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Hello, Thank you for looking at Healing Dialogue for your wellness needs. My name is Joanna "Jo" Szymanski and and I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC. I am also certified clinical trauma practitioner. I work mostly with individuals who have experienced trauma, stress/anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, family issues, bi-polar, and substance abuse issues. I primarily help individuals by hearing them and helping them to discover healthy coping skills that will bring t...
Welcome! My counseling style is warm, compassionate, and relational. My clients seek to strengthen their resilience, uncover their personal power and reconnect to joy. In my sessions, I seek to help clients discover and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of them living their best lives. I love working with people who are feeling stuck, lost or seeking balance amidst some of life's bigger transitions. I have specialized training and experience working with adults as they overcome disor...
“I feel stuck”, “Everything is so hard”, “I’m losing it”. Does this sound familiar? … Sometimes, despite your best efforts, life's challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and/or uncertain. Whether coping with trauma or loss, complex couples/family dynamics, or trying to improve quality of life, a little extra support can go a long way. I provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential counseling environment based on empathy and respect. Take the first step!...
********I only have daytime availability****** It can be challenging finding the right therapist. I invite you to take a chance and take the step towards a new journey. Change starts now. Give me a call and let’s get started! I enjoy working with young adults and adults. I provide the space for people to feel safe and free of judgment throughout the therapy process. I am trained in TF-CBT (evidenced based therapy) I approach each person individually and believe that change comes with u...
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Starting therapy means that you've prioritized yourself and your needs, in order to achieve your best self for both you and those around you. Persistently worrying about the day, thinking about how others perceive you, feeling like the stress is too much, or wondering if your relationship is going to make it can be extremely overwhelming. My goal is to help you stop surviving through the day and start thriving. I know what it’s like to endure these life stressors, have to put on a “brave face”, ...
Hey, man. Your friends, family, or your partner aren't supposed to be your therapist. You need an outlet where you can be vulnerable, speak freely, and unburden yourself without any fear of backlash that could damage the relationship. You want a return on investment of the time, money, and energy that you put into therapy because that's what matters most. You need