Teletherapy for Southbury, CT

You have taken the first step to explore accepting help/therapy and I welcome the opportunity to meet you and work with you. This has been a very challenging time for us all. The issues which were troubling you: stress in your relationships with family and friends or life changes/separation, divorce, retirement, illness or loss may have intensified during this pandemic. I offer daytime, evening and week-end hours and now with more people getting their vaccinations you may prefer a hybrid model of therapy in my office and telehealth.

If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, or substance use, feel free to contact me via phone call, text, or email. I’ll respond back within 2 hours, Monday – Sunday. My office hours are 8am EST to 5pm EST. Struggling through serious relationship problems? I’ve helped dozens of couples and perhaps I can help you. Is your teen son or daughter having difficulties adjusting to the school year and feeling down? Call me anytime at 518-610-4528 and we can schedule a free consultation to discuss your individual needs.

It is only natural that you might be feeling stressed, overwhelmed and uncertain. Current stressors can sometimes trigger us to re-experience past events that we find unpleasant or increase already present anxiety and depression issues. I am here to assist you and support you. My style is empathetic, understanding, non-judgmental and direct at times. Together we can determine what you want your future self to look like and start making steps towards that person in the present. I am licensed in both NY and CT.

As a provider with 10 years of experience, I appreciate the importance of establishing a solid therapeutic relationship. My goal is to provide a space where a client feels safe, secure, and supported. Within my practice, I focus on empowering the client while they focus on improving their quality of life. Seeking therapeutic support is the first step in their journey to make change. I thrive on providing said support through engagement, skill development, and behavior modification.

I am an LCSW with 20+ years of experience working with children, teens and adults. I follow a systems approach to therapy meaning I look at the entire system affecting a client and how to best improve their level functioning at work/school, home and in social groups. I use creative treatment modalities like art, journals and mindfulness. I am a trauma certified therapist as well.

Taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be challenging, but finding the right provider doesn't need to be. At Hop Brook Counseling Center our providers are passionate about empowering you to learn strategies for growth and healing. Our team of fully licensed mental health professionals has a wide array of specialties and backgrounds, and we always work to match you with the therapist most equipped to support your personal goals. Hop Brook provides a supportive, safe, non judgmental environment with both in person and telehealth options for counseling and medication visits.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, author and consultant. I have 30 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. My approach to therapy is to form a supportive relationship that is based on identifying the strengths and needs of the individual, family or couple and formulating a directive plan for healthy, positive change. I address concerns and issues by providing guidance and solutions to minimize unhealthy patterns and struggles while maximizing healthy potential.

"I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become" ~ Carl Jung I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years in clinical practice. I believe therapy is a tool to empower us to find balance in our mind, body and soul. I take a holistic approach in helping individuals and families to make changes. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders and trauma related issues. My goal is to empower & support you in achieving your optimum state of wellness.

Would you like to improve your relationships? Your job? Or other life situations? I strive to help clients experience immediate relief from problems by shifting perspective and working on the development of new skills. Anxiety and depression are often the result of past trauma and EMDR therapy offers rapid and significant relief. Life transitions like a new relationship, loss, marriage, divorce or job change can be challenging and may require outside help. I provide an unconditionally accepting environment to help you explore solutions that lead to meaningful, long-term results.

I work with couples, groups and individuals. My experience with interpersonal relationship difficulties is substantial along with depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting issues, traumas and eating disorders.

Relieving symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other concerns is a primary focus of treatment. I strive to educate clients on these symptoms and work with them to minimize their effect on their lives, relationships and ability to reach goals. I'm able to evaluate a client's relationship with drugs and alcohol and uncover if their use of substances contributes to stress in their life and relationships. I find that an individualized plan is ideal and this may involve individual, group, family/couples care or a combination of options. I have 20+ years in practice and can offer that experience to you and your family.

Do you struggle with relationships, career, family, loneliness? Unfulfilling relationships, substance use, depression/anxiety and career challenges are often the catalysts that bring many people to my practice. While painful, these motivators to therapy can lead to lasting change. It is my strong belief that it is the relationship or therapeutic alliance between client and therapist that ultimately heals. I conduct psychotherapy through a Gay/LGBTQ-affirmative and culturally humble framework. ​​Now Offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Do you or your child find yourselves caught up in a constant cycle of anxiety and worry?You might feel that it looks like you have it together on the outside, but inside you're just holding it together. This constant worry can make you feel restless, irritable or hopeless. Together, in a supportive environment, we can work to focus on your strengths and make small changes that will go a long way. If your goal is to feel confident and productive again, no matter your age or life circumstances, we can create a treatment plan together to get there.

For over 28 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals and couples get back to the reasons they became a couple in the first place: someone to love; someone who makes you feel special. I will help you learn skills so that you can once again feel the trust, the connection and the rekindled passion that was once part of your relationship. I use the acronym “LOVERS” from my book, "The Second Wives Club," as the foundation to restore and nurture your relationship. LOVERS stands for Loyalty, Openness, Validity of trust, Empathy, Respect, and Stability of commitment. It works every time!

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.

Do you wish your relationships could be more fulfilling? Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow.

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.

My eclectic form of Psychotherapy focuses on unresolved issues. to allow you to create an enriched life. I specialize in helping my clients work with their core shame and resulting issues such problems at work and relationships I am trained in EMDR which is recommended for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as well being trained to do inner child work. All these issues have unfortunately has probably given you a general feeling of anxiety, depression, and loss of zest in living. My own history has helped me discover the most effective techniques as well as compassion for your current struggle.

My mission is to bring Exceptionally Compassionate and Empowering Treatment to every Client & every Client System. I specialize in treating the many forms of Addiction, including Co-Dependency as well as Psychiatric issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder. Many clients are surprised to find out that by the time they enter my door for the first time, 90% of the work they need to complete has already been accomplished. The toughest journeys in life all begin with the First Step. There is no shame in needing help, only in not getting the help you need.