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Laura Spinelli

Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH

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Branford, CT 06405
No doubt we live in challenging times ! And you’re just feeling …stuck. You deal with a persistent sadness like you're moving through life in a heavy fog. Or maybe you're constantly on edge, overwhelmed by worry. Maybe you just feel so disconnected that you're having trouble identifying the problem. On the outside, everything might even look perfect and you 'should ' be happy. The truth is, you've gotten so good at faking it that you feel like an imposter in your own life. You're just not your best self. I get it !
You've been thinking about getting help but life's busy. Maybe you've been hesitant because of your high public profile and privacy is a concern. Perhaps you've tried therapy before that just didn't 'click'. I can help. I provide EMDR and alternatives to traditional talk therapy from the comfort of your home/office via secure and private videoconferencing.
Imagine having somewhere to express , process and release that which no longer serves you, to learn ways to manage anxiety and chaos , to transform past dramas and traumas so you can flourish in life— authentically and unapologetically. Informed by scientific evidence with a bit of ‘woo woo’, my approach is creative and collaborative.
Call or Laura Spinelli now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 897-5502

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Creative Alternatives counseling and psychotherapy

Branford, CT 06405

(475) 897-5502

Bridgeport, CT 06604

My website
I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth for Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Self Esteem 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (475) 897-5502
Photo of Laura Spinelli, Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Creative Alternatives counseling and psychotherapy

Branford, CT 06405

(475) 897-5502

Bridgeport, CT 06604

My website
I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth for Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Self Esteem 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HUSKY Health
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (475) 897-5502
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Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (475) 897-5502

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 1634 Laura Spinelli
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 22 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Registered Board Certified Art Therapist 05198 / 2004
  • Certificate from BC-TMH 1259 / 2018
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I am also a Board Certified Art Therapist and fully trained in EMDR.
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Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 897-5502
"
I am also a Board Certified Art Therapist and fully trained in EMDR.
Photo of Laura Spinelli, Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 897-5502

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in anxiety , trauma and life changes.
Photo of Laura Spinelli, Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 897-5502
"
I specialize in anxiety , trauma and life changes.
Photo of Laura Spinelli, Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 897-5502


Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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Together we collaborate on the treatment that is right for you. I provide a personalized eclectic approach that may include EMDR.
Photo of Laura Spinelli, Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 897-5502
"
Together we collaborate on the treatment that is right for you. I provide a personalized eclectic approach that may include EMDR.
Photo of Laura Spinelli, Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 897-5502

Location

Primary Location

Creative Alternatives counseling and psychotherapy

Branford, CT 06405

(475) 897-5502

Additional Location

Bridgeport, CT 06604

(475) 897-5502
"
I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth for Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Photo of Laura Spinelli, Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 897-5502
"
I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth for Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Photo of Laura Spinelli, Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 897-5502