Couples Counseling Therapists in Southington, CT

My goal is to provide you with a positive, motivating, sincere, and authentic counseling experience. I truly enjoy supporting and empowering children, adolescents, adults, couples , and families. I am committed to partnering together authentically to help solve and resolve personal, interpersonal, family, career and other mental health changes that impact your functioning.

I am the owner & psychotherapist for Adolescent, Adult & Family Behavioral Health. I specialize in issues of trauma, loss, depression & anxiety for adolescents, adults & their families. I have expertise in working with teenagers within all levels of psychiatric care over the past 32 years. Couples therapy is a passion of mine as I believe in our ability to change our lives by changing the way we think about & approach relationships. I also believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential & to have compassionate support as they reach towards their goals.

I believe that human beings are capable and strong when they are supported and can learn how to enlist support. I believe that with insight and awareness, individuals can change their thought and behavior patterns while exploring difficult emotions. I have significant experience with families, couples , experiential therapy, as well as trauma.

Divorce is difficult and the process is confusing. There can be fear, sadness, anger, and anxiety about your future. Even if a marriage is unhealthy, venturing into the unknown is frightening. I offer 20+ years of experience as a Mediator and Master in Social Work working with individuals, couples , and families through this critical life transition. If you are struggling with the decision to divorce, you are in the legal entanglements of divorce, or even if it is well after your divorce - I can help YOU. Transition well with the information and resources you need to move forward with success. No more sleepless nights - call me now

It's time to get UNSTUCK. I believe in a holistic approach to healing. I utilize holistic, alternative & traditional counseling modalities. I believe in treating the Whole Person & provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together as we address your concerns, explore your strengths & accomplish your goals. I'm committed to helping you achieve positive change in your life & be your BEST self. **Enrolling Soon New Woman’s Warrior Empowerment Circle & Fire Circle. This is Not a therapy group but a group of support with fellow woman warriors. Walk & Talk Therapy. A non-traditional Therapy that gets you moving & talking outdoors.**

*For most efficient response, please click on "contact us" on our website and complete the inquiry form.* You're overworked, overwhelmed, stressed out parents who do everything for your kids but can't find the time or motivation to take care of yourselves. Family dinners turn into screaming matches and you can’t get your kids to look up from their devices. When your cell phone rings and you see the school is calling, your heart drops and you wonder, “What now?” No one seems to like each other and you’re just so exhausted. This isn’t the family you signed up for, and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get back on track.

Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!

CURRENTLY SEEING MA AND CT CLIENTS VIA TELEHEALTH. Do you want a more satisfying, connected, and supportive relationship with your partner ? Is it difficult to work through current and past conflicts? Do you consistently have the same fight over and over again? I can help you to overcome these challenges and strengthen your relationship so that you and your partner are on the same team instead of stuck playing against each other. Through therapy, you will be able to better understand your partner ’s and your own feelings and reactions, leading to greater compassion and understanding, and ultimately healing in your relationship.

Taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be challenging, but finding the right provider doesn't need to be. At Hop Brook Counseling Center our providers are passionate about empowering you to learn strategies for growth and healing. Our team of fully licensed mental health professionals has a wide array of specialties and backgrounds, and we always work to match you with the therapist most equipped to support your personal goals. Hop Brook provides a supportive, safe, non judgmental environment with both in person and telehealth options for counseling and medication visits.

John Fernandes Jr is a Licensed Master of Social Work with a Master's Degree from Quinnipiac University. Throughout his career he has worked in many settings ranging from medical Social Work at St. Mary’s and Yale New Haven Smilow Hospital as a case manager, ER behavioral health triage, crisis clinician, 1-on-1 therapist and facilitator of groups for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and various types of cancer. John has also worked in-home setting with teens, tackling behavioral & familial challenges inside and outside the home. He has worked using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Strength-based.

I am an IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed therapist and Imago Relationship Therapist. I help older teens and adults navigate their conflicting thoughts, feelings/emotions, and reactions so they are better able to be fully present and focus on the people that matter in their personal and professional lives. If you are feeling stuck, scared, or frustrated please reach out. I also, help couples learn communication skills so they can navigate frustrating/painful conversations with minimal arguing/conflict. I will teach you how to do this right in my office so you are equipped with tools you can apply at home.

Whether it's your 1st time seeking psychotherapy or your 15th, I'm committed to gaining a deep understanding of you and exploring with you the changes you'd like to make in your life. If you're interested in reducing or eliminating anxiety, panic, depression, the impact of past trauma or some other type of suffering, I will explore with you the underlying reasons for these symptoms and collaborate with you to help you on your way to becoming your best you. I work mostly with individuals who have experienced complex trauma and I help identify and work with dissociation.

Are you struggling with problems that seem hopeless? Do you feel no one is listening? Is your motivation low? Does fear control your life? It is difficult to be in any of these situations and it may feel hopeless now but with my help we will find solutions. I use a trauma informed approach and provide a safe environment so you may learn to reduce the control fear has on you or improve your ability to communicate in difficult relationships. With all issues, we will work together to discover your strengths and build the skills needed to bring about change.

Finding the right therapist is the first step in getting to the place you want to be. Whether for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss or past trauma, the relationship developed with your therapist is an important part of this process. My approach to working with people is to provide a comfortable space to collaborate towards reaching your goals. Together we will lay the groundwork necessary to develop solutions to meet your needs.

NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH (remote video sessions) I have been immersed in the field of marriage and family therapy for 20+ years. I have extensive experience with families, couples , adolescents, and individual work. My expertise is in family therapy. Life is hard and having a great therapist to help you through the transitions is so valuable. We all need a great therapist!!!!!

Welcome! I specialize in counseling individuals, couples and families on a broad range of challenges commonly faced in today's society. I am certified in EMDR.