges. I am here to help you resolve these issues with a non-judgmental, solution-focused approach.

Good therapy happens when you and your therapist work collaboratively to achieve your goals, you feel truly heard and understood and your therapist has the knowledge and experience to help you identify the obstacles to achieving your goals. I am passionate about the work I do with children, adolescents and adults and feel fortunate to enjoy going in each day. I've been told by many, I have a warm, caring style and frequently use humor in sessions. I help people understand the connection between their thoughts feelings and behaviors and ways in which they can make changes to find relief from the stressors they experience.
Good therapy happens when you and your therapist work collaboratively to achieve your goals, you feel truly heard and understood and your therapist has the knowledge and experience to help you identify the obstacles to achieving your goals. I am passionate about the work I do with children, adolescents and adults and feel fortunate to enjoy going in each day. I've been told by many, I have a warm, caring style and frequently use humor in sessions. I help people understand the connection between their thoughts feelings and behaviors and ways in which they can make changes to find relief from the stressors they experience.

My approach to psychotherapy is holistic and client centered. My goal is to meet clients where they’re at, work collaboratively, and create a safe space for healing. Therapy is about using human connection to grow, build coping strategies, and ultimately uncover resilience. If you have experienced trauma, a recent loss, struggle with anxiety, or are having relationship issues, I am so glad that you are reaching out for help. Change can happen quickly, especially if you’ve found a therapist that deeply cares and believes in your recovery. You are in the right place!
My approach to psychotherapy is holistic and client centered. My goal is to meet clients where they’re at, work collaboratively, and create a safe space for healing. Therapy is about using human connection to grow, build coping strategies, and ultimately uncover resilience. If you have experienced trauma, a recent loss, struggle with anxiety, or are having relationship issues, I am so glad that you are reaching out for help. Change can happen quickly, especially if you’ve found a therapist that deeply cares and believes in your recovery. You are in the right place!

Melissa Gilmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
First and foremost, our goal is to help you achieve your goals. We treat each person as the individual that they are, with the understanding that we are not fully responsible for all of the difficulties in our lives, but that we can collaborate to help make the challenges you face more manageable. Our experiences have been primarily with individuals and families, those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment. We welcome anyone who is seeking an objective individual, and a safe place to explore their situation and feelings. We have both male and female identified clinicians on staff.
First and foremost, our goal is to help you achieve your goals. We treat each person as the individual that they are, with the understanding that we are not fully responsible for all of the difficulties in our lives, but that we can collaborate to help make the challenges you face more manageable. Our experiences have been primarily with individuals and families, those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment. We welcome anyone who is seeking an objective individual, and a safe place to explore their situation and feelings. We have both male and female identified clinicians on staff.
Recovery Services of Connecticut (RSCT) (www-dot-recoveryservicesCT-dot-com) in Madison, CT offers daytime and evening Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), group and individual therapy, counseling for families, interventions, as well as, advocacy for court, probation and the DMV. Call RSCT at 203.421.6242
Recovery Services of Connecticut (RSCT) (www-dot-recoveryservicesCT-dot-com) in Madison, CT offers daytime and evening Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), group and individual therapy, counseling for families, interventions, as well as, advocacy for court, probation and the DMV. Call RSCT at 203.421.6242

My primary aim is to offer an authentic space to form a relationship and explore patterns that may be occurring in your life. We'll work together to grow an open-minded curiosity about your experience and build insight in the process. Part of our work will involve leveraging this insight into new, more effective ways of managing distress.
I particularly enjoy working with clients who are seeking to learn more about themselves and would like some assistance processing difficult emotions, events, and/or relationships.
My primary aim is to offer an authentic space to form a relationship and explore patterns that may be occurring in your life. We'll work together to grow an open-minded curiosity about your experience and build insight in the process. Part of our work will involve leveraging this insight into new, more effective ways of managing distress.
I particularly enjoy working with clients who are seeking to learn more about themselves and would like some assistance processing difficult emotions, events, and/or relationships.

Accepting new clients virtually and in person. I specialize in treating young adults and adults with anxiety, depression and self esteem challenges. I also work with clients managing major life changes, grief & loss, and school/work related stress. I offer a safe and supportive space for clients.
Accepting new clients virtually and in person. I specialize in treating young adults and adults with anxiety, depression and self esteem challenges. I also work with clients managing major life changes, grief & loss, and school/work related stress. I offer a safe and supportive space for clients.

Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.

Daniel Mirandi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
For the last 12 years I've enjoyed working in the non-profit sector helping people from various backgrounds. My therapy style is non-judgmental and relaxed in which I try to meet people where they are at. I help people address a number of concerns ranging from enhancing their self-esteem and coping skills to treating Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, and severe Depression. I'm experienced with helping adults communicate with other generations within their family and gaining healthier relationships. Over the years I've also fostered skills designed for helping men and women address a variety of challenges.
For the last 12 years I've enjoyed working in the non-profit sector helping people from various backgrounds. My therapy style is non-judgmental and relaxed in which I try to meet people where they are at. I help people address a number of concerns ranging from enhancing their self-esteem and coping skills to treating Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, and severe Depression. I'm experienced with helping adults communicate with other generations within their family and gaining healthier relationships. Over the years I've also fostered skills designed for helping men and women address a variety of challenges.

Dr. Michael Francis Hinkley
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LMSW, LADC, STL, MA
Verified Verified
Madison, CT 06443
Addiction compromises a person causing pain. You may be finding it hard to make the changes required to address a substance addiction. You may experience family discord. You may be isolating from others, experiencing a poor diet or one bad decision after another, this is all common in addiction. Your unique story of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction happened in stages, a slippery slope, that only gets worse. But there's good news, you are taking the time to consider getting help now, maybe again, and that's where your recovery starts. Working with you and possibly your family, you will see change, starting now!
Addiction compromises a person causing pain. You may be finding it hard to make the changes required to address a substance addiction. You may experience family discord. You may be isolating from others, experiencing a poor diet or one bad decision after another, this is all common in addiction. Your unique story of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction happened in stages, a slippery slope, that only gets worse. But there's good news, you are taking the time to consider getting help now, maybe again, and that's where your recovery starts. Working with you and possibly your family, you will see change, starting now!

Have you finished other therapies (by 'graduating,' leaving, or 'failing out'), without lasting change? Have you never felt safe to remove your masks even in therapy, or you can't tell the difference between you and the masks? Have you struggled to experience another person truly understanding you, or even genuinely making the effort? These experiences may involve questions about sense of self and identity (including personality), which many therapies do not meaningfully understand or address. They often come out as depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns, but with a different root cause. And missing the cause keeps us stuck.
Have you finished other therapies (by 'graduating,' leaving, or 'failing out'), without lasting change? Have you never felt safe to remove your masks even in therapy, or you can't tell the difference between you and the masks? Have you struggled to experience another person truly understanding you, or even genuinely making the effort? These experiences may involve questions about sense of self and identity (including personality), which many therapies do not meaningfully understand or address. They often come out as depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns, but with a different root cause. And missing the cause keeps us stuck.

Seeking therapy is a courageous step towards self-exploration and growth. With over 20 years of dedicated work in mental health, I offer a holistic and empathetic approach to address life's challenges. My practice is grounded in strength-based and person-centered techniques, drawing from the models of DBT, MI, CBT, and EMDR. I tailor interventions to your unique goals, fostering hope and empowerment even during difficult adjustments. In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, I integrate the healing practices of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
I have many techniques to treat a vast array of issues including anxiety, depre
Seeking therapy is a courageous step towards self-exploration and growth. With over 20 years of dedicated work in mental health, I offer a holistic and empathetic approach to address life's challenges. My practice is grounded in strength-based and person-centered techniques, drawing from the models of DBT, MI, CBT, and EMDR. I tailor interventions to your unique goals, fostering hope and empowerment even during difficult adjustments. In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, I integrate the healing practices of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
I have many techniques to treat a vast array of issues including anxiety, depre

Kathleen DeMino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Making an informed choice in selection of your therapist is your first step in achieving your goals. In the field for 25+ years, I am licensed both as a Clinical Social Worker and a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction. Certified as a School Social Worker to work with children with special needs, I can assist in navigating the Educational System and can collaborate with family and school around issues impacting performance or socialization with peer.
Making an informed choice in selection of your therapist is your first step in achieving your goals. In the field for 25+ years, I am licensed both as a Clinical Social Worker and a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction. Certified as a School Social Worker to work with children with special needs, I can assist in navigating the Educational System and can collaborate with family and school around issues impacting performance or socialization with peer.

