Self Esteem Therapists in Newington, CT

Are you feeling stuck in the same old dysfunctional patterns and self-detrimental behaviors? Have you been motivated to "start tomorrow" by inspirational accounts only to end up back where you were but feeling even more shame & worthlessness? My guess is you were never modeled how to do something different. That you're holding onto traumas preventing you from moving forward. I specialize in helping millennials like you overcome traumas, build self-esteem, break people-pleasing tendencies, heal your inner child, & step into yourself. You want to feel heard, seen, empowered, validated, worthy - & you deserve that. And so much more.

Whether you’re looking for support in better understanding yourself, navigating your healing journey, coping with your mental health, life’s transitions, trauma responses, relationships, self esteem or developing healthier coping skills, I'm here to help you reach your goals, create the future you envision for yourself, and ultimately thrive. I have a background in social work, serving diverse populations in school systems across CT and MA from pre-k all the way through higher education. I now offer therapeutic support to children, adolescents and young adults struggling with a range of social, emotional and behavioral challenges.

Do you feel as though your life is stuck in the same place and that you are unable to make necessary changes? Do you feel powerless in managing intolerable feelings and struggle to identify why you have these feelings in the first place? Well, I am here to tell you that you can indeed have a life of abundance, joy, and peace. My goal is to understand your beliefs and personality to support you in aligning your actions with who you are. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in assisting clients with identifying the root cause of these issues and how these issues can be addressed.

Therapy is for you to become resilient, increase well-being and begin healing. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and interactive. I have a range of experience and training in treating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, work-related stress, and injury. I specialize in grief, pre/post-marital/relationships, parenting, and family conflict. I work with realistic goals and treatment plans that are client/family-centered.

We all need support from time to time. We are not perfect and life is quite complex. Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? Is your relationship falling apart? Is your past trauma affecting your daily life? You are not alone. I can help you get through the chaos and pain. I can help you mange fear, anxiety, depression and pain. You can become more confident and stronger than ever. I believe that crisis leads to change and transformation. Let me help you let go of a painful past and embrace new possibilities. Let me help you RE-FOCUS and CREATE a new you. “I’m not what happened to me. I’m what I chose to become”.

Life is full of challenges but I believe with support and guidance, we can truly develop into our highest, most authentic selves. If you are constantly asking yourself, “who am I?”, “how can I be happy?”, struggle with knowing how to love and accept yourself, how to feel confident and manage all that life is throwing at you, allow me to support and guide you. I utilize a holistic approach and assist clients in understanding themselves better in order to develop to their full potential. I became a social worker because I am passionate about empowering others to believe that it is possible to heal and live the life they truly desire.

NOT Accepting New Clients. I am currently a Marriage and Family intern that is very passionate and driven to guide clients in making long-lasting positive changes in their lives and relationships with themselves and others. I specialize in anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and multigenerational transmissions. I often utilize solution-focused brief therapy and Bowen's therapy to best assist all clients. However, with knowledge of several other modalities, I will tailor techniques based on a person's needs.

Life comes with its share of pleasant and unpleasant experiences. And sometimes, the complexities of life keep us stuck, unable to move forward and be the "best" us. But take heart: there is help along the way, and seeking help is the first step towards positive transformation. I aim to provide you with a space where you feel safe, heard and understood, setting you up to gain awareness, clarity, and a way forward through the distresses in life. I have the privilege of assisting people through a range of issues, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity/self-esteem, confidence, faith-based and life transitions.

The clients I serve struggle with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or trauma. I aim to help clients acquire, practice, and hopefully master those skills that will help them be able to function better in their homes relationships, schools, and communities.

I provide support, skills and hope to children, teens, adults and families. I specialize in treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety as well as developing parenting skills and strengthening family dynamics. My goal in therapy is to guide my clients in improving self-esteem, self-acceptance, overall stability and enhancing overall functioning on a day-to-day basis. I value an individualized approach to meet the ongoing needs of each of my clients.

Being a young adult in this world can be tricky! Whether you are in college, a new graduate, making big transitions, or simply figuring out your next moves in life, it is important to have supportive people in your corner to help you through. Navigating unique challenges, changes, and choices presented in life can be both exciting and daunting. I offer a safe, judgment free, and LGBTQIA+ friendly environment to my clients.

Of course, sometimes life can be difficult. And sometimes life has been difficult all along, for some of us. Psychotherapy has the potential to not only address the difficulties that we experience, but also has the potential to help us find a way to integrate healing so that we may experience joy and vitality again - or maybe even for the first time. I am happy to work with individuals, families and couples who are interested in exploring and understanding how they may be able to heal wounds, create stability and forge new and meaningful paths and/or relationships in their lives.

Life can be hard. I would be honored to collaborate with you to make life better for you. I earned my Bachelor’s degree, followed by a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of St. Joseph. My experience starts as a therapeutic mentor then progressing to impactful social work roles at various agencies and schools. I have worked with teens, families and adults navigate through various barriers and challenges life presents. My journey reflects a commitment to diverse populations and a broad range of mental health challenges.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a negative pattern of anxiety or depression? Are you struggling to find your own voice? If so, individual therapy allows you to have a safe space to be heard and explore those feelings. I support individuals who struggle with low confidence and self-worth due to negative self-talk. I also help you identify your life traps to help you reach your full potential. Individual counseling is aimed at helping you overcome limiting beliefs, overcome destructive self-talk by learning healthy coping skills and developing new patterns of relating to self and others.

Life can be messy! I would like to help you feel more grounded and supported to navigate the challenges. My interests include working with young adults—maybe you are struggling to adjust to college, working, “adulting,” or having relationship issues. I am also passionate about working with women on maternal wellness and motherhood struggles. I have completed specialized perinatal training through PSI and offer video sessions, which many of my mothers find convenient when juggling family and/or work. Please know that you are not alone. Therapy can help to release that “heaviness” you are carrying around.

Practice currently has new providers and is now accepting new clients. My goal as a therapist is to provide a, welcoming and non-judgmental space for us to join together to effectively address and resolve your specific concerns. In order to help you reach your true potential we must consider the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in working with the adolescent population and adults with anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, family therapy and couples counseling. I utilize various models such as CBT, DBT, Solution focused therapy and narrative therapy.

My name is Yacihuilca Moní. I am a clinical psychologist licensed in MA and CT. I have a passion for supporting individuals across the lifespan. Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors, providing compassionate and evidence-based care to help clients overcome a wide range of challenges. I employ evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), depending on the client's needs.

Over 20 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and addiction in various treatment settings. Diversity and multicultural issues are embedded in everything we do and contribute to presenting problems. I am conscious of varying decision-making preferences, the role of family dynamics, stages of life, socioeconomic status, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. As well as the stigma associated with seeking mental health services.

I believe we all have the potential to live our best life, however, sometimes we feel stuck and overwhelmed. I can support you to move forward. I am an experienced (20+ years) bilingual /bicultural therapist providing mental health to children, adolescents, college students and adults in a nurturing, safe environment. My goal is to support clients in deepening their understanding of themselves. My work is anchored in psychodynamic perspective, CBT, relational and with current neurobiological understanding of healing such as EMDR. I believe each individual is unique and therapy should be tailored to their needs and strengths.