I understand that people seek therapy for a variety of reasons. You may want to address conflict in a relationship; you may no longer be able to manage or tolerate your symptoms; you may want to find meaning and fulfillment in your life; or you may want to gain a deeper understanding of yourself in the world. Whatever your goal, it helps to have a caring individual who will listen and guide you through this process.

The ideal client is someone who is interested in identifying and exploring their presenting issues with a focus on finding a deeper understanding of themselves and those whom they love. The client is open to their inner experience as potential to connect to their greatest good through a spiritual pathway. I work with individuals, couples and groups.

I have successfully worked with adults and children, couples and families, with both common and complex needs. My approach focuses on experiential awareness and processing, while working through present day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is holistic in that it views symptoms as attempts at coping.We work together establishing a calm place within you, through the enhancement of personal awareness, resources, and developing coping strategies; we then progress beyond coping skills, moving through the roots of old learning so that your change is lasting, and from the inside out.

All of us deserve to savor what life has to offer to the fullest extent possible. Many of us experience that journey as compromised by obstacles that threaten to rob us of our joy. These blockages may come from events in the present, such as loss of a loved one or a deteriorating relationship; or they may result from earlier events that have left wounds/scars unhealed. I have been engaged in clinical work for 41 years, helping people navigate difficulties, heal trauma, restore their lives to wholeness. I invite you to let me walk that journey with you.... -- Barbara

Our lives are filled with relationships- from those with our parents and siblings to those with our partners, children, classmates, co-workers and friends. When one of these relationships hits a roadblock, other areas of our lives can also be impacted. My goal as your therapist is to assist you in making adjustments as you navigate and transition into -and sometimes out of- these relationships and roles.

My Job as a therapist is to be your guide and to help you accomplish your goals to live a happier life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have worked for the past 20 years with adults and children with depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues in individual, couples and group settings.

We all know life can be tough, and this is especially true for adolescents and young adults in our increasingly turbulent world. My practice, Arete Psychological Services, is designed to address the special needs of adolescents, young adults, and their families. "Arete" is the ancient Greek word for excellence in all aspects of personhood. In the spirit of this idea, I am deeply committed to assisting young people capitalize on what is healthy and resourceful in their nature, in enabling them to use their existing abilities more effectively, to develop new life skills, and mature in positive directions.

Our aim is to provide alternative and creative services in a supportive manner that provides long term measurable outcomes. Our clinical team is an experienced provider of Individual, Family, and Group Work. Services are provided by a Bilingual Spanish English multi-disciplinary, multi cultural team.

"Helping You Solve Life's Problems" is our goal service mark since 1980. Our clients have abilities and answers within themselves; our role is to help to see alternatives and to have the self-confidence to make healthy changes. I'm proud of our success in helping our clients to heal and grow. We are CT licensed clinicians with varied backgrounds, skills, degrees, areas of expertise: ADHD; Anger Management; Behavior problems; Couples'; Early childhood; Educational issues; Grief; Hypnotherapy; Medical Issues; Parenting; PTSD; Sex Abuse/Incest Survivors; Stress Management; Smoke-ending; Substances; and more!

We serve children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Whether they are just starting out in life, or well established, our clients want more from life. More happiness, more love, more freedom to be the best person they can be. We help our clients accomplish this by changing unwanted behaviors and healing painful emotions from life's unexpected crises, or wounds from the past. Our psychotherapy is strength-based, solution-focused and psychodynamic.

I am a bilingual therapist and have 12+ years of experience working with individuals and families in different stages of their lives. My clients come from different cultural backgrounds and I strive to provide a warm, empathetic environment to help them address their challenges and build meaningful, fulfilling lives.

I specialize in helping people restore health and balance back to their lives using a strength-based and solution focused approach. It’s my belief that everyone deserves to experience the best version of themselves no matter what conditions they may find themselves in. I’m offering video counseling at this time with a specific focus on assisting men with managing their stress, improving communication with their partners & families, expressing their needs and increasing their range of coping strategies. I also have over ten years of experience working with families and couples that have found themselves in hard times.

What an extraordinarily difficult time it is for all of us on this planet. And perhaps you had more than enough to deal with even before COVID 19 changed our lives so drastically. If you are grieving, I want to be of help and look forward to talking to you about how I can support you. I provide psychotherapy telehealth sessions. Most clients and I have found that this works better than you might expect and it's the safest option for all concerned. Please give me a call to see how I can help. It will be helpful if you check below for fees and payment options beforehand. Thank you .

The beginning of personal change is knowing that a different experience is available. This is the seed of hope. The therapeutic experience is a collaboration between two individuals who both bring rich experience and knowledge into a therapeutic relationship. The situation that we find ourselves in is not our destiny. By choosing to participate in therapy, you are moving in the direction of creating the life you want to live.

Symptoms related to anxiety, depression and anger have a tremendous impact on a person's life. If you feel that these behaviors have been been in control long enough and you are ready to take the first step in gaining a fulfilling and satisfying sense of self, you are on your way to change. Together, we can establish realistic and progressive treatment goals in an environment that feels safe and supportive.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW TELE-COUNSELING CLIENTS! Challenges can arise at any point in one's life, especially during these unusual times. Often we are faced with adjustments, difficult life transitions, grief/loss, or other obstacles. This can cause a range of painful emotions including anxiety, depression, or other difficulties. As someone who specializes in helping those with anxiety, stress, and improving overall well-being, I am here to help you with those obstacles.

Therapy that fits YOUR schedule. Flexible scheduling, short notice and weekend availability. Therapy can be the place to look at the things that are not working and build on the things that are working. I offer a safe and secure environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself. You deserve to be your happy self, let's get you back there.

I believe in the healing benefits of the human/animal bond. I specialize in nature and animal-assisted therapy and equine-assisted therapy. I believe in working "outside of the box," of the traditional office-based setting by providing an alternative, experiential approach to child/adolescent counseling. Clients partner with their animal companions while interacting in nature's great outdoors on the farm. I have expertise in working with children with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, issues of divorce, and blended families.

If you're troubled by distressing emotions, unproductive behavior patterns, or unsatisfying relationships - psychotherapy can help. I enjoy helping people make progress by better understanding and accepting themselves, and then by applying effective methods of change. It's useful to understand that our feelings and actions - for better or worse - are actually influenced by our thoughts and attitudes. When we develop greater awareness and flexibility with our thinking patterns, then we can better handle emotions and be more purposeful with behavior.

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.