Teletherapy for West Hartford, CT

My work is a dynamic blend of all that has profoundly influenced me: the science of Family Systems, my 25 years study in Buddhist psychology and Non-Dual philosophy, and teaching Kundalini Yoga. My marriage of 25 years while mothering two teenagers has offered joy and insight into human nature. My passion is in helping my clients develop conscious partnerships, mindful parenting, heal from grief and live free of anxiety and depression. My work is a psychotherapeutic approach integrating neuroscience, trauma research, meditative practices and relational awareness for healing and happiness.

The fact that you are here and searching for a therapist is a sign of health. My promise is to make a safe place for you and really listen, support, and guide you. I am interested in your uniqueness, your hidden resources, strategies proven to work, mindfulness-based stress reduction, developing trust in one's internal guidance system, and practices that deepen a sense of connection and purpose. Our relationships are like a mirror where we can learn and grow and heal all wounds. When we have difficulties, we have rich opportunities. Short cut, pick up one of my books at www.JimHughes.org they reduce the need for psychiatric care.

Are you finding life hard and stressful, and feeling like you need a supportive person to talk to? Is your anxiety causing you to retreat from social situations and activities you used to enjoy? Is it difficult to connect with your loved ones and maintain healthy relationships? Have you become more irritable and easily annoyed? Perhaps you are simply finding it harder to get out of bed each morning, and not looking forward to any part of your day.

I work with adults of all ages in a highly attuned, caring, and deeply respectful way. I have helped many people overcome painful anxiety, shame, depression, relationship difficulties, job stress, loss, and the challenges of creating a truly meaningful life. As a fully licensed clinical social worker, I offer an effective blend of deep empathy, understanding and considerable training in evidence-based approaches including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). I enjoy working with adults from all backgrounds and lifestyles, and will tailor my approach to your needs.

As a marriage and family therapist, I am uniquely trained to identify, track and break patterns between couples & families in conflict. I work toward helping individuals,couples and families take an active role in creating the kind of change they desire. Marriages are not meant to merely SURVIVE, but rather to THRIVE. In couples counseling I help parties develop greater insight into their relationship and maintain a mindfulness toward its growth. Through focusing on action steps, I actively challenge individuals and couples to take accountability for their own thoughts and behavior as opposed to assessing their partner's.

Currently providing video and telephone sessions during these stressful times. I have more than 27 years of clinical experience providing individual psychotherapy. I am committed to providing a warm, caring environment to help my clients understand and work through the difficult issues in their lives.I specializes in decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety while focusing on working together to improve quality of life and increase satisfaction in relationships and overall outlook.

I have always gained great satisfaction from helping people feel happier and in learning more effective ways to achieve more fulfilling lives. Those clients who are eager and open to learning more about themselves in order to achieve these goals benefit most from my approach as a therapist. I often focus, therefore, on insight, meaning, and symbols (including dream interpretation)in order to help clients establish a more positive and accepting perspective of themselves and others. In therapy, I work with obstacles against achieving these goals that include anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and interpersonal and relationship issues.

If you feel that parts of your life could be better, then let me show you how to access greater health and well-being. You'll be surprised that in just a few sessions you will feel better, regardless of your current circumstances. There is no reason for you to not experience greater contentment and effectiveness in life, whether you experience anxiety, depression, lack motivation, or feel unworthy.

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? 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.

Are you interested in seeking therapy but you just feel so scared and overwhelmed? Maybe your problems just are not big enough? Or maybe your problems are too big? You don't know where to start. Life is stressful, and we are living in hard times. Sometimes we feel alone and like things are out of control, but I am here to help. It is totally normal to seek support. I have worked in multiple states with children, adolescents, and adults in private practice, community mental health, residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, forensic settings, and schools.

Why is it that only 41% of people with mental health needs have sought out services within the past year? Perhaps there was a lack of connection between the client and the therapist. I hope to be that warm connection to a therapist that you have been seeking. Welcome! Congratulations on taking that first step towards personal growth and transformation - let's take the next part of your journey together. I can help you tackle those issues that have been keeping you stuck, to help you to move toward clarity, just by helping you discover the internal resources that you already possess.

Frustrated with traditional 45-minutes-a-week talk therapy? Tired of therapists who just ask "What do you want to talk about today?" - I specialize in 3-HOUR SESSIONS helping you achieve up to 3 month's worth of therapy in each session. 3-HOUR SESSIONS give you enough time to get to the root and core, break through emotional walls and leave each session with less baggage than you came in with.

There are numerous questions that you may face as you transition from young adulthood in college to possibly starting a family. In a short timeframe, you may ask yourself what direction to take your career, relationships, and family life. Each step of your journey presents new challenges and decisions that can be difficult to navigate.

Kathleen Cairns, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, and author of "The Psychotherapy Workbook","The Bald & The Beautiful: Surviving Breast Cancer, self-hypnosis audio tape "Breathe... As If Your Life Depended On It.," and lithographic greeting cards "Kathleen's Condolences." Her weekly column LIFE GOES ON can be read in her website. She is also frequently interviewed for the internet, magazines, and books regarding today’s social issues. Kathleen works with anxiety, depression,bipolar, addictions, sexual abuse, relationship issues, stress, grief, death, adolescents, and couples.

Life can be challenging. As a clinical psychologist with 35 years of experience I can help with anxiety, addictions, depression, marital relationships, sexual issues, & trauma. I can help alleviate psychiatric symptoms and addictions utilized cutting-edge and evidence-based treatments and I'll help you will identify/heal emotional pain with the goal of living a healthier and more fulfilling life. I am former Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UConn School of Medicine and a specialist in addiction medicine, as well as Internet & video game addiction. Treatments are offered in-office and via telehealth video platforms.

Do you feel depressed, anxious, stressed? Do you have relationship issues? Tell me about your situation using teletherapy--or see me in person once you are fully vaccinated and boosted. Discover new options, problem solve, and find new ways of coping. Set goals. Address life stage and career problems, anger or stress management, and conflicts with family members, colleagues, lovers, and friends. I will help you troubleshoot and cheer you on. As you find balance, you will enjoy life more and look to the future with greater faith, hope, and energy.

—accepting new clients as of 4/6— You know you want change but feel unsure where to start. Facing challenging life transitions can be frustrating and confusing. You may feel that your life is not what you expected it to be. Talking it through with friends and family still leaves you feeling lost.