Reality Therapy in Bristol, CT
(Within Reach) Aemir Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, CT 06010 (Online Only)
“I am an experienced Bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in individual psychotherapy with children, teens and adults with trauma-related disorders, anxiety and depression. I also work closely with the immigrant/ refugees population. My philosophy is to help clients create a more hopeful outlook, as well as finding joy and meaning in the little things in life.
“I am an experienced Bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in individual psychotherapy with children, teens and adults with trauma-related disorders, anxiety and depression. I also work closely with the immigrant/ refugees population. My philosophy is to help clients create a more hopeful outlook, as well as finding joy and meaning in the little things in life.
Sherie Etienne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients. Are you finding life difficult to manage? Many unpredictable and unforeseen challenges can arise that makes life unmanageable such as, new, or unresolved past trauma, depression, anxiety, managing daily stressors, interpersonal conflict with self or at work, and grief and loss of a loved one. All of which, can have a direct impact on an individual’s quality of life and mental health. As challenges arise so must you. Self-discovery and self-resilience can only be found through self-work. Therapy provides us the opportunity to do that internal work and resolve internal conflict effectively.
Now accepting new clients. Are you finding life difficult to manage? Many unpredictable and unforeseen challenges can arise that makes life unmanageable such as, new, or unresolved past trauma, depression, anxiety, managing daily stressors, interpersonal conflict with self or at work, and grief and loss of a loved one. All of which, can have a direct impact on an individual’s quality of life and mental health. As challenges arise so must you. Self-discovery and self-resilience can only be found through self-work. Therapy provides us the opportunity to do that internal work and resolve internal conflict effectively.
Jelisa Gonzalez (Within Reach)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, CT 06010 (Online Only)
There’s no avoiding the challenges that life can bring. It can be challenging but can be filled with beautiful moments and opportunities to grow as individuals. Making the first step to reach out shows the importance and commitment you have in making positive changes. You are the expert in your own life. Only you know what you truly want and need. I believe in providing a supportive and collaborative safe space for all individuals to be able to reflect and gain the confidence within themselves. I am passionate about using mindfulness practices to better understand our emotions.
There’s no avoiding the challenges that life can bring. It can be challenging but can be filled with beautiful moments and opportunities to grow as individuals. Making the first step to reach out shows the importance and commitment you have in making positive changes. You are the expert in your own life. Only you know what you truly want and need. I believe in providing a supportive and collaborative safe space for all individuals to be able to reflect and gain the confidence within themselves. I am passionate about using mindfulness practices to better understand our emotions.
Bluesky Connecticut Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
Openings Bristol (Tues 4pm, Thurs 1pm) and Wallingford (Friday 1pm ). Hello, my name is Matt and I look forward to working with you. Are you looking for a relaxed and private atmosphere to discuss problems? I have significant experience working with adults who are struggling with finding balance in their lives due to stress, addiction, and emotional health (Trauma, Anxiety, Depression). I have training in multiple therapeutic models and will work with you on a plan that meets your needs, identifies your strengths, and works on improving your weaknesses.
Openings Bristol (Tues 4pm, Thurs 1pm) and Wallingford (Friday 1pm ). Hello, my name is Matt and I look forward to working with you. Are you looking for a relaxed and private atmosphere to discuss problems? I have significant experience working with adults who are struggling with finding balance in their lives due to stress, addiction, and emotional health (Trauma, Anxiety, Depression). I have training in multiple therapeutic models and will work with you on a plan that meets your needs, identifies your strengths, and works on improving your weaknesses.
Ewa Lojewska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
As a licensed professional counselor, I believe in helping clients collaboratively work through the course of their treatment, regardless of where they are in their healing process. I provide a welcoming environment and assist with improving overall quality of life utilizing a strengths-based, person- centered approach. I am trained in and utilize various treatment modalities, inclusive of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing. Those that work with me find that I am enthusiastic and deeply compassionate. I strive to create a comfortable, safe and nonjudgemental environment.
