Sexual Abuse Therapists in Stafford Springs, CT

I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults struggling with life’s many stressors in today’s chaotic world. I strive to build a person-centered, trauma informed focus that prioritizes meeting a person where they are at and building a brighter future together. Empowerment and creating a trustworthy, safe space are my priority as I honor the challenge it is to even walk through the door and seek support.

My approach is person-centered, compassionate, and non-judgmental. In person or telehealth sessions are available depending on your individual needs. With either format, I aim to provide a safe space for you. I utilize a holistic approach and will meet you where you are in order to achieve your goals. I will also incorporate spirituality and faith into our sessions (if appropriate), as it may fit your needs and help to achieve your goals. If you are seeking treatment for your child, I also offer parenting coaching and support in order to treat the full family system.

All of us deserve to enjoy what life has to offer to the fullest extent possible. Many of us experience that journey as compromised by obstacles that threaten to rob us of our potential. These blockages may come from events in the present such as COVID-19, loss of a loved one or a deteriorating relationship, or they may result from earlier events that have left wounds and scars unhealed. I have been engaged in clinical work, helping people navigate difficulties, heal trauma, restore their lives to wholeness. I invite you to let me walk that journey with you

Welcome! Taking the first step and making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting task. I welcome adult and adolescent individuals seeking support for a wide range of challenges. My clinical expertise includes working with adults and high-risk adolescents and their families for the past 8 years in various programs including outpatient, intensive in-home, various hospital and school settings. I have extensive experience working with both adult and adolescent populations treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD and ADHD and ODD.

Accepting clients- limited availability - Welcome to A New Chance, LLC! Seeking help can be overwhelming and stress-inducing so I’m so glad you landed on my page! My goal is to help my clients live their best lives. I start with meeting you where you are at and develop goals for where you want to be. I am a solution-focused therapist and hone in on your existing strengths while helping develop new coping skills to live your best, most authentic life. Other clients have said that I am “very relatable” and non-judgmental. I have experience with working with clients of all different ages, races, cultures and walks of life.

Accepting new clients! We offer both outpatient therapy and medication management. We work with clients of all ages who are committed to improving their overall functioning in their daily lives. Mental health struggles, such as depression, anxiety, trauma and relational struggles, negatively impacts one's path to happiness and success. Our goal is to join with you and help you find your way to succeed in your pursuit to happiness and wellbeing.

I would like to save you or your child from what I went through- Years of difficulty in getting past my past, with not much help from talking about it in therapy or taking pharmaceuticals. I didn't even know what was really going on, and that was terrible. But I have worked with thousands of people since 1993 and learned from them how to heal myself. If you are confused about the problem and unsure what to do about it, please call or text my office manager to book a free consultation. I can connect with you and help you to understand yourself. You will feel seen and heard, without our having to define you by your unchangeable past.

I strongly believe that all children can succeed. With expertise in autism assessment, ADHD/attention, trauma/PTSD, dyslexia, learning disabilities & reactive attachment testing, our practice conducts evaluations from a neuropsychological functional medicine approach to figure out causes. Our assessments provide insight into social functioning, memory, language, learning style, attention, organization, visual-motor functioning, processing speed & psychological processing styles. Our evaluations uniquely provide highly effective individualized strategies to optimize functioning.

In my work as a therapist I seek to create an environment that is caring and supportive while allowing us to identify opportunities for growth and healing. My approach emphasizes skill-building, increasing insight and helping you to return to a life that is balanced, healthy and productive. By co-creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust and authenticity, I assist individuals in reaching their highest potentials. It can be difficult to take that first step but when you are ready to invest in yourself, great change is possible.

NO Evening Availability! It’s been a tough last few years and we could all certainly use a check in with ourselves. Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost? Life has been tough with technology often overpowering everyday life, leaving families disconnected. I excel at partnering with teens, young adults, and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, & lacking motivation. Allow me to help reconnect and guide you. This journey is about helping you tell your story & reconnect with your life. It’s time to have healthier, stable relationships and feel good with who you are.

Ebony Horsewomen offers Equine Therapy (also referred to as Horse Therapy, Equine-Assisted Therapy, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy) is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions between individual and horses. Equine Assisted Therapy allows clients to the freedom of processing trauma, depression or other emotional stresses in a non-invasive atmosphere without judgment or stigma.

I am experienced in individual (children/adolescents), adults, couples, & family therapy. I use a variety of methods to help you on your journey in life. A few examples are talk therapy, helping you to learn how to focus on your strengths, teaching you ways in how to reduce your stress, support you in learning how to relax, helping you to learn how to increase the awareness of your thoughts which affect your behavior/emotions, & lastly teaching you how to make a connection between your body, mind & spirit thus giving you an increased sense of over all wellness and well being.

It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much. Paying more attention to the present, your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you can improve your mental well-being. I empower clients to gain the skills needed to reach their goals, understand and regulate their emotions, and improve mindfulness and acceptance through a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach. I treat clients with Depression, Anxiety and Panic related disorders, PTSD, Individual and Family transitions, Relationship Issues, Grief and loss, Substance use, Dual Diagnosis, Intrusive Symptoms, and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.

I have early, mid-morning availability as well as few afternoon appointments. Have you been feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges? Have you been having a hard time prioritizing your needs over others? Is anxiety or depression keeping you from creating the life that you want? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please know that you don’t have to struggle alone anymore.

For many of us deciding to enter a path of personal growth can be considered one of the most profound life experiences. My role as a therapist is to guide, witness, and support your unique experience. Together we will begin to uncover areas of your life that desire a sense of healing from self-destructive and limiting beliefs; and create hope for acceptance of self.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor providing therapy in a private practice setting. I have been in practice for 20+ years providing both inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. In previous positions, I was a Coordinator and Supervisor in the U.S. as well as internationally, which allowed me to work with a variety of clients utilizing several different approaches depending on the specific needs of the clients. I also used that knowledge in helping to train and supervise Master's Level Clinicians in working with their clients as well.

I offer both brief counseling and longer-term therapy, using a warm and nonjudgmental approach. My role includes supporting clients with increasing overall well-being. This may involve help with responding more effectively to anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, losses, health concerns, or challenges in relationships/work/school. Past issues or traumas that are contributing to current difficulties may also be addressed.

Welcome! Whether you are new to therapy or returning, my goal is to provide a safe space and an open and balanced therapeutic alliance that will lend to healing and personal growth. My style is genuinely compassionate and empathetic with the intention of helping individuals bolster their own strengths and resources so as to find relief and contentment. I believe the most effective treatment is a collaboration between patient and therapist. I am honored to share in your life story and am always willing to be witness to both your successes as well as your challenges.

How often do you find yourself feeling anxious, alone, or out of control? Do you have a child who struggles to communicate their feelings? Do you ever feel at a loss for how to support your child? Whether it be anxiety, depression, parenting or just life, therapy can be a place where parents and children learn to heal, develop healthier habits, and build skills to succeed.