Imagine feeling in control of your life again. You feel calm, focused and relaxed. You have the strategies and tools necessary to keep your stress in check and you’re making strides toward living the life you desire. Maybe something unexpected recently happened in your life and you're not sure how to navigate through. Maybe your mind is racing all the time, making it difficult for you to focus and accomplish your goals. Maybe your relationships have suffered because of this. Maybe you just feel ...
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....
Has life become more about routine, or survival instead of living out the dreams you once had? Perhaps you are living in fear of the future? My goal is to help you feel and think you ideally want and together we can bring out your best self. We'll work to fix the root of the issue while also feeling better in the here and now. This process will give you an excitement for your future, because the best is yet to come! I offer individual and family therapy for anxiety, depression and relationship s...
I offer one on one counseling. I’m here to help you get to the heart of where you feel stuck and guide you as you move forward in positive, healthy ways. Make peace with food and feel good in your skin. One area of focus is helping those with disordered eating habits and poor body image regain confidence in yourself and an appreciation for your life. My approach to healing disordered eating helps you feel connected to and comfortable with your body. I approach my clients with kindness, c...
My therapeutic approach is direct and compassionate. Patients often tell me that I “keep it real.” I tend to be more vocal than traditional therapists. I seek to help my patients better understand their experiences by considering family of origin, core beliefs, values and cultural influences. With this knowledge, I believe, it is much easier to identify solutions and change harmful patterns of behavior. My specialties include treating eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa an...
I enjoy working with college age women who are looking to find their life work and soul's calling. Women who desire a stronger connection to the earth and their ancestors. I often work with women with hormonal imbalances who are looking to form a healthy relationship with their body and overcome disordered eating. I enjoy working with individuals exploring spirituality and identity. My focus is on helping you find meaning in your life while fostering a sense of purpose. We will work together to ...
We are Change Counseling. Let us help you on your journey. We provide a holistic and non-judgmental approach to individual and couples therapy. Madelyn Straub is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Master of Social Work degree. Her approach to therapeutic work starts from a strengths-based perspective that focuses on positive qualities while identifying areas of potential and growth. The goal of her cli...
I have been working with College students, Athletes and High Performers for 30 years. I am a relationship based Psychotherapist using a wide variety of treatment modalities to tailor my services to my clients from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Hypnosis. There are many reasons why College Students struggle and need help, coaching and skill development. I continue to study the various strategies to help them in the ways they need it most....
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...
For thirty years I've had the privilege of working with individuals and couples through the challenges life brings. Trained as a marital and family therapist, this clinical framework also provides a helpful way to think about issues that individuals face. So we'll look at context, history, family dynamics past and present as we sort out the issues you face. I'm also a licensed alcohol and drug counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals and families dealing with the effects o...
Welcome, and Thanks for dropping by! The focus of my practice is rooted in the principles and habits of Positive Psychology (The Growth Mindset, Grit, Stoicism, Mindfulness)---which translates into techniques to help you develop the habits of success as a student and young adult transitioning into a successful professional career and independence. I believe our work helps you become one of tomorrow's leaders! Areas I Help: *Balancing Academic & Social Demands of College Life *Managing...
Sometimes life seems to be throwing too many things at us all at once. Counseling can help you develop tools to slow things down and deal with them in the way that works best for you. Whether the problem feels big or small, we can all use a little help sometimes. Let me help you create your own path forward....
Transitions can be really hard and two major ones: beginning college and finishing college are huge ones! It’s really common to experience a range of emotions from being really psyched to being really scared and everything in between. At times the intensity of these emotions can cause people to cope in unhealthy ways and sometimes result in feeling really worried and sad about things. The basis of my work has been to support children, young adults, and families in managing these symptoms so they...
In our high pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, or other emotional difficulties. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating feeling stuck. My name is Twanda Grey and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 28 years of experience working with Individuals, couples and families. My approach is nonjudgemental, empathic and humanistic. There is an enormous opportunity to improve...
My name is Angela Alston, I am the Therapist and Owner of A Journey To-Wholeness, LLC. I am a facilitator/trainer, Motivational Speaker and Author of Normal Dysfunction. I specialize in uncovering areas in an individuals life that has: caused increased levels of stress, low-self esteem, and a feeling of powerlessness. I understand what it can be like to have insurmountable amounts of pressure in your life at a time where you are expected to excel. You can't talk to everyone about the increa...
You put on a brave face for others saying, "I'm fine", suffer in silence and hope time will make things better. The only emotions that can hurt you are the ones you don't acknowledge. Unanticipated life events, relationship struggles, grief or things you "just cannot identify" cause you to feel anxious, isolated, angry, frightened, disconnected or unworthy. You are simply human, like the rest of us, wanting to feel relaxed, connected, engaged, inspired, confident and valued. I invite you to make...
You just feel...stuck, unhappy , super stressed out. You deal with a persistent sadness like you're moving through life in a heavy fog. Or maybe you're constantly on edge, overwhelmed by worry and that annoying inner critic. Maybe you just feel so disconnected that you're having trouble identifying the problem. You are just not your best self. You've been thinking about getting help but life's busy. Maybe you've tried therapy before that just didn't 'click'. I can help. I provide alternatives...
Feel stuck, stressed, anxious, sad or angry? Find yourself repeating behaviors you wish you didn't or unable to communicate effectively? Maybe a combination of these? You are not alone. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you alleviate and better manage unwanted cycles of behaviors, thoughts and feelings long term. I specialize in effective communication and in reduction of anxiety, stress, anger, depression, addictive and self destructive behavior. I have helped many people increase their lif...