Relational Therapists in Somers, CT

My background is with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, low confidence, major life changes and substance use disorders.

Welcome to West Meadow Counseling! We are comprised of 5 Licensed Therapists helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with mental, emotional, and spiritual struggles. We recognize and respect each individual and family as unique. Therefore, we strive to create a trusting and compassionate environment from which a strong therapeutic relationship can grow in. We believe change happens when this connection is present.

Hi, I'm so glad you're here! Everyone in the world is in a relationship - with family, friends, co-workers, romantic partners, or even with the person you see once a week at the grocery store checkout. You navigate several relationships every day, often weaving in and out of them to meet the needs of your changing roles. The quality of each relationship can positively or negatively influence how you see your family, your environment, and how you feel about yourself. As an LMFT, I focus on how your mental wellness might be impacted by one or more of these relationships in your life. I am here to help you become your best self.

Change is inevitable but the process of change can be difficult to navigate alone, whether as an individual or a couple. Often advice from friends or extended family only goes so far, and is not really the kind of help you are looking for when what used to feel comfortable or right no longer feels so good. If you, your partner, or a family member identifies as male you may want to consider a male therapist to gain greater insight and understanding into male issues relating to emotions and communication and to provide greater support for both you and your family.

Whether faced with a normal transition in life or an unexpected challenge everyone is capable of overcoming these obstacles, but sometimes we need a little help and asking for help isn't always easy. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in treating older adolescents and adults facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. I have 14 years of experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, and ADHD related to a variety of life stressors such as trauma, divorce, relationship issues, grief and loss, unemployment, medical conditions, marital conflict and more.

Welcome to a space where healing begins. I am a dedicated and empathetic therapist committed to supporting adults navigating challenging transitional phases in their lives. With a focus on fostering meaningful connections and understanding, I am here to guide you through complexities such as anxiety, depression, divorce, relationship issues, and difficult family dynamics. I believe that genuine connections and a supportive alliance are fundamental to the healing process. My philosophy is rooted in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns openly.

Welcome to New Path Counseling! We are accepting new clients. We have in-office and Telehealth appointment availabilities. You can schedule your appointment by clicking on our website link. We have clinicians who are licensed in the state of MA, CT, and RI. Life is full of challenges and unpredictable, we can’t always mitigate or control these; the key is to be aware of our maladaptive behaviors and build strength by enhancing our awareness and creating a new path for ourselves, family, and/or couple. We understand that not everyone can heal and cope the same way.

Life can have bumps in the road and getting a little assistance can make getting through the tough times smoother. Therapy can be the catalyst that sparks you to take control of your destiny and create a better life for yourself. I pride myself on being respectful and compassionate in my therapeutic relationships. Please feel free to call or email me for a phone consultation today.

Being a LMFT means to me that the focus of treatment is to improve relationships. I believe the most important relationship in a persons life is the relationship they have with themselves. In my experience people often treat others much better than they treat themselves. I enjoy going on a therapeutic journey with people to help find themselves, to find that compassion that they give to others and to learn that they too deserve that same love and compassion. I like to use art as a way of expression (when needed) with my clients because I believe that art can communicate what words sometimes cannot.

Taking the first steps to find and select a therapist shows great strength. Though initially you may feel uneasy, this will be the beginning of a new journey; one that will help you gain more control over your life. Collaboratively, we will work in a supportive and caring atmosphere using a strength based approach. I work with clients who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, shame and guilt, as well as relationship issues.

As a Certified EMDR Therapist I specialize in trauma, performance enhancement and anxiety/depression. I work with adults and adolescents to facilitate personal growth and achieve substantive change in their lives. Negative cognitions, unhealthy beliefs and emotions can be linked to unresolved disturbing/traumatic experiences from ones past. The remnants of these experiences can lead to low self-esteem, self-doubt, and emotional dysregulation. I assist clients to cultivate greater self-awareness while reprocessing the past disturbances in a way that enhances self-confidence, personal performance and interpersonal relationships.

Deborah specializes in helping clients strengthen relationships and deepen connections. Using holistic and science-based methods, partners learn a new way to communicate and alter unhealthy relationship dynamics. They are able to have productive conversations without blowing up or shutting down. Deborah is an 'active therapist' who offers suggestions and brings good energy to sessions. On her watch, there is no “bad guy” and blame is never the focus. She creates a safe space where couples feel comfortable discussing personal issues. Clients appreciate Deborah's warmth, openness and ability to quickly get to the heart of an issue.

I believe the therapeutic process is collaborative, rooted in rapport, and always leaves room for humor and humility. My strength lies in creating a therapeutic relationship that feels authentic, accessible, and safe. I work with both adults and teens using a strong psychodynamic and psychoeducational basis. I am conservative with referrals for medication, particularly with youth. I specialize in family systems, parenting, anxiety, infertility, relationship building, substance use disorder, attachment and more.

Do you wonder why you're not enjoying life more? Having relationships that feel secure and meet your needs? Do you wish for the life you imagine, if only you could understand what gets in the way, the patterns that have blocked you from living your best life as your best self? Challenges with mood, anxiety, and relationships are often symptoms of deeper struggles with self-worth, identity, life purpose, and belonging. Through compassionate exploration of your current difficulties and supportive development of new strategies, it is possible to find relief and a newfound sense of freedom and ease.

I am genuine with my clients, and prioritize developing a relationship in which they feel consistently supported and challenged. I have been practicing short and long-term therapy since 2006, and work collaboratively with my clients to guide them to a better understanding of the presenting issue, to highlight their strengths and resources, and to help them to identify other ways of approaching complex problems. Psychotherapy can be the first step towards developing insight into our problems, allowing for symptom relief and for creating more possibilities for meaningful experiences in our lives.