*Accepting new clients at expanded practice location* Do you want to live a life with greater freedom? What if I told you that you could be truly happy, live without anxiety, and have mastery over your body and mind? I understand that everyone is in a different part of the healing process and will design a plan with you to meet your specific goals.

**Currently not accepting new clients** Life is not easy and in this increasingly disconnected society, we often feel alone even when living among the people that we love. As an experienced therapist, I offer a connection built on honesty, authenticity, and empathy. By developing and fostering this connection, we can face your pain together while also uncovering and challenging blocks that hinder your own ability to heal yourself. I use a variety of modalities to help each person meet his or her goals, though EMDR and Interpersonal Process Therapy are my most common approaches to treatment.

We all can benefit by talking to someone at one time or another in our lives. Sometimes it's just hearing ourselves talk about our problems or concerns that triggers that "lightbulb" experience. I offer my clients a safe, respectful and confidential atmosphere to address life issues. Whether they are relational, trauma-related, depression or anxiety, or substance abuse issues, together we can work toward improved functioning, personal growth and well being.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with training in the Internal Family Systems Therapy Model. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT) and the Connecticut Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CTAMFT). In my tenure with a large agency in the Waterbury area I've had the opportunity to work with clients on a variety of issues - anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships and communication. I am comfortable working with individuals, couples, families, and teens.

Sometimes it can feel as if our thoughts are overtaking us, sending us down a negative spiral. In these moments it can be difficult to think clearly, feel connected to our bodies, or even to take a deep breath. We start to panic, realizing that we are spiraling downwards, which often leads to more panic. This negative spiral does not just live in our minds, but also impacts our everyday lives; we can experience difficulty sleeping, managing stress, balancing work and leisure, changed eating habits and withdrawal from social activities, among other things. Escaping this cycle might feel impossible, but it does not need to be.

I am a registered nurse and licensed professional counselor. I am multi-dimensional in the services I provide. I see children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I started my career working with and teaching children who were not psychologically ready to move from kindergarten to first grade. My love for helping people inspired me to go back to school and pursue a nursing degree. After moving to Connecticut, I worked as a psych nurse at Waterbury Hospital at Merriman Hall for 6 years. This was a locked unit and it was here that I learned all the family therapy methodology.

Everyone has times in their lives when stress is overwhelming. At these times, talking with a skilled, compassionate psychotherapist can help you increase your self-understanding and ability to cope with and change what keeps you from feeling like yourself and from moving in a positive direction.

I am committed to creating a caring, accepting and non-judgmental environment in which clients feel understood, valued, and safe to open up, explore and express their thoughts and feelings. I work with symptoms of anxiety disorders including panic, OCD and phobias using the most effective evidence-based, shorter-term cognitive behavioral and mindfulness based therapies which help reduce acute symptoms within weeks. For people seeking to overcome longer term depression, anger, low self-esteem and self-defeating habits that keep them from living life more fully, I use longer term insight-oriented psychotherapy.

Does the stress of parenting take a tole on you? Are the “baby blues” lasting a little longer than you anticipated? Are you worried about your young child’s behavior, development or your relationship with your child? If you answered yes to any of those, I can help. Being a parent can cause a whirlwind of emotions and at times leaves us feeling alone. Whether your stress stems from relationships in your life, your child's behaviors or development, or the endless 'hats' a parent must wear, you do not have to be alone. I am here for you.

Tides of Mind Counseling is among Connecticut's top counseling centers dedicated to providing excellence in mental healthcare. Our offices are located throughout CT where our licensed professionals work extensively with you to manage life's challenges, promote healthy relationships and encourage inner healing. Tides of Mind is unlike the common "counseling clinic" in that we offer creative & holistic therapeutic techniques in an office that is private, relaxing and has a spa-like feel. Our therapists provide a holistic approach to treatment and ensure that you feel supported and empowered throughout all aspects of life.

My lifelong passion is empowering others to maximize opportunities develop skills and achieve their personal potential. I am a generalist practitioner who works with individuals in all stages of life, and my therapeutic process is rooted in providing a warm, open and honest environment.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a K-12 Certified School Counselor. I provide behavioral health counseling to children, adolescents and adults; individually and with couples and families. I have a special interest in, and experience with the personal, social and role development of people across the life span: early childhood development, school adjustment, career, relationship issues, parenting, transitions and bereavement.

As an Adjunct Professor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than 18 years experience, I believe the best way to conduct therapy is through understanding the relationship you have with yourself first. This relationship then translates to happier connections with others including parents, spouse, partner, co-workers, and co-dependent relations including various addictions. By improving your relationships in all aspects of your life, you will see results in decreasing your anxieties and depression. Located in Torrington (glass building). Accepting HUSKY, BCBS, etc.

I believe in making positive life changes for emotional well being. My experience includes work with adults in individual counseling, group therapy, and hospital based intensive outpatient programs. Some treatment approaches I utilize include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, brief treatments, and an eclectic approach to meet the needs of individual clients. I have worked in settings including counseling centers, assisted living facilities and hospitals. Commonly experienced issues I have assisted clients in working through include behavioral issues, impulsivity, family conflict, loss, relationship issues, self esteem and self worth issues, and effectively managing mood disorders and personality disorders.

"What hurts the most is pretending it doesn't." Reaching out to others for help is never easy, going it alone is even harder. Life sometimes provides us with demands, challenges and obstacles that sometimes can become overwhelming. Do you have a rough time at school, tired of arguing with your parents. Are you struggling with relationships, going through a breakup/divorce. Maybe your suffering from anxiety, stress or depression. While creating a supportive environment we can work together on building a solid foundation and begin to change how you see others, how you see circumstances and more importantly how you see yourself.

People come to therapy for a variety of issues, including struggles with transitions, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, marriage conflict and challenges at work or school. The first step is to work together to establish what your goals are for therapy. My own life experiences have provided me with a greater ability and understanding of demonstrating unconditional positive regard passionately. Working together treating, educating and encouraging you to break free from the chains of addiction, and prosper into a healthy fulfilling life. Over the past 10 years, I’ve helped people become more successful in all areas of life.

For the past 17 years, I have worked with clients of all ages regarding a variety of issues/problems. My orientation stems from an attachment-based relational perspective and I provide a safe and comfortable environment for my clients. My approach is two-fold and incorporates both an exploration of the past in order to better understand who a person is today, and solution focused in terms of how to specifically address the current issues that brought the individual to therapy. If desired by the client, I am able to offer a Christian-based perspective.

My name is Randy Carrin, Psy.D. I tailor my psychological treatment to the particular needs of my patients, and to specific therapeutic aims. I specialize in a cognitive-behavioral approach to successfully treat a multitude of psychological problems. Among these are anxiety and stress-related disorders; depressive disorders; pain-related disorders; chronic illness; post-traumatic stress; relationship difficulties; grief, loss and bereavement; HIV and AIDS; sexual difficulties; adoption-related issues; and the emotional upheaval associated with infertility. I generally treat adults and couples. Prior to establishing a practice in Waterbury, I worked elsewhere in Connecticut, and have also spent several years working and living abroad.

In a comfortable and supportive environment, Eileen offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients's individual needs to help problem solve, gain insight, awareness and attain personal growth. Over 30 years of experience, Eileen has studied and integrated different treatment modalities to help clients create an environment for change and to create a more fulfilling life. Eileen brings her training as a Yoga Instructor to her heartfelt, supportive and insightful work, and to the center of her client's experiences.