Couples Counseling Therapists in New London, CT

Welcome to my space! I am a warm, kind-hearted therapist with an open mind and active ears. For me, therapy is a unique experience to each client. I treat each of you with an open heart so that you may have the journey you need to succeed in life. I am here for you through all of life's ups and downs. My hope is that we build a strong relationship where we can work on what is bothering you openly and with determination. Whatever your goals are, let's work to achieve them. Overcoming depression, anxiety, career struggles, teen issues, and more, I can help you or your child move forward.

Are you struggling to stay sober? Do you want to get your life back on track? I have 22 years experience in the addictions field in various clinical settings: Sober housing, Intensive Outpatient Programs and residential treatment facilities. One of my specialties is DBT skills. I can guide you on A New Journey by helping you find meaning and purpose to your life and discover your true voice. I can provide guidance on different options in treatment, based on your individual needs. I provide appropriate feedback, coping strategies and other tools as your treatment progresses.

The large and small struggles that we all try to push away are actually wake up calls for healing. Feelings of anxiety or depression, avoiding reminders of past emotional or physical injuries, conflict with loved ones, struggles with children, anger, addictive behavior, self doubt and confusion are all signs that its time to pause and reset. In therapy, we'll practice calming the mind and body and honor all that you've experienced to make room for the parts of yourself that need to be heard. Together we'll connect with the struggle, heal within ourselves and families and create a new chapter in your life story.

Everyone experiences periods of time throughout their lives where getting through each day feels really difficult. You may be overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts, and don’t know how to overcome it. You may feel desperate for a solution. As a Licensed Professional Counselor I am here to provide you with a safe space to reflect, learn, and grow. Together we can create balance and peace in your life. I have experience working with a multitude of mental health and substance use concerns including: depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal problems, body image struggles, low self-esteem, trauma,

Do you feel burdened or like you are not able to live life with freedom, joy and peace? Whether we have hurts from the past or anxiety and depression that seem overwhelming; it can be helpful to have someone there who understands and provides non-judgmental, supportive feedback. When we experience challenges, crisis and difficult circumstances; important goals in therapy are learning to identify how our thoughts trigger our emotions and developing coping skills to process them.

Addiction is powerful but so are you! I believe that all people need sometimes is a little help remembering how much power they have within themselves. It is easy to fall into the trap of constantly feeling like you are not good enough. Developing a solid sense of self can be achieved by exploring your feelings, finding meaning in your life, and focusing on your strengths. My vision for the people I work with is to support them in finding freedom, rebuilding their lives, and using their strengths to reach their goals.

Do you have a child or teen who is struggling with anxiety or depression? Is your teenager struggling with a learning disability or having trouble making and keeping friends? I enjoy helping adolescents and young adults who are struggling with trauma or worrying about the bad things in the past happening again. Also, the transition from high school to college can be tough. I love helping young adults who are sorting through the uncertainties of life, working on building self-confidence, positive body image and sense of self. I love helping people who are trying to find a safe, perfect fit for themselves in the world.

Absolute "sex addiction " elite level expert, 25 years 40,000 hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided, which brings faster recovery. Evidence based research oriented treating of Infidelity/Cheating/Affairs, Prostitution Use, "Seeking Arrangements", Sex Apps, Strip Clubs,Massage Parlors, Sex Misconduct, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs, utilizing highly effective clinical models. I use most up to date understanding to have you change your thinking and learn how to not act out these self destructive actions while simultaneously loving yourself and the life you have.

Please go to my web site www.jillemilleatherapist.com for a more complete introduction. I am a welcoming therapist with over 25 years working with people suffering from anxiety, depression, stage of life issues, and addictions. I support both men and women as young as 18 through maturity. My goal with every individual is to listen carefully to your concerns and needs, to help you sort out your priorities and values and to support the development of your beliefs, attitudes and behaviors aligned with your most authentic self.

Welcome to Franklin Professional Counseling Center of Franklin, CT and Refresh Your Soul of Mystic, CT. We are currently in office but clinicians will also do teletherapy if requested. As owner I take pride in our clinicians expertise and professionalism. I schedule new clients with our clinicians within 48-72 hours if we have availability or you may be put on a wait list. We also have an APRN to help children, adolescents and adults with anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar, PTSD and trauma. We provide services in hopes for you to have a brighter tomorrow!

Having difficulty with your relationships?Whether your challenge is based in your relationship with yourself or with others, this kind of conflict can sometimes lead to symptoms of depression or anxiety. My approach to therapy is holistic and truth based. Embracing a lifestyle approach, I believe in employing simple everyday changes as a way to return your body to balance and repair the relationships that bring us peace. Our bodies and minds need many sources of nourishment to achieve optimal health and sustainable vitality.

Sometimes, life deals us an awful hand with so many wounds and hurts that we have no idea how we'll get through. We feel sad, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, depressed and don't know how to move forward with that emotion. We find ourselves stuck in the same patterns and don't know how to change them. Frequently, our relationships struggle as a result. I believe in becoming whole and healing from these wounds and hurts. I believe each person has innate characteristics that make this healing possible. In therapy, our goal is to remove these constraints that prevent you from accessing your core Self and create a life that feels lighter.

"Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up". Life is a journey with many hurdles and potholes, but these challenges are also tremendous learning and growing opportunities. I support people with a wide range of challenges and have witnessed amazing transformations.

For every problem there is a solution, if you are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship difficulties, I provide a path to recovery . One element stands out to be true for each of the individuals I have treated in the past ten years working as a social worker; everyone innately needs to be seen and heard. This is when the therapeutic process of healing begins and what I give to each individual whole heartedly. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, I have a Master's degree in Social Work, an associates degree in Drug and Alcohol counseling and am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique.

I am dedicated to working with individuals who seek healthy change in current mental health or substance abuse situations. It is my desire to help make a difference and provide effective skills that will assist you in achieving your goals.