Family Therapy in 06410

I support individuals, parents and aging adults with compassion, confidence, humor and acceptance, as they navigate life’s transitions. I am an LGBTQ+ ally who works with each client to facilitate change in a safe, supportive environment. Helping each client learn how some beliefs and patterns hinder growth.

We are here to help families, teens, children, and couples.

Kindred Psychotherapy is a collaborative group of highly-skilled therapists with specialized training in a variety of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief, stage of life issues, trauma and family conflict. We know how powerful and necessary good therapy can be so we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, effective treatment to all of our clients. We all work with adults and elders through individual therapy and some of us also offer individual and joint sessions with children, adolescents, and couples.

My area of focus is sexuality and relationships. I primarily work with lgbtqia+ folks, and individuals who seek work around family dysfunction and attachment wounds. I love working with clients who are searching to find comfort in their own identity and future. My passion is driven by helping people who have yet to find their voice, and those who are searching for healthier relationships. I love helping individuals to find their sense of self worth, improve their boundaries, and feel fulfilled in their every day lives. I am gender affirming, and an ally to marginalized populations everywhere.

If you are considering therapy for yourself, child, or family, there is a reason for it, and one that you have to trust. Therapy can help you reach your specific goals such as improved relationships, working through a difficult past, or a recent life transition. When working with children, I seek to understand their perceptions, while bolstering their reasoning and communication skills. The ways in which we reflect on our stories are evolutionary and developmental, changing over time.

I help people discover who they truly are by assisting them to balance emotional, mental and physical health which will lead to harmony in their lives. When we experience this harmony it brings happiness, success and joy. Often we encounter the same issues and problems in relationships with family members, at work, school, and in the community. Our limitations are expressed through our interactions with others. If our mind is preoccupied by memories, we are stuck in a loop and can lose self esteem, motivation and confidence. There are answers. The ability to change behavior and make better choices is always present to us.

As a trauma-centered and embodied therapist, I combine talk therapy with the use of play, art, and the body as tools for healing and liberation. I am curious about how wounds of the past and harmful expectations have impacted your sense of wholeness. You might be someone who learned exactly who you "ought" to be from a very young age. Boxes are easier to fit into when you're small. They feel safe, too, especially if your family or culture has been boxing parts of themselves away for generations. But any condition that limits your ability to fully step into the wholeness of who you are is ultimately damaging.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing in the mental health field for over 13 years. My primary focus has been on helping youth negotiate the, often difficult tasks of growing up. In particular, I am interested in foster care and adoptive homes and how to improve overall communication, build more adaptive structures, and develop appropriate expectations. I am an adoption competent clinician.

Life is challenging, and sometimes those challenges can feel like too much to overcome alone. I work with individuals, couples and families to explore the obstacles they face to live their best life. I want to help you focus on the strengths you have, find the positivity in your life, and lead you on the path to happiness. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my specialties include Addictions, Eating Disorders, Abuse/ Domestic Violence, Trauma, Codependency, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders. I over 15 years of working with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, couples and family therapy.

Stephanie Jaksina is an Associated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-A) who has over 10 years of experience assisting clients of all ages and is experienced in providing group, individual, and family therapy services. Stephanie specializes in helping those who are suffering from the effects of anxiety, depression, oppositional defiance problems (ODD), academic issues, stress, PTSD, women’s issues, ADHD, anger, and more.

Shannon has early afternoon availability. Check out other clinicians at balancingactcounseling.com! I work primarily with young adults and adults who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict and trauma. I also work provide family therapy for those with adolescents and young adults learning better communication to decrease conflict. I am always learning and growing myself and seek to expand my knowledge in the newest therapies and healing modalities. I am currently earning my certification in EMDR-evidence based trauma treatment.

*"Change can be scary, but you know what's scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving and progressing"* Mandy Hale. I am an experienced clinician that would like to help guide you on your journey for change and individual growth in a safe respected environment. I have been practicing as a clinician for 14 years with adolescents, families, couples, adults, and children. I have strengthened my skills in assisting individuals overcome anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns and family conflict. My training has been in crisis and trauma work as well as with families through the Functional Family Therapy model.

Welcome to The Alliance - Psychology, Advocacy, and Support (my practice). Accurate diagnosis, caring therapy, and a roadmap to a brighter future. Detailed clinical, neuropsychological, and educational assessments. Empathic treatment from a team headed by a Professor with an international reputation who studies, teaches, and practices Clinical Psychology. We are a diverse team of Psychologists, Counselors, and Social Workers. We provide science-based practice with empathy and kindness.

Do you ever feel like your voice is not being heard; and no one's ever really listening to you? I will help you communicate your fears, wants, & needs in order to open doors to a healthier relationship within yourself & between your loved ones. So many of us have stumbled through life experiencing hurt, shame, rejection, & loss; now we carry emotional boulders that can block us or make us feel stuck. It's almost like carrying a bunch of rocks up a steep hill.

Are you stressed and feeling overwhelmed? Are you seeking to improve your quality of life? We can work together to overcome fear, anger, confusion, other obstacles and empower you to make positive life changes. In a compassionate and non-judgmental environment we will collaboratively develop personal goals and work through any barriers.

Taking an action step towards engaging in counseling is Brave, Courageous, and requires Strength. My professional experience includes supporting children and adults through complex trauma, adoption, adverse experiences, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and foster care/adoption. Experienced in treating court and system involved youth and families (DCF, DMHAS, Juvenile Justice, Parole/Probation).

Sometimes it is hard to imagine that things can be different. They can. Whether you are looking for individual therapy, couples counseling, or family therapy I would be humbled to be a partner in your exploration towards positive change. Remember, you already have all the answers. My role is to help you uncover your incredible inner strength and provide you with the tools you need- in a respectful and non judgmental environment- to take the leap necessary to make that positive change.

Hello, my name is Evan McClure, LPC and I am the owner of Cheshire Counseling Services, LLC. I work with teenagers and adults to work through issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, social relationships, family relationships, motivation, and many others. Whether this is your first time in therapy, or you have met with a therapist in the past, I promise to provide a comfortable and safe environment to help support positive outcomes in treatment. If you are willing to put in the effort, and are open-minded to make improvements in your life, I will be there to help facilitate personal insight and growth.

To seek therapy takes courage and curiosity. The process of therapy gives us the opportunity to explore the impact of the multiple systems with which we are connected- family, work, home, friends, community- in the context of an affirming relationship with the therapist. Through this process, we come to better understand how we have interacted with these systems over time.