Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Willimantic, CT
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Path Adult Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Individual & Group Counseling • Intensive Outpatient • Psychiatric Evaluations • Medication Management •Trauma Specialty • Substance Use Recovery •
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Mindfulness •.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-- CALL TODAY!!!*** At Perception Programs Behavioral Health Centers, it is our mission to provide you with compassionate, quality care in a supportive, safe, and open environment. We will help you to explore challenges, maximize strengths, and move towards the life you want. We offer holistic individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication consultation and management. Currently offering services at at our Adult PATH Counseling Center in Willimantic at our new state of the art building. Contact us today!
Waitlist for new clients

Lauriann Zane
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC
Verified
Verified
In my practice I use holistic approaches including talk therapy,
CBT
, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma therapy, ART, Somatic Experiencing.
On our path in life we all go through times of struggle. Sometimes from unresolved past issues or just problems in the present. I believe we can learn to know ourselves and move through difficulties when we have support from a trusted individual with whom we can process. I work in collaboration with clients to build on natural strengths, while addressing barriers to progress, so they can move toward their goals. I work from a holistic perspective (mind/body) and create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to share their stories and create insight for action and growth.

Susan A Barone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAAMET
Verified
Verified
It combines Acupuncture (without needles), Qigong,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Aversion Therapy and Kinesiology.
When we experience trauma it can effect all aspects of our lives, our psychological, emotional and physical well-being can all be compromised. Trauma related issues include: physical pain, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, anger, substance abuse, procrastination and avoidance behaviors. These issues can be present even if the trauma occurred in our pre-verbal years. Talk therapy alone even when paired with medication is often not enough to provide the true relief and healing we seek and deserve. This is why I incorporate Emotional Freedom Techniques into my practice.
Not accepting new clients

Donna Nicolino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Depending on your needs, I may use very concrete therapies such as
CBT
or DBT, explore issues of spirituality, or work with somatic therapies such as EMDR - or all of these.
I provide both brief and longer-term counseling to individuals and couples grappling with a range of challenges, from life transitions, anxiety and depression to complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. Trauma is a particular focus of mine and I continually educate myself on the most helpful methods of healing. I am certified in EMDR and am in my second year of training in Somatic Experiencing. I take a holistic approach, and will work with you to explore how diet and nutrition, activity, sleep, belief systems and relationships impact your overall well-being.
Waitlist for new clients

NAFI Connecticut Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our training in the human service field includes
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Inappropriate Sexual Behavior, Trauma Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse, Multisystemic Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy .
NAFI Connecticut is accepting new patients. We are utilizing a hybrid model which encompasses both a telehealth platform (ZOOM Healthcare) and in person sessions to target your needs and eliminate barriers. Please call us if you need any support. We believe in creating a diverse and innovative services for people through a trauma informed environment/lens. Our approach will encourage you to connect with your true self by providing an opportunity to explore your belief system and promote positive change.

Jeanette Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I practice a variety of evidenced-based interventions including
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Sometimes in life we can get off track or even experience circumstances beyond our control that just throw us off our course. Finding direction and getting back on track can be difficult, just as difficult as finding a listening ear and someone we can trust and depend on. I'm here to say that it doesn't have to be, and I'm here to begin the journey with you wherever you are in that process.

Path Student And Family Counseling Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
We help young people, ages 5-23, and their families manage emotional, developmental,
cognitive
, or behavioral challenges and address a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, substance use. We deeply value the inclusion of caregivers in the process to ensure sustained recovery and growth. We offer a wide range of behavioral health services and treatment interventions include
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Sarah Pennington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic approach that incorporates evidence based practices of Trauma Focused
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy ( TF-
CBT
) and Attachment, Self Regulation Competency framework (ARC).
I'm Sarah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with individuals impacted by anxiety, depression, and trauma. , I am passionate about working together to find creative solutions to help meet your personal goals.

Jessica Parenteau
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I practice a variety of evidenced-based interventions including
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
I’m Jessica, a Licensed Professional Counselor that specializes in trauma, PTSD and grief. We all know that life can be hard, we can feel lost in it, or it can become chaotic. The journey to noticing that life has become unmanageable isn't easy, but having that understanding is important. I’m here to say congratulations on taking that first step in asking for help. I hope to aid you in your journey at a pace that is comfortable for you to meet your goals. I believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for therapy sessions. I also focus on using a person-centered approach.

