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.

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. 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.

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.

I truly believe that everyone is capable of healing, they just need the right tools to figure out how to get there. You are unique, and your story and experience matters. I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been trained in trauma & crisis management for children & adults. It would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace & well being. I use DBT, CBT, & somatic experiencing to assist with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, stress, frustration, & perfectionism. I am an active participant in your care & offer a combination of holistic & conventional methods tailored to what best suites your needs and goals.

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.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I work with adolescents and adults. In addition to this, I am licensed in the state of Massachusetts and Rhode Island to practice clinical psychotherapy. I have specialized training in clinical therapeutic modalities. Specialty areas for adults include life coaching, mental health, depression, domestic violence, trauma, loss, anxiety, adolescent behavioral and social development problems, (bicultural and biracial issues), relationship counseling and personality disorders. I find that therapy works best in a partnership.

**Immediate Openings** ***TeleHealth Services Accepted** TeleHealth means live "in person" sessions through a HIPAA compliant system. Services can be offered remotely keeping all clients within their own settings. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years in the field. My approach is client-centered, driven by the goals and values of my clients. My casual, relaxed approach makes the therapeutic process easy and attainable. My experience includes inpatient, intermediate, and outpatient practices making me a well-rounded, seasoned clinician.

"She hears me, she gets me, she helped me." Life and relationships can be both fulfilling and also full of stress. My intention is to offer a respectful, safe therapy experience that will help you find yourself, your answers, insights and your voice in your world. My approach is to guide you and to partner with you. Therapy is an active effort to understand and learn a new way, a healthy way so that you can experience yourself, your relationships and your life with less pain and confusion. I have deep respect for those that take the courageous step to enter the "School for the Self" and rejoice in the accomplishments.

Are your children causing you unwanted concern, stress, and worry. Your child will be helped in a therapeutic setting with sand tray, art therapy, and therapeutic toys designed to help the child release anxiety, depression, and dysfunctional concerns. Does someone in your family exhibit symptoms of overeating, under eating, vomiting, over exercising? Eating disorders will affect personal health, relationships and functioning at school and work. Is marital discord affecting your parenting, work performance and happiness Has there been a loss in your family or immediate close friends? Not eating, sleeping , loss of joy can be helped

Are you struggling with your mood? Are you or someone in your life worried about your unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Are you trying to get your life on track and can't seem to get going? Do you know you need to make changes but can't figure out where to begin? My passion is helping people heal and grow from whatever obstacles are in the way. Together, we can uncover your true potential and empower you to lead the life you want!

It would be an honor & a privilege to help facilitate your return journey to health, wellness and self fulfillment. I'm a clinical Social Worker who specializes in Addiction & Recovery, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety. As a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator of over 10 years I have extensive experience working with families in crisis, especially care givers facing "sandwich generation" challenges. 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.

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

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.

If life's challenges are getting you down, I am here to help. Call today to schedule a consult or your first session. Let's start this journey forward. My goal is to assist you in getting to a state of flourishing and setting roots. Flourishing is "a state where people experience positive emotions, positive psychological functioning and positive social functioning, most of the time," living "within an optimal range of human functioning."

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 plus years experience providing individual,family, and couples therapy. Within a compassionate and safe setting, I utilize a variety of therapeutic skills and interventions to help people find their path to solutions, personal strength, and a sense of well being. I believe the most effective treatment is one that provides clients with concrete tools and new skills to be used both within and outside of the office.

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Therapist. I have worked with children of all ages, families, couples, adults and seniors. I have a BA and an MS from Western CT State University. I am here to help you learn, express and change in ways that you want to improve your life and well-being. I know change can be scary and hard, but I believe that you can make changes in your life with the right support, tools and encouragement. We will work together to move you forward and enjoy your future.

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.

"In life's ups and downs we all need that positive force to make good decisions and succeed in the challenges we encounter." As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I work with people to increase confidence and develop the tools to cope with the difficulties in everyday life as well as increase awareness for growth in all that life has to offer.

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.