Couples Counseling Therapists in Willimantic, CT
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Mandy Avery Risley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Perhaps, the most important component in our work together is our therapeutic
relationship
, which I will thoroughly value and embrace.
*I am not currently accepting new clients* Hello! Are you looking to make positive changes in your life? I would be honored to share your journey and help you discover and develop strengths that will move you forward toward reaching your goals. Change is hard but is made easier with support and guidance. I offer you non-judgmental support in achieving the goals you wish to accomplish. I have experience working with a range of issues (anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationships, trauma, grief and loss) and have a flexible approach based on individual needs. I draw from a variety of counseling theories and techniques.

A Better You Outpatient Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Together we will build a therapeutic
relationship
that would allow you to feel connected, safe, and comfortable in discussing emotional topics.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!! You feel overwhelmed, frustrated, broken and filled with despair. Often you feel undervalued in relationships, school, and work. You want so badly to feel happy, accepted, and valued by the people around you. The ongoing strife with relationships, school, work and personal struggles just seem all too much! You have sleepless nights, due to situations and circumstances constantly on your mind. You are filled with many insecurities, which causes you to doubt who you are and whether you have the strength to pull yourself out this hole you have fallen into.

Laura DeSantis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Within the therapeutic
relationship
, you will have an opportunity to connect with yourself on a deeper level, tap into your inner wisdom and take action towards change.
Feeling stuck? We all face challenges, but there’s no reason you should struggle alone when help is available. You deserve to feel better and work through the obstacles that keep you from living your best life. As a clinician in the mental health and substance abuse field over the past 14 years, it's been my privilege to support many courageous individuals in their quest for healing. No two journeys have been the same. I have learned to be present and trust the process. There are many methods, strategies and skills that we can employ to help you resolve current issues and create new possibilities. You just need to begin.

Leah Wessels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Additional topics I am passionate about are career exploration, self-care and reflecting on
relationship
dynamics.
Immediate openings available for virtual/telehealth appointments only. Welcome to Swift Running Waters Counseling. I serve students and residents of Eastern Connecticut using a strengths-based, client-centered approach. My mission is to assist you in identifying and using your natural strengths to promote resilience during your healing and recovery journey. During our time together, we will work to build solutions for what you're going through. I will encourage you to look at your concerns about the future, the patterns of your past, and will guide you in the practice of being more present.
Waitlist for new clients

NAFI Connecticut Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We work primarily with adolescents, adults,
couples
and families ages 6-lifespan.
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.

Sherry Chen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Together, we can work on identifying your goals in therapy and build the therapeutic
relationship
you need in order to move forward.
I currently have Friday telehealth sessions at this time. I want to congratulate you on being curious on what is out there. We all know that at times life can be hard, at times overwhelming and uncertain of what to do. Having a person to talk to can be a weight off your shoulders and there’s help available. Everyone deserves to feel better.

Laurie Mazzarella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
After almost 30 years in mental health, I'm still passionate about the work I do. With that said, I'm here to help with the problems that have brought you to therapy. Gathering information and developing our
relationship
, along with trust and creating a safe space to share are my strengths in helping others. I use various approaches to assist clients. Along with this, I enjoy educating about how we learn and form in an inter-generational family system and how we can transmit problems in that family system unconsciously. This can inform and empower growth and change.
Not accepting new clients

Donna Nicolino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Inlight Professional Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LADC, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Anger,
Relationship
problems, Grief, Transition in Personal life or Career, Parenting Difficulties, Trauma, PTSD, existential crises, lack of self confidence? Are you looking for someone to help you make sense of your emotional struggles and find ways to heal and thrive in life? Are you experiencing spiritual turbulence and would like help in getting back your balance and orientation in this rapidly evolving spiritual shifts in consciousness on the planet today?

Jonathan S. Schreiber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals,
couples
, and families, most of whom were looking to feel better in some way, be more effective in creating change, and feel more connected to the people around them.
***Teletherapy sessions only at this time.*** Everyone needs someone to talk to, whether it's a family member, friend, spiritual leader, or someone else with whom you feel connected. If you've ever felt better after getting something off your chest, then you know what I mean. Therapy is often a place where we are free to share and explore the issues that challenge most of us at one time or another: relationships (romantic, family, etc.), stress, life transitions, parenting, anxiety, and more. My approach is one that respects where you are in your process, building the therapeutic
relationship
to help you move forward.
Not accepting new clients

Hillary Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADTR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"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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Lynn Dove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that change is possible. Realizing when things are not working, and that something needs to change, is an important point in creating the life you want to have. I am glad that you have chosen to see if therapy can help you. My goal is to create a safe place in which you can learn to understand yourself, heal your wounds, and to become the person you want to be. I work with adults and adolescents dealing with a variety of issues; from everyday struggles, anxiety, depression, psychological trauma and dissociation, eating disorders,
relationship
issues, spirituality, and aging.

Susan M Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Working with college students,
couples
, with a focus on gender issues, parenting, & elder care. If you are a Veteran about to deploy/post deployment- I am a provider for the MilitaryOne program and welcome you to the office. I incorporate trauma work/yoga, mind-body connections ElderCare throughout the life span and working with caregivers is also provided for the sandwiched baby boomer. Addictions/family problems are difficult & an area of specialization.If you seek a therapeutic alliance to work out problems in a compassionate & empowering environment, call me. Telephone and video sessions are possible for all CT residents. Thank-you.
Not accepting new clients

Hayley Tiller-Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in a therapeutic
relationship
grounded in mutual respect and encourage feedback.
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.

Robert Salcedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am proud that I can offer a truly custom experience for individuals,
couples
or marriage issues.
I understand that we can benefit from help if we feel stuck, overwhelmed or not sure where to turn. Sometimes people get stuck in patterns that may have been helpful but have become limiting or even destructive. I believe therapy can provide deep healing which allows for greater flexibility, ease, self knowledge and enjoyment of life. With 20+ years of experience, I have been successful in helping my clients through depression, substance abuse, anxiety, panic and grief and loss or just gaining more satisfaction with their lives. It has been an honor for me to do this.

Michelle Allison
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It's not easy reaching out for professional help with
relationship
, family or emotional problems, but I hope you choose to take this important first step toward changing your life for the better. In my 30 years of practice, I have never felt a greater sense of hope and optimism about what talk therapy can realistically offer to reduce suffering and improve our personal and family lives. I can present you with a "user friendly" path into treatment that will ease your very understandable anxiety and skepticism. My goals for you as a client are learning, growth, empowerment and customer satisfaction.

Joann Averill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
, and families.
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.

Elena C. Schreiber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My main goals are to create an atmosphere and
relationship
that feels safe and comfortable, and to empower and support you in making the changes you desire.
Every person has the right and the capacity to heal, to grow, and to create a life they love. This kind of journey is a process that takes time, courage, and a willing heart. My name is Elena Schreiber, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Yoga teacher. In my practice, I offer traditional psychotherapy along with various holistic and spiritual approaches and techniques, including: conscious breathing, gentle yoga, hypnotherapy, mindfulness/meditation and tapping. I am fascinated and inspired by the mind-body-energy connection, and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.
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
.

Renee Cummings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Telehealth for CT and FL residents. I can schedule an appointment immediately with no wait list. I am a licensed clinical social worker and work with folks that reside in Connecticut or Florida. I often hear "I just want to have someone to talk to." My role in working with you is to be that person that you feel safe, secure, and connected with so that we can talk through whatever it may be that brings you to therapy. I value the therapeutic
relationship
and our connection as we move forward in meeting your goals.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.