Therapists in Storrs, CT

During this period of emergency measures concerning the coronavirus, I will be limiting my practice to tele-neuropsychology (remote assessment and testing, for those cases that can be done in this manner). Please email or call to discuss whether your case in particular can be managed in this way. When emergency measures ease, I will resume in-person neuropsychological evaluations.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping adolescents, adults, and families process and manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and stressors to create more meaningful lives. If you need help taking life in a new direction, I provide guidance in navigating the associated small and big changes, and challenges along the way. Clients will implement strategies for positive change, and build skills for lifelong well-being.

Are you an athlete looking to excel in your sport while strengthening your mental skills and overall well-being? Whether you are a professional athlete, a dedicated amateur, or an aspiring talent, the journey to athletic excellence is exhilarating but can also present unique challenges. These challenges often extend beyond the physical aspects of your sport and impact your overall performance and quality of life. Performance anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, and the psychological toll of competition are just a few of the issues athletes commonly face. The demands of your sport can take a toll on your mental and emotional health.

Sometimes we all feel stuck or confused. At those times it may be hard to figure out what you need. Attunement, insight and support will help you find your way. As an experienced and respectful therapist, it is my privilege to help you set goals for our work together and lift the psychological barriers to your best self. As a licensed clinical social worker, I serve children, teens and adults.

Individuals interact with life's challenges the best they can given the strategies they have. One of my goals is to help a person acquire further tools with which to work with. It is helpful when individuals are open to learning. I have often been sought out in my counseling career, because of these tools as they are used in support of my clients. I have found that I work well with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety and with persons whom are trauma survivors. When working with couples I predominantly use the Gottman Couples Method as I have completed their Level 3 training.

Are you seeking a compassionate, expert guide to better health and well-being? You might be in pain or feel overwhelmed. I can help. Let's achieve change and transformation together. I have a doctorate in psychology, with 30+ years in healthcare, behavioral health, research, and medical yoga therapy. I can guide you in translating goals into actionable steps so you can improve your quality of life. Conditions may include insufficient sleep, stress, pain, overeating, smoking, autoimmune and cardiovascular issues. My training at Clark, Columbia, and Yale University emphasized a whole-person somatic approach to optimizing well-being.

We help young people, ages 5-23, and their families manage emotional, developmental, cognitive, or behavioral challenges and address a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, substance use. We deeply value the inclusion of caregivers in the process to ensure sustained recovery and growth. We offer a wide range of behavioral health services and treatment interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Every person has the right and the capacity to heal, grow and move forward with greater clarity and freedom. Whether you're recovering from something traumatic, going through a major life transition, interested in having healthier relationships or looking to effectively cope with stress and anxiety, certain therapeutic processes can help the mind to release, shift, update, process and heal in a way that is pleasant and interesting, but also gets to the root, so that changes are natural and long lasting.

I would like to save you or your child from what I went through- Years of difficulty in getting past my past, with not much help from talking about it in therapy or taking pharmaceuticals. I didn't even know what was really going on, and that was terrible. But I have worked with thousands of people since 1993 and learned from them how to heal myself. If you are confused about the problem and unsure what to do about it, please call or text my office manager to book a free consultation. I can connect with you and help you to understand yourself. You will feel seen and heard, without our having to define you by your unchangeable past.

You: I'm just stuck. I'm never NOT trying. Why is this so difficult? Why am I not getting better? I just don't understand why there's this major disconnect. It's like there are parts of me that are just holding me back.

I believe mental health is not just about managing symptoms. It is about developing a resilient inner self and fostering healthy relationships. It's about prolonging the impact of simple joys and meaningful moments to enhance our quality of life! My health and wellness program is a special subset of the wide range of conditions I treat

Accept New Clients! It takes courage to begin the process of change and healing. By considering ways to engage in treatment, you have already begun this process. Talking about our feelings is hard, especially when we are ambivalent or do not know how to feel. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to help you explore those feelings.

Reaching out to someone for help is a big step, and you have made the first effort! My my goal as a counselor is to create space for you to be your authentic self, happy, healthy, and working towards your goals. I welcome working with people of all colors, shapes and sizes, any religious background, and from all walks of life. I am particularly interested in supporting transgender youth and adults at any stage of their journey.

Welcome! My goal as a therapist is to create an open and comfortable space for my clients. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is an essential part of the healing process. In order to facilitate the therapeutic relationship I incorporate the elements of authenticity, trust and mutual respect into my work. My style focuses on strengths and fosters a supportive and nonjudgmental atmosphere of wellbeing and understanding.