Optum Therapists in Middletown, CT

Daytime availability only: I have been privileged to work with a wide variety of clients and know that everyone feels "stuck" at some point in time. Men, women, and kids are all managing the stress of work, school, family, and intimate relationships. I have demonstrated success helping people manage stress, and I know that everyone in your personal and professional life benefits when you feel more capable of dealing with life's emotional challenges. I help you get "unstuck" and move past your sadness, your fears, your anger, and your frustrations.

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.

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.

Do you find yourself feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Life can be challenging and it can be even more difficult to identify how to make changes. I utilize an eclectic approach to guide you through your own process at your own pace. I focus on helping individuals navigate through life changes or hardships. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults. My background includes working with individuals in a variety of settings who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, substance use, family stressors, and more.

As a strengths-based, compassion-focused, person-centered therapist, I see each client as an individual rather than a diagnosis, and strive to support them holistically using a wellness model of therapy. The beauty in therapy is that there is not a “one size fits all” approach, and as such, I utilize a variety of evidence-based practices in order to fit the unique needs of each client and the dynamics within the therapeutic relationship. I am committed to providing Health at Every Size (HAES), LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed care.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my strengths are working with couples, individuals, families, military personnel and business professionals. I am successful treating clients who are adjusting to life transitions, work related stress, anxiety and depression. My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative holistic wellness model which highlights and builds on the clients' strengths. My philosophy is simple, I listen to what my clients are saying and then together we come up with therapeutic goals that lead to solutions. I use my education, clinical training and life experience to help clients solve very complex problems.

Now Accepting New Patients! I specialize in treating people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or desiring something better out of life. I have over 15 years of experience treating people with depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as those struggling to have satisfying relationships with other people. I use a person-centered, psychodynamic approach during treatment. I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness.

My goal is to help clients to gain a sense of control, confidence, develop a strong identity, embrace vulnerability, build acceptance and forgiveness for themselves and others. Overall I my goal is to have clients to have authority and gain resiliency over their generational, relational, chronic, or acute trauma. I accept adults ages 18 and older who are of any racial identities/ethnicities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

I’m Viviana Torres-Calcagno, a licensed Art Therapist, Professional Counselor Associate and artist. Whether you are looking to process, heal and move through trauma, regulate your nervous system, work through grief, life transitions, or relationship problems, or slow down, connect to nature, and find your soul’s sacred purpose, I feel passionate about working with you from a wholistic, humanistic, and strength-based approach to help you build the tools and skills to live a more nourishing life that is more in alignment with your true self.

“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 help individual adults with relationship issues, and offer daytime appointments M-Th in-person or via telehealth. I work with my clients to build happier, healthier relationships with their partners, parents, children, friends, or co-workers. Many issues impact relationships: communication problems, infidelity, a pile-up of life stressors, physical or mental health issues, substance use, life-stage transitions, or patterns going back to the families we grew up in. Folks may come in for help with a current issue, or to gain insight into longstanding patterns. To learn more visit www.HealthyRelationsCounseling.com

Life can be crazy sometimes and as a therapist, I want to walk with you through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, a new medical diagnosis that threatens life as you know it, or transitioning from one stage in life to another. Therapy can be a long or short journey to help you gain the insight needed to explore how past and present experiences impact your ability to manage life's daily stressors and help you develop the coping skills you need to get on with your life. I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship that builds on trust, honesty, empathy and compassion as the pathway to healing and wellness for yourself.

I’m Maegan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in behavioral outbursts and emotion regulation challenges in children (6+). In addition to these specialties, I am also passionate about helping teens and young adults thrive and cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, self-harm, relationship issues, and more. When working with me, you can expect a nurturing and safe space where you’ll feel validated and understood. I identify as LGBTQ+ affirming and am personally and professionally committed to racial justice.

Hi! I am Myshala Wilson, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for creating a safe place for people to be themselves. Often we are overwhelmed by the changes of life and need a space where we can be free of expectations, judgment, responsibilities, and oppressions. My focus is supporting people through different phases of their life and helping them grow. Every person wants to be heard and feel like their experiences matter. My goal is to work with my clients as a team and help them feel encouraged to make change and be empowered in their decisions.