Grief Therapists in Waterbury, CT

Are you experiencing a challenging life transition? Whether navigating college or relationships, adjusting to parenthood, aging, or dealing with a major medical issue for you or a loved one, it's completely normal to feel worried, irritable, or overwhelmed. There are coping tools you can learn to overcome the anxiety, grief, and depression that often accompany these life events. As a cancer survivor and a mother of two children, I understand firsthand how difficult everyday stressors and unexpected crossroads can be. With my help, you will overcome any obstacle through determination and applying new skills.

Hello! I believe that life is a puzzle in that it’s not always clear and easy to see what pieces need to go where in order to create a beautiful image. Living a life that is full of clarity, hope, and confidence is like needing to rework the pieces in your life. At times, we need safe supportive environment allow growth to occur. Therapy is a lot like finding the missing puzzle pieces and making them work together. When working with you, I can teach you how to engage with all the pieces to help obtain the image you want.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in CT. I am open to working with adults and adolescents. I have over 10 years’ experience working with adults and adolescents, within a variety of settings, including in-home, telehealth, and outpatient clinics, with my focus being on treating co-occurring disorders, substance and alcohol use disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss.

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, isolation, loneliness? Has the Pandemic affected the quality of your health? Are you seeking a therapist for support? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice with a specialty in grief counseling. Call to schedule an initial session where we can decide how therapy can best be structured to meet your needs.

Change can be difficult - I can help. Are you or a loved one struggling with a life change that is causing distress? Are you dealing with a difficult medical diagnosis, or are you a caregiver for an ill or elderly family member? Perhaps life has thrown you some difficult situations and you need help sorting them out.

Emotional pain is difficult. I can help. Worries and anxieties, mood concerns, repetitive negative patterns, grief or overall feelings of dissatisfaction are only some issues that would benefit from talking with a therapist. My priority is to help you feel comfortable with me as your therapist. Connecting is the beginning of building trust, sharing what is in your heart, and moving toward feeling better. With your needs and hopes as a priority, we work together so you can feel more effective and less distressed in your life.

Imagine finding a trusted partner who understands the struggles you face with communication, anxiety, self-esteem, or helping your child navigate their emotions. As a compassionate therapist, I specialize in supporting adults and children on their journey to emotional well-being. Together, we'll work hand-in-hand, uncovering valuable skills, identifying patterns, and providing the practical tools you need to thrive. With a client-centered approach and unwavering support, let's embark on a transformative journey towards a happier, healthier you.

Do you have a sense of loss or sadness that won't go away? Do you often feel angry or disappointed by others? Are you sleepless at night with overwhelming worry? Do you experience a sense of numbness or emptiness? We have about 70,000 thoughts a day. Many are a replay of past experiences that create an inner sense or feeling that seems to take hold. Add to that traumatic experiences and sometimes life can feel difficult. Unfortunately most of us haven't been taught how to manage feelings and so we often develop coping tools that keep us feeling safe for a while until the next trigger comes along.

**** English and Spanish Speaking **** I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adult individuals, families & couples. I am passionate about helping individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance use, autism and schizophrenia as well as individuals that are experiencing grief & loss and trauma. I have taken time to learn ways to help families who are struggling with a variety of difficulties and hardships and also take special interest in families who need assistance developing parenting skills or who have children with challenging behaviors.

My ideal client is one who is seeking greater happiness and fulfillment in life. This person is dissatisfied, stuck, insecure, afraid, stressed or tired. The client has the answers within but has difficulty accessing them. I am here to help with that process. Depression, grief and/or anxiety are usually present in clients who struggle to "fit" into life. My job is to guide the client in making necessary changes they desire. I want to empower the individual vs. telling them what to do. Often trauma, intergenerational issues, addictions, abandonment/loss are part of the problem I need to address.

I help children, adolescents and adults cope with symptoms of anxiety and depression stemming from trauma, conflict, grief or other life transitions. I am a wife of over 20 years and mother of 2, ages 22 and 19. I’ve been a school counselor in Waterbury for 15 years and a licensed clinician for 2. I'm a seasoned professional both in life and as a therapist and I intend to use my knowledge and experience to help my clients understand their needs and make change in order to feel better. I see you and honor you as a person and invite you to walk with me on your journey of healing at my private practice, Instillness Therapy LLC.

Hi, I am happy you're here! Starting therapy can be challenging, but I hope I can make the process easier for you. My name is Kate and I am a LPC in the state of CT. I have experience treating anxiety, depressive, bipolar and personality disorders as well as individuals presenting with trauma, grief and neurodivergence. In my practice, I strive to keep a warm, open, authentic, space for my clients. Using empowerment and validation, I can help you live a life you are proud of, and happy with.

As a licensed professional counselor, I believe in helping clients collaboratively work through the course of their treatment, regardless of where they are in their healing process. I provide a welcoming environment and assist with improving overall quality of life utilizing a strengths-based, person- centered approach. I am trained in and utilize various treatment modalities, inclusive of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing. Those that work with me find that I am enthusiastic and deeply compassionate. I strive to create a comfortable, safe and nonjudgemental environment.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, author and consultant. I have 30 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. My approach to therapy is to form a supportive relationship that is based on identifying the strengths and needs of the individual, family or couple and formulating a directive plan for healthy, positive change. I address concerns and issues by providing guidance and solutions to minimize unhealthy patterns and struggles while maximizing healthy potential.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience providing mental health and substance abuse services to adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings and through individual, couples, and group therapy. I also have experience working with adults involved with the Criminal Justice System, DCF, Probation and Parole. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques from psychodynamic with an eclectic approach to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.

Sometimes life can feel like too much. The demands overwhelming. The pain unbearable. The shame suffocating. Sometimes we feel broken or empty inside or go through a loss and feel like life as we knew it will never be the same. I get that. As a therapist, I've been a partner in my client's journeys to healing. With warmth, compassion and skill, I have effectively helped individuals facing a variety of issues including trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief and loss and relationship difficulties.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My experience has been in the areas of depression, anxiety and loss; infertility, miscarriage and adoption issues; coping skills training for anger expression, self esteem, bullying and self injurious behaviors; individual, family and couples therapy; and support to children and adolescents with divorce issues.

As a counselor for thirty plus years working with adolescents, adults, children, couples and families, my practice consists of clients who are experiencing issues ranging from abandonment,anxiety,career, communication,depression, divorce,education and loss. My approach to counseling is cognitive - behavioral therapy resulting in understandable, workable and realistic solutions leading to a more productive life.

My private practice generalizes in mental health and addictions/codependency treatment for men and women. I specialize in women's mental health concerns associated with childbearing cycles, reproduction, women's mood and addictions disorders. These issues would include pregnancy and postpartum issues, pregnancy loss, abortion issues, infertility, adoption, PMS and menopause. I offer a comfortable, safe place to discuss what is important to you and I have a strong therapeutic background in helping you to improve your coping skills and to help achieve your goals.