Domestic Abuse Therapists in Naugatuck, CT
Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers help you to address a broad range of mental health issues such as substance abuse, anger management, anxiety treatment, treatment for depression, marriage counseling, and family therapy.
At Therapeutic Pathways, we take a comprehensive approach to healing mind, body and spirit. Our therapists will meet you in a caring, comfortable and safe environment using time honored approaches to therapy, as well as newly developed techniques. Whatever therapy you choose, our licensed counselors will use a holistic approach to healing.
Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers help you to address a broad range of mental health issues such as substance abuse, anger management, anxiety treatment, treatment for depression, marriage counseling, and family therapy.
At Therapeutic Pathways, we take a comprehensive approach to healing mind, body and spirit. Our therapists will meet you in a caring, comfortable and safe environment using time honored approaches to therapy, as well as newly developed techniques. Whatever therapy you choose, our licensed counselors will use a holistic approach to healing.
Are you looking for extra support? Perhaps you thought about therapy in the past, but did not follow through? If so, I am so happy you decided to start looking for therapy! I am an LCSW who believes you are the expert on you and I will help you reach the goals we outline together! Therapy is a collaborative process where we will meet weekly to help you identify what is getting int he way and how you can continue to the path of what makes you happy!
Are you looking for extra support? Perhaps you thought about therapy in the past, but did not follow through? If so, I am so happy you decided to start looking for therapy! I am an LCSW who believes you are the expert on you and I will help you reach the goals we outline together! Therapy is a collaborative process where we will meet weekly to help you identify what is getting int he way and how you can continue to the path of what makes you happy!
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or the weight of trying to hold everything together on your own. You don't have to navigate those experiences alone. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and accepted while also being challenged to grow in meaningful ways.
My approach is supportive, direct, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe environment where you can explore difficult emotions, develop practical coping strategies, and build on the strengths you already possess.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or the weight of trying to hold everything together on your own. You don't have to navigate those experiences alone. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and accepted while also being challenged to grow in meaningful ways.
My approach is supportive, direct, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a safe environment where you can explore difficult emotions, develop practical coping strategies, and build on the strengths you already possess.
I work with individual and families who are ready for change and looking for compassionate support through life's challenges. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we create a supportive and respectful space where healing can begin, strengths can grow, and clients can move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I work with individual and families who are ready for change and looking for compassionate support through life's challenges. Many clients come feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we create a supportive and respectful space where healing can begin, strengths can grow, and clients can move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I value honesty, collaboration, and creating a space where you can be your full self without pressure. I integrate evidence-based approaches with practical, real-life tools so you can apply what we do in therapy outside of sessions. I support clients in building stability, strengthening coping skills, and understanding themselves on a deeper level. You're not expected to have it all figured out—I'm here to guide you through that process.
I have a background in working for the State of Connecticut, Department of mental health and addiction so I work well with clients who are anxious or under intense stress.
I value honesty, collaboration, and creating a space where you can be your full self without pressure. I integrate evidence-based approaches with practical, real-life tools so you can apply what we do in therapy outside of sessions. I support clients in building stability, strengthening coping skills, and understanding themselves on a deeper level. You're not expected to have it all figured out—I'm here to guide you through that process.
I have a background in working for the State of Connecticut, Department of mental health and addiction so I work well with clients who are anxious or under intense stress.
I have experience working with a diverse client base, and specialize in life transitions, trauma, anxiety/depression, and domestic abuse.
Therapy is all about collaboration. Together, we will customize an individually tailored plan with practical steps to get you where you want to be. My therapeutic philosophy is based in mindfulness, acceptance, and practical strategies. Change is inevitable. I'm here to be your trusted guide as we navigate it!
I have experience working with a diverse client base, and specialize in life transitions, trauma, anxiety/depression, and domestic abuse.
Therapy is all about collaboration. Together, we will customize an individually tailored plan with practical steps to get you where you want to be. My therapeutic philosophy is based in mindfulness, acceptance, and practical strategies. Change is inevitable. I'm here to be your trusted guide as we navigate it!
