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TJ Butcher, MA, LPC, BCPC, CH, CSC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCPC, CH, CSC
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
No matter what you are suffering from or want to improve, there are ways to get your brain to function better and give you the life you deserve.
No matter what you are suffering from or want to improve, there are ways to get your brain to function better and give you the life you deserve.
(959) 666-6432 View (959) 666-6432
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Kim Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
(860) 431-2549 View (860) 431-2549
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New London County Psychologists and Counselors
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT, LPC, PhD, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
With literally hundreds of therapists in New London County alone, it is hard to know who to see. There are so many different degrees, license types, and approaches. By contacting us, we'll help you find a good match with a therapist in our Waterford practice. If we cannot find you a good match within our practice, we will find you one outside of it either nearby or elsewhere in the county (evaluation required).
With literally hundreds of therapists in New London County alone, it is hard to know who to see. There are so many different degrees, license types, and approaches. By contacting us, we'll help you find a good match with a therapist in our Waterford practice. If we cannot find you a good match within our practice, we will find you one outside of it either nearby or elsewhere in the county (evaluation required).
(860) 248-4176 View (860) 248-4176

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Change Talk LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MS, LPC, CCTP, ADHD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Lyme, CT 06371  (Online Only)
Virtual therapy services booked online: Changetalkllc.com/appointments . Psychotherapy envelopes the very embodiment of human potential and success. Dr. Adam Russo, EdD, MS, LPC is a doctoral and masters level trained traumatologist counselor who also specializes in neurodevelopmental difficulties such as ASD and ADHD. He spent over 11 years of professional academic experience in the arenas of criminal justice (AS), public safety (BS), mental health counseling (MS), and traumatology (EdD). Adam has experienced the entire gambit of psychological care including outpatient, clinical day, IOP, in-home, residential, and inpatient care.
Virtual therapy services booked online: Changetalkllc.com/appointments . Psychotherapy envelopes the very embodiment of human potential and success. Dr. Adam Russo, EdD, MS, LPC is a doctoral and masters level trained traumatologist counselor who also specializes in neurodevelopmental difficulties such as ASD and ADHD. He spent over 11 years of professional academic experience in the arenas of criminal justice (AS), public safety (BS), mental health counseling (MS), and traumatology (EdD). Adam has experienced the entire gambit of psychological care including outpatient, clinical day, IOP, in-home, residential, and inpatient care.
(860) 237-4328 View (860) 237-4328
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Lori A Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Groton, CT 06340
For every problem there is a solution, if you are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship difficulties, I provide a path to recovery . One element stands out to be true for each of the individuals I have treated in the past ten years working as a social worker; everyone innately needs to be seen and heard. This is when the therapeutic process of healing begins and what I give to each individual whole heartedly. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, I have a Master's degree in Social Work, an associates degree in Drug and Alcohol counseling and am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique.
For every problem there is a solution, if you are struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship difficulties, I provide a path to recovery . One element stands out to be true for each of the individuals I have treated in the past ten years working as a social worker; everyone innately needs to be seen and heard. This is when the therapeutic process of healing begins and what I give to each individual whole heartedly. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, I have a Master's degree in Social Work, an associates degree in Drug and Alcohol counseling and am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique.
(860) 362-3589 View (860) 362-3589
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Dale E Kingsley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
I believe YOU are THE EXPERT of your own life. One's perspective often limits one's view of problems and blocks one's intentions, desires, and dreams. I come alongside you in your journey and guide you as you discover that problems are not permanent attachments but issues which can be transformed into manageable catalysts for change. Change requires a plan which involves steps leading to reachable and measureable goals. Have oppressive feelings of helplessness and victimization become the story of your life? Would you rather optimism and hope? Then I invite you to Rewrite the Story of Your Life.
I believe YOU are THE EXPERT of your own life. One's perspective often limits one's view of problems and blocks one's intentions, desires, and dreams. I come alongside you in your journey and guide you as you discover that problems are not permanent attachments but issues which can be transformed into manageable catalysts for change. Change requires a plan which involves steps leading to reachable and measureable goals. Have oppressive feelings of helplessness and victimization become the story of your life? Would you rather optimism and hope? Then I invite you to Rewrite the Story of Your Life.
(860) 786-1846 View (860) 786-1846
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Danielle Montemerlo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterford, CT 06385  (Online Only)
Current Availability: telehealth Wednesdays at 12:30, 1:30pm, and Thursdays at 2:30. Are you stuck in a cycle that you have tried to get out of, but can't? Is your depression, anxiety, or addiction continuing that cycle of not being able to work towards your life goals? Do you need help finding the motivation to change, and the potential to life a happy and fulfilling life? I might be the therapist for you, to help you in your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience working in different settings and a variety of concerns that people have come to me with.
Current Availability: telehealth Wednesdays at 12:30, 1:30pm, and Thursdays at 2:30. Are you stuck in a cycle that you have tried to get out of, but can't? Is your depression, anxiety, or addiction continuing that cycle of not being able to work towards your life goals? Do you need help finding the motivation to change, and the potential to life a happy and fulfilling life? I might be the therapist for you, to help you in your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience working in different settings and a variety of concerns that people have come to me with.
