Family Therapy in Manchester, CT

I understand life is filled with various challenges where you may find yourself wondering how you're going to navigate it all. Having someone assist you through the process and validate your experiences may be just the beginning of your healing. I, along with my team, can assist you through your journey. We provide a safe, judgment free, nurturing environment where you can begin to explore and process your internal world. We have been able to engage and build strong relationships with people from various backgrounds.

You feel misunderstood, judged, and filled with angry. You often have thoughts of what if? Why is this happening to me? When will this end? When will I be happy? You want so badly to feel normal, accepted, and respected by society, family , friends and your partner. The constant intrusive thoughts, self-harming behaviors, and isolating from the world has become unbearable. You feel that it would be better if you locked yourself away in a cage hidden in the dark. You want your cup of stress to stop overflowing!

I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed in Connecticut as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2000. I specialize in adult and adolescent individual and family counseling and I have worked in Manchester, CT community and surrounding towns for years. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, a highly effective treatment model used by quality programs around the world. I also use Schema Therapy which targets the unhealthy, self-sabotaging, and destructive thoughts and behaviors we carry with us into adulthood that have outlived their usefulness and tend to persistently result in sustained misery.

Congratulations on taking the first steps towards self-help and positive change. At Renewing Souls Counseling Services LLC., we highlight the importance of self-care while building self-awareness to foster growth and positive change. Our current therapist is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist graduate of Saint Joseph College, with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, at risk youth, adults and families.

Living with a mental illness can be exhausting and lonely. You might find you have no energy to do anything, even the things you used to love doing. You might find you have thoughts that make you feel worse. Maybe you struggle with anxiety or trauma and feel like you are always on edge and must push yourself to do the “simple” things. Maybe "feeling better" seems out of reach. Many feel feel like nobody understands the struggles each day brings. Life can get better. It might be hard to read and believe that statement and it's true that life does not have to be one struggle after another.

At some point, we all face life challenges and could benefit from additional supports. Life challenges can sometimes be unpredictable and derive from a multitude of situations and experiences. Sometimes the challenges are that of our own, other times we battle challenges presented to us by those that we love and care for. No matter the situation, I am here to help you navigate through them.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice for the past 15 years. I provide individual, family and marriage therapy addressing a wide variety of issues. I approach mental health issues from a developmental and family systems perspective taking into account the life stage and family situation that individuals come from. My specialty areas include adolescent treatment, marital therapy, divorce and family issues, adoption and substance abuse. I work closely with schools, doctors, and other outside systems that impact the mental health of the individual or family system.

Congratulations for seeking help! If you are struggling with anxiety, codependency, lack of coping skills, depression, emotional disturbance, family conflict, peer relationships, relationship issues and/or self esteem and you are ready to seek professional help, to make positive changes in your life, you have come to the right place. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am here to guide those in need, advocate for the vulnerable and help people through adverse life experiences. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist /Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Connecticut (Lic.: 009597). I hold a CT state certification in school social work.

Your prayer has been answered! Hi, I am Eric Joseph, welcome to Total Therapy Today LLC. I have 21 years of pastoral and 12 years of clinical experience working with many individuals struggling with various life issues. The work of ministry for pastors and lay leaders can add more stress. The truth is that being a born again Christian do not make us immune to those struggles which are usually manifested as anxiety, depression and other mental and emotional difficulties. This makes professional Christian counseling not just a therapeutic process but a ministry to the body of Christ—so we will begin and end every session with prayer.

Please note that I am unable to accept new patients at this time. My approach is person-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. In person or telehealth sessions are available depending on your individual needs. With either format, I aim to provide a safe space for you. I utilize a holistic approach and will meet you where you are in order to achieve your goals. If you are seeking treatment for your child, I also offer parenting coaching and support in order to treat the full family system.

*I am currently full and unable to accept new clients*. Therapy can help to decrease stress or anxiety, improve communication in relationships and make a positive shift in your overall well-being. If you are considering seeing a therapist, it can be difficult to know how to choose one. It makes a big difference to find someone that you feel comfortable talking to and feel that you can trust. I believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative effort. I strive to build on the strengths of my clients and help them to develop plans to achieve their goals.

I have experience working with many different client concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use problems and interpersonal/ family conflict. I also have particular expertise working with people who have survived some form of trauma, including childhood abuse, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, military trauma and accidents/injury. The effects of trauma are complicated and clients often request help with many different symptoms, including depression, severe anxiety/fear, substance use problems, sleep disturbances and interpersonal difficulties. Because of the complexity of clients' struggles, I use a variety of approaches in helping clients heal.

My goal as a social worker is to empower, support and encourage people to be the best versions of themselves. Life has a way of disturbing our peace of mind, causing feelings of guilt, shame and failure which take over and minimize all the positive things we have accomplished. Sometimes we all need encouragement, validation and motivation, while in a safe space to voice those thoughts and feelings.

As a proud American, I will give you practical skills and methods to overcome overwhelming emotions. If you recently watched Sound of Freedom, I will help ground you and compassionately support you. You will find I am uncommonly flexible. Clients describe me as comforting, respectful and kind. My demeanor is calm yet firm. I am committed to providing whatever it takes, within my means to be here for you and your family . Please Support OUR (Operation Underground Railroad.) United We Win. Together we heal our Nation.

I believe people look into getting help because they truly want to be in a better place. Everyone faces obstacles in life. Some of those obstacles are more difficult to move past than others. In order to be your best self, you must break through those obstacles. Counseling is very personal and there is no one way that counseling happens. I will work with you and your specific needs to make our sessions feel safe and productive.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families heal their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate, supportive and hopeful. It is my belief that you are not "flawed" or lacking, but rather are constrained by burdens and beliefs that are the result of painful experiences. Together we remove those constraints so that you can experience freedom, wholeness and joy. When working with couples, my goal is to help remove constraints to intimacy and to help you and your partner create a relationship that is honest and fulfilling. Often personal healing must occur in order for this to happen.

Welcome! It is normal for us to encounter ups and downs in our lives. Emotions can become difficult to handle; we may become overwhelmed. Sometimes we develop thought patterns that can make us feel as though there is a battle going on inside of us. We may engage in behaviors that work against us as we strive to meet our goals--goals like having the kinds of relationships we want for ourselves. A competent therapist is someone who can, with genuine curiosity and compassion, help you get yourself back on track. My goal is to help folks rediscover and apply the essential skills they need to stay on track.

No matter what has led you to seeking therapeutic support, a safe and transparent environment will support you in your pursuit of personal growth. Navigating life can be overwhelming even without the pressure and expectations set by social norms. Our own thoughts and ambitions have the ability to keep us up at night. Life does not come with a manual or blueprint. What we do know is that life comes with ups and downs; we are guaranteed a few bumps or bruises along the way. It is my goal to help you develop the tools you need to be successful which include promoting resilience, healthy coping skills as well as personal fulfillment.

I believe that treatment should be strength-based; this helps my clients to begin therapy on a more hopeful note. It is also important to take one’s past experiences into consideration, while always remaining mindful of creating a safe space in which to process the strong emotions which can often happen in the therapeutic setting.