Women's Issues Therapists in Bethel, CT

Beginning therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming or uncomfortable, but I strive to provide a warm, caring, and down to earth atmosphere. Our therapy space is a judgment-free zone - a place for you to be your true, authentic, imperfect self. I am a sounding board for you to share your pain and fear, and celebrate your sucess and growth. I believe that everyone has the potential to overcome their obstacles with the appropriate tools and insight.

"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.

Changes Through You, LLC is a private practice with a clinician who specializes in many areas including, but not limited to; intimate partner violence, trauma, human trafficking, perinatal mental health, depression, anxiety, and improving self-esteem. The goal of treatment promotes healing from your past and promote healthy relationships in your future with family, friends, and intimate partners. Healing from your past does not define you or the direction of your future. Understanding and healing from your past coupled with exploring your circumstances and dedication to change will promote positive outcomes in your life.

Life sometimes presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming and we find ourselves at an emotional impasse. As an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe in fostering a collaborative relationship that is rooted in safety, respect, trust and empathy. During the course of therapy, I offer an accepting environment that opens possibilities for noticing patterns of daily functioning that are not working or are limiting potential. I consider that it is essential to validate my client's uniqueness to develop insight and encourage personal growth and healing of mind, body and spirit.

I want to say how proud I am of you for exploring the idea of counseling. No matter what phase of life we are in, we all need support, and aren’t meant to make this journey alone. Our life experiences shape and mold us into who we are - sometimes those experiences create moments of great sadness, fear, or anger, leaving us confused and wondering what direction to take. You have what it takes to restore a healthy identity, find purpose in life, and to heal from challenging experiences. My goal is to empower you to create the change you want to see, to help you build the skill set to cope, to heal, and lead a fulfilling life.

Using a trauma-informed, holistic, and supportive yet challenging approach. We offer a combination of direct, but compassionate style of therapy. The pain of emotional wounding can be difficult to navigate through, but with the power of listening, and useful therapeutic tools, your journey of healing can be achieved. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem can impact anyone's quality of life and take a toll on their relationships. We're here to promote the importance of safety & quality self-care; as well as rebuilding intimacy and passion in your relationships through healing communication and conflict resolution skills.

Whether mental distress manifests as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship issues or life event stressors, understanding the nature of the mind itself and developing coping techniques to calm waves of agitation is of paramount importance. As mental distress is diminished through counseling techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques, then present issues can be examined collaboratively at a pace that feels comfortable. Successful change must be growth enhancing but not overwhelming. Personally, I find yoga and meditation powerful for self renewal.

You are not alone. Whatever issue you are facing, I believe we can become partners on a journey towards meeting your personal goals.

I have learned that my purpose in life is to help others; to assist people in feeling connected and know that they are not alone in their journey of life. I use my personal and professional experience to benefit others and support them in their process of healing and recovery. I am drawn to practices such as IFS, Body Centered Psychotherapy, breathwork, and mindfulness to help my clients build a healthy relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them.

In our lives, we walk a path with many challenges and trials. Through the therapy, I provide, we will explore your life choices, negative patterns and seek to create positive resolve. For over 20 years, I have provided therapy, which has helped adults and children overcome the trauma of separation, divorce, neglect, abuse, loss along with the need for acceptance. My clients often reveal a discovery of inner strength and personal specialness as they learn to value, who they are and who they want to become.

I am a heart centered leader and you are on the path to heart centered leadership if you have landed on this page. Heart Centered Leadership starts with learning to lead ourselves as unique individuals in the world from a calm body and mind, centered in our hearts, and aware and listening to the wisdom we find there. From here it can expand into other forms of leadership... being the heart centered leader in your family as a parent, being the heart centered leader of your classroom, your school, your business, your corporation, your town, etc. This list goes on and you are on it!

Feelings of depression, anxiety, loss or unexpected life circumstances oftentimes have a crushing way of throwing one off balance. At an emotionally vulnerable time, it may seem even more challenging to take care of oneself and to seek help through therapy. In a safe, empathic, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment, I provide sensitive psychotherapy to adults and couples. I believe that by working with people to help them recognize the origin of their emotional distress will allow them to pull on their strengths to overcome these challenges and gain a deeper level of personal insight.

We all pass through difficult times in life. Divorce, relationship issues, medical problems, current or past traumas, financial issues, family conflict, grief and loss, academic, social and employment problems can impact us all. Depression and anxiety can be biological, rooted in adjustment and or stress, or a result of medical and substance abuse problems. My experience over the past 20 years providing group, individual and family treatment to adults and children has shown me there is no problem that can't be solved with the right combination of coaching, techniques, support and resources.

Parents, if you are feeling worried when your child struggles, I will help your child become less anxious or depressed, and more resilient. We will also discover the knowledge and skills you need to be the best parent you can be. If your preteen, teen, or young adult child is struggling with executive functioning skills so crucial for successful academic and personal functioning, I can help them become more efficient, productive, and comfortable. Teens or adults grappling with depression, anxiety, or social discomfort, I will help you arrive at what you need in order to fashion a more satisfying life.

Relationship is critical in shifting our perception of ourself and others. After years of training and varied professional and life experiences, I have created an integrative approach where you can feel seen and heard as your relationship with yourself and others (and perhaps your thoughts) changes. My clinical approach infuses mindfulness, somatics, behaviorism, developmental attachment theory, neuroscience, and compassion to promote increased clarity and fulfillment.

It is only natural that you might be feeling stressed, overwhelmed and uncertain. Current stressors can sometimes trigger us to re-experience past events that we find unpleasant or increase already present anxiety and depression issues. I am here to assist you and support you. My style is empathetic, understanding, non-judgmental and direct at times. Together we can determine what you want your future self to look like and start making steps towards that person in the present. I am licensed in both NY and CT.

My name is Heather K. Mazarakos LCSW. I have been in practice for over 20yr. I have a Bachelors in Social Work from Southern CT State University in New Haven CT. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work with a specialization in Substance Abuse and Berevement from Fordham University in New York State. I am licensed in CT. I have extensive experience in areas of Addictions, Legal Issues related to drug and alcohol offenses, Sexual Abuse and Trauma. In addition, I have worked with geriatric disorders, mood disorders, sexual identity, transgender,infertility, Grief and Loss, Hospice and suicidal and Fetish Life.

My passion lies in working with adolescents, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning and intellectual disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, and involvement in the legal system. I have experience in crisis intervention, behavior planning, social skills training and parent skills training. My number one goal is to meet every client where she or he is at and through counseling help to develop tools, skills, and healthy habits to work towards improving one's life.

Beginning therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming or uncomfortable, but I strive to provide a warm, caring, and down to earth atmosphere. I use a person-centered, strengths-based approach to assist clients in setting goals, solving problems and creating positive change in their lives. I offer psychotherapy to adults and adolescents experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and marital problems, low self-esteem, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors, among others.