Therapists in Amity, New Haven, CT

You have the key to achieving your fullest potential by making the necessary changes in your life, at Palabra Counseling & Training Center, LLC we strongly believe that we can help you make those changes. Together we may explore your thoughts and beliefs (how your mind works), how you feel in your body, your actual behavior, and any spiritual beliefs or practices that you embrace. This integrated approach allows us to work with many issues, using relaxation and meditation, stress reduction, and writing to process disturbing, stressful and life-changing events.

Starting therapy can be a rewarding, enriching experience. I would like to help you have that experience while working towards positive changes in your life. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Connecticut with extensive experience working with individuals with emotion regulation difficulties, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I want to help you recognize your strengths, as well as changes you can make in your life to make it more positive and fulfilling. I believe that when people understand how they feel and who they are, they can build a life worth living and manage any challenges that come their way.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in work with adolescents & adults. Throughout my career, I have gained experience working with various populations across the lifespan with a variety of mental health concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidality & Self-Harm. As a Mobile Crisis clinician in the past, I learned to adapt to whatever situation I entered with compassion, empathy, & understanding. Today, I bring these skills with me wherever I go. When my clients enter a session, my goal is to meet them wherever they are and begin the work there with a judgment-free approach.

Everyone is chasing happiness - an emotion that comes and goes - but perhaps what you are truly seeking is the state of peace. Making peace with our past while maintaining hope for the future may seem impossible right now, but that is where I can help. "You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?" (Rumi)

I am here to help you on your healing journey!

I believe that mental wellness is essential to living and everyone deserves a fair chance! I became a therapist to support individuals as they find their best quality of life.

Mental wellness has always been at the forefront of my experience. Growing up in a Caribbean culture, I have witnessed pervasive stigma around mental health. It has always motivated me to be a trailblazer in the field. My focus centers around helping patients work towards an optimal, fulfilling, and productive life.

Our work together begins by starting where you’re at. Then, we’ll engage based on where you’re at and work together to build a trusting relationship. We’ll jointly identify the pieces to your personal mental wellness puzzle and put them together.

Guiding You On the Path Towards A Happier, Healthier Lifestyle Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. We believe in promoting behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and mindsets. We have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track. Additionally, I offer Christian therapy where I incorporate biblical principles into treatment.

Relying on the help and support of others can be uncomfortable. You may be at the point in your life where you are in desperate need to talk to someone. Maybe you are struggling internally, pushing your feelings determined not to show them, afraid of backlash from friends and family, or dealing with this constant idea of being "normal." It is always the right time to explore where you are now, where you want to be, and how you can get to where you want to be. The great thing about this journey is that you don't have to do it alone.

Immediate Daytime Availability! Inner Peace Creations-Because at times, inner peace can not simply be found-At times, we must create our own inner peace. Inner Peace Creations provides a safe space to work through challenges and towards the changes you wish to see and feel in your life. For those seeking a holistic approach, in addition to traditional treatment approaches, Kara can offer a blend of mindfulness, meditation, breath-work and yoga to address Trauma-Related Conditions, PTSD, Anxiety & Depression.

There are many individuals struggling silently with various issues that affect their day to day functioning across all spectrums of life as it pertains work, family dynamics, and relationships. No one should have to face these challenges alone. I have made a personal commitment to providing a safe haven for individuals who seek to foster positive changes by giving them tools to enhance their lives and wellbeing.

I am experienced and skilled in assessing, evaluating and treating young adults through older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and dementia. My style is interactive, keeping in mind to treat each person as a unique individual who may struggle with life's choices. I rigorously protect their confidentiality. With their permission, I provide information and feedback to physicians, mental health professionals and social service organizations. If needed as part of a person's treatment, I have access to medication providers.

In addition to my almost forty years of clinical experience in various contexts, I am also a professor/researcher. Thus, as a teacher/researcher, in addition to being a clinician, I will work with you with caring and compassion to specifically tailor-make the most appropriate evidence-based, best clinical practice strategies for you. Among other things, I work with people who have fears, anxiety, depression, life stage issues, trauma and loss, etc. Collaboratively, we will develop action plans and change strategies that may help you to live a life that is more satisfying, productive, and ultimately more worth living.

I am an experienced business professional that entered the field of marriage and family therapy to help others. I have been inspired to change careers to this path as my own life experience taught me about the importance of caring for my mental health to live my best life. As an African American, Queer woman I have worked through the struggles associated with identity, social pressure, the expectations of others, and the importance of building a family of choice.

Together, we can work towards setting and accomplishing your goals, whether they are focused on reducing stress, employment, family, or addressing emotional pain. Having worked in the mental health field since 2002, Britt has had the privledge of working with people from all different walks of life. She believes her experience of growing up as a Bi-Racial Black woman, has helped her to broaden both her personal and professional perspective. Britt’s primary areas of focus are; anxiety, depression, and working with survivors of trauma. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families, both for brief and longer term treatment.

My professional strengths include the integration of religious and spiritual understandings and Yuen Method Chinese Energetic Healing work into my work with clients who are open to these approaches. I have 30+ years of experience in the field of professional counseling and have worked with a full range of client issues in a variety of contexts. I am particularly skilled in working with the complex set of symtpoms and issues that accompany exposure to traumatic life experiences. I skilled in assisting clients with chronic pain and disabling illnesses with the use of both standard counseling techniques and Yuen Method.

Congratulations on taking the first step! I am an experienced professional hoping to assist you in whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I believe the first step in treatment should be accurate diagonsis. I have worked extensively with adolescents & adults in practice and strive to offer individualized services that fit my clients' needs. My primary focus is psychological testing and evaluation to help clarify diagnosis and make targeted recommendations for treatment.

Working with adults and adolescents, I strive to engage in a collaborative, accepting, therapeutic process that combines the client's strengths with my experience in order to promote understanding and change. . .