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are seeking meaningful change, healing, and personal growth. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, low self-esteem, or difficulties managing stress. Others are looking to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, improve emotional regulation, or deepen their sense of purpose and resilience.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are seeking meaningful change, healing, and personal growth. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, low self-esteem, or difficulties managing stress. Others are looking to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, improve emotional regulation, or deepen their sense of purpose and resilience.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment ( violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment ( violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
Hello and welcome. I am a Licensed Professional Therapist and Life Coach. Do you ever look in the mirror and not like who looks back? I am certified and trained in what I consider true, life-changing therapies: Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy. I assist people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, and attachment issues in discovering their authentic selves and recovering their magnificence. Together, we can find the person you were born to be before the world taught you otherwise. It's time to look in that mirror and love who looks back. Let's get started.
Hello and welcome. I am a Licensed Professional Therapist and Life Coach. Do you ever look in the mirror and not like who looks back? I am certified and trained in what I consider true, life-changing therapies: Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy. I assist people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, CPTSD, and attachment issues in discovering their authentic selves and recovering their magnificence. Together, we can find the person you were born to be before the world taught you otherwise. It's time to look in that mirror and love who looks back. Let's get started.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Therapy can be a place where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being open, honest, and fully themselves. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, meeting you where you are while helping you build the tools needed for growth and healing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Therapy can be a place where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being open, honest, and fully themselves. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, meeting you where you are while helping you build the tools needed for growth and healing.
Ligia Benedetti, LPC-A, works best with clients who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives, even if they feel overwhelmed or uncertain about where to begin. She supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship issues. Her ideal client values having a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience. Ligia especially connects with individuals seeking healing from past struggles, while learning to embrace their strengths and move toward a more fulfilling and hopeful future.
Ligia Benedetti, LPC-A, works best with clients who are ready to make meaningful changes in their lives, even if they feel overwhelmed or uncertain about where to begin. She supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship issues. Her ideal client values having a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience. Ligia especially connects with individuals seeking healing from past struggles, while learning to embrace their strengths and move toward a more fulfilling and hopeful future.
Nothing about you is too much, too broken, or too far gone. You are allowed to stop hiding who you truly are, and there is no need to judge yourself for what helped you survive. Your story deserves to be met with compassion as it is heard and understood, possibly for the first time. Together, we’ll explore the experiences that have shaped you, understand the patterns you’ve developed to survive, challenge what no longer serves you, and help you build a life rooted in greater clarity, courage, and stability, where acceptance replaces shame.
Nothing about you is too much, too broken, or too far gone. You are allowed to stop hiding who you truly are, and there is no need to judge yourself for what helped you survive. Your story deserves to be met with compassion as it is heard and understood, possibly for the first time. Together, we’ll explore the experiences that have shaped you, understand the patterns you’ve developed to survive, challenge what no longer serves you, and help you build a life rooted in greater clarity, courage, and stability, where acceptance replaces shame.
Hello, I’m Amanda Ouellet, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I’ve worked in the social work field for over 10 years in various settings. I achieved my undergraduate degree from Western Connecticut State University and my Master of Social Work from Fordham University. My approach is client-focused and strength based, meeting my clients where they are at, working to motivate and empower. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment to work towards identifying and achieving goals, as well as identifying triggers, and coping skills. I am empathetic, dedicated, compassionate, and feel that a therapeutic relationship is important
Hello, I’m Amanda Ouellet, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I’ve worked in the social work field for over 10 years in various settings. I achieved my undergraduate degree from Western Connecticut State University and my Master of Social Work from Fordham University. My approach is client-focused and strength based, meeting my clients where they are at, working to motivate and empower. I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment to work towards identifying and achieving goals, as well as identifying triggers, and coping skills. I am empathetic, dedicated, compassionate, and feel that a therapeutic relationship is important
Are you feeling Depressed? Are you constantly anxious and worried about your future? Are you having a difficult time developing and maintaining healthy relationships? You are not alone. Many women feel the same you do. The good new is that there is hope. We help women just like you take control over your life once and for all. I will help you identify the core causes of your symptoms of depression, anxiety, and why your relationships are not working for you. By the end of your treatment, you will be able to feel: Happier. Peaceful. Able to enjoy meaningful and healthier relationships.
