MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Struggling in a relationship? Feeling stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-doubt? You’re not alone — and healing is possible! Many MJA clients experience difficulties with attachment, find it hard to set boundaries, or feel like they’re not "good enough." They may identify as people-pleasers, rigid thinkers, seek constant approval, or carry the weight of unresolved trauma. If your thoughts, emotions, or behaviors are getting in the way of living a fulfilling life, together we can uncover the roots of these patterns, in a safe and supportive environment, via in-office or convenient telehealth appointments.
Focusing on developing healthier coping strategies and cultivating a deeper and more compassionate understanding of yourself, we can work to build a stronger, more authentic relationship with yourself—and, in turn, with others. We have many clinicians who work collaboratively under one roof, to get you there! Call us today to learn what makes MJA so special!
MJA offers a path to healing that goes beyond traditional therapy. Combining evidence-based practices like EMDR and medication management with integrative options such as reiki, acupuncture, and crystal healing as well as QB Testing and educational advocacy support services, we offer multiple avenues for the change, healing and growth that our clients seek.
Call or Email MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness now for a free 15 minute consultation - (203) 774-3149
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ConnectiCare
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HUSKY Health
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 774-3149
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 4767 Cassandra Dessureau-O'Hara
- Attended University of Bridgeport, M.S. Clinical Mental Health, Graduated 2019
Licensed Professional Counselor: Cassandra Dessureau-O'Hara
Education and Years In Practice
MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (203) 774-3149
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 774-3149
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Humanistic
- Massage, Reiki, Acupuncture
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 774-3149
Location
Primary Location
MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness
2 Corporate Drive
STE 950
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 774-3149Email Us
Additional Location
111 Beach Road
ste 350
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 774-3149Nearby Areas
MJA Behavioral Health and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (203) 774-3149