Therapists in 06119
Sandra A Coakley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06119
My ideal client is looking for therapy to help them and wants to change their life for the better.
My ideal client is looking for therapy to help them and wants to change their life for the better.
Kathleen Johndrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06119
The decision to seek therapy isn't always easy, and whether you are "all in" or have some hesitancy, I'm here to support you. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with diverse populations ages two and a half and up. I especially enjoy supporting parents of young children (0-5), as well as parents of neurodiverse children! I work primarily with parents whose children have anxiety and ADHD, as well as parents or young adults with ADHD and anxiety themselves. I am also trained in perinatal mental health.
The decision to seek therapy isn't always easy, and whether you are "all in" or have some hesitancy, I'm here to support you. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with diverse populations ages two and a half and up. I especially enjoy supporting parents of young children (0-5), as well as parents of neurodiverse children! I work primarily with parents whose children have anxiety and ADHD, as well as parents or young adults with ADHD and anxiety themselves. I am also trained in perinatal mental health.
Yma Orne Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06119
My experience includes working with groups, individuals, children and families. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds embracing all ethnicities and populations. I currently work within various therapy settings providing different therapeutic interventions to help clients heal from past pain, support them in the present, and navigate them to a brighter future. My previous experience includes working within the child welfare system and working with individuals and their families who have been impacted by substance abuse. I utilize a person-centered approach and trauma-informed approach to help others meet their goals.
My experience includes working with groups, individuals, children and families. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds embracing all ethnicities and populations. I currently work within various therapy settings providing different therapeutic interventions to help clients heal from past pain, support them in the present, and navigate them to a brighter future. My previous experience includes working within the child welfare system and working with individuals and their families who have been impacted by substance abuse. I utilize a person-centered approach and trauma-informed approach to help others meet their goals.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.