Therapists in Wallingford, CT

**At this time I am full, and unfortunately do not have openings for new clients.** Welcome! Hi, my name is Jennifer Grimsley and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 10 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting support. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relational issues, and self-esteem.

With a passion to help others reach their highest potential. I work to help individuals who have struggled with anxiety, poor self-image, trauma, depression and disordered eating patterns. I also work with parents and their children who present with behavioral difficulties. Without judgement, I am happy to help you and together work to develop a plan that will best benefit you promoting insight and self-awareness leading to a happier, healthier you. Getting to the root cause of the symptoms while making connections to “why” can be very helpful in therapy as well.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life is challenging, and sometimes those challenges can feel like too much to overcome alone. I work with individuals to explore the obstacles they face to live their best life. I want to help you focus on the strengths you have, find the positivity in your life, and lead you on the path to happiness. I will work with you to define goals, cope with difficulties, and support you through your journey and beyond. If you are struggling with your sobriety and/or emotional wellness or if you just need someone to help you through a difficult life transition, we are here to help.

People seek therapy for different reasons - life transitions, family issues, anxiety, depression, a sense that they could be living fuller lives. Sometimes people feel unhappy and stuck in old familiar behaviors and patterns that they find are no longer helping them reach their goals. Working with a licensed therapist can provide the objective and professional feedback needed to assist in defining challenges, developing goals, and working toward positive change.

Are you tired of the chaos and conflict in your life? Do you need help asserting yourself? Are you in a volatile relationship? Does depression, anxiety, feelings of shame and emptiness fully consume you and has you questioning your sanity? No matter how hopeless or unique your situation seems, there is help, there are answers and there is relief from your problems. Together, we will pinpoint unhelpful patterns so you can make room for growth and change. Whether you need to vent or prefer a more direct approach, my goal is to meet you where your at.

I am a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy. I provide a safe and affirming environment in which you can explore your emotions and work towards growth and healing.

Having found traditional therapies to be slow and sometimes ineffective, I have learned alternative therapies that work more quickly and efficiently. Energy psychology techniques such as EFT and imagery work are more effective in healing a variety of emotional and interpersonal problems. I will teach you mindfulness practices that you can use on your own between sessions. I may suggest books, music, yoga, or other wellness practices to help you heal. I want to help you see that even if you have experienced pain, limitation, or losses, you are still capable of creating the satisfying life you want.

You pride yourself in always having it together, but now it feels like everything is falling apart. You were looking forward to this new experience and worked hard to get here, but now that you’re here, you feel out of place. Whether its a new job, a new baby, a recent move, or college, you've been feeling like you just can’t get your bearings. Am I good enough? Is all this stress worth it? Will I ever feel fully competent? You feel guilty and wonder if you are ungrateful because of these questions. You want your confidence back but don’t know where to begin.

*Please e-mail me to inquire as I have limited availability.*I work with young adults, adolescents, children, families, couples, and adults. I specialize in grief/loss, family systems, life transitions, anxiety, substance abuse, and depression. I can help family members learn to create, implement, and maintain healthy boundaries in these difficult situations. If you are looking to set healthier boundaries, improve the quality of your relationships, decrease negative self-talk, and increase self-awareness, we may be a good fit!

***My practice is full, wait list only for CT/RI residents*** Therapy can and should be an enriching place to safely begin the process of healing and growth. Therapy requires dedication and a willingness to touch both dark and light areas of your life, and it is my goal to help you move through both worlds safely and supportively. While we cannot predict our future, we can be present in the journey. My goal is to help clients feel empowered by their work in therapy, obtain personal growth, awareness, and fulfillment, and ultimately lead a more balanced, peaceful, and rewarding life however that may look to each person.

Welcome! I am a caring, bilingual (Spanish-English) therapist, that believes in the importance of self-care. In approaching therapeutic interventions, I consider the establishment of a healthy balance between mental and physical health, to be a primary focus. I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life. I have experience working with individuals, families, and in groups, including treatment for complex trauma; anxiety; depression; behavioral and emotional reactivity; functional behavior assessments and behavioral intervention planning; individual and group therapy; parent/family counseling and support.

Life can throw curveballs and make day to day tasks challenging and feel overwhelming. By choosing to go to therapy, you are making an investment in yourself. Whether you feel depressed, anxious, lost, or like nobody quite gets what you’re going through, I will do my best to meet you where you’re at and help you sort things out to reach where you want to be. Nobody wants to feel alone or not heard. I’m compassionate, a great listener, but also will call you out on the issues you’re avoiding when you need that push. I understand the unique challenges of military culture and how transitions can impact a person's life.

Hello and welcome! My therapeutic areas of specialty are adolescent issues, women's issues, parenting, family conflicts and healing family trees. I got my Masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy at Southern Connecticut and have worked in private practice in Connecticut and Colorado. I’ve worked with clients on grief and loss, trauma, school and sports anxiety , marital conflicts, postpartum issues, attachment issues, faith issues, premarital counseling, and divorce support.

Have you ever been afraid to step outside of your comfort zone? Have you ever wondered what it may be like if things could be different, to benefit both yourself and your family? Change is a challenge for many and yet, with the courage to work towards change, you can become healed from life's hardships. As a therapist, I utilize a collaborative approach and create a safe and supportive environment to further explore the way thoughts, feelings and past experiences impact your current experience and allow the process of change to be created.

Are you struggling with a specific issue or relationship, feeling depressed or anxious? Perhaps feeling overwhelmed by a transition or life experience: divorce, grief or trauma. At times, life's challenges cause us to feel all alone, desperate or stuck. As a therapist, I appreciate and am honored by the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they address difficulties. I strive to create a warm, supportive atmosphere in which you can begin the process of healing. I will support you as you gain understanding and skills to help you find peace in knowing you can create meaningful life.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life is challenging, and sometimes those challenges can feel like too much to overcome alone. Inspire Recovery clinicians work with individuals to explore what obstacles they face to live their best life. We want to help you focus on the strengths you have, find the positivity in your life, and lead you on the path to happiness. We will work with you to define goals, cope with traumas, and support you through recovery and beyond. If you are struggling with your sobriety or emotional wellness or need someone to help you through a difficult life transition, we are here to help.

Please note, I am not currently accepting new clients. My name is Jennifer Smith, LCSW, and I have over 17 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. I am very passionate about working with clients on their specific goals. I would describe my clinical style as direct, but nurturing and compassionate; and sometimes with some humor mixed in. I truly believe we can all benefit from outside guidance, while searching for resolutions to our personal struggles. I work with clients from the perspective of understanding the "why" in relation to behaviors and outcomes.

I am a bilingual therapist and have 12+ years of experience working with individuals and families in different stages of their lives. My clients come from different cultural backgrounds and I strive to provide a warm, empathetic environment to help them address their challenges and build meaningful, fulfilling lives.

I am currently accepting new clients. As a licensed professional counselor with 31 years in recovery I assist individuals with making their recovery more satisfying and contented. I have worked with people both in and out of substance abuse recovery on their goals, the barriers to a contented and satisfying life and the deeper emotional issues they are facing. I work with people with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship and self esteem issues.