HealthyCT Therapists in Meriden, CT

"Change your thoughts, and your life will change!" For the past 20 years, I have worked with many couples, individuals, and families who have seen the truth of this statement at work in their own lives. As a solution-focused marriage and family therapist, I can help parents who feel ineffective, the teen who loses control, individuals who feel depressed and alone, and couples who feel they are out of options. Together we will uncover new perspectives and skills to break the repetitive cycles that are keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled.

Life's challenges can feel overwhelming for all of us at times. Facing them alone does not have to be the case. Whether you are struggling with a life transition or loss, having problems in your relationships, or managing a long-term mental illness, therapy can provide the support and tools you need to cope and make positive changes. Asking for help is a healthy first step toward regaining a sense of control of your life. It is a sign of strength, not weakness.

*"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.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor and co-owner of Apple Valley Behavioral Health. I meet my client's needs by being goal-oriented and solution focused. My strengths lie in empowering clients to create structured plans and set attainable goals. Regardless of what brings a client to seek support, I will be there to support them in taking the steps necessary to accomplish the changes they would like to achieve. I offer a safe and supportive environment in which to explore and meet your health and wellness goals.

I have been treating families, couples, individuals and children for over 20 years. I enjoy working with families in transition, including divorce and blended families. I have experience in treating people with depression and anxiety as well.

I believe that people who seek mental health services are resilient and strong. Asking for help is an empowering step towards a healthier you. I am here to assist if you are unhappy or struggling in your life and looking for a place to turn to help yourself, your relationship or your family. Finding a mental health professional who you feel comfortable with to share and open up can be a challenge. I hope your search will end here. I look forward to hearing from you.

When looking for a therapist it's important you find someone your feel comfortable with. Therapy can be a safe place to share and explore feelings or issues that challenge most of us at one time or another. I use a strength-based, family systems approach in helping individuals, couples, adolescents, children, and their families to reduce stress, improve communication and relationships. My goal with all clients is to build on existing strengths, and help find realistic solutions to problems and help achieve their goals. I empower them to achieve the changes they are looking for, in a safe comfortable and non judgmental environment.

Sunrise Therapy Services, LLC provides compassionate and personalized mental health services. We work to ensure a safe, non-judgmental experience where you are free to learn, grow, change and heal.

I'm a retired Navy Drug/Alcohol Counselor with 24 years' experience in varied clinical settings. Now I have my own private practice in a quiet, peaceful setting. This is not fast food nor a high-volume dealership. I offer counseling/psychotherapy in a friendly, supportive, non-hurried, non-judgmental environment. I'm an optimist. I listen, assist, guide, teach and help others to the best of my abilities. Depression, anxiety, substance misuse, Diabetes and other health issues plus general life issues do not define a person. Change is possible. My hope is to help each client in my practice attain their personal goals.

***At this time, I have limited availability during the day *** As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach, I provide confidential psychotherapy and coaching services to individuals seeking improvement with the quality and content of their life. Compassion and unconditional positive regard form the core of my relationship with each and every client. I believe that each person is inherently strong and holds the key to create the personal change desired. It is my job and privilege to provide the tools, support and encouragement for change and growth to occur.

Safe. Comfortable. Calm. Secure. That's how you'll feel every time you step into my office. I will assist you in dealing with environmental stressors while also empowering & helping you to become strong and succeed. You deserve to be proud of yourself and in control of your life. Be confident in YOU! I will focus on your personal strengths coupled with evidence-based practices. Together we will uncover the best method that will put you back in charge so that you can enjoy life again.

Marianela Medrano, Ph.D. LPC, is a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist in private practice, providing counseling and therapy services to individuals, families, and couples in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.

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 wholistic 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.

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.