Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in West Simsbury, CT
Throughout my career, I have helped children/ adolescents, adults, couples & families experiencing a variety of challenges.
Transform Adversity into Opportunity! As a dynamic therapist with a conversational style, we will develop a plan to help you on the way to health, connection & happiness. Collaboration is key! Using a warm, compassionate & empowering approach, I will offer you feedback, hold you accountable, & celebrate successes with you! During our sessions, we will explore how your thoughts, emotions, & behaviors are connected. We will identify the messages you received about yourself, others, & relationships. The experiences we had as children shape us as adults, understanding their impact can help us heal and lead a more fulfilling life.
Throughout my career, I have helped children/ adolescents, adults, couples & families experiencing a variety of challenges.
Transform Adversity into Opportunity! As a dynamic therapist with a conversational style, we will develop a plan to help you on the way to health, connection & happiness. Collaboration is key! Using a warm, compassionate & empowering approach, I will offer you feedback, hold you accountable, & celebrate successes with you! During our sessions, we will explore how your thoughts, emotions, & behaviors are connected. We will identify the messages you received about yourself, others, & relationships. The experiences we had as children shape us as adults, understanding their impact can help us heal and lead a more fulfilling life.
This is particularly true for teens and young adults, for people experiencing marital issues, and those struggling with addiction.
I can help by showing you the connection between conditions like anxiety, depression, substance abuse and trauma. I use a mindful, body centered approach to help you heal. I am expanding my private practice and have availability to take on new clients. I conduct my appointments online, so we can meet wherever is most convenient for you.
This is particularly true for teens and young adults, for people experiencing marital issues, and those struggling with addiction.
I can help by showing you the connection between conditions like anxiety, depression, substance abuse and trauma. I use a mindful, body centered approach to help you heal. I am expanding my private practice and have availability to take on new clients. I conduct my appointments online, so we can meet wherever is most convenient for you.
I am an Eating Disorder Specialist licensed in MA and CT. I have spent the last 20+ years in private practice treating people who struggle with eating disorders, food related issues and body image. I believe that everyone can recover and build a healthy, happy and fulfilling life free from constant obsessive thoughts and behaviors involving food and body image. I work collaboratively with nutritionists and medical doctors to provide comprehensive care. I am also an expert at treating anxiety, depression, ADD and trauma based responses as these are often underlying conditions that require treatment as well.
I am an Eating Disorder Specialist licensed in MA and CT. I have spent the last 20+ years in private practice treating people who struggle with eating disorders, food related issues and body image. I believe that everyone can recover and build a healthy, happy and fulfilling life free from constant obsessive thoughts and behaviors involving food and body image. I work collaboratively with nutritionists and medical doctors to provide comprehensive care. I am also an expert at treating anxiety, depression, ADD and trauma based responses as these are often underlying conditions that require treatment as well.
I'm a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults.
I'm experienced in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, adjustment to difficult life changes, OCD, trauma, ADHD and loss. I also provide parents and caregivers with tools to help decrease problematic behaviors and improve communication.
I'm a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults.
I'm experienced in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, adjustment to difficult life changes, OCD, trauma, ADHD and loss. I also provide parents and caregivers with tools to help decrease problematic behaviors and improve communication.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relationship challenges, facing low self-worth, or moving through a major transition. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a warm, empathetic space where your story is heard, your experiences are honored, and healing can begin.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, navigating relationship challenges, facing low self-worth, or moving through a major transition. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer a warm, empathetic space where your story is heard, your experiences are honored, and healing can begin.
Kelly V. Madin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
West Simsbury, CT 06092
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy counseling teens, adults and families as they navigate life issues.
I feel that it is important to connect with clients on a deep and meaningful level. The therapeutic relationship is the most important indicator of success and meaningful change in a client's life. It is essential for both the therapist and the client to be engaged in the therapeutic process, actively setting your personal and relationship goals and collaborating on the best ways to meet these.
I enjoy counseling teens, adults and families as they navigate life issues.
I feel that it is important to connect with clients on a deep and meaningful level. The therapeutic relationship is the most important indicator of success and meaningful change in a client's life. It is essential for both the therapist and the client to be engaged in the therapeutic process, actively setting your personal and relationship goals and collaborating on the best ways to meet these.
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Using stories as a bridge for conversation and reflection, I support children and adolescents in navigating identity, relationships, and emotional growth through individual sessions and therapeutic book clubs.
