I am licensed clinical social worker with a PhD in IO Psychology who has over 25 years of clinical experience. I treat a wide range of issues from depression, anxiety, OCD, Autism, ADHD, family of origin issues to trauma. My goal is to provide optimal supportive care and ensuring treatment is focused on your personal needs and challenges. My clinical focus will be to enhance the quality of your life and your daily functioning. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. ...
My name is Rick Amaral, ACSW, LCSW. Let me begin by fully introducing myself and sharing with you my years of experience as a clinician, manager and director. I have been working with children, teens and adult in many different formats (i.e. individual, family work, group work) for over 30 years in both private practice, as well as with local community mental health agencies. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the local area colleges for the past 20+ years, teaching both psychology and sociolo...
Taking that first step towards change can often feel very daunting and requires a great deal of strength and courage. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you have sought therapy before, my primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable talking about difficult experiences and to begin creating the changes you want to make for yourself. I have a caring approach that includes empathetic listening and collaboration. In our work together, you will g...
I am a clinical psychologist based out of Hartford Connecticut. I have over 30 years of experience working children, adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing depression, trauma, racial, relational, and women issues, anxiety. I have worked in private practice, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations which focus on family intervention, substance abuse, and various mental health concerns. As a woman of the BIPOC community I have also focused on issues of diversity, inclusivity a...
Hello, my name is Karen and I am a licensed therapist. The main reason I became a therapist is because I have always had a passion for helping people. And I've always believed that with a little help and guidance, we can all grow to be our best selves. I currently work with adults and have experience with criminal justice matters, drugs and alcohol, and other behavioral matters....
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Masters from Houston Baptist University and have been practicing for 6 years. I hold license to practice in state of Texas also Connecticut. I help teens and adults with different concerns and conflicts such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders also personality disorders to become the best version of themselves....
I love when clients gain self-awareness, improve their interpersonal relationships, reduce or eliminate stress and anxiety, and identify and actualize their goals. In working with me, my hope is that you will feel cared for, seen and understood. My style is warm and empathetic, but I am also very direct and solution-focused. My initial career in the theatre, ignited my interest in what both motivates and challenges us as human beings. Personal loss of great magnitude inspired a new career path f...
Hi! My name is Mimi. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Art Therapist. I attended Albertus Magnus College and SCSU. I have been in practice for 12 years and more in the public sector. I like to help people who struggle with what may feel like great obstacles find positive changes and the best version of themselves. In a non-judgmental environment, we look at the issues and find individual goals, solutions that fit, and your personal change plan in collaboration to increase the qu...
We’ve all been there. Maybe not to the same degree or about the same issue but we all know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and want things to change. The struggle can be to figure out how to make that happen. Faulty and/or destructive thoughts and beliefs can impact our ability to be successful in bringing about this change. My expertise lies not just in helping you to identify and take the steps necessary to make this change but with compassion, a nonjudgmental attitude, warm sense of humor ...
Do you feel lost and confused about a difficult or painful experience? Is it hard to connect and feel safe with others or even yourself? At Pursuing Metamorphosis, my goal is to provide a safe space for self-reflection, competency building, and personal growth. Discover your resiliency, uncover your hidden strengths, and cultivate the tools to shape your life into what YOU want it to be. Let me guide you on your journey to peace, comfort, and happiness. My specialties include working with those ...
Hello/Hola, my name is Diego Armando Peralta-Calderon, LPC. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Professional Counselor over the past 5 years I’ve cultivated a practice of peace centered guidance for clients. I believe in a mindfulness-based approach embracing the wholeness of the individual. I’m passionate about helping individuals of all walks of life. My approach is mindfulness-based and focuses on cultivating a person-centered environment where all are heard and seen. I draw ...
I have been a clinical social worker for over 20 years and began my career in the Boston area. I have been practicing in Connecticut since 2008. I have worked as a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) in several different settings and roles. Work experience includes community behavioral health, medical social work, hospice, out-patient private practice, geriatric psychiatry, partial hospitalization, and acute in-patient psychiatric hospitalization. I have had the privilege of working with adul...
As a therapist, I specialize in using Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving greater emotional well-being. My approach combines mindfulness practices that foster self-awareness and presence with practical CBT strategies to help identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Together, we’ll work to develop tools for navigating life’s difficulties, cultivating resilience, and creating m...
Brittany Kuhn has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Connecticut since 2015. Brittany possesses a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling along with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology. Brittany graduated with high honors in both her masters and bachelor’s programs. She was additionally inducted into several honors societies. Brittany strives to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles and concerns the...
I've been a therapist for over 10 years and it’s something I thoroughly enjoy. Helping people, supporting people, and connecting with people are things that make being a therapist so special. I've worked with young adults, adults, and couples throughout the years. I've enjoyed being able to talk with my clients openly and honestly, I find that connecting on a real level helps build trust and confidence in our therapeutic relationship. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Car...
I will never tell you what to do, but I will ask you where you want to be. Therapy is a journey, and if we work together, please know how honored I am to go on this journey with you. I have an eclectic background, and I have found my best work to be in the realm of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the existential, but have over 30 years of experience working with many different modalities. What does it mean to find our purpose in life? How can we make sense of the absurd world we live in? What a...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Currently serving as the Executive Clinical Director at Effective School Solutions, I specialize in trauma focused-CBT, school-based mental health programming, crisis management, anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals aged 8 to 60, navigating a wide range of challenges including trauma, emotional and behavior...
I began practicing as an in-home (B.A) clinician. I worked with people after discharge from long-term psychiatric hospitalization. It was during that period that I received intensive training to provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I find DBT to be flexibly structured. The intense dialectical process has been helpful for many of my clients to achieve stability and work towards resolving traumatic experiences. Part of regulating our behavior is teaching our body and brain to better regulate so I...
Talking to a therapist about your problems can feel scary or selfish, but when we focus on feeling better, it has positive effects on us and on the people we love. At Beehive, we love helping stressed out adults, kids, and teens. Our mission is to provide community-based care that builds on strengths, collaboration, and growth. We are staunchly anti-racist and we work daily to help dismantle the systems of oppression that directly impact the people we hold space for. Our Services We provi...
At Your Peace of Mind Therapeutic Services, LLC, we are a team of experienced therapists dedicated to serving diverse clientele across all age groups. Our service population includes culturally diverse families, professionals, and public figures. We pride ourselves on providing unique expertise and genuine compassion while assisting clients in overcoming adversity. Our therapists offer a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere to help you in making positive changes in your life. We utilize ...