Therapists in Groton, CT

I believe YOU are THE EXPERT of your own life. One's perspective often limits one's view of problems and blocks one's intentions, desires, and dreams. I come alongside you in your journey and guide you as you discover that problems are not permanent attachments but issues which can be transformed into manageable catalysts for change. Change requires a plan which involves steps leading to reachable and measureable goals. Have oppressive feelings of helplessness and victimization become the story of your life? Would you rather optimism and hope? Then I invite you to Rewrite the Story of Your Life.

Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. For 100% telehealth, we currently have waiting lists of 0-4 weeks for adults and 2-8 weeks for couples or teens 15-17. For in person services, waiting lists are 3-6 months for ages 10 and up, couples, or family therapy with kids 8+; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy with kids 7 and under. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!

Whether struggling with a particular issue, or feeling that there should be more to life, I appreciate the opportunity to help individuals move toward wellness. I have over ten years of experience helping manage issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and family conflict.I strive to provide a caring, safe, and confidential environment to explore issues that may be getting in the way of a more personally fulfilling life. It is my goal to provide individuals with the tools needed to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to a more rewarding place in their lives.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do/with your one wild and precious life?" Welcome! Now accepting new clients! Have you lost focus on your wild, precious life? Let's work to find it, or towards finding it again/anew. I believe that positive change can happen, a positive life can result, with confidence, courage, and with the skills you’ve possessed all along but might not have known you had at your availability. I take blended approach to therapy, so that treatment can be tailored to fit your need(s); this is centered in/around an empowerment/strengths based foci; one both respectful and responsive to the concern you bring.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in individual therapy, using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other effective therapy styles. I also provide couples therapy and family therapy; assessment for bariatric surgery; psychological evaluation; and assessment for ADD and learning disability.I accept all commercial insurance, Tricare, Husky, and Medicare.

Based on my 25 plus years of working as a clinical therapist, I believe that given the right support, everyone has the ability to resolve their issues and rewrite the stories of their lives. As each individual's path to wellness is unique, I utilize an integrative, holistic approach tailored to each specific client to optimize the therapeutic experience and ensure the best possible outcomes. Challenging life experiences can lead to people becoming stuck in negative, self-defeating patterns. I can assist you in determining the right course of action to take in order to achieve the clarity, self confidence and courage required to heal. Move forward and break free from unwanted behavioral patterns and limiting beliefs! I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I have developed an immense toolkit of therapeutic techniques over the years to share with my clients. I am steeped in Eastern as well as Western treatment modalities, and enjoy incorporating somatic, sound, and mindfulness healing techniques into my work in addition to the more traditional forms of cognitive and behavioral therapies.

I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

I am certified to work with individuals starting at age 16, as well as couples and families. I have experience in working with clients who struggle with trauma (PTSD), anxiety, panic, ADHD (all types), depression, physical disabilities, and navigating the ADA legal system. I have over a decade of experience working with military families, legal issues, criminal issues, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

I offer trauma focused treatment to individuals, groups and couples. I provide services to those suffering from substance abuse and grief and loss issues. I come with an empathic ear and a gracious appreciation for issues stemming from past events. I assist in uncovering core issues and work to reduce and manage symptoms that have interrupted a healthy life balance. I have been working with men, women and adolescents that have suffered from physical, emotional and sexual trauma, to include military combat stress and job challenges, as well as traumatic bereavement.

I can help with your Depression and Anxiety to gain more joy and less feelings of being overwhelmed with life. If you have anger I can help you understand it and how to cope with it. If you have unresolved childhood issues I can help you heal pain and resentment from the past. I can help your child behave better if they are acting out. If you have experienced something traumatic I can provide you with very specific treatment so you can move on. If your struggling with addiction I can help you live substance free.

I believe in a holistic approach to therapy where the client is viewed as an individual, as well as an individual in their environment. This gives a better picture of who the client is, so that treatment can be tailored to the individual. I recognize that we are all different, therefore, there is not a “one size fits all” model to treatment.

Being a Catholic mental health therapist has given me the priviledge to help Catholics / Christians integrate their mental health and their faith, to treat the whole person. I work with alcohol and substance addictions, pornography addiction, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive-related disorders, and other life problems. Additionally, I'm associated with St. Edmund's Retreat Inc. on Enders Island, and I operate from their Annex offices in downtown Mystic.

What do you want? For yourself, your child, your family? The journey to that answer can be a long difficult road. Let me support you, your child, or your family on the journey to find that answer. You may be looking for more happiness, less conflict, less anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions; together we can resolve the tensions and distress and find more of what you are seeking. My treatment approach is to work collaboratively with my clients and their families. I create a safe and accepting space for people to express their feelings, practice new skills, and establish new ways of connecting with those around them.

Personal and Relational Growth- Wherever you are in your mental health journey, it takes courage and self-love to explore counseling services. Whether you are seeking individual or relational support, I maintain a consistent flow of calm, compassionate, creative, and curious energy. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through the IACTP and am certified in Brainspotting, which is an effective and powerful tool that can help accelerate the healing of any past traumas. I also utilize mindfulness, systemic approaches, and psycho-education to help you reach your desired outcomes and achieve a higher sense of self-acceptance.

About 10 years ago I was going through a difficult time in my life and a therapist said to me “you matter!”. I truly believe that everyone is doing the best they can, “you matter”. Life can be hard. My strength-based, compassionate, and collaborative approach can help support you during these difficult times.