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...
Among all the uncertainties of life, making the choice to start therapy is yet another risky plunge into the unknown. Before you decide to give me a call I’d like to try and give you a sense of who I am and what it might be like for us to sit together. Although my title is doctor, my clients call me Sarah. I think of my role as one of accompaniment, you’re the lead and it’s my job to follow your pace, your volume, your moments of free expression. Together we get curious in a way that is, ope...
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We’re glad you found us at Small Victories Wellness Services, a group therapy practice that provides in-person and online counseling in Middletown, Connecticut and telehealth throughout CT. We also have a Missouri based team and offer telehealth throughout the state. Reaching out for support is a small victory, and you deserve to own it. It’s time to thrive. You deserve more than to be just barely getting by. You’ve been struggling to figure it out on your own for far too long. Whatever the ...
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One of the few constants in life is change. If you are in a period of transition you may be feeling confused, anxious, or depressed, and alone with your struggles. Times of transition may include: Relationship struggles, educational or career changes, changing stages in our parent's lives, tackling addictions, issues of grief and/or loss. Transitions, while challenging and often stressful, with good professional support can be opportunities for true personal growth and transformation. I offer a...
College life can be both a thrilling and overwhelming chapter in one's life. It can bring about many potential stressors to navigate through (anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, sexual wellness, existential and identity questions) among many more. I would love to join you on your journey of self discovery and to build up your interpersonal skills and strengths to have the most fulfilling college experience, both academically and socially....
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...
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We don’t talk enough about the crushing pressure and unrealistic expectations put on women by the world and ourselves, and it’s easy to constantly spiral into comparison mode in a world ruled by social media and others’ highlight reels. Whether you’re holding the suffocating weight of grief, feeling suffocated by relentless anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, numb, and disconnected as you adjust to a major life transition, I am here to support you; to listen to the thoughts you’re afraid to say out...
Do you sometimes feel as though you are an actor, playing a role in public, but living very differently in private? Do you engage in behaviors that you might not be totally proud to reveal? Maybe its getting high, or gaming, or gambling or porn. To me, it doesn't really matter. and it doesn't really matter whether these actions are seen by others as "good" or "bad." My concern is you. If you are engaging in behaviors that you feel ashamed of, that you have tried to cut down or cut out but couldn...
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...
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....
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...
Are you struggling to find your place in college? Were you excited to attend, only to find that it is not what you expected? Do you sometimes or regularly feel let down? Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Lonely? That stinks, especially after the 18 year build up of hearing about how great college will be. Chances are that this time in your life can be awesome....or you may discover that you do in fact want to change paths but are not sure how to make that happen. I may be able to help. I have...
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...
To those looking in, it looks like you have it all together. School is going well, you got the new promotion at work, or you’re just generally kicking ass at life. But if only they knew how miserable you are on the inside. It feels like life has become out of control, every day is a challenge and the only way you’ve learned to manage it, is by controlling your food, body, and exercise, to turn to substances or all of the above. You don’t like the relationship you have with your body and food, bu...
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...
Available Online! COVID 19 has brought a new level of stress that we have never dealt with before. If you need additional support, I am here to help you! As a Young Adult (YA) do you wish your family and friends understood the stress you deal with, never mind the pressure you put on yourself and the feeling of being overwhelmed? Do you want to understand the root cause of the problem and then learn how to manage feelings, behaviors and to find balance in your life and relationships? If yo...