Therapists in Meriden, CT

I am genuinely interested in healing and recovery. I am a firm believer in using a wellness model of treatment. I believe that focusing on and highlighting your strengths will often yield positive results. As a marriage and family therapist, I offer guidance to couples and families who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. I also enjoy working with children, teens and adults individually in an effort to help them heal and grow. We can work together to overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, intimacy issues, generational conflict, trauma and more. Difficult situations can be opportunities for growth.

Are you finding it difficult to navigate through the current transitions of the world? Do you feel like your life is constantly in over-drive or on autopilot? Is it affecting your relationships with your loved ones and peers? Chances are you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work. Rest assured you are not alone! My approach is focused on providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental space while supporting my clients develop healthier coping mechanisms to manage the stressors of daily life. Change can be uncomfortable, however, I am committed to helping you attain and sustain positive growth!

Have you been struggling with all of the uncertainty around us lately? Do you believe you will never feel like yourself again? I am interested in hearing your story, your pain, your struggles, which are unique to you. Therapy is an investment in your well being. Changes are possible, but it is up to you to put those changes into motion. Are you ready?

Everyone has burdens as a result of living. No one is without troubles! Happy, successful people learn to view their problems as challenges that can be understood and dealt with-- turning problem solving into a positive experience and a growth opportunity. I provide a confidential, "team" approach to therapy, and welcome your phone call or email. My clients: are adults, couples, adolescent & teenage boys. We work together on issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and current life challenges. I have 20-years of experience working with clients as a therapist/counselor. Licensed in CT & NC. (Virtual sessions offered via Zoom).

Seeking therapy is a personal decision often arrived during a particularly stressful time of life. As a psychotherapist, I strive to provide a warm, accepting environment in which we can openly discuss your concerns and work together toward improving your life. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive training and expertise in working with survivors of trauma, attachment relationships, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and parenting issues. I was trained at the University of Rochester and at Yale Child Study Center.

The ideal client is someone who is interested in identifying and exploring their presenting issues with a focus on finding a deeper understanding of themselves and those whom they love. The client is open to their inner experience as potential to connect to their greatest good through a spiritual pathway. I work with individuals, couples and groups.

If you are struggling with a substance abuse problem and experiencing difficulty in making the decision to stop using drugs/alcohol, well struggle no more. Today can be the beginning of a new life for you without the use of any mind-altering substances. I will work with you in a safe, confidential and supportive environment to bring about change and establish goals that you believe are achievable by meeting you where you are in your individual journey towards recovery and wellness.

I have been practicing therapy for 20 years and have worked with many issues including depressive and anxiety disorders. I have worked with all ages and utilize a positive, solution focused approach to help client successfully reach their goals and build self esteem in the process. I have extensive experience and training in the area of relationship issues with a strong emphasis on couples and co-parenting therapy. I am certified in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program). I work with parents and children who are experiencing a transition due to divorce or family restructuring. I look forward to working with you!

I ground my therapeutic work on supporting person’s inherent strive to change and grow, as well as on potential to heal and adapt. My relational approach to therapy is based on discovering personal or relational wants, needs, and traumas, as well as improvement and stabilization of interpersonal connections. I support my clients in exploring the benefits of nurturing the wholesomeness of personhood in aspects of emotionality, physicality, spirituality and intellectuality, including examining perfectionism, ineffective behaviors, learning skills to manage difficult situations, tolerating discomfort, self-regulation, and self-care.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing in the mental health field for 8 years. I have worked with adults who have co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health concerns, HIV/AIDS, Probation/Parole. I have extensive experience with teenagers who have behavioral problems, mental health issue, and attachment dysfunction. My primary focus has been on helping youth negotiate the, often difficult tasks of growing up. In particular, I am interested in foster care and adoptive homes and how to improve overall communication, build more adaptive structures, and develop appropriate expectations.

All of us deserve to savor what life has to offer to the fullest extent possible. Many of us experience that journey as compromised by obstacles that threaten to rob us of our joy. These blockages may come from events in the present, such as loss of a loved one or a deteriorating relationship; or they may result from earlier events that have left wounds/scars unhealed. I have been engaged in clinical work for 41 years, helping people navigate difficulties, heal trauma, restore their lives to wholeness. I invite you to let me walk that journey with you.... -- Barbara

The ideal client would be any individual and/or family who may be struggling with a major life struggle, stressor or transition. I can help clients understand how to better manage the significant change for themselves or within their family system. I have an abundance of experience with adults and children of all ages. My professional practice include working with clients who have faced difficulties with foster care, early childhood mental health, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Currently, Not accepting new clients. Ladies, the difference between who you are and who you want to be is in what you do. Lets do something different and for many that's putting Yourself First. By doing some soul-searching, addressing your past, confronting your fears, attending to your relationships or simply learning new ways to cope. Focusing on one or more of these will set you on your way to a Healthier, Better You! Today, lets choose You!

Email today to schedule a consultation appointment. I am a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and adults in a non-judgemental, interactive and supportive manner. I work with my clients to address and resolve emotional difficulties including feelings of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, negative thoughts or behaviors that interfere with their daily life and overall well-being.

Sometimes life can be difficult to navigate, and those challenges can feel impossible to process and work through alone. My focus is on helping clients work through all life's challenges through support, empathy and understanding. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, adults, families and couples who may be experiencing anxiety/depression, trauma, mood disorders, grief and relationship difficulties. I also provide support to those in recovery. My approach is to be collaborative with clients through the therapy process.

**Currently NOT accepting accepting virtual or in office appointments at this time.** I'm EMDR Certified and use other skills to work with individuals, families and youth dealing with difficult emotions, major life changes and loss. I have a great desire to assist individuals who may be dealing with court mandates, LGBT, trauma, anger management, domestic violence, substance use, sexual abuse, behavioral issues, ADHD and grief and loss of loved ones. Assist individuals and families to manage issues that impact mental health needs, mind/ body/ spirit connections and learning healthy coping skills to improve quality of life.

**Now accepting new clients***Do you want to make changes but you're not sure where to start? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed? Do you desire to feel more connected in your relationships or are unsure how to deal with your child/teen? Therapy can be beneficial for individuals who are looking to improve their lives. We can provide strategies and skills to help you get on the path to progress. We provide a non-judgmental safe place for our clients to explore difficulties and enhance self-confidence in making strides towards reaching their goals.

Welcome to Alternative Paths Counseling where our goal is to help you gain an understanding and find resolution to the problems you are facing. Our licensed therapists are experts in their fields and are trained to help you deal with the issues that you face. If you are dealing with depression, addictions,anxiety,or need family therapy or marriage counseling, our therapists in Wallingford or Meriden CT. are here to help you in your time of need. We do this in a private and confidential office setting. We have a team of clinicians who have specializations in many areas of treatment. Many of our clients have issues with anxiety, depression,trauma, divorce, addictions and anger management. We also offer couples and/or family treatment. We are celebrating over 25 years of success. We offer day, evening and Saturday and Sunday appointments. We also take most insurances.

Radiance Counseling Center (RCC) specializes in therapeutic services for Individuals, Couples and Groups, as well as Clinical Assessments and Virtual Therapy. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Private and Public Funding, Governmental Agencies, Cash and Credit Cards. We offer flexible, individualized hours for our clients.