Person-Centered Therapists in 06750

I am a licensed professional counselor with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master's in Teaching. I have worked, counseled, and taught at the higher education level for the last 15 years, including working and volunteering here in CT as well as in Guatemala and Guyana. I have experience working with individuals struggling with relationship/familial conflict, workplace conflict, career goals and planning, commitment issues, navigating the world with a disability, boundary setting, body image issues, interpersonal issues, ecological grief, spirituality development, and accessing inner creativity and authenticity.

We are a Neurodiversity and LQBTQIA+-affirming group practice with physical locations in Clinton and New London. Each clinician at Anchor Wellness holds a specific focus of practice, from perinatal mental health to parenting, relationships/couples/family work, trauma, as well as general mental health conditions. All therapists are trauma-informed and person-centered, so you can always expect thorough assessment and individualized treatment. Telehealth and in-person options are available for all clinicians.

I take a collaborative approach towards helping clients develop insight and create fresh alternatives to ineffective patterns, assisting them with examining intergenerational transmissions of trauma, relational trauma, and maladaptive coping strategies. My ideal client is looking for a psychotherapist that integrates evidence-based practices, including EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis, with Shamanic, alternative and energy healing approaches into sessions. My ideal client is looking to gain insight, learn to regulate emotions and listen to their emotions, manage their energy and is committed to doing the work to become their best self.

Do you want to live a life with greater freedom? What if I told you that you could be truly happy, live without anxiety, and have mastery over your body and mind? I understand that everyone is in a different part of the healing process and will design a plan with you to meet your specific goals.

Natasha Barrett, is a LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, (ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider) and the Founder/Owner, of Eagle Feather Psychotherapy. She specializes in providing high quality treatment to women & has over 10 years of experience as a professional clinical therapist. She understands that helping people learn how to manage their symptoms with support, helps them function at their best, in their healing journey. She helps individuals who seek positive change in their life, learn to become healthier & more empowered. She is a creative, warm, supportive clinical therapist & her goal is to help patients thrive and achieve balance.

"Change is not about moving forward, it is letting go of where you are". I really value this quote and refer to it daily; not only in my life but also when helping with the lives of others. I aim to offer supports and guidance to individuals, couples and families seeking assistance in making a change for the better. My goal is to collaborate with the individual, couple and or family to build rapport, gain trust and meet the individual(s) where he or she is at in their lives in order to build resistance and move towards the solution to the presented issue(s).

Outdoor Ecotherapy or telehealth. Lisa grew up on a farm property in Litchfield County, CT. Experiences here led her to an early appreciation for the relationship of the natural environment and healing through restorative modalities. She believes that connecting with nature improves mental health and well being. She studied horticulture and incorporated knowledge and skills in landscape design, project management, growing, and all aspects of greenhouse activities for over twenty years. Lisa then studied psychology and practiced in several settings including psychiatric group homes, hospitals, agencies, rehabs and private practice.

You are worth it! You deserve to be at peace and to feel fine when you say “I’m fine”. Talk therapy helps change brain chemistry and relieve those difficult symptoms that are keeping you from leading the quality life you deserve. I graduated with my Master's Degree in Social Work in 2006 from Southern Connecticut State University’s Advanced Standing program and have been licensed in the state of Connecticut since 2009.

Understanding is power. Once you grasp that your personal beliefs create your emotions and that those emotions are linked to your behaviors, you’re then in a position to transform your life. My practice supports you in transforming your thinking to create healthy, positive change and manifest a life you feel proud of. Understanding your thoughts, perspective and body will lead to essential changes and give you more control over your emotions and, ultimately, your life.

I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.

In a nonjudgmental format, I will help you improve your self-esteem and self-worth, as well as focus and motivation. It is my honor to assist you with reaching your true potential. Stop letting worry, fear and anger stand in the way of your goals and dreams. Awaken to the strengths you possess and learn new strategies to increase life enjoyment.

Whatever it is that you are struggling with, I am certain of one thing, it has been beating you up and convincing you that there is no hope. You’re tired of it, you’ve been fighting it tooth and nail and yet it still persists. You are surviving without any tools and my role to you is to give you a hammer. As someone who has ten years experience working with people who struggle with anger, anxiety, relationship issues, and who struggle with conventional therapy, I have found reliable methods to elevate people to where they want to be in life.

Does your life feel unmanageable and unbalanced? It is hard to live mindfully and prioritize yourself first and foremost, and some days it is just hard to get out of bed? It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and the "work is your worth" mindset. I take a holistic approach and aim to help young adults/adults to recognize the importance of balance, boundaries in relationships, and returning to activities that previously provided them joy. I meet the individual where they are, and with compassion, and begin to help them feel equipped to prioritize and deal with everyday stressors.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I approach my time with clients from both an individual and relational point of view. I believe it is vital to explore self-awareness and interpersonal relationships in order to understand what may be interfering with living a more fulfilling life. I understand that not everyone responds to the same experiences in the same way and that therapy needs to be designed to fit each individual clients needs based on their own histories and experiences. I will collaborate with you to make therapy a place that fits your needs.

I specialize in helping others on their recovery journey. I strive to help others change their patterns of thinking and behaving, in order to sustain long term recovery. I fully believe and enforce “we can grow through what we go through. “