Therapists in Connecticut

I will support and guide you through a transformation of your pain, worry and concerns. You will benefit from interactive and integrative services developed over my 30 years in practice. You and I will work in partnership to create and implement relevant and empowering treatment. My services include holistic psychotherapy, marital therapy; lifestyle assessment and planning; stress management coaching; energy healing and balancing; breath work; meditation and spirituality. These services are provided in individual, couple and group sessions. Relax and enjoy more.

Alyssa Cummings is a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of experience providing counseling services to individuals with varying ages and diagnoses. Her nature is accepting, gentle, and supportive. Alyssa utilizes an individualized and holistic approach and includes in her work CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused interventions, stress management techniques, and more.

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.

I specialize in Female and Female Identifying empowerment and liberation. I'm a holistic counselor who employs positive psychology to help you make room for difficult emotions, deal with trauma, manage stress and help you live the life you want. In my therapy room you'll experience a caring approach focusing on your healing and empowerment. LGBTQAI+ (and non labeling) clients work with me to improve their lives from a place of strength. I'm listed as a mental health provider through True Colors, Sexual Minority Youth & Family Services, Connecticut.

I am trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (with ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, RO-DBT, art therapy, and draw from other integrative strategies such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, yoga, and reiki. I also provide support for people undergoing ketamine treatment as well as Harm Reduction Integration Therapy (preparation and integration support) for those exploring other psychedelics on their own. My approach is person-centered and will be unique and specialized for each individual.

I take a strengths based, positive psychology approach in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life adjustments and stress. I am here to assist and empower you to be your best self.

As an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I utilize person-centered and trauma-informed approaches that focus on key elements such as trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and emotional safety. My services would be an ideal fit for an individual looking to better navigate the obstacles of adulthood including reducing anxiety and stress, increasing confidence to achieve personal goals, managing relationship conflicts, maintaining recovery, and processing adversities of their past.

Welcome and I'm glad you stopped by! I've been a practicing counselor for the past 17 years and I am passionate about my role in supporting clients to improve emotional comfort. I work with teens through seniors and specialize in helping clients manage stress, anxiety and depression, as well as navigating through life transitions. Are you an empty-nester adjusting to a quieter life? Are you a recent graduate starting a career, feeling a little lost? Do you feel stressed or anxious frequently? Have you stopped enjoying things you once enjoyed? Are you anxious about the future? If so, lets talk...

We offer every client the opportunity to develop their sense of self-worth, build a greater alignment with their true identity, and move them toward finding purpose and meaning in their own lives. We believe that every person, no matter their mental health condition, feels contented when they have begun their wellness journey; with help from their therapeutic provider, and is learning to live in gratitude, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Although this goal may seem lofty, we have never met any person who could not find their way to these ideals, and through them learn to manage their overall depression and anxiety.

Have you ever felt stuck, ashamed, guilt, embarrassed, alone, stressed, traumatized or overwhelmed? These are some of the many emotions we can experience on a daily basis throughout our lives. You are not alone. I enjoy working in collaboration with clients in recognizing this, as well as identifying their strengths, working through past events, thoughts, feelings or behaviors, that they have felt have held them back from experiencing a full life today. Each client has a unique set of amazing qualities just waiting for a chance to shine; let us work together in a safe space and explore yours!

Every journey starts with a single step, and I am here to help guide you through yours. I believe that there is not one "right" way to heal. It's hard to know exactly what you need in times of suffering and struggle, other than just knowing you need help. That's where I come in. My practice was created to be a place for you and your family to come, connect with me and trust that together, we will figure it out. My practice philosophy is grounded in the values of integrity, gratitude and acceptance and honors the connection between the mind and body in pursuit of wellness.

The challenges of life are opportunities to learn about ourselves and make changes to bring us more happiness, security and health. If you feel unsatisfied, angry, insecure or stressed, these emotions can lead to anxiety, relationship problems and poor health. I work with clients to eliminate negative thinking, resolve emotional difficulties and to focus on strengths that promote coping and self-growth. Whether your symptoms/patterns are lifelong or you are experiencing them in response to a life stressor or embarking on a new phase of life, I can help you to create the life you want and enjoy by eliminating barriers to change.

The primary focus of my practice is to offer individualized outpatient services in a private and confidential setting. Specialzing in Addiction issues, PTSD and Trauma, Attachment and Dissociative Disorders,Stress Related Disorders Eating Disorders and Holistic Health Practices. Over 30 years experience working with Substance Abuse clients. Addiction can be arrested and relapse can be prevented with the proper help. Individualized treatment plans designed to achieve your goals and realize your potential. Evidenced based non-medicated treatment Headaches - Migraine and/or Tension.

Are you stressed out? Are you having relationship problems or family conflict? Are you depressed and sad? Come in and talk about some of the things that are impacting your life. Start working on solutions to be the best you can be in a non-judgmental, respectful and safe place. Throughout my career I've worked with diverse populations specializing in relationship issues, stress, anger management, trauma, depression, addictions, anxiety; and more. Sometimes talking to a neutral person helps to start the healing process.

We all strive to live a more fulfilling and connected life. When life presents so many barriers, this can be hard to achieve. I look forward to assisting you on your journey to personal growth, self-discovery and exploration. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked within the mental health field for over fifteen years. I work with adults, young adults, and couples to instill hope and a more meaningful sense of self. I have supported many families and couples to improve communication while creating a safe environment; I strive to empower individuals to identify tools to help themselves.

Do you find yourself drinking more and more due to stress at work or issues in your relationships? You think you have it under control but know deep down, it may be time to talk to someone and are feeling embarrassed. I understand that asking for help can be hard and believe that by reflecting on what's currently contributing to your drinking will help motivate you to make changes. You want to feel better and drink less and I can help support you in cutting back and getting back into doing things you once enjoyed.

"She hears me, she gets me, she helped me." Life and relationships can be both fulfilling and also full of stress. My intention is to offer a respectful, safe therapy experience that will help you find yourself, your answers, insights and your voice in your world. My approach is to guide you and to partner with you. Therapy is an active effort to understand and learn a new way, a healthy way so that you can experience yourself, your relationships and your life with less pain and confusion. I have deep respect for those that take the courageous step to enter the "School for the Self" and rejoice in the accomplishments.

What change would make a meaningful difference in your life now? Stress, anxiety or depression do not need to own you. Are you challenged by the conflicting demands of of career, marriage or family? Is stress getting the better of you? Is your "on the job" performance suffering? Homelife trending downward? I work with individuals to craft creative, workable and sustainable solutions to life's thorny challenges.

Are you feeling really stressed and you aren't sure how to manage it? Wondering if it is possible to have a moment where you aren’t worrying about something? Stress can be general or specific to relationships, self-esteem, sleep, weight, parenting, the list goes on. It can interfere with success, can keep stuck in unhealthy relationships and keep you feeling really alone.