Adoption Therapists in Portland, CT

I provide assessment & treatment of children, adolescents & families, specifically with children & teens experiencing emotional & behavioral problems. My background includes working with traumatized youth in a variety of settings such as Outpatient, Victims Advocacy, community settings, residential settings & school settings.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing in the mental health field for over 13 years. My primary focus has been on helping youth negotiate the, often difficult tasks of growing up. In particular, I am interested in foster care and adoptive homes and how to improve overall communication, build more adaptive structures, and develop appropriate expectations. I am an adoption competent clinician.

Sometimes the difficult times in life impact us in ways that go beyond words. Upheaval, loss, stressful events, or transitions we did not expect. Are you looking for a fresh approach to counseling? Have you felt stuck in moving forward in traditional talk therapy? Children, teens, and adults alike find Art Therapy an approachable and meaningful type of counseling. Visual expression gives voice to your experiences in new and healing ways.

I am currently not accepting new clients. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in their teens and up. I see a variety of clients and really enjoy my work with other helpers such as teachers, other therapists, and medical professionals, as well as many others. Having owned a group practice for 19 years, I have experience and training in several areas. I work really well with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relational issues, co-dependency, parenting, and gender identity issues. And I can honestly say, I still love it!

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Struggling with a life transition such as beginning college or a divorce? Grieving the loss of a loved one? The decision you have made to start therapy is an incredibly important first step in improving your quality of life and achieving your wellness goals. I am happy you are here!

Are you often anxious, do you experience constant worries and panic attacks but no matter what you do, nothing helps? Do you experience obsessive thoughts? Are you having difficulty managing and balancing life's stress? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships, work life or maybe dealing with a volatile partnership? Do you have a friend or family member that gets under your skin who seems impossible to talk to? Are you worried about your child’s behavior and having trouble disciplining effectively? These are just some of the issues I help clients work through. Together, we will address your particular concerns no matter how complicated, so that you can finally feel a sense of control and relief.

I am a licensed clinical social with 18 plus years of experience helping and empowering children, adolescents, individuals, families, and the aging population overcome everyday stressors and be their best self. I have experience helping clients with trauma, depression, loss and grief, foster care, adoption, special needs challenges, learning disabilities, family conflicts, couple relationships, anxiety, anger management, school issues, life transitions, chronic medical conditions, women issues, aging population challenges and much more.

Appointments can be scheduled online: https:/ctkidsmatter.com/schedule-an-appointment Counseling and Assessment Services CT Kids Matter services children and ADULTS. Highly Experienced therapists available to provide support, guidance, and understanding to help children, families, and adults navigate challenging situations.

Life can be too much sometimes. Maybe you’re struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, or substance use issues. You need support and guidance, or just someone to listen. Perhaps you’re involved with the child welfare system, or the criminal or family courts and need an experienced professional to help navigate these complex systems. As a recognized professional within these systems I will provide you with the experience and knowledge to guide you through your challenges. I am here to help you resolve these issues with a non-judgmental, solution focused approach.

I believe that we all are doing the best we can with the resources and knowledge we have. But in today’s world, relationships, school, work, and other pressures can create challenges that make us feel like our best is not enough, diming the light that shines within us. I want to partner with you to nurture that light to shine brightly, fostering connection both within you and with your outside world. I offer individual & group therapy to address areas that include self-esteem, life transitions, uncomfortable emotions, relationships & reducing/managing symptoms.

Fundamental to my work is my view of the therapeutic relationship as a profound and unique agent of change and healing in human beings. I seek to be genuine and to honor each client I work with. I have 23 years of experience working with children, couples, adult individuals, and families. I have particular specialty in trauma and attachment difficulties, parenting issues, couples work, anxiety and depression, issues related to grief and loss, play therapy with children, sand tray work, and complex family system issues. I also use therapeutic art and other 'no talk' modalities.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and owner of STRIDE, LLC. Resiliency is a fundamental hallmark of who we are ....Survivors. Stride represents how we begin to succeed by overcoming mental health challenges and life's obstacles . Stride is the acronym for Successful Transitions In Developing Empowerment for all... My motto is if you take a step we will take a step with you. We provide creative and collaborative approaches to reshaping and improving one's life and family. Strides provides a technological and comprehensive approach of providing individual, family, and couple's counseling.

I enjoy working with people of all ages. The broad range of developmental challenges invites me to creatively collaborate to address whatever may be impeding the ability to fully engage in and enjoy life. Whether it is a difficult transition, a temporary stressor, a "sensitive" temperament, a current or historic trauma or whatever internal or external disruption, finding ways to optimize how one approaches and copes is my primary focus.

"Healthy is an outfit that looks different on everyone." Life is relational and the healthiest are those with a positive relationship with themselves. This in turn affects all interpersonal and all external relationship in one's life. It is my philosophy that health is a body, mind, spirit collaboration. I use movement in conjunction with my traditional therapeutic practice so clients can reach optimum health. As an LMFT, and a certified fitness trainer, I work with clients to in order to help them understand that the impact of movement can be transformational and is a powerful tool to address emotional and mental distress.

We all have times in our lives when we find ourselves in need of greater support; a calm, safe and understanding environment to process and be heard. While it can be intimidating and hard to reach out for help, starting the process of change is a rewarding journey & I am here to support you on this journey with a genuine, compassionate and curious mind. In the everyday hustle and bustle of life, it can be helpful to have a listening ear ready and willing to be with you through whatever challenge has come your way. Together we will explore your insights, build on your strengths & create possibilities.

Life's path has many different twists and turns and with every change there is a transition. My goal as a provider is to offer you a safe, trusting, and therapeutic alliance. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of professional experience. My training, education, and experience allow me to understand anxiety, depression, alcohol use, as well as various social and emotional needs of different stages of life. As your therapist, I will help you to develop measurable treatment goals tailored to your specific needs. I see adults-offer telehealth sessions weekday mornings/early afternoons and weekend availability.

****Now Accepting New Clients**Welcome! My approach is holistic, using the connection between mind, body and spirit to help enhance self-discovery and encourage the freedom to look at where you come from, where you are now and where you want to go. I am experienced working with both adult and childhood trauma, substance use, depression and anxiety. I provide a safe, comfortable and non judgmental environment where clients can begin to explore thoughts, feelings, memories and dreams.

Everyone has a story, and the chapters in it are determined by the choices we make. With the right tools, support, and encouragement-we can make your later(un-written) chapters into a bestseller! Don't let anxiety, depression, or other obstacles prevent you from living out your best "You". Whatever stage of life men are going through (teens - adults), men need other men to confide in, bounce ideas off of, or just get some counseling-coaching to get them through some of those tough times. "As Iron Sharpens Iron so does one Man Sharpen Another". Choose now as the time to take responsibility for your mental health and well-being.