Joyce Johnson @ Whispering Pines Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I combine Animal Assisted Therapy with other evidence based techniques (DBT,
CBT
, Mindfulness and MI) to help adults and young adults (ages 16-18) heal from past trauma and learn to cope with anxiety and depression.
I am certified in Animal Assisted Therapy and together with my animal partners I offer a non traditional approach to treating anxiety, trauma and depression. Have you experienced trauma or loss? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression? Is traditional talk therapy intimidating or not really your style? Maybe you just don't have the words to describe what you’re feeling. Well you have come to the right place.
Not accepting new clients

Hillary Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADTR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic skills include Gestalt Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Dance Movement Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Expressive Arts Therapy, family therapy, play therapy, healing visualization, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Groups, Divorce Support Groups, Imago Couple's Therapy and EMDR.
"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion."
-- Buddha.
I utilize a gentle but direct approach to assist you in recovering from the pain and sorrow that can be a part of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dance Movement Therapist. Using my creativity and diverse skill set I help my clients overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, traumas and loss. Working with the body, mind and spirit together, I will help you find the way to reconnect with your most authentic self and restore your relationships. My clients are adults, couples, children and adolecents.
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Hayley Tiller-Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy as a backbone for my work with clients but tailor my approach to meet the needs of each client.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in the field since 2007. I enjoy working with people of all ages facing many issues, but have a special interest in helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, infertility and gender identity. I also really enjoy working with other providers in the field.
Not accepting new clients

Marguerite (Rita) Amodeo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My clinical focus is a
cognitive
behavioral approach as well as Client Centered, in my work with individuals, groups, couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with the elderly, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and with children and families. My areas of expertise are in working with divorcing families, parenting, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and working with couples.

Barry Lewis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I incorporate elements from several different therapeutic models,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy along with Brain Research and Loss and Grief Theories.
I'm a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 30 years experience. I see families and individuals of all ages providing a personal, pragmatic and supportive approach in addressing life's difficulties. My philosophy is solution-focused care utilizing a goal-directed approach. I recognize that each individual and family is unique and I attempt to provide the most appropriate services on an individual basis.

Joann Averill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach is interactive, utilizing evidence-based psychology including
cognitive
behavioral therapy, mindfulness and meditation, and holistic and spiritual approaches according to client interest.
Crises or life stressors are often what initially bring people to therapy. Others come to work on old issues that continue to re-surface, causing problems for the individuals themselves or in their relationships with family, or at work. Many people find therapy to be a place where they can work on increasing personal insight and self-awareness in order to live more fulfilling lives, and work toward achieving their highest potential. Whatever brings you here, therapy can be a place to help you restore balance in your life and live life to the fullest. In therapy, we work together to bring about lasting change.

Igor Espittia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
To help support the change you desire,I draw from a combination of approaches including; specialized training in Body Centered Gestalt Therapy,
cognitive
behavioral,developmental, transactional analysis, and Internal Family Systems therapy among others.
At any given time we are doing the best we know. As a therapist, my work helps each client to experience and explore themselves honestly as they are. By helping to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental climate, I assist you to transform old patterns from the inside out.
Waitlist for new clients

Peace in Wellness Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use a holistic approach and perspective using talk therapy,
CBT
, ARC and trauma informed practices.
Hi! I'm Stacey, I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working in the mental health field, primarily in the outpatient setting for 11 years. At Peace in Wellness Counseling our goal is to promote wellness in all areas of your life. Mentally, physically, spiritually. Understanding it is all connected, I want to empower you to find peace in your past experiences that may be holding you back in life. To find strength and insight from your past while implementing a new perspective to your situation. To ultimately, gain skills and strategies to move forward in a life of wellness.

Thomas Ranallo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
My approach to helping clients is to establish an evolving partnership based on mutual respect and trust, with various treatment modalities focusing on the patient’s needs and preferences; however, my primary treatment approach is to use a combination of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience in the mental health field. I have a diverse background that ranges from providing administrative oversight and consultation to clinical programs and staff, to working in private practice treating adults and couples of all ages with various therapeutic needs. My experience has allowed me to gain a vast understanding and empathy of the effects of mental health issues on individuals and their lives.
Mansfield Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We use:
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Grief Counseling.
ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS! We are a group of mental health professionals, therapists and psychiatrist would like to listen to your personal stories and help you to fight your emotional and mental struggles. We nurture people as they re-learn how to access their innate strengths and improve their experience of emotional wellness. Together we can help you confront and overcome whatever issue you’re currently facing. We work at your pace and your treatment is tailored to you personally, to your unique personal life experiences.

Penny Tavar - Meridian Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities, which include, (but not limited to)
CBT
, DBT, EFT, and EMDR.
As the founder and clinical director of Meridian Psychotherapy Associates, I am here to provide you with the support you deserve. We have a talented and compassionate team of clinical psychotherapists that have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families. The majority of individuals we help are working on managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. Meridian Psychotherapy Associates strives to provide a compassionate, safe and judgement-free space to talk and heal. Whether it is relationship difficulty or the stressors of day to day life, your lived experience should and will be heard.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.