As a licensed professional counselor, I believe in helping clients collaboratively work through the course of their treatment, regardless of where they are in their healing process. I provide a welcoming environment and assist with improving overall quality of life utilizing a strengths-based, person- centered approach. I am trained in and utilize various treatment modalities, inclusive of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing. Those that work with me find that I am enthusiastic and deeply compassionate. I strive to create a comfortable, safe and nonjudgemental environment.
Vivian Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use an integrative therapeutic approach to help clients achieve their goals. I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. I believe in providing a safe, supportive, and positive space to help clients reach their full potential.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I use an integrative therapeutic approach to help clients achieve their goals. I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. I believe in providing a safe, supportive, and positive space to help clients reach their full potential.
Renewed Mind Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
The clients I have and continue to work with deal with different stress levels and anxiety. Many of my clients also have dual diagnoses, with some dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and severe depression. My client's needs have always been to find coping skills and processing techniques to navigate their lives with mental illness. If you would like a free phone consultation, please email me, and we can get started.
The clients I have and continue to work with deal with different stress levels and anxiety. Many of my clients also have dual diagnoses, with some dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and severe depression. My client's needs have always been to find coping skills and processing techniques to navigate their lives with mental illness. If you would like a free phone consultation, please email me, and we can get started.
Kristy Messier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
My name is Kristy Messier, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). My approach to therapy is to meet the person where they are at; person centered. I focus on areas such as addiction, depression, anxiety, family and/or relationship issues and overall daily stressors that you may encounter.
My name is Kristy Messier, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). My approach to therapy is to meet the person where they are at; person centered. I focus on areas such as addiction, depression, anxiety, family and/or relationship issues and overall daily stressors that you may encounter.
CDM Counseling & Consultation Service, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA Psy, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
Hello, my name is Charlene Moorer! Seeking therapy is one of the most courageous yet intimidating choices an individual can make, but it is also one of the most rewarding. We are all confronted by difficult times and I applaud you on deciding to take the first step to see change happen. Through empathy, support, and guidance, we can work together and address the various roadblocks that are getting in the way of living your best life. I look forward to working with you to inspire positive changes in your life and relationships. Since life can be very unpredictable, I am also available after hours for phone support if needed.
Hello, my name is Charlene Moorer! Seeking therapy is one of the most courageous yet intimidating choices an individual can make, but it is also one of the most rewarding. We are all confronted by difficult times and I applaud you on deciding to take the first step to see change happen. Through empathy, support, and guidance, we can work together and address the various roadblocks that are getting in the way of living your best life. I look forward to working with you to inspire positive changes in your life and relationships. Since life can be very unpredictable, I am also available after hours for phone support if needed.
Krystal Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bristol, CT 06010
Hey! I'm Krystal Jackson, the Founder of Simply Being Wellness Counseling. I am not currently accepting client; however, our team of therapists are committed to providing support with compassion and empathy. We are focused on holistic healing for women, teens, families, and helping professionals. Whether you are going through a life transition or navigating depression/anxiety, we are here to support you. We are committed to providing a safe space where you can freely be your authentic self. We believe our work with you can help to enhance your understanding of your different life experiences, emotions, and beliefs.
Hey! I'm Krystal Jackson, the Founder of Simply Being Wellness Counseling. I am not currently accepting client; however, our team of therapists are committed to providing support with compassion and empathy. We are focused on holistic healing for women, teens, families, and helping professionals. Whether you are going through a life transition or navigating depression/anxiety, we are here to support you. We are committed to providing a safe space where you can freely be your authentic self. We believe our work with you can help to enhance your understanding of your different life experiences, emotions, and beliefs.
Cassie Nowak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, CT 06010
Congratulations, you have taken the first step toward change by reaching out for help. Are you interested in continuing that process while taking a deeper look at your relationships with self and others? It is my hope to create a safe, therapeutic space so that you can grow and learn internally and externally through the use of my 15 years of experience in the field.
Congratulations, you have taken the first step toward change by reaching out for help. Are you interested in continuing that process while taking a deeper look at your relationships with self and others? It is my hope to create a safe, therapeutic space so that you can grow and learn internally and externally through the use of my 15 years of experience in the field.