(860) 777-0986 View (860) 777-0986
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Nikki Danish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Diet culture's insidious messages have confused many of us and complicated our relationship with food and our bodies. If you or your teenager is struggling with shame, guilt, and worry around eating, I teach self-compassion skills that support a holistic, intuitive, and confident way of living. I have a passion for providing brave spaces for individuals living in marginalized bodies and am a LGBTQIA+ gender affirming care provider. I love helping people of all ages become confident, intuitive eaters and rebuild their relationship with their bodies.
Diet culture's insidious messages have confused many of us and complicated our relationship with food and our bodies. If you or your teenager is struggling with shame, guilt, and worry around eating, I teach self-compassion skills that support a holistic, intuitive, and confident way of living. I have a passion for providing brave spaces for individuals living in marginalized bodies and am a LGBTQIA+ gender affirming care provider. I love helping people of all ages become confident, intuitive eaters and rebuild their relationship with their bodies.
(860) 850-2231 View (860) 850-2231
Lisa A Crowley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
New London, CT 06320
I specialize in working with trauma (especially C-PTSD) using EMDR, Ego State Therapy, and DBT. Issues addressed include self esteem and body image issues, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, and Depression,. I have worked with a diverse client base and am comfortable treating clients of differing backgrounds, ethnicities and experiences. Because of my background in art therapy and my EMDR training, options for alternative approaches to therapy are available as appropriate and desired.
I specialize in working with trauma (especially C-PTSD) using EMDR, Ego State Therapy, and DBT. Issues addressed include self esteem and body image issues, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, BPD, Anxiety, and Depression,. I have worked with a diverse client base and am comfortable treating clients of differing backgrounds, ethnicities and experiences. Because of my background in art therapy and my EMDR training, options for alternative approaches to therapy are available as appropriate and desired.
(860) 365-8140 View (860) 365-8140
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Eileen Ryan Boland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Quaker Hill, CT 06375  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, families, and couples. I've practiced in outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient facilities, and programs serving victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I have extensive experience providing individual and family therapy to individuals with extensive histories of trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, suicide, self-injurious behavior, and severe mental illness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, families, and couples. I've practiced in outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient facilities, and programs serving victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I have extensive experience providing individual and family therapy to individuals with extensive histories of trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, suicide, self-injurious behavior, and severe mental illness.
(959) 208-4747 View (959) 208-4747
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Patricia Medling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
New London, CT 06320
Based on my 25 plus years of working as a clinical therapist, I believe that given the right support, everyone has the ability to resolve their issues and rewrite the stories of their lives. As each individual's path to wellness is unique, I utilize an integrative, holistic approach tailored to each specific client to optimize the therapeutic experience and ensure the best possible outcomes. Challenging life experiences can lead to people becoming stuck in negative, self-defeating patterns. I can assist you in determining the right course of action to take in order to achieve the clarity, self confidence and courage required to heal. Move forward and break free from unwanted behavioral patterns and limiting beliefs! I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I have developed an immense toolkit of therapeutic techniques over the years to share with my clients. I am steeped in Eastern as well as Western treatment modalities, and enjoy incorporating somatic, sound, and mindfulness healing techniques into my work in addition to the more traditional forms of cognitive and behavioral therapies.
Based on my 25 plus years of working as a clinical therapist, I believe that given the right support, everyone has the ability to resolve their issues and rewrite the stories of their lives. As each individual's path to wellness is unique, I utilize an integrative, holistic approach tailored to each specific client to optimize the therapeutic experience and ensure the best possible outcomes. Challenging life experiences can lead to people becoming stuck in negative, self-defeating patterns. I can assist you in determining the right course of action to take in order to achieve the clarity, self confidence and courage required to heal. Move forward and break free from unwanted behavioral patterns and limiting beliefs! I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I have developed an immense toolkit of therapeutic techniques over the years to share with my clients. I am steeped in Eastern as well as Western treatment modalities, and enjoy incorporating somatic, sound, and mindfulness healing techniques into my work in addition to the more traditional forms of cognitive and behavioral therapies.
(860) 772-0177 View (860) 772-0177
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Jason T Cerro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Groton, CT 06340
I can help with your Depression and Anxiety to gain more joy and less feelings of being overwhelmed with life. If you have anger I can help you understand it and how to cope with it. If you have unresolved childhood issues I can help you heal pain and resentment from the past. I can help your child behave better if they are acting out. If you have experienced something traumatic I can provide you with very specific treatment so you can move on. If your struggling with addiction I can help you live substance free.
I can help with your Depression and Anxiety to gain more joy and less feelings of being overwhelmed with life. If you have anger I can help you understand it and how to cope with it. If you have unresolved childhood issues I can help you heal pain and resentment from the past. I can help your child behave better if they are acting out. If you have experienced something traumatic I can provide you with very specific treatment so you can move on. If your struggling with addiction I can help you live substance free.
