Harvard Pilgrim Therapists in Windsor, CT
I am a licensed clinical social worker, experienced in assisting adults, teens, and families address a variety of issues. Areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression and substance abuse issues. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you can explore and identify these issues. No two persons are the same. I believe in using an individualized approach grounded in evidence based practice that is tailored to one's specific needs.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, experienced in assisting adults, teens, and families address a variety of issues. Areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression and substance abuse issues. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which you can explore and identify these issues. No two persons are the same. I believe in using an individualized approach grounded in evidence based practice that is tailored to one's specific needs.
Sometimes we all need a little encouragement, guidance, validation, motivation, and a safe space to voice our concerns, feelings, thoughts, ideas, and questions. I am willing to be that person for you! I am Valerie Barrett- Noel, a licensed independent social worker in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Florida. I graduated with my master's in social work from Fordham University. I completed my undergrad in criminal justice investigative services at the University of New Haven with concentrations in fire science and victim services.
Sometimes we all need a little encouragement, guidance, validation, motivation, and a safe space to voice our concerns, feelings, thoughts, ideas, and questions. I am willing to be that person for you! I am Valerie Barrett- Noel, a licensed independent social worker in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Florida. I graduated with my master's in social work from Fordham University. I completed my undergrad in criminal justice investigative services at the University of New Haven with concentrations in fire science and victim services.
2nd Chances LLC is a safe space for navigating life’s difficult transitions. We specialize in helping you understand your history to regain control of your life. Get therapy today to help you find the bright moments in life!
2nd Chances LLC is a safe space for navigating life’s difficult transitions. We specialize in helping you understand your history to regain control of your life. Get therapy today to help you find the bright moments in life!
My ideal clients are young to midlife adults navigating relational challenges—those feeling stuck between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming. They may be facing conflict or loss within families, friendships, or partnerships, struggling to maintain authenticity while staying connected to others. They seek clarity, self-understanding, and deeper fulfillment through healing, growth, and meaningful connection.
My ideal clients are young to midlife adults navigating relational challenges—those feeling stuck between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming. They may be facing conflict or loss within families, friendships, or partnerships, struggling to maintain authenticity while staying connected to others. They seek clarity, self-understanding, and deeper fulfillment through healing, growth, and meaningful connection.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 plus years of experience providing support, education, empowering adolescents and adults to be their best self. I have experience with trauma, depression, grief, loss, adoption, foster care, couple/peer and family conflict, anxiety, anger management, addiction, codependency, dual diagnosis, school issues, emotional disturbance, women issues and much more. I strongly believe in the quote “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come, remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears, you have overcome. “
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 plus years of experience providing support, education, empowering adolescents and adults to be their best self. I have experience with trauma, depression, grief, loss, adoption, foster care, couple/peer and family conflict, anxiety, anger management, addiction, codependency, dual diagnosis, school issues, emotional disturbance, women issues and much more. I strongly believe in the quote “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come, remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears, you have overcome. “
Do you find yourself feeling detached when life gets overwhelming? Perhaps, feeling stuck and tried to cross the road by yourself, to where you begin to feel even more lost but seeking help was something you contemplated on? Are you currently going through transitions in your life and having difficulties adjusting just to get through the day? All of this which may be causing you sadness, doubting yourself, or simply feeling over.
Do you find yourself feeling detached when life gets overwhelming? Perhaps, feeling stuck and tried to cross the road by yourself, to where you begin to feel even more lost but seeking help was something you contemplated on? Are you currently going through transitions in your life and having difficulties adjusting just to get through the day? All of this which may be causing you sadness, doubting yourself, or simply feeling over.
Are you beginning to ask yourself the deeper questions; what am I doing with my life? What’s important to me? What’s next? Who am I?!
Stepping into my office is where we begin the work. It can be uncomfortable, it can be gut wrenching, but getting know yourself enough to trust your intuition and set your own intentions is how we center you in your own story. You are the main character in your life. Recognizing how we often overextend ourselves and act in a way that is not in alignment with what we want, is how we stop chipping away at everything that makes us, US.
Are you beginning to ask yourself the deeper questions; what am I doing with my life? What’s important to me? What’s next? Who am I?!
Stepping into my office is where we begin the work. It can be uncomfortable, it can be gut wrenching, but getting know yourself enough to trust your intuition and set your own intentions is how we center you in your own story. You are the main character in your life. Recognizing how we often overextend ourselves and act in a way that is not in alignment with what we want, is how we stop chipping away at everything that makes us, US.
