Female Therapists in West Hartford, CT

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Therapy has worked well for you in the past and now it is needed again. You look in the mirror and feel puzzled by this stranger looking back at you. Getting out of bed each morning is becoming more difficult. You feel invisible. Life has become totally overwhelming. You support everyone else, and yet you feel completely drained. You have lost direction, and feel sad, lonely, and miserable. You want to start taking risks, and absolutely need to make changes in your life, in order for you to feel fulfilled! It is time for you to get unstuck and lead a meaningful and purposeful life.

I specialize in working with individuals who may be experiencing some sort of transition or change in their lives. This may include issues related to work, depression/anxiety and/or sexual/gender orientation. I began my career as an independent counselor and over time, transitioned into a corporate healthcare setting. I utilize a 'coaching' approach which focuses on current issues and the creating of real-time strategies to address these issues. My clients are often focused on career issues, work/life balance and the search for an understanding of oneself more fully.

Reaching out and asking for help can be difficult but shows tremendous courage and strength. Are you a woman struggling with overwhelming anxiety? Are you a newly pregnant or postpartum mom that is struggling to keep your head above water in this difficult transition? Maybe you’re struggling with the massive invisible load of womanhood or motherhood. I have been in those trenches. You don’t have to manage these difficult moments alone. If you’ve ever thought that seeking out counseling could be helpful or beneficial to you, you’ve already taken the first step!

My mission is to help new parents, parents-to-be, teens and young adults manage anxiety and create positive change. As a clinical social worker with a background in yoga, movement and nutrition, I will help you focus your energy, create an action plan and feel better. I collaborate with medical and other community providers to make sure that we are treating you as a whole person, and not just your symptoms. I work with women and families struggling with infertility, pregnancy and perinatal mental health concerns and transitions, as well as teens and young adults experiencing anxiety around family, work, trauma and relationships,

I provide support skills and hope to children, teens, adults and families. I specialize in the treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety as well as developing parenting skills and strengthening family dynamics. I also have significant experience in crisis management, behavior modification and de-escalation techniques surrounding risky behaviors. My goal in therapy is to guide my clients in improving self-esteem, self-acceptance, overall stability and enhancing overall functioning on a day-to-day basis. I value an individualized approach to meet the ongoing needs of each of my clients.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I have worked in the mental health field since 1997, counseling men, women , children, families, and couples. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, patient-centered, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy treating anxiety, PTSD, depression, addiction and behavioral issues. I believe in treating the person with empathy, integrity, and respect. I work with all ages from child to older population. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. Sliding fee scale available. I offer in office or Teletherapy in Connecticut.

Life presents us with many challenges and sometimes we fail to see opportunities in these challenges. We also often have difficulty accessing our own internal resources and reaching out to external supports. All of us wish for purpose, hope and joy in our lives. I believe that psychotherapy can address these goals. Therapy will empower you to look to your strengths, to reach into your own resiliency, to find resources in your life that can nourish and support you. To do this, we will work together to create change that is lasting and meaningful.

If you find yourself struggling with difficult relationships, rollercoaster emotions, sense of self/identity, practicing self-love, or learning how to feel comfortable in your own body after trauma, I encourage you to reach out. My team helps people learn how to be present and learn skills to handle the curveballs that life throws. We will identify and build upon your strengths, developing tools to manage your thoughts and feelings so you can fully live your life authentically. Our clients are often individuals who have experienced trauma (physical, emotional, sexual, spiritual, racial, neglect).

Are you a new mom feeling like you're having a hard time adjusting to pregnancy or the thought of motherhood? Are you having difficulties finding balance while also feeling like you're enjoying being a mom? Maybe you're finding yourself struggling with finding happiness in the relationships around you? Many women struggle in silence for fear of being shamed or made to feel guilty for their difficulties. You are not alone; I can help. Through specialized training, we will work together to improve your ability to feel well again, find joy in your relationships, and to manage the ups and downs of motherhood.

"I believe that everything we want in life takes time such as: opportunities, dreams, relationships, and rising above difficult situations. Giving yourself the time you need to overcome challenges is essential to your growth. I strive to provide a safe place to talk where individuals can begin the personal growth process in an environment that is welcoming, relaxing, and sensitive to cultural and language needs."

Growing up you may have fantasized and planned out how your life as a woman would be -starting a career, meeting "the one", getting married, having kids, and living happily ever after. Then, you started "adulting", and nothing is going as planned. You may be single or unsure about your relationship. Maybe you're having trouble starting a family. There could be feelings of guilt or shame because you're not overjoyed about your baby or family. You are struggling with your pregnancy or your postpartum transition. You are nervous, afraid, and want to feel better but don't know how. Or maybe you're just trying to figure out life. You don't have to feel this way forever. You can feel like yourself again and find your way.