I work with children, adolescents, and families navigating challenges such as identity development, peer relationships, school stress, grief, and transitions. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and rooted in the belief that stories help us better understand ourselves and one another.
Using stories as a bridge for conversation and reflection, I support children and adolescents in navigating identity, relationships, and emotional growth through individual sessions and therapeutic book clubs.
I work with children, adolescents, and families navigating challenges such as identity development, peer relationships, school stress, grief, and transitions. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and rooted in the belief that stories help us better understand ourselves and one another.
You have taken the hardest step which is reaching out and asking for help. Whether you are having difficulty with living and managing your daily life or you or your child are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, sad, depressed, anxious, lonely or just dealing with the daily stressors of life, you have come to right place. Please reach out so I can help you reach your full potential; reach the goals you wish to achieve or manage your current situation.
You have taken the hardest step which is reaching out and asking for help. Whether you are having difficulty with living and managing your daily life or you or your child are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, sad, depressed, anxious, lonely or just dealing with the daily stressors of life, you have come to right place. Please reach out so I can help you reach your full potential; reach the goals you wish to achieve or manage your current situation.
You’ve hit the wall. You can’t do any more, can’t manage your stress and can’t imagine struggling like this for the rest of your life. Things are so unpleasant and uncomfortable that you know you need help, but don’t know where to look or who can provide what you need. You can’t go back to when you were happier, and you can’t move forward like this. You need someone who is going to understand your concerns and can objectively and reassuringly help you feel better.
You’ve hit the wall. You can’t do any more, can’t manage your stress and can’t imagine struggling like this for the rest of your life. Things are so unpleasant and uncomfortable that you know you need help, but don’t know where to look or who can provide what you need. You can’t go back to when you were happier, and you can’t move forward like this. You need someone who is going to understand your concerns and can objectively and reassuringly help you feel better.
Darlene Galarza White,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
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Remaining Appointments Available Saturday
As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting people who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or facing major life stressors. Further, I specialize in perinatal mental health. I am dedicated to supporting young adults through life changes and teaching emotional management skills. I assist birthing people in navigating through specific challenges that come with parenthood.
Welcome!
Remaining Appointments Available Saturday
As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting people who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or facing major life stressors. Further, I specialize in perinatal mental health. I am dedicated to supporting young adults through life changes and teaching emotional management skills. I assist birthing people in navigating through specific challenges that come with parenthood.
At Grace Valley Clinical Services, we support individuals who are silently struggling—those who show up for everyone else, but deep down feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. Many carry the weight of past trauma, grief, rejection, or emotional neglect. Others are navigating faith questions, burnout, strained relationships, or major life transitions that leave them feeling off-center and out of control.
At Grace Valley Clinical Services, we support individuals who are silently struggling—those who show up for everyone else, but deep down feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. Many carry the weight of past trauma, grief, rejection, or emotional neglect. Others are navigating faith questions, burnout, strained relationships, or major life transitions that leave them feeling off-center and out of control.
I work with teens and young adults (12+) navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationships- particularly LGBTQ+ youth who need a therapist who actually understands their experience, not just tolerates it.
I aim to connect with individuals seeking mental health services and are receptive to a person centered, strengths-based approach focused on empathy. I use CBT, DBT, and inner child work.
I work with teens and young adults (12+) navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationships- particularly LGBTQ+ youth who need a therapist who actually understands their experience, not just tolerates it.
I aim to connect with individuals seeking mental health services and are receptive to a person centered, strengths-based approach focused on empathy. I use CBT, DBT, and inner child work.
Currently I focus on talk therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I completed my graduate studies at Central Connecticut State University. I apply multiple theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral therapy, to foster positive change. Based on my training and experience, symptom relief and self actualization come from a holistic approach to problems, which are cognitive, physiological, emotional, and social.
Currently I focus on talk therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I completed my graduate studies at Central Connecticut State University. I apply multiple theoretical orientations including cognitive-behavioral therapy, to foster positive change. Based on my training and experience, symptom relief and self actualization come from a holistic approach to problems, which are cognitive, physiological, emotional, and social.
With 15 years of family therapy experience and working with children, teenagers, and adults, I am convinced that everyone has the ability to take a step in the right direction to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Welcome! I am an LCSW and Board-Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care. It takes strength and courage to begin something new; and with a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment, I believe that this is where it all begins. We're human and go through difficult times which can cause us much confusion and a need for guidance, hope, and support. I strongly believe that with an individualized, strength-based, and motivational approach, you can find a new direction and way of thinking to overcome the challenges that we are faced with in our everyday lives.