Growth can be painful; change can be painful. But, nothing can be as painful as staying stuck where you are. I will support and guiding you through the journey to make the changes you are seeking. I am passionate about supporting my clients to live their truth and become more authentic within their relationships and with them self. I value and honor the uniqueness of each individual and couple. I am invested in co-creating a therapeutic relationship to support the exploration and discoveries of yourself and your relationships, enhance resilience, and hold space for the courageous process of healing.
Growth can be painful; change can be painful. But, nothing can be as painful as staying stuck where you are. I will support and guiding you through the journey to make the changes you are seeking. I am passionate about supporting my clients to live their truth and become more authentic within their relationships and with them self. I value and honor the uniqueness of each individual and couple. I am invested in co-creating a therapeutic relationship to support the exploration and discoveries of yourself and your relationships, enhance resilience, and hold space for the courageous process of healing.

I believe that each of us has something to learn from our past; however, the first step toward becoming the best we can be is to look at and learn from our past, but not live there. Seeking therapy is a statement of strength and belief that you, your family, and your relationships are of significant value. Some people seek therapy when in crisis. Many others, who are already doing well in life, seek therapy to prompt improvement or provide objective feedback to help them move forward.
I believe that each of us has something to learn from our past; however, the first step toward becoming the best we can be is to look at and learn from our past, but not live there. Seeking therapy is a statement of strength and belief that you, your family, and your relationships are of significant value. Some people seek therapy when in crisis. Many others, who are already doing well in life, seek therapy to prompt improvement or provide objective feedback to help them move forward.

Current Openings: If you are feeling uneasy and fearful, if you are constantly worrying, feeling "lost" or "directionless", you are not alone. Its hard to ask for help but you have come this far. Take the next step and reach out.
You can learn more about me and my therapeutic process by going to personal website listed on this page under "Locations".
Current Openings: If you are feeling uneasy and fearful, if you are constantly worrying, feeling "lost" or "directionless", you are not alone. Its hard to ask for help but you have come this far. Take the next step and reach out.
You can learn more about me and my therapeutic process by going to personal website listed on this page under "Locations".

Guilford Psychological Services serves clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood. We have therapists with expertise in child and adolescent anxiety (social, generalized, etc), OCD, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, as well as general discontent, loneliness, stress, and more. We offer relationship support & couples therapy for individuals in distressed relationships of all kinds-- couples, siblings, coworkers, etc. Therapy works well when clients feel understood, and it is absolutely powerful when specialized, empirically effective techniques are added to the mix!
Guilford Psychological Services serves clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood. We have therapists with expertise in child and adolescent anxiety (social, generalized, etc), OCD, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, as well as general discontent, loneliness, stress, and more. We offer relationship support & couples therapy for individuals in distressed relationships of all kinds-- couples, siblings, coworkers, etc. Therapy works well when clients feel understood, and it is absolutely powerful when specialized, empirically effective techniques are added to the mix!

Living with anxiety, depression, or trauma is often a frustrating, isolating and draining. It causes strain in relationships, only increasing your need to withdraw. Maintaining a balance between outside appearances and inside suffering is exhausting, sometimes resulting in physical illness. No matter how hard you try, deep down you may feel lonely and maybe, scared. As with any medical condition, your condition or situation needs attention. Let's talk a what is going on and how to help relieve your suffering so you can get back to living and thriving instead of merely surviving.
Living with anxiety, depression, or trauma is often a frustrating, isolating and draining. It causes strain in relationships, only increasing your need to withdraw. Maintaining a balance between outside appearances and inside suffering is exhausting, sometimes resulting in physical illness. No matter how hard you try, deep down you may feel lonely and maybe, scared. As with any medical condition, your condition or situation needs attention. Let's talk a what is going on and how to help relieve your suffering so you can get back to living and thriving instead of merely surviving.

Welcome to New Haven Therapy (see more at newhaventherapy dot com). I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and have a small Telehealth practice serving adults across the state of Connecticut. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy and an educational therapy group (with sufficient demand) called "Thriving With My Adult ADHD."
Welcome to New Haven Therapy (see more at newhaventherapy dot com). I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and have a small Telehealth practice serving adults across the state of Connecticut. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy and an educational therapy group (with sufficient demand) called "Thriving With My Adult ADHD."
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.