Divorce Therapists in Wallingford, CT

My name is Stephanie Stopper. For over 20 years I have been working with children, adolescents, and adults both individually and as couples or families. I have extensive experience helping people regarding life cycle transitions including communication, relationships, marriage, parenting, separation/ divorce , and grief and loss issues. My experience also includes treating people who suffer from depression, anxiety and ADD/ADHD to name a few.

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.

Welcome to Alternative Paths Counseling where our goal is to help you gain an understanding and find resolution to the problems you are facing. Our licensed therapists are experts in their fields and are trained to help you deal with the issues that you face. If you are dealing with depression, addictions,anxiety,or need family therapy or marriage counseling, our therapists in Wallingford or Meriden CT. are here to help you in your time of need. We do this in a private and confidential office setting. We have a team of clinicians who have specializations in many areas of treatment. Many of our clients have issues with anxiety, depression,trauma, divorce , addictions and anger management. We also offer couples and/or family treatment. We are celebrating over 25 years of success. We offer day, evening and Saturday and Sunday appointments. We also take most insurances.

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.

I am a bilingual therapist and have 15 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.

My name is Sandra Gonsalves. I have been providing counseling support to chldren, adolescents,and adults for over 15 years. I provide all types of treatment; individual, family, and marital counseling. I offer a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to assist you in developing the necessary coping skills needed to tackle life's expected but most often unexpected challenges. With my counseling experience I can guide you through depression,anxiety,school-related issues, and relationship struggles. No issue is too big nor too smal for me to help you with.

On paper, you’re qualified. Your education and career path have prepared you, but somehow you find yourself questioning even the smallest decision. You were excited when you got the offer, but now you feel anxious and out of place. You dread heading to work in the morning because it means another day of feeling inadequate. Your self-doubt is constantly whispering, sometimes yelling, you aren’t good enough, you will never feel competent. You look around and don't see colleagues who look like you. You doubt your success and live in fear of making a mistake that will finally reveal that you don’t belong here.

You are on a courageous journey of self-exploration, healing and empowerment. My commitment to you is to foster a space where you feel witnessed and heard. Our work together will be tailored to meet you where you are in your healing process and together we will formulate the best therapeutic approach to meet your needs. I specialize in working with clients that feel “lost” and “disconnected” to the world around them due to trauma. It is not uncommon for these feelings to manifest through substance abuse, eating disorders, and unhealthy relationships.

My practice is devoted to supporting families, couples, and individuals through the often difficult life transitions and challenges. I offer a non-judgemental, creative approach leading to the resolution of many difficult patterns, habits, and illnesses. Modalities include and are not limited to hypnotherapy, energy healing, gestalt therapy, family constellations, couples therapy, and strategic therapy.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, sad, or angry? Do you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning, enjoy time with family and friends, or have difficulty looking forward to the future? I’d like to help you overcome and get your mental health back on track. I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adults who are primarily experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms and/or low self-esteem. I have additional experience in treating those with anger management concerns, family/domestic conflict, and women's issues.

I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed professional counselor, trained in EMDR treatment with 33 years in recovery. EMDR is a proven trauma therapy that reduces distress caused by trauma and increases positive self worth. 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 assist with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship and self esteem issues. I assist individuals with anger issues.

Are you feeling sad, anxious, frustrated or angry? Does your family or relationship feel like it's coming apart? Do you or your children feel like you're losing control? Then you are caught up in life situations that are keeping you awake at night! These problems continue to resurface over and over again because we are unable to really understand how we can change ourselves and the way we think. "Our only block to personal happiness is our inability to access who we TRULY are."

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for TELEHEALTH. I'm a LCSW and owner of Rising Up Counseling, LLC in Wallingford. Therapy can be a difficult first step but I strive to make sessions a safe and secure experience so that true healing can happen. I have over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience is in helping people of ALL ages who struggle with anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal relationships, bullying, postpartum, life transitions or other life stressors. I'm skilled in CBT, DBT, anger management as well as life coaching strategies and concepts of positive psychology.

**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.

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.

Are you spending countless nights tossing and turning in bed? Unable to sleep, a million racing thoughts in your mind? Have you recently experienced a traumatic life event and are unable to discuss this with those closest to you for fear of being judged or shamed? Are you a mother with a child struggling academically/behaviorally and need your own support to navigate and ease daily stressors? Or are you ready to start a new career path/major life decision but don’t feel like you have the confidence needed to make the leap?

***WAITLIST ONLY*** 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.

My clients tell me that the most surprising part of therapy is seeking help for one problem, and uncovering other symptoms or life events that contribute, usurp, or impact the original problem in ways they never knew. Therapy is exactly that. It starts with one thought or concern and moves toward resolution using rapport, trust, and open communication between the therapist and the client. Together we work to identify areas needing change, learning and practicing skills to get you there, celebrating the wins (every little one), supporting the misses, and finally providing you with the tools to meet your goals.