(860) 385-6992 View (860) 385-6992
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Gloria Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterford, CT 06385
I am a warm and dedicated therapist interested in helping you cope with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and acculturation issues. I am also interested in helping you adjust to a new struggle or stage of life. I have been working in mental health for 20+ years and I am down to earth and solution-focused. I will help you identify a goal and work with you step-by-step to achieve that goal.
I am a warm and dedicated therapist interested in helping you cope with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma and acculturation issues. I am also interested in helping you adjust to a new struggle or stage of life. I have been working in mental health for 20+ years and I am down to earth and solution-focused. I will help you identify a goal and work with you step-by-step to achieve that goal.
(917) 746-0593 View (917) 746-0593
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Southern Connecticut Behavioral Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Groton, CT 06340
My staff clinicians and I have been effectively treating individuals struggling with mood and anxiety disorders as well as substance addiction. We work hard with our clients in reducing impairing symptoms, achieving sustained sobriety, and finding a path to ameliorate life’s crises
My staff clinicians and I have been effectively treating individuals struggling with mood and anxiety disorders as well as substance addiction. We work hard with our clients in reducing impairing symptoms, achieving sustained sobriety, and finding a path to ameliorate life’s crises
(860) 962-6445 View (860) 962-6445
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Lauryl Spera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Niantic, CT 06357
Life at times can feel overwhelming and challenging. My goal is to assist my clients in achieving their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, gender responsive treatment, and trauma focused therapy. I have experience working with clients with a variety of issues including Addiction, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and personal development.
Life at times can feel overwhelming and challenging. My goal is to assist my clients in achieving their personal goals and improve their overall quality of life. My therapeutic approach is an eclectic mix of person-centered, CBT, DBT, gender responsive treatment, and trauma focused therapy. I have experience working with clients with a variety of issues including Addiction, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, and personal development.
(860) 245-9658 View (860) 245-9658
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Ellen Schnier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Lyme, CT 06371
**Accepting referrals in CT office only** I am an NYU trained licensed clinical social worker and have completed postgraduate work in individual, couples, family and group therapy at several New York City institutes. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut and have private practices in both states. I'm the former director of a children's mental health clinic, but now focus on work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, parenting issues, adjustment problems, relationship conflicts, and work difficulties.
**Accepting referrals in CT office only** I am an NYU trained licensed clinical social worker and have completed postgraduate work in individual, couples, family and group therapy at several New York City institutes. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut and have private practices in both states. I'm the former director of a children's mental health clinic, but now focus on work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, parenting issues, adjustment problems, relationship conflicts, and work difficulties.
(646) 863-5592 View (646) 863-5592
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Giulia Jaramillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSLMFT, Author
Verified Verified
Groton, CT 06340
I am certified to work with individuals starting at age 16, as well as couples and families. I have experience in working with clients who struggle with trauma (PTSD), anxiety, panic, ADHD (all types), depression, physical disabilities, and navigating the ADA legal system. I have over a decade of experience working with military families, legal issues, criminal issues, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
I am certified to work with individuals starting at age 16, as well as couples and families. I have experience in working with clients who struggle with trauma (PTSD), anxiety, panic, ADHD (all types), depression, physical disabilities, and navigating the ADA legal system. I have over a decade of experience working with military families, legal issues, criminal issues, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
(860) 786-4752 View (860) 786-4752
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Judith Gruber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCEP, EMM
Verified Verified
Niantic, CT 06357
I am a down-to-earth, friendly, interactive psychotherapist, couples counselor and life coach. My solution-focused work, support and practical feedback help you resolve both current problems and long-standing patterns. I can also accelerate your process by adding body-centered psychotherapy techniques that work directly on emotional blocks that keep you feeling trapped, no matter how much you have talked about them. With sensitivity and compassion, we will explore your conflicts to help you find your own unique solutions and coping strategies to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Visit my website www.judithgrubertherapy.com
I am a down-to-earth, friendly, interactive psychotherapist, couples counselor and life coach. My solution-focused work, support and practical feedback help you resolve both current problems and long-standing patterns. I can also accelerate your process by adding body-centered psychotherapy techniques that work directly on emotional blocks that keep you feeling trapped, no matter how much you have talked about them. With sensitivity and compassion, we will explore your conflicts to help you find your own unique solutions and coping strategies to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Visit my website www.judithgrubertherapy.com
(347) 308-7096 View (347) 308-7096
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Psychology CT LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterford, CT 06385
With over a decade of telethealth experience (long before COVID-19 led to an increase in telehealth), and with most of our practitioners having 1-2 decades or more of experience, our practice is ready to tackle some of the most complex challenges you can bring us. We're currently taking clients for diagnostic evaluations, couples, & group therapy.
With over a decade of telethealth experience (long before COVID-19 led to an increase in telehealth), and with most of our practitioners having 1-2 decades or more of experience, our practice is ready to tackle some of the most complex challenges you can bring us. We're currently taking clients for diagnostic evaluations, couples, & group therapy.
(860) 248-7930 View (860) 248-7930
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Rhonda Spaziani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New London, CT 06320
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
(860) 863-4181 View (860) 863-4181

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Self-Harming Therapists

How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.