Domestic Abuse Therapists in Middletown, CT

Hello! I’m Rebecca Shea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Are you looking for a therapist who will actively listen to your concerns, provide helpful tools and supportive feedback, and be open-minded? You have come to the right place. My goal is to provide you with a safe space, help you feel like your best self, and recognize your strengths and abilities by getting to the root of your current stressors. I understand attending therapy can be scary and overwhelming, however, you don’t have to go through this alone. I am passionate about working with my clients from a strengths-based and client-centered perspective.

I am currently offering both in person and virtual sessions! Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Struggling with a life transition such as beginning college or a divorce? Grieving the loss of a loved one? The decision you have made to start therapy is an incredibly important first step in improving your quality of life and achieving your wellness goals. I am happy you are here!

The challenges of life’s situations, the loss of a loved one, underlying trauma, mental illness, substance misuse, intimate partner violence can bring on feelings of loneliness, sadness, fear, anger, desperation, hopelessness, and grief to name a few. These emotions can at times leave us feeling “not like ourselves,” overwhelmed, and out of control, thereby, interfering with our daily lives and our ability to enjoy life to the fullest. Take a moment to imagine your life without these problems.

I'm Melanie, a licensed clinical social worker in CT and NY. I congratulate you for prioritizing the time to care for yourself. Seeking therapy can be an intimidating task, as we often have to open up, speak to and challenge parts of ourselves we've tucked away. Perhaps you have experienced a big life transition and are seeking helping navigating this next chapter. Perhaps you have noticed the same patterns emerging in your relationships or find yourself going to the same old, familiar place to keep your head above the water. These roads can feel isolating on your own, I would be honored to join you and work together.

*Please note: I am unable to accept new clients at this time.* My approach to therapy is humanistic and my aim is to work with honesty, gentleness, and in a collaborative spirit. My hope is that the process of therapy will result in your ability to live with less anxiety and depression, a stronger sense of well-being, and deeper self-understanding and self-acceptance. My background is in work with clients in university (CAPS), community, and residential settings. I collaborate extensively with other providers (psychiatrists, home therapists, etc.).

Warm greetings, I am happy that you have found your way here and I am looking forward to helping. It is important for you to know that my approach to therapy is solution focused and strength based. I am a highly experienced therapist with over 40 years of clinical treatment experience. My main interests and expertise as a therapist center around Individual therapy, Couples Therapy, Parenting and Substance Abuse . During my long and rewarding career I have worked as a primary therapist with individual adults, families, children, couples and groups and as a parenting coach. I thoroughly enjoy my work and look forward to helping you.

It takes strength and courage to begin something new; and with a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment, I believe that this is where it all begins. We're human and go through difficult times which can cause us much confusion and a need for guidance, hope, and support. I strongly believe that with an individualized, strength-based, and motivational approach, you can find a new direction and way of thinking to overcome the challenges that we are faced with in our everyday lives.

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.

Licensed Professional Counselor (Bilingual-English, Spanish speaker). I specialize in anxiety, trauma, sexuality, substance abuse , depression, and relationship struggles. Through my many years of experience, I believe that everyone has the power to find their own strengths and solutions to attain success in their lives. I am committed to helping you overcome your struggles and accomplish your optimum goals. My focus is to help the individual find inner strengths to overcome difficult challenges by providing psychoeducation and specific skill sets to guide you through the process in reaching your therapeutic goals.

Are you feeling burnt out? Like nothing is going your way? I get it and can help! I believe in person-first treatment, meaning you are not your struggles or diagnoses. I highlight there is no shame in reaching out for help. I enjoy working from a strengths based framework, highlighting your competencies to help continue to boost your resilience. Angelica has extensive experience working with feeding/eating disorders, as well as working with trauma/PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, and domestic violence .

Twenty-five years into it, I still love being a counselor and psychotherapist. It is an honor and a privilege to be involved in the personal struggle and transformation of each client, couple, and family I see. I regard therapy more as an art than a science, though I certainly utilize current research in my practice. Most often my clients present problems in living rather than "mental illness" per se and they appreciate my attention to their strengths, resources, and spiritual concerns.

Accepting new clients I know that making the decision to find a person to speak with is an extremely personal and intimate one. Once this decision is made then comes the search to find the "right" person and this may not be an easy task. I want to reassure you that I understand this and strive to create a relaxed and welcoming environment. I feel the development of a trusting and respectful relationship between client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process and is a primary goal in treatment. We will talk about your goals and how to use them as motivation in therapy. Then create a plan together to achieve them.

You put on a brave face every morning for the people close to you, and sometimes it works, but you certainly aren’t fooling yourself. You can’t remember the last time you were really happy; sometimes it’s hard to even remember what happiness felt like. The little bumps in the road you used to handle with ease suddenly seem to loom over you like a torrential wave. But you aren’t alone. By making it here you’ve already taken your first step on the road to recovery.

I am Daniella, a Licensed Master’s Social Worker with a passion for helping preteens, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience working in schools and have a clinical background serving a wide range of issues such as troubles with school, anxiety, and trauma. I understand that the teenage years and years leading up to that can be extremely challenging for not only the child, but for the parent as well. There is so much going on during those years physically, mentally, and emotionally and I want to help your child get through some of those tough times.

“Currently Holding Video Sessions.” Are you like many others, whom on a daily basis, face a variety of stressors and struggle to keep things organized? Do you, or a close family member juggle many roles, such as work, family, children and relationships? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I understand that some days are overwhelming, and stress can take an emotional toll. In my practice, I work to help people identify the best ways to incorporate balance in their ever changing lives. Through a supportive environment people learn how to take time for themselves, and/or develop ways to manage more chronic emotional conditions.

I’m Liz Lobostky, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in mood disorders, trauma, and helping people affected by substance use. My person centered approach encompasses creative techniques to help support you and work towards your goals.

Therapy can be a valuable tool with a good fit. My motto that I have coined is “ Uncover, Discover and Discard. In therapy, I’ll collaboratively work with you to Uncover aspects of your life that may be preventing you from being the best version of yourself. Then we will Discover how negative, toxic, and unhealthful thoughts and behaviors manifest in your life and seek to create new ways of coping and develop strategies to replace those unhelpful behaviors and limiting beliefs. Last, we will Discard any unnecessary belief and/or behaviors that isn’t adding value to your life. Allow me to assist you on your healing journey.

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE - AS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER I STRIVE TO PROVIDE A CONFIDENTIAL AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE FREE TO GROW AT THEIR OWN PACE. I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO RESOLVE RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS, REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND ADDRESS TRAUMA. I HAVE A SUB SPECIALTY OF TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND THE FAMILIES THAT ARE AFFECTED.