Are you feeling Depressed? Are you constantly anxious and worried about your future? Are you having a difficult time developing and maintaining healthy relationships? You are not alone. Many women feel the same you do. The good new is that there is hope. We help women just like you take control over your life once and for all. I will help you identify the core causes of your symptoms of depression, anxiety, and why your relationships are not working for you. By the end of your treatment, you will be able to feel: Happier. Peaceful. Able to enjoy meaningful and healthier relationships.
Above And Beyond Community Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MsPsych, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Above and Beyond Community Services, is a counseling and psychotherapy practice with locations in Waterbury serving surrounding communities. Our practitioner is a highly trained License Professional Counselor who specializes in treating a wide verity of mental health dysfunctions including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, spectrum disorder and ADHD/ADD and ABA treatment. Above and Beyond Community Services provide individual psychotherapy treatment as well as family therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
Above and Beyond Community Services, is a counseling and psychotherapy practice with locations in Waterbury serving surrounding communities. Our practitioner is a highly trained License Professional Counselor who specializes in treating a wide verity of mental health dysfunctions including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, spectrum disorder and ADHD/ADD and ABA treatment. Above and Beyond Community Services provide individual psychotherapy treatment as well as family therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
I am proficient in anxiety, depression, domestic violence, infertility, parenthood, relationship issues, and managing life transitions.
Learning to navigate the challenges in a constructive and beneficial manner produces a confident, well-adjusted person. I provide inclusive clinical interventions to improve overall functioning to couples, and individuals. Breakdown and unpacking narratives that no longer serves us with a focus on empathy support and a focus on self healing. Every journey is unique. The most essential tenet of this work is affirmation that you can trust yourself to know and make changes that will benefit your life. Soy hispana y hablo español.
I am proficient in anxiety, depression, domestic violence, infertility, parenthood, relationship issues, and managing life transitions.
Learning to navigate the challenges in a constructive and beneficial manner produces a confident, well-adjusted person. I provide inclusive clinical interventions to improve overall functioning to couples, and individuals. Breakdown and unpacking narratives that no longer serves us with a focus on empathy support and a focus on self healing. Every journey is unique. The most essential tenet of this work is affirmation that you can trust yourself to know and make changes that will benefit your life. Soy hispana y hablo español.
I have worked in the Human Service field since 1983 and I became a licensed counselor in 2001. My goal is to provide an open, supportive, confidential environment so that my clients may address any issues that concern them and to help them take control of their destiny. I believe that as a therapist it is my job to help you discover your potential and the issues that are holding you back. I pride myself on having an old-fashioned, "homelike" atmosphere in my office. Life is stressful - your visit to your therapist shouldn't be.
I have worked in the Human Service field since 1983 and I became a licensed counselor in 2001. My goal is to provide an open, supportive, confidential environment so that my clients may address any issues that concern them and to help them take control of their destiny. I believe that as a therapist it is my job to help you discover your potential and the issues that are holding you back. I pride myself on having an old-fashioned, "homelike" atmosphere in my office. Life is stressful - your visit to your therapist shouldn't be.
Multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole) Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment and Medication Management services provided.
We offer individual, family & couples counseling, substance abuse treatment and medication management. For children and adults.
Multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole) Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment and Medication Management services provided.
We offer individual, family & couples counseling, substance abuse treatment and medication management. For children and adults.
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Lou-Ann Yearwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BA, MA, LMFTA
2 Endorsed
Collinsville, CT 06019
Hello and welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, you're not alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel accepted just as you are. Together, we can identify what's getting in the way, clarify what matters most to you, and develop a plan that feels achievable and meaningful. Whether in person or online, I help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves.
Hello and welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, you're not alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel accepted just as you are. Together, we can identify what's getting in the way, clarify what matters most to you, and develop a plan that feels achievable and meaningful. Whether in person or online, I help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to themselves.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. Taking the first step toward support is an act of self love. I work with women who are navigating deep emotional pain—feelings of disconnection, sadness, anger, or simply not feeling like themselves anymore. Whether you’re trying to heal from what’s happened, break old cycles, or just breathe a little easier day by day, I’m here to walk with you.
Welcome. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. Taking the first step toward support is an act of self love. I work with women who are navigating deep emotional pain—feelings of disconnection, sadness, anger, or simply not feeling like themselves anymore. Whether you’re trying to heal from what’s happened, break old cycles, or just breathe a little easier day by day, I’m here to walk with you.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.