Hello! My name is Elise Nunez. I am the Owner and Founder of Authority 2 Heal Counseling, LLC. I am a Christian faith-based, bilingual and bicultural, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have dedicated my career to helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in addressing different challenges around mental health and wellness. Since obtaining my Masters Degree, I have held clinical positions as a Crisis Clinician, IICAPS Clinician and ...
[This is currently a virtual only practice offering video and phone sessions.] My first priority as a therapist is to restore hope. Hope for positive change, for relief from emotional suffering, for new possibilities and new abilities. I believe in each person's capacity for growth, and I know that we can all benefit from a little guidance and fresh perspective at times. If your symptoms or problems have started to overwhelm you, if you have been left reeling from a past or present trauma, or if...
I like to view myself as a modern and relatable therapist. I love working with college students because young adulthood is the time in our life with the most changes in comparison to our entire lifespan. It is when we are trying to establish ourselves as individuals, separate from our families and perhaps even the town we grew up in. We are faced with endless opportunities and the freedom may feel scary. Some young adults have feelings of anxiety and depression due to the level of independence a...
Getting that acceptance letter was the best thing ever. You thought that, once you were in college, it was going to be much easier. You weren’t going to have overly attentive parents or teachers watching your every move You were going to finally feel the independence and freedom that comes with being a young adult. College is harder than you thought it would be. Responsibilities are mounting, people’s expectations of you are increasing, your classes are tough and connecting with peop...
I believe real change is possible. I feel it is an honor and a privilege to be a change agent. I am a guide in assisting my clients to become his or her best, most authentic self possible. The hardest part is taking that first step. Be brave and take that step - so you can live your best life. I believe the therapeutic relationship creates the pathway for change and growth. I like to be interactive in sessions, and though we work hard, we manage to have fun along the way....
I am an experienced, engaging licensed professional counselor who brings warmth, humor and acceptance into my practice. My approach is strength-based, client centered and relationship-based to meet the individual needs of each client. I have found that a trusting relationship allows me to fully understand the person, provides an opportunity to work together, and allows us to explore the challenges that you are facing while working toward achieving your specific goals. I use a variety of techniq...
You feel overwhelmed, frustrated, agitated, broken and filled with despair. Daily you feel undervalued in relationships, school, work and society. You want so badly to feel happy, accepted, and valued by society and the people around you. The ongoing strife with relationships, school, work and personal struggles just seem all too overbearing. You have sleepless nights, due to situations and circumstance constantly on your mind. You just can’t win for loosing! You are filled with many insecuritie...
I develop individualized treatment approaches for every client, using tools such as cognitive therapy, strategic coaching, EMDR, meditation and psychoeducation. We deal with social issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, flexibility, and executive functions. The therapy relationship has to be authentic and personal, a new experience for those who are often masking....
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 ...
This practice aims to provide you with opportunities to heal yourself through taking a holistic approach to mental health care considering your mind, emotions, body and spirit....
Imagine actually ENJOYING therapy. Imagine looking forward to therapy each week because your therapist "gets" you and works with you in a down-to-earth way to address your goals. Since therapy is an intense process that tackles intense issues, we believe it should also include authenticity (on our part), humor, and flexibility. We love working with college students and are energetic, creative, and hands-on. We'll work together to design a personalized approach to address your specific goals. Our...
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...
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...
College can be stressful whether your a Freshman or a Senior trying to figure out the next steps. I can help by providing support, guidance, or a safe place to talk and process things. I have over 7 years of experience working with a wide array of populations including college-aged or young adults. I specialize in treating Anxiety disorders including Trauma, Panic disorder, OCD, and Acute Stress. I also work with people struggling with addiction and mood disorders. I have helped student...
Ever since that awful event, do you hate being touched by your partner? Do you feel misunderstood and now you’re worried that your partner, friends, and family are starting to resent you? Have you felt distant or disconnected because you can’t get disturbing images out of your head? Therapy can help. I help young adults learn the skills needed to turn down the volume of overwhelming emotions so that they can live fully and love deeply....
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...
Life can be…. a lot Maybe school’s draining you, your job’s overwhelming, or your relationship feels off. Maybe you’e seeking a big change but don’t know where to start Navigating adolescence, young adulthood, even just being human, can be exciting as well as stressful, confusing and challenging. It doesn’t have to be so scary and uncertain, especially when you have the right tools and support. I help people navigate the mess and momentum of growing up. Together, we’ll make space for all...
Our clinicians have a range of areas of expertise and experience, and we serve children, adults and older adults. The agency started with the mission of providing mental health services to Jewish people in the community, but we now treat clients from diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Because of our history as a family service agency, providing services to people seeking adoption and foster care, we have a unique understanding of issues of identity, losses and major...
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...