With 15 years of family therapy experience and working with children, teenagers, and adults, I am convinced that everyone has the ability to take a step in the right direction to live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Welcome! I am an LCSW and Board-Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care. It takes strength and courage to begin something new; and with a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment, I believe that this is where it all begins. We're human and go through difficult times which can cause us much confusion and a need for guidance, hope, and support. I strongly believe that with an individualized, strength-based, and motivational approach, you can find a new direction and way of thinking to overcome the challenges that we are faced with in our everyday lives.
I provide telehealth counseling for teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, grief, trauma/PTSD, and life stressors.
I utilizes person-centered therapy approach with a collaboration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) & Self Care/Mindfulness techniques within my treatment.
I provide telehealth counseling for teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, grief, trauma/PTSD, and life stressors.
I utilizes person-centered therapy approach with a collaboration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) & Self Care/Mindfulness techniques within my treatment.
I have immediate openings for morning, afternoon, and limited early evening appointments (in-person or virtual).
Hi! I'm here to offer a flexible space where you can show up as you are in each moment - whether that means you want room to explore and process your week, work through something in more depth, or even just connect ( so much healing happens through connection!).
I have immediate openings for morning, afternoon, and limited early evening appointments (in-person or virtual).
Hi! I'm here to offer a flexible space where you can show up as you are in each moment - whether that means you want room to explore and process your week, work through something in more depth, or even just connect ( so much healing happens through connection!).
Life moves in chapters—some full of joy, others marked by uncertainty, and many that ask more of us than we feel ready to give. These transitions, both beautiful and painful, can stir questions, fears, and a deep longing for clarity. I offer a supportive space, free of judgment and full of collaboration so that we can work together to identify the root of your struggles, build on your strengths and find solutions to your most pressing concerns. I specialize in infertility, pregnancy and postpartum mental health and feel passionately about helping others navigate and process every decision and stage of their family building journey.
Life moves in chapters—some full of joy, others marked by uncertainty, and many that ask more of us than we feel ready to give. These transitions, both beautiful and painful, can stir questions, fears, and a deep longing for clarity. I offer a supportive space, free of judgment and full of collaboration so that we can work together to identify the root of your struggles, build on your strengths and find solutions to your most pressing concerns. I specialize in infertility, pregnancy and postpartum mental health and feel passionately about helping others navigate and process every decision and stage of their family building journey.
Though trauma is my niche, I also specialize in working with adults and teenagers navigating depression, anxiety, general life stress, and parenting challenges.
I aim to create a comfortable, supportive space where we can move through hard topics while still making room for moments of lightness and humor along the way. I am currently completing EMDR training and incorporate TF-CBT and CBT techniques to help clients process trauma, build coping skills, regulate emotions, and feel more grounded in every day life.
Though trauma is my niche, I also specialize in working with adults and teenagers navigating depression, anxiety, general life stress, and parenting challenges.
I aim to create a comfortable, supportive space where we can move through hard topics while still making room for moments of lightness and humor along the way. I am currently completing EMDR training and incorporate TF-CBT and CBT techniques to help clients process trauma, build coping skills, regulate emotions, and feel more grounded in every day life.
Life can be overwhelming, and therapy offers a space to pause and make sense of it all. I work with you at your pace, providing care and understanding.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Licensed Art Therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, focused on helping you process emotions, understand your experiences, and build effective coping strategies. I offer space for reflection and emotional depth, while also providing clear, honest guidance when needed.
Life can be overwhelming, and therapy offers a space to pause and make sense of it all. I work with you at your pace, providing care and understanding.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Licensed Art Therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, focused on helping you process emotions, understand your experiences, and build effective coping strategies. I offer space for reflection and emotional depth, while also providing clear, honest guidance when needed.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults and adults.
The life experiences you have shape the way you view the world, and in response the way you interact with the world around you. Therapy is a safe space for you to work through problems, emotions, thoughts and experiences so that you can continue to function in your day-to-day life without carrying such an emotional burden.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults and adults.
The life experiences you have shape the way you view the world, and in response the way you interact with the world around you. Therapy is a safe space for you to work through problems, emotions, thoughts and experiences so that you can continue to function in your day-to-day life without carrying such an emotional burden.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.