In this this time of crises, people are struggling to cope with the multiple challenges they are facing, including isolation, fear, anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, financial stress, and relationships. As a therapist, I want to offer assistance to individuals who find themselves overwhelmed and seeking a safe space in which to openly discuss their concerns. Although I take insurance, I will be discussing a sliding scale with individuals who would otherwise be unable to get treatment.
In this this time of crises, people are struggling to cope with the multiple challenges they are facing, including isolation, fear, anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, financial stress, and relationships. As a therapist, I want to offer assistance to individuals who find themselves overwhelmed and seeking a safe space in which to openly discuss their concerns. Although I take insurance, I will be discussing a sliding scale with individuals who would otherwise be unable to get treatment.
Changing Faces is a queer, owned therapy practice committed to creating safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ folx. Life isn’t always easy. You’ve been struggling for so long with your internal knowledge of who you are versus how the world defines you. It feels like a constant battle to navigate the simplest situations. Feeling disconnected from or distressed by life while pretending like everything is fine. You can be so anxious in social situations and depressed when you’re alone. You feel ashamed and confused, but also sometimes excited and hopeful. What could life look like if you were living in alignment with your true self?
Changing Faces is a queer, owned therapy practice committed to creating safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ folx. Life isn’t always easy. You’ve been struggling for so long with your internal knowledge of who you are versus how the world defines you. It feels like a constant battle to navigate the simplest situations. Feeling disconnected from or distressed by life while pretending like everything is fine. You can be so anxious in social situations and depressed when you’re alone. You feel ashamed and confused, but also sometimes excited and hopeful. What could life look like if you were living in alignment with your true self?
I work with thoughtful individuals and couples who feel stuck between what they long for and how life feels now. Maybe there’s emotional distance, mismatched desire, or painful communication loops that leave you feeling lonely even when you’re not alone. Shame, self-doubt, or the weight of depression can make intimacy feel risky. If you're yearning for honest connection, satisfying sex, and steadier moods so you can show up as a loving partner and a whole person, I’m here to help. Above all, I strive to offer a safe space where you can untangle old patterns, deepen your understanding of each other, and build a healthy relationship.
I work with thoughtful individuals and couples who feel stuck between what they long for and how life feels now. Maybe there’s emotional distance, mismatched desire, or painful communication loops that leave you feeling lonely even when you’re not alone. Shame, self-doubt, or the weight of depression can make intimacy feel risky. If you're yearning for honest connection, satisfying sex, and steadier moods so you can show up as a loving partner and a whole person, I’m here to help. Above all, I strive to offer a safe space where you can untangle old patterns, deepen your understanding of each other, and build a healthy relationship.
I specialize in working with children and adults to help them process trauma and navigate the stressors of everyday life. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing. Whether you're dealing with the lasting impact of trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you find clarity, connection, and strength on your path to well-being. Whether you're facing emotional overwhelm, navigating a major life transition, or seeking support for your child or teen, I’m here to walk alongside you.
I specialize in working with children and adults to help them process trauma and navigate the stressors of everyday life. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing. Whether you're dealing with the lasting impact of trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you find clarity, connection, and strength on your path to well-being. Whether you're facing emotional overwhelm, navigating a major life transition, or seeking support for your child or teen, I’m here to walk alongside you.
I work with teens, young adults, and couples who are navigating some of life’s most challenging and transformative moments. Many of my clients are teenagers facing issues like life transitions, academic or social stress, eating disorders, conduct concerns, OCD, or simply the everyday pressures of growing up. I also support couples who are struggling with communication, trust, intimacy, or navigating change together.
I work with teens, young adults, and couples who are navigating some of life’s most challenging and transformative moments. Many of my clients are teenagers facing issues like life transitions, academic or social stress, eating disorders, conduct concerns, OCD, or simply the everyday pressures of growing up. I also support couples who are struggling with communication, trust, intimacy, or navigating change together.
Life is hard and even downright frustrating at times. Everybody faces challenges in life but you don't have to go through them alone. It is OK to get some help while going through life. The first step to overcoming, breaking through, recovering and succeeding starts with the first phone call to come see me. Know your worth! Be brave enough to break the stigma we face surrounding counseling and therapy. I work hard to create a very safe space - no judging, no shaming - where you can be free to share what it is you might be struggling to conquer. Together we can get through it!
