My mission is to help people live a life of healthy congruity, to experience a sense of forward movement and clear direction-physically, financially, professionally, emotionally, relationally. I help my clients bring forth the energy and focus to dramatically change their lives so they enjoy greater health, happiness and wholeness. I've worked with many busy people who were exhausted, miserable, tapped out, feeling out of balance, stressed and worried. As a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified LifeForce Yoga Practitioner and Holistic Coach I use an integrated holistic approach to personal growth and renewal.

Are you someone looking for help with Addiction, Anxiety, or Depression or have a loved one struggling with Addiction? I want you to know, I understand and I am here to help. I have over eighteen years experience as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor working in the greater Waterbury area. Based on your individual needs, you will learn different coping skills such as Mindfulness, Grounding exercises, Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, and Guided Meditation. You will then apply these skills in your daily life to decrease relapse potential and manage your mental health symptoms effectively.

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.

I take a holistic and solution focused approach in order to bring to resolution the issues presented. Our mission is to provide comprehensive psychodynamic services and healing in a nurturing, trusting and empathetic relationship and environment. I am committed to use those resources that are most efficacious for each client and their situation. The ideal client is one "open" to a number of approaches or modalities so that the presenting concerns can be resolved.

The process of recovering from an addiction to drugs and/ or alcohol is a difficult task, but achievable. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and I use a person-centered approach to motivate, empower, and support clients as they develop and meet their recovery goals. In my clinical sessions, I help clients establish constructive patterns of thinking and behavior. I have helped many individuals with overcoming their addictions, and am passionate about providing them with the tools they need to succeed with a sober lifestyle.

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.

Tides of Mind Counseling is among Connecticut's top counseling centers dedicated to providing excellence in mental health care. Our offices are located in Waterbury & Torrington 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 work very hard to provide a holistic approach to treatment and ensure that you feel supported throughout all aspects of life.

Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life and career, or of more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, childhood disorders, relationship and communication issues, difficulties with life transitions and poor self-esteem.

The Behavioral Health Center has been providing exceptional quality comprehensive assessment and treatment services in Middlebury and the surrounding towns for the past 14 years. We are pleased to add the additional location of Shelton. The scope of these services include: Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medication management for the full range of behavioral, emotional, mental health, educational and social difficulties, and disorders. The multi-disciplinary team of the Behavioral Health Center is capable of servicing the therapeutic and educational needs of children through adulthood in a variety of treatment modalities.

Our first handful of sessions will be an opportunity to establish a strong foundation on how psychotherapy is best effective; through safety and trust. Together we will collaborate on a course of treatment that best meet the needs of your goals. The verbal feedback to me, as your therapist, is both welcome and helpful during all aspects of the therapy process. It will aid to our pace, direction, modifications, expectations, and accomplished outcomes. When we trust the process of therapy, all will be well!

Have you ever asked yourself, 'Why do I seem to continually choose the same type of life partner, especially when I know that it didn't work out the last time? I know I didn't intentionally set out to, so why does it seem to happen again and again?' There is an answer to this question and it lies within you. Looking at your values and beliefs will provide insight, and the result can be very rewarding. If you would like to take a look at yourself, do call me. I can provide a reflection.

Whether you are currently in crisis or want to address a problem you have lived with for years - psychotherapy can help. Psychotherapy is a collaboration between therapist and client. It makes use of the strengths, resources and goals of the client and the supportive attunement, non-judgmental perspective, training and experience of the therapist. Many of my clients come to me because they want to incorporate mindfulness and somatic therapies with talk therapy in order to work more effectively with anxiety, depression, pain and other challenges in which the body is implicated.

I am a warm, straightforward therapist focused on providing effective treatment. I work to connect genuinely with each of my patients because I believe the first component of effective treatment is the formation of a trusting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. With this relationship as the foundation, we can then collaboratively determine your goals and take measurable steps to achieving the change you want in your life. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults struggling with depression, sexual and gender identity, suicidality, emotion regulation, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, family issues, academic and occupational stress, and life transitions.

- Healing is not about control, but about learning to adapt and move forward with your life as you repair your relationships and find balance in sobriety. I have worked with thousands of individuals in recovery, and have experience with different therapeutic approaches. At Mountainside, I utilize Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I know that everyone’s recovery process is unique, and my training and experience allows me to develop individualized treatment plans for each client.

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 am a licensed clinical social worker, with extensive experience in individual and couples counseling. My specialties include couples and marriage counseling, anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, self-esteem issues, loss, relationship and vocational counseling.

Shirley Gedney-Rubel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. Shirley has about 10 years of experience assisting adults with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, domestic violence, eating disorders, life transitions, and women’s issues. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Bridgeport.

***Currently not accepting anymore new clients at this time-January, 2021. Therapy is effective when clients feel safe, respected, and understood within a welcoming and non-judgemental environment. I have over 16 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples in a variety of professional settings including the public school system, clinical and private sectors. I work with individuals dealing with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and those dealing with everyday work, marriage, relationship, and other life stressors.

I work with both children and adults of all ages. I have special interest/training in perinatal mood disorders (such as post-partum depression), issues relating to LGBTQ identification, parenting, and employment-related concerns, as well as children with depression/anxiety, behavioral issues or attention-related concerns.