I specialize in child, adolescent and emerging adulthood (college age) psychotherapy. My approach is insight oriented, in depth psychotherapy. I have had extensive clinical experience with children and adolescents in all settings: inpatient, residential and outpatient. I ran the adolescent Day Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital from 7/2015-9/2016. Currently, I am on the Clinical Faculty at Yale University (Yale School of Medicine, Psychiatry Department) supervising psychiatry residents on t...
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all that you have to get done for school? Are you skipping class because you often feel like you have to drag yourself out of bed to get there? Does your heart race when you think about giving that presentation next week? These can all be symptoms of school related stress. Anxiety can be difficult and trying to manage anxiety while getting your degree can seem impossible. Therapy can help by teaching you healthy ways to manage your stress....
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut. I have been practicing for 23 years and work with individuals and couples with a variety of issues. My goal is to provide my clients a safe, nurturing environment that allows them to explore and seek the help that they need or want and achieve their full potential while maintaining positive, healthy relationships. My approach includes being aware of patterns, building on strengths, and developing positive coping strategies. Awar...
College years can be some of the most exciting - but also some of the most challenging. Whether the issues involve negotiating day to day stressors or more significant challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma or grief - the relationship between client and therapist is key.I provide a gentle but challenging approach to guide your journey in identifying, understanding and actualizing your goals....
Are you currently seeing a therapist, but seeking a stronger connection or still feeling the need to improve your initial concerns? Or are you new to therapy and exploring a whole person individual approach to support to get unstuck? I’m an interactive psychotherapist with eight years of experience devoted to the conversation of improving our lives. My approach is interpersonal and relational to best empower and accomplish your goals. My specialties include eating disorders, body image issues...
My approach is ideal if you have an open mind, sense of curiosity, a bit of humor and want to feel more at home in yourself! I see therapy as a healing partnership where we walk the path together. Be prepared to ask questions, dig deep, make connections, tap into multiple ways of knowing, and co-create a space of acceptance and dialogue. I'm really good at helping people find a place of belonging - starting with themselves. As a qualitative researcher, part-time faculty member, therapist,...
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker at Farmington Valley Counseling Center in Avon, CT. I specialize in work with children, adolescents, young adults and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, common life stressors (adjusting to college, adulting, divorce, death of a loved one, relationship issues). I utilize a strengths-based approach and help clients learn practical skills and strategies to better manage stress, anxiety, and the ups and downs of life. I offer...
First and foremost, my goal is to help you achieve your goals. I treat each person as the individual that they are, with the understanding that we are not fully responsible for all of the difficulties in our lives, but that we can collaborate to help make the challenges you face more manageable. My experience has been primarily with individuals and families, those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment. I welcome anyone who is seeking an objectiv...
You pride yourself in having it together, but now you feel like everything is falling apart. You were looking forward to college and worked hard to get here, but now that you’re here, you feel like you just can’t get your bearings. Am I good enough? Is all this stress worth it? Will I ever feel fully competent? You feel guilty and wonder if you are ungrateful because of these questions. You want your confidence back but don’t know where to begin. Feelings of isolation and doubt are more commo...