Blue Cross Therapists in New London, CT

I am an experienced, engaging licensed professional counselor who brings warmth, humor and acceptance into my practice. My approach is strength-based, client centered and relationship-based to meet the individual needs of each client. I have found that a trusting relationship allows me to fully understand the person, provides an opportunity to work together, and allows us to explore the challenges that you are facing while working toward achieving your specific goals.

Welcome. Choosing a therapist is an important and positive step toward healing and growth. I provide therapy for individual clients and couples to help reduce distress and to assist them in moving from where they are to where they want to be. This is done in the safe, understanding, and non-judgmental environment that is essential for success.

Sue Ellen Daniels, LMFT has been in the field of mental health for 40 years. She has worked with individuals, families, couples and run various types of group therapies. She worked 8 years as a school based clinician, introducing family therapy in the New London elementary schools from 1999-2004. Also 18 years in New London and Middlesex Counties. She has owned Connections Counseling Center for 14 years.

Based on my 25 plus years of working as a clinical therapist, I believe that given the right support, everyone has the ability to resolve their issues and rewrite the stories of their lives. As each individual's path to wellness is unique, I utilize an integrative, holistic approach tailored to each specific client to optimize the therapeutic experience and ensure the best possible outcomes. Challenging life experiences can lead to people becoming stuck in negative, self-defeating patterns. I can assist you in determining the right course of action to take in order to achieve the clarity, self confidence and courage required to heal. Move forward and break free from unwanted behavioral patterns and limiting beliefs! I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I have developed an immense toolkit of therapeutic techniques over the years to share with my clients. I am steeped in Eastern as well as Western treatment modalities, and enjoy incorporating somatic, sound, and mindfulness healing techniques into my work in addition to the more traditional forms of cognitive and behavioral therapies.

I have been working with grief, both normal and complicated, for over 30 years and have specialized training in treating both. For those who are going through a normal albeit difficult time coping with the loss of a loved one, or if you are a caregiver for someone with a stressful illness (e.g., cancer, Alzheimer's), help is here. I also have extensive experience in treating the needs of the LGBTQ community. I strongly prefer to meet clients in person due to the type of interventions I utilize that are more effective this way.

I specialize in the treatment of emotional trauma. I use a number of modalities to achieve results. Additionally, I treat addictions, including alcohol and drug, sex, and porn. My patients are adults of varying ethnicities, racial identities, and sexual orientations. Please telephone for more information.

I specialize in working with trauma (especially C-PTSD) using EMDR, Ego State Therapy, and DBT. Issues addressed include self esteem and body image issues, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, and Depression,. I have worked with a diverse client base and am comfortable treating clients of differing backgrounds, ethnicities and experiences. Because of my background in art therapy and my EMDR training, options for alternative approaches to therapy are available as appropriate and desired.

Have you ever felt like you are on a boat lost at sea and you don't know where to turn? There are unexpected life events for human beings that can cause sudden stress, trauma, and challenges in their daily life. Without support some people have no place to turn and they feel hopeless and lost. A change in course cannot occur without action and calling in for support is the first step and sometimes the hardest step. Here at a "safe harbor" you can find respite, guidance, support, and encouragement to work through your challenges and find the inner strength to empower yourself to manifest what you need and your destiny.

With literally hundreds of therapists in New London County alone, it is hard to know who to see. There are so many different degrees, license types, and approaches. By contacting us, we'll help you find a good match with a therapist in our Waterford practice. If we cannot find you a good match within our practice, we will find you one outside of it either nearby or elsewhere in the county (evaluation required).

We are a Neurodiversity and LQBTQIA+-affirming group practice with physical locations in Clinton and New London. Each clinician at Anchor Wellness holds a specific focus of practice, from perinatal mental health to parenting, relationships/couples/family work, trauma, as well as general mental health conditions. All therapists are trauma-informed and person-centered, so you can always expect thorough assessment and individualized treatment. Telehealth and in-person options are available for all clinicians.

Whether you’re someone who has dealt with difficult emotions your entire life or it’s a new feeling for you, I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have someone meet them where they are at, in that experience.

“Everyone deserves a witness to their pain”. That is something I learned years ago and have tried to live by. I spent 6.5 years in the Navy which changed my life I am licensed in mental health and addictions, having worked in both outpatient and residential care for the past 14 years. My therapy style tends to be more eclectic rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. I have found that utilizing a strengths-based, collaborative approach works well. I am familiar with DBT, CBT, and family systems.

Now Accepting Aetna Clients. Have you found yourself feeling sad, moody or upset lately? Do you have difficulty concentrating or find yourself often tired or dragging? Maybe difficulty sleeping? These are problems that I can help you to better manage and alleviate. My goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship with every client, based on trust, honesty, understanding and compassion, while using effective treatment methods that can improve your quality of life. Therapy can help reduce negative thoughts, unwanted emotions, improve relationships, and increase personal insight and awareness.

Currently accepting new clients for TELEHEALTH Services only. Do you worry excessively or have trouble motivating yourself to do the everyday tasks? Does managing your moods take all of your energy? Answering YES to any of these questions, can have a significant impact on the quality of your life. I will utilize a variety of approaches that are strengths based to help YOU make some positive changes in your life.

Taking the step to call a therapist can feel intimidating. It can be scary becoming so vulnerable with someone you don't know. I strive to create and maintain a relaxed, supportive and honest therapeutic relationship. One where you can feel comfortable discussing any aspect of your life that "doesn't feel right."

I offer trauma focused treatment to individuals, groups and couples. I provide services to those suffering from substance abuse and grief and loss issues. I come with an empathic ear and a gracious appreciation for issues stemming from past events. I assist in uncovering core issues and work to reduce and manage symptoms that have interrupted a healthy life balance. I have been working with men, women and adolescents that have suffered from physical, emotional and sexual trauma, to include military combat stress and job challenges, as well as traumatic bereavement.

Acceptance, I think this is something that we strive for the most in life and it is also one of the hardest things we struggle with. It is hard for us to find ways to be true to ourselves and also feel like we are meeting the needs and demands of the world around us. I would very much like to help you find that balance. It is my goal to offer a place for you to examine yourself and what makes you, you and figure out the most helpful ways of expressing that person to the world around you. I believe a sense of humor is important and learning to laugh at things can be healing.

I believe YOU are THE EXPERT of your own life. One's perspective often limits one's view of problems and blocks one's intentions, desires, and dreams. I come alongside you in your journey and guide you as you discover that problems are not permanent attachments but issues which can be transformed into manageable catalysts for change. Change requires a plan which involves steps leading to reachable and measureable goals. Have oppressive feelings of helplessness and victimization become the story of your life? Would you rather optimism and hope? Then I invite you to Rewrite the Story of Your Life.

Therapy is a collaborative relationship. I work with clients to develop a safe and trusting relationship that we can use to explore challenging interpersonal patterns, to work through stressful life events and conflicts, and to better understand the motivations underlying our behavior. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can develop an awareness of the impact thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interpersonal relationships have on the way we cope with life events. By understanding how the past impacts the present we can gain insight into our current issues and develop the skills to manage the challenges in our daily lives.