Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Wallingford, CT

We are living in a time of uncertainty which can create feelings of anxiety, isolation, sadness, or instability. Throughout our lives we have difficult moments that may stay with us. Where you are now, where you came from, how you are treated, all influence thoughts, feelings, and functioning. I support women through the healing process by meeting them where they are and engaging their strengths. I work with individuals around perinatal mental health challenges, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, low self-esteem, and life stage adjustment.

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.

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.

I am called to SERVE. I have worked as a clinician for almost two decades and have had the pleasure of working with clients of all genders, from all racial backgrounds with various ages and needs. I meet my clients where they are emotionally with the goal of getting them to where they want to be in life by working through life's challenges and roadblocks. The years of training I received as a clinician and supervisor at the Yale Child Study Center have influenced my attention to detail, assessment, and collaboration. I encourage you to take this amazing journey of self-discovery and healing from inside and out with me.

***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.

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?

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.

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.

***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, emotional wellness or just need someone to talk to and help you through a difficult life transition, we are here to help.

*I am not accepting new clients* I am committed and passionate about my work in helping others reach their full potential. I am trained to work with couples, families and individuals. I have experience in helping couples work through issues of infidelity, betrayal, intimacy, conflict resolution, and family/ life stage transitions. I believe in the power of all relationships and how it affects the quality of our lives. When working with individuals I use a systemic lens, in which I see the individual in the context of their relationships, major life events, ethnicity, race, culture, religion & sexuality.

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.

Maybe you feel like you're just going through life's motions or are tired of feeling stressed out. Maybe you're in the midst of a major life transition or dealing with chronic symptoms of anxiety and depression. Or maybe, you're finding moments of parenting overwhelming and you're looking for concrete strategies to understand and support your child. My practice offers you a safe place to explore, transform and take action to create the change you want for yourself.

In my 16 years of working with adults, children, adolescents, I have learned that everyone has incredible resiliency and amazing capacity for growth and change- regardless of the challenges they face. Each of us has their own unique gifts and strengths. As a therapist, it is my job to recognize those innate strengths and build on them in order to address whatever problems you are facing. Therapy can help you learn how to express themselves verbally and develop positive coping skills. For teens, therapy can be a safe place to gain important insights and move towards personal goals.

Are you stressed and feeling overwhelmed? Are you seeking to improve your quality of life? We can work together to overcome fear, anger, confusion, other obstacles and empower you to make positive life changes. In a compassionate and non-judgmental environment we will collaboratively develop personal goals and work through any barriers.

I specialize in working with adults and couples who are struggling with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, stress, and grief. I work from a person-centered, strengths-based approach, implementing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, Internal-Family Systems, and mindfulness into my work with clients. I believe that by identifying and challenging our faulty assumptions and patterns of negative thinking, we can begin to view the world more positively and improve our relationships with others.

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.

All of us deserve to savor what life has to offer to the fullest extent possible. Many of us experience that journey as compromised by obstacles that threaten to rob us of our joy. These blockages may come from events in the present, such as loss of a loved one or a deteriorating relationship; or they may result from earlier events that have left wounds/scars unhealed. I have been engaged in clinical work for 41 years, helping people navigate difficulties, heal trauma, restore their lives to wholeness. I invite you to let me walk that journey with you.... -- Barbara

As a therapist, I take pleasure in using a humanistic approach to help individuals develop and gain the insight needed to explore how past, and present experiences impact their ability to manage life's daily stressors. Anxiety, feelings of depression, and unresolved traumatic events can often leave you feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. I strive to establish a therapeutic relationship that builds on trust, honesty, and compassion in an effort to help individuals manage their emotions and challenges in a positive effective way.

I have a passion for working with adolescents and young adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and substance abuse. I assist others in examining self-talk, enhancing coping skills, creating healthy boundaries, and improving overall quality of life through multiple therapeutic approaches.