Molly McCarthy, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, CT 06010
Late Afternoon, Evening and Weekend morning for In person and Telehealth (Virtual) sessions. Hello! My approach is to provide a non-judgmental and caring place to allow you a positive counseling experience. Many people who I treat seek counseling for the first time -- to work through a crisis--to stop the pain--to feel better about themselves. I understand the struggle and the desire to feel and be better. If you are willing to share your story and engage in the process, I look forward to working with you. I have 20 years of experience working with adolescents, college-age students, student athletes and adults in crisis.
Late Afternoon, Evening and Weekend morning for In person and Telehealth (Virtual) sessions. Hello! My approach is to provide a non-judgmental and caring place to allow you a positive counseling experience. Many people who I treat seek counseling for the first time -- to work through a crisis--to stop the pain--to feel better about themselves. I understand the struggle and the desire to feel and be better. If you are willing to share your story and engage in the process, I look forward to working with you. I have 20 years of experience working with adolescents, college-age students, student athletes and adults in crisis.
Christopher Chapman (A+S Addiction Services Inc)
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
Do you suffer from drug addiction? Has it negatively affected your health, relationships, and employment? Has it caused legal issues and more? At A&S Addiction Services, Inc., we have a team of licensed professionals who are dedicated to helping you rebuild your life and achieve your treatment goals. We offer psychotherapy, psycho-educational therapy, case management housing and other resources to help eliminate barriers to recovery. Individual and group therapy sessions are available to focus on key areas.
Do you suffer from drug addiction? Has it negatively affected your health, relationships, and employment? Has it caused legal issues and more? At A&S Addiction Services, Inc., we have a team of licensed professionals who are dedicated to helping you rebuild your life and achieve your treatment goals. We offer psychotherapy, psycho-educational therapy, case management housing and other resources to help eliminate barriers to recovery. Individual and group therapy sessions are available to focus on key areas.
Dkeya E Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol, CT 06010 (Online Only)
With life come trials and tribulations! This journey is about progress, not perfection, everyone is capable of change. When people experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. I seek to humanize mental health struggles and encourage therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing and living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. I am dedicated to working with individuals who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, managing their anger, and trauma-related issues. I help individuals identify the root of the underlying pain, fear, insecurity, and lack of motivation. (Keys2winCounseling LLC)
With life come trials and tribulations! This journey is about progress, not perfection, everyone is capable of change. When people experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. I seek to humanize mental health struggles and encourage therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing and living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. I am dedicated to working with individuals who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, managing their anger, and trauma-related issues. I help individuals identify the root of the underlying pain, fear, insecurity, and lack of motivation. (Keys2winCounseling LLC)
Kristal Wichman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
Let's get you back to feeling balanced. Relationship issues/divorce/attachment styles, currently struggling with a recent traumatic event and anxiety are some of the struggles we can work through together. I earned Bachelors & Masters Degree(s) in Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and currently the owner of Balanced Solution Therapies. For 24 years I have been working as a social worker, and for the past 10+ years offering therapy. I have worked with individuals, couples and groups with clients in the age range of 6 - 86. Currently, I work with adults/individuals.
Let's get you back to feeling balanced. Relationship issues/divorce/attachment styles, currently struggling with a recent traumatic event and anxiety are some of the struggles we can work through together. I earned Bachelors & Masters Degree(s) in Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and currently the owner of Balanced Solution Therapies. For 24 years I have been working as a social worker, and for the past 10+ years offering therapy. I have worked with individuals, couples and groups with clients in the age range of 6 - 86. Currently, I work with adults/individuals.
Mary Ann Cheney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
Are you looking for help in creating change in your life? Do you want someone to help you explore your options and support you through your choices? Are you ready to work collaboratively with someone who is willing help you create the change you are looking for? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then I am the therapist for you. I am experienced, caring and willing to put the work in if you are.
Are you looking for help in creating change in your life? Do you want someone to help you explore your options and support you through your choices? Are you ready to work collaboratively with someone who is willing help you create the change you are looking for? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then I am the therapist for you. I am experienced, caring and willing to put the work in if you are.
