Therapists in New Hartford, CT

Seeking out therapy is a brave step to creating a life that you want. My style is warm, kind, and direct. I believe in meeting you where you are. Every person brings in different life experiences and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. For me, the purpose of therapy is to create a relationship where you can feel safe and supported while developing new skills. I am offering virtual sessions across both Connecticut and Massachusetts. I am offering in person sessions in my office in Lakeville, Connecticut.

Life is full of chaos and uncertainty right now. It may have brought you stress, anxiety, worries, sadness or grief. You may have had to deal with many life changes, some that you want and some that you don't. It makes sense to feel off, overwhelmed, and like you lost your footing. Wouldn't it be great to take a moment to breathe, regroup and learn how to adapt to life’s challenges? Clients come to me to feel seen, heard and sort through what is happening for them. They have overcome challenges in life and now want to find peace and healing. They want to be confident, calm, and true to themselves.

It is my goal to provide clients with a safe and supportive space to reflect on their experiences and help them to explore new tools and strategies including learning healthy and effective coping skills and mindfulness to make life feel more manageable. I have a special interest and passion for working with adolescents and offer a variety of modalities that allow children to safely explore and express their thoughts, feelings and behaviors within the therapeutic space.

I am deeply committed to clinical excellence as well as a strong belief for growth for my clients and turning their despair to hope.

I believe that every person has the ability in finding peace, strength, and value within themselves. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with over 20 years’ experience in the mental health field. I have worked with a diverse population of clients that have struggled with mental health and substance use disorders within various clinical settings including group home, residential settings, PHP, IOP, detox, and intensive in-home models of therapy. I have worked with adolescents, teens, adults, and families. As a military spouse and understanding the military culture, I am passionate in helping service members and families.

Throughout my career, I have enjoyed and excelled at empowering my clients to live better and more meaningful lives. I guide my clients to focus on their inner growth and self development, which in turn creates more purpose and balance in their lives. Let me empower and support you through your wellness and healing journey. Having a great therapist to guide you through transitions and stressors can take your goals to the next level. I'm here to help you to flourish in life.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor it is my goal to help others discover the solutions and strategies that they feel will work best to solve problems and lead to a more balanced life. As well as having a passion for supporting moms and families, I am also passionate about LGBTQIA issues and assisting those struggling with substance use. I enjoy using humor, analogies, and relating issues from everyday life to pop culture references that are meaningful for the individual I am working with. I am only able to offer telehealth at this time. Email is the best way to reach me for inquiries.

Hello, I am glad you are here. My private practice is virtual and based in CT. I am accepting new clients and doing Telehealth sessions remotely. Please email to set up a consult. I am an LCSW working as a Social Worker for the past twenty plus years. I have experience working with individuals, families, couples, and adolescents who are dealing with all types of stressful situations and issues. I can help decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety by working collaboratively with clients to improve quality of life, relationships, and improve overall functioning and outlook.

I provide support, education, and assistance to individuals who are struggling with substance abuse, gaming and Internet addiction to name a few. I also work with families and loved ones to offer education about addiction and recovery, how to create healthy boundaries, establishing effective communication, and how to take care of yourself during this process of healing. It's important to meet my clients where they are in their journey and create a nonjudgmental and positive environment to promote empowerment within each individual. Areas of focus may include relapse prevention, shame and guilt, codependency issues and goal setting.

I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.

Did you know that therapy is a vehicle for you to feel safe enough to be present with yourself? How many times do we keep ourselves busy because we do not want to feel the emotions bubbling underneath the surface. Well, here is your chance to feel safe in your therapy sessions to go "there" so you can be at peace with yourself everyday. Neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory tell us that when we have believed negative thoughts about ourselves, we are not using the full circuitry available to us in our brains. This is revolutionary because when you are feeling calm and safe, you can access the fullness of who you are.

As a trained clinical therapist with years of practice and supervision, my approach has a Person Centered focus based on an individual‘s unique characteristics, goals and principles. I can help people effectively manage difficulties in life and most mental health issues. I firmly believe that everyone is able to change if they want to change. We all go through times during life when we feel stuck or not sure of what we want and that’s okay. With the proper guidance and support therapy can help you make many changes, face any challenges you have and empower you to make what you want for yourself and your life.

Cassie Manger, LCSW, the compassionate owner of Meraki Counseling LLC has a specialization in children and families from the University of Saint Joseph, Cassie brings over a decade of unique and invaluable experience to her work. Her passion lies in assisting clients experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and spiritual beliefs. Cassie's expertise extends from Autism Spectrum Disorder, to Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, psychosis, paranoia & co-occurring conditions. She excels in guiding individuals through life transitions & challenges connected with cultural diversity, & immigration-related issues.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has spent the past decade serving individuals, children, and families in various capacities within the human service field. I specialized in crisis-based intervention, co-dependency, relational communication and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I take a responsive client-focused approach to treating trauma exposure which allows me to establish strong therapeutic alliances with clients in their most vulnerable moments.

I believe that every person has an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual life that needs to be supported and nurtured. The path to healing and self-acceptance occurs through a collaborative approach, focused on enhancing personal strengths and insight. Empowering individuals to manage challenges and stressors. My therapeutic approach utilizes the principles of contextual and cognitive-behavioral techniques, as well as skill-based therapies to improve personal effectiveness and empowerment.