Self-Harming Therapists in Torrington, CT

I work with older children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who struggle with trauma, substance abuse, self-injury (cutting), peer relational skills, parent-child conflict, anxiety, and depression.

Everyone has been through a great deal of unprecedented change over the past years, especially children, teens, and young adults entering a world that is rapidly evolving. This may leave us experiencing feelings of anxiety or anger, difficulty regulating emotions, and struggling with transitions in life. I want to help you alleviate the anxiety of the unknown and find healing as you move forward into a self-defined life of meaning.

Understanding your experiences & emotions is the gateway to change. I believe people can change, even when they struggle to believe that they can. I strive to help clients learn new skills, or enhance those they are already using, in order to improve all areas of their lives. Imagine how differently you might feel if you could overcome the obstacles that keep you feeling stuck in your life & relationships. Patterns that no longer work for you can be reshaped and built upon to make the most of who you are and want to become. With compassion and acceptance, I treat adults struggling with a range of issues affecting their well-being.

I am committed to creating a caring, accepting and non-judgmental environment in which clients feel understood, valued, and safe to open up, explore and express their thoughts and feelings. I work with symptoms of anxiety disorders including panic, OCD and phobias using the most effective evidence-based, shorter-term cognitive behavioral and mindfulness based therapies which help reduce acute symptoms within weeks. For people seeking to overcome longer term depression, anger, low self-esteem and self-defeating habits that keep them from living life more fully, I use longer term insight-oriented psychotherapy.

I focus on working with adults regarding a variety of issues from mild situational anxiety to severe mental health concerns. My career spans over 15 years working in Behavioral Health settings, and five years conducting individual psychotherapy. I provide a person-centered approach utilizing CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy and trauma informed modalities such as IFS to create effective coping strategies alongside my clients. I am EMDR Certified and utilize somatic re-experiencing for management of trauma symptoms.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has spent the past decade serving individuals, children, and families in various capacities within the human service field. I specialized in crisis-based intervention, co-dependency, relational communication and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I take a responsive client-focused approach to treating trauma exposure which allows me to establish strong therapeutic alliances with clients in their most vulnerable moments.

I am deeply committed to clinical excellence as well as a strong belief for growth for my clients and turning their despair to hope.

The road to healing and transformation begins by taking a step towards self-discovery. I am here to help guide you on your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. With a deep understanding of various therapeutic approaches, and a foundation in evidence-based practices, I'm committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where I can help guide you through life's challenges and help you uncover the tools within yourself to create positive change. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic approach, valuing your insights and involving you in the decision-making process.

Tides of Mind Counseling is among Connecticut's top counseling centers dedicated to providing excellence in mental healthcare. Our offices are located throughout CT where our licensed professionals work extensively with you to manage life's challenges, promote healthy relationships and encourage inner healing. Tides of Mind is unlike the common "counseling clinic" in that we offer creative & holistic therapeutic techniques in an office that is private, relaxing and has a spa-like feel. Our therapists provide a holistic approach to treatment and ensure that you feel supported and empowered throughout all aspects of life.

Greenwoods provides access to treatment for people struggling with a wide range of mental health challenges. Following an intake session, clients are matched with a therapist within our network of providers or with one of our in-house therapists, whoever best fits the client's needs. Financial aid is available for qualifying clients.

At Kiefer Counseling we are a team of fully licensed advanced practice mental health nurse practitioners and therapists who have a wealth of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. You will find our team to not only be highly trained, but warm and down to earth. We focus our treatment on what works. Our team offers years of experience in helping patients of varying ages manage complex mental health conditions, conquer unhealthy behaviors, and lead rewarding lives. Our vision is to create lasting healing that stretches throughout our community. We are a passionate, fun, and dynamic team who values

"What hurts the most is pretending it doesn't." Reaching out to others for help is never easy, going it alone is even harder. Life sometimes provides us with demands, challenges and obstacles that sometimes can become overwhelming. Do you have a rough time at school, tired of arguing with your parents. Are you struggling with relationships, going through a breakup/divorce. Maybe your suffering from anxiety, stress or depression. While creating a supportive environment we can work together on building a solid foundation and begin to change how you see others, how you see circumstances and more importantly how you see yourself.

I am a registered nurse and licensed professional counselor. I am multi-dimensional in the services I provide. I see children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I started my career working with and teaching children who were not psychologically ready to move from kindergarten to first grade. My love for helping people inspired me to go back to school and pursue a nursing degree. After moving to Connecticut, I worked as a psych nurse at Waterbury Hospital at Merriman Hall for 6 years. This was a locked unit and it was here that I learned all the family therapy methodology.

I have exceptional success with children, teens, and young adults. I work with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and learning disabilities, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, addiction recovery, and autism. I listen carefully, have an active and direct style, and believe that everyone needs compassionate understanding and specific answers to meet their needs and move on.

You matter! Making the decision to seek out therapy can feel like a big step. However, sitting with difficult emotions or situations can be the more challenging choice. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have supported children, families and adults in working through an array of challenges, from depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns and difficult family dynamics. Working together, we can identify the challenges you face and create goals which can help in working through those difficulties.

Cassie Manger, LCSW, the compassionate owner of Meraki Counseling LLC has a specialization in children and families from the University of Saint Joseph, Cassie brings over a decade of unique and invaluable experience to her work. Her passion lies in assisting clients experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and spiritual beliefs. Cassie's expertise extends from Autism Spectrum Disorder, to Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, psychosis, paranoia & co-occurring conditions. She excels in guiding individuals through life transitions & challenges connected with cultural diversity, & immigration-related issues.

People come to therapy for a variety of issues, including struggles with transitions, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety, depression, marriage conflict and challenges at work or school. The first step is to work together to establish what your goals are for therapy. My own life experiences have provided me with a greater ability and understanding of demonstrating unconditional positive regard passionately. Working together treating, educating and encouraging you to break free from the chains of addiction, and prosper into a healthy fulfilling life. Over the past 10 years, I’ve helped people become more successful in all areas of life.

We often find ourselves seeking out treatment following a loss; loss of love, loss of identity, loss of independence, a loss of something, anything that mattered. Loss is a time when our life path gets altered and we need to set a new course for ourselves. I've been there and have experienced the initial and ongoing pain and confusion of not understanding the loss, but I've learned there's always a reason and it leaves us stronger and wiser than before.

Are you experiencing imbalance, anxiety, depression, unwanted emotions or thoughts, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes, or taking control of your life? Are you concerned for a child or spouse and aren't sure how to help them? This can feel overwhelming and impossible to solve. This dwelling is not a permanent place and you can be relieved of this. With my expertise in combining talk therapy with art therapy, I can guide you in opening new doors to mindfulness, self-expression and healing. Art Therapists are trained extensively in the use of art materials so that you may use them in a safe and healing manner.