Meghan Geary-Strenk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010
Waitlist for new clients
One of my passions as a therapist is to help shape everyone's understanding of the value of mental health treatment whether it is for yourself or your child(ren). Redefining "treatment" as a preventive exercise for yourself to unlearn old patterns and create new paths to feel great is my goal. Shame and stigma need to removed from our society's view of therapy and that is one standard I aim high for in my work. Prepare to laugh and have fun too. Therapy can be hard at times but it should bring out the best in us!
One of my passions as a therapist is to help shape everyone's understanding of the value of mental health treatment whether it is for yourself or your child(ren). Redefining "treatment" as a preventive exercise for yourself to unlearn old patterns and create new paths to feel great is my goal. Shame and stigma need to removed from our society's view of therapy and that is one standard I aim high for in my work. Prepare to laugh and have fun too. Therapy can be hard at times but it should bring out the best in us!
Live by the Sun Feel by the Moon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06011
Hello! I am Gina Goldstein. Here is some information and a description of services provided; regarding my Counseling Therapy and Reiki/Integrated Energy Therapy practice, “Live by the Sun Feel by the Moon”, in Farmington, CT where I am proud to be a sole proprietor of for nearly eight years. My office is conveniently located a few minutes off of CT-4/Main Street in Farmington, CT. The office is located in the Canal House; which is on the Farmington River located in a historic, peaceful, serene, beautiful, quiet, relaxing and tranquil setting on Garden Street in a historic 1800’s canal house located on the Freedom Trail.
Hello! I am Gina Goldstein. Here is some information and a description of services provided; regarding my Counseling Therapy and Reiki/Integrated Energy Therapy practice, “Live by the Sun Feel by the Moon”, in Farmington, CT where I am proud to be a sole proprietor of for nearly eight years. My office is conveniently located a few minutes off of CT-4/Main Street in Farmington, CT. The office is located in the Canal House; which is on the Farmington River located in a historic, peaceful, serene, beautiful, quiet, relaxing and tranquil setting on Garden Street in a historic 1800’s canal house located on the Freedom Trail.
Royale Treatment LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bristol, CT 06010 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My focus is to help people heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This will be achieved by providing a neutral/safe space, by listening to your concerns, and by customizing a evidenced based treatment plan- for you. The promised goal is to be there for you every step of your journey. The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help people heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This will be achieved by providing a neutral/safe space, by listening to your concerns, and by customizing a evidenced based treatment plan- for you. The promised goal is to be there for you every step of your journey. The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
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Dr. Joanne R. Grassia
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062 (Online Only)
Are you seeking support for increased self-insight and a more purposeful focus on wellbeing in your own mind and heart and relationships? I have trained in several therapeutic modalities throughout my professional life, including person-centered, gestalt, CBT, psychodynamic, narrative, collaborative and organizational and family systems approaches. In the therapy space, my clients explore clarifying their own beliefs, managing their emotional reactions in relationships, using their voices more effectively in their various roles, and balancing role demands of family, work, and social contexts which we often juggle simultaneously.
Are you seeking support for increased self-insight and a more purposeful focus on wellbeing in your own mind and heart and relationships? I have trained in several therapeutic modalities throughout my professional life, including person-centered, gestalt, CBT, psychodynamic, narrative, collaborative and organizational and family systems approaches. In the therapy space, my clients explore clarifying their own beliefs, managing their emotional reactions in relationships, using their voices more effectively in their various roles, and balancing role demands of family, work, and social contexts which we often juggle simultaneously.
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Reality Therapy
Is reality therapy evidence-based?
Reality therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapies. However, some research does indicate that reality therapy might be helpful for people with addiction, and may be effective in treating social anxiety in young people.
How long does reality therapy last?
Reality therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Reality 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 year or longer and to see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of reality therapy long after treatment has ended.
Does reality therapy work?
Reality therapy can help a person manage concerns such as eating disorders, addiction, substance use, anxiety, phobias, and relationship difficulties. This type of therapy encourages a person to be accountable for their behaviors. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure. Reality therapy can be useful in one-on-one therapy or in group sessions. This method may be used with children, families, and adults.
What are the limitations of reality therapy?
This therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the therapist focuses on choices made by the individual in the present day. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over others. This format may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every client.