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Creative Counseling Associates

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS,LMFT
Last Updated 30+ days ago

I bring all of me into my work. I am present, direct and transparent. My consistent goal in each session is to help you build your toolbox with creative multi-sensory techniques, so that you can create impact and change in your relationships. I can help you heal your wounds and be more present, authentic and connected in all of your relationships, including the relationship with yourself! Which........ is the most important one, as we become more aware of how we operate, the roles we bring from our childhood, the patterns we witnessed from our parents and the defense mechanisms and scripts we created to adapt and cope with life, the more mindfully we impact all of our relationships.

I strive to engage your eyes, ears, body and brain. I call it a 3-D approach to counseling, which is an active, multi sensory approach incorporating the talking, visual props, and kinesthetic (doing and experiencing) aspects of learning and change. Yes this visual aspect is used in telehealth sessions too. I often assign tasks between sessions to begin the process of practicing what you learn in sessions, such as reading a relevant book, watching videos or keeping records to track certain behaviors. Often you will have a visual picture from the session to get you to think from a different perspective. Learning and change takes practice so it is important to process what has been discussed and integrate it into your daily life. For therapy to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions.

Being in practice for over 20 years, I have heard it all! I CAN HOLD IT ALL! This 3-D approach allows therapy to be a more active, interesting, motivational and rewarding journey for BOTH you and me. I enjoy and value the work we do together to rewrite the narrative of your stories and witness your growth.


Specialties

Adoption related issues Anger management Anxiety Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Pain College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Grief and Loss Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Perfectionism Phobias Relationship Issues Self-esteem Social Anxiety Stress from Academics

In-Network Insurance Plans

Creative Counseling Associates is in network for the following plans:

ComPsych Magellan Behavioral Health
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1811969777

Rates

First session $175
Ongoing sessions $130
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

21 Rhodes Road
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday --
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Adlerian Attachment-based Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dance / Movement Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy Experiential Therapy Health at Every Size Holistic Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Structural Family Therapy Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Family Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Athletes Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International LGBQ+ People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented Veganism Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 24
  • License(s): CT-921

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Buddhist

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