Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Terryville, CT

Nancy Hernandez is a Bilingual-Bicultural (Spanish) Masters Level Clinician with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Nancy received her Bachelor’s degree in social work from Southern Connecticut State University and her Master’s degree in clinical social work with a concentration on children and families from Southern Connecticut State University. She has experience working in a variety of settings including, school social worker, outpatient clinical child and adolescent services, in addition to long term and short-term geriatric facilities.

I am a compassionate and dedicated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT therapist for teens and young adults, with a specialty in ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I creates a safe and understanding environment where adolescents facing challenges can thrive. My expertise in DBT equips teens with invaluable emotional regulation and coping skills. My approach tailors strategies to individual needs, with the goal of empowering neurodivergent people to navigate life's complexities. Through empathy and evidence-based practices, my goal is to help you embrace your own strengths and build a happy, fulfilling life.

I practice individualized, solution focused therapy using an eclectic array of techniques to assist the person in regaining and maintaining an optimum level of functioning. My areas of expertise are in treating people with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and substance abuse issues. I am versed in divorce mediation. In addition, I am knowledgeable regarding the struggle adult children are having caring for elderly parents and offer consultation in exploring appropriate alternatives and managing the emotional distress associated with such decisions.

Stuck at a crossroad? Feeling stressed? Are there too many changes happening all around? Transitions are difficult even when they are positive. Are you impacted by addiction either because you have an addiction or someone you love lives with addiction? Are you trying to cope with the loss, either through death or separation, of someone you loved? If you answered yes to any of these questions call me to set up a time where we can talk. When you find yourself struggling to cope with any changes in your life or are feeling stressed out, give me a call.

For the past 30 years, my personal quest has been to find the most transformative tools, skills and techniques to create a healthy, joyful and abundant life. Understanding is power. Once you grasp that your personal beliefs create your emotions, and that those emotions cause your behaviors, you’re then in a position to transform your life. Similar to updating a computer's old operating system to gain maximum function, we need to update our old ways of thinking as well. Outdated and negative beliefs can be reframed and replaced with healthy and positive ones.

Hi my hours are Monday through Thursday from 9am-2pm. I enjoy helping people find balance in their lives. Some of the issues I treat include: depression, anxiety, divorce, couples or family conflicts, self esteem issues and much more. I have been in practice for 25 years and use a variety of techniques to help people feel better and use tools well after therapy is over. Some include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Gestalt techniques. I often give homework assignments so that healthy work can continue outside of the therapeutic session. I see clients that range in age from 14 thru the elder years.

I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to enter therapy. Let me be the support for you to be the best you, you can be. My goal in working with you is to provide you with a safe space where you can explore your emotional strengths and vulnerabilities. My style of therapy is client centered. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and that everyone needs to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Welcome! My name is Sadie Lukos and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about supporting adolescents and adults through the process of learning, accepting, and healing, in order to grow and evolve. Using insight and compassion, my focus is to collaborate with my clients to increase self awareness, challenge old patterns, and reduce problematic thinking, emotional difficulties, and maladaptive behavior.