Life is hard and even downright frustrating at times. Everybody faces challenges in life but you don't have to go through them alone. It is OK to get some help while going through life. The first step to overcoming, breaking through, recovering and succeeding starts with the first phone call to come see me. Know your worth! Be brave enough to break the stigma we face surrounding counseling and therapy. I work hard to create a very safe space - no judging, no shaming - where you can be free to share what it is you might be struggling to conquer. Together we can get through it!
SMPsychotherapy is a group private practice that provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults, family and couples in the State of CT. We specialize in helping families improve their overall mental and emotional health in a non-judgmental environment that is culturally sensitive to help you navigate the challenges that life presents. Our services are strength oriented to help you identify coping mechanisms to manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, high levels of stress that impact your everyday life. If you are struggling especially in these difficult times with COVID-19, you are in the right place.
SMPsychotherapy is a group private practice that provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults, family and couples in the State of CT. We specialize in helping families improve their overall mental and emotional health in a non-judgmental environment that is culturally sensitive to help you navigate the challenges that life presents. Our services are strength oriented to help you identify coping mechanisms to manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, high levels of stress that impact your everyday life. If you are struggling especially in these difficult times with COVID-19, you are in the right place.
Welcome! We are so excited that you took the time to drop in, explore our services and how they may suit your needs. It is our hope to assist you with identifying solutions to your presenting issues and promote mental and emotional wellness.
Welcome! We are so excited that you took the time to drop in, explore our services and how they may suit your needs. It is our hope to assist you with identifying solutions to your presenting issues and promote mental and emotional wellness.
There’s a part of you that feels like you’re about to give up! And that's where we come in. You're stuck in a repetitive cycle with little improvement. You find it hard to smile and it makes you wonder when peace will arrive. You’re burnt out, too tired to hang with friends, too overwhelmed to play with your kids and the sight of your significant other is not helping. How long will continue with these repetitive cycles? This isn’t a healthy way to live and if you continue you may end up resenting the world and yourself. Operating from a place of discomfort is never easy and finding the help you deserve can be even harder.
There’s a part of you that feels like you’re about to give up! And that's where we come in. You're stuck in a repetitive cycle with little improvement. You find it hard to smile and it makes you wonder when peace will arrive. You’re burnt out, too tired to hang with friends, too overwhelmed to play with your kids and the sight of your significant other is not helping. How long will continue with these repetitive cycles? This isn’t a healthy way to live and if you continue you may end up resenting the world and yourself. Operating from a place of discomfort is never easy and finding the help you deserve can be even harder.
I currently have a few day time openings for new clients. Taking the first step in the journey of therapy takes courage and strength. I am a marital and family therapist with over 17 years of experience working with adults and couples going through difficult times in their lives. I provide acceptance, support, nurturance and hope for the future. I use a strength based approach. My goal is for therapy to be an inviting, calm and safe place where we can work together to create positive changes in your life resulting in healthy coping skills, peace, and improved relationships.
I currently have a few day time openings for new clients. Taking the first step in the journey of therapy takes courage and strength. I am a marital and family therapist with over 17 years of experience working with adults and couples going through difficult times in their lives. I provide acceptance, support, nurturance and hope for the future. I use a strength based approach. My goal is for therapy to be an inviting, calm and safe place where we can work together to create positive changes in your life resulting in healthy coping skills, peace, and improved relationships.
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.
Life can be overwhelming when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or stress. You may feel stuck, exhausted, or uncertain about how to move forward but you don't have to face it alone. For over 20 years. I've had the privilege of helping adults navigate life's challenges, find healthier ways of coping, and discover that they can create lasting change.
Life can be overwhelming when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or stress. You may feel stuck, exhausted, or uncertain about how to move forward but you don't have to face it alone. For over 20 years. I've had the privilege of helping adults navigate life's challenges, find healthier ways of coping, and discover that they can create lasting change.
Welcome to my practice! My name is Brittany Higginbotham, and I bring more than a decade of clinical experience to help you navigate life's challenges. I am an LPC in Connecticut and an LMHC in Massachusetts. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, which has enriched my eclectic approach to therapy. This versatility allows me to tailor my methods to suit each client's unique needs, ensuring a strong and effective therapeutic relationship. My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, adolescent challenges, and family issues.
Welcome to my practice! My name is Brittany Higginbotham, and I bring more than a decade of clinical experience to help you navigate life's challenges. I am an LPC in Connecticut and an LMHC in Massachusetts. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, which has enriched my eclectic approach to therapy. This versatility allows me to tailor my methods to suit each client's unique needs, ensuring a strong and effective therapeutic relationship. My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, adolescent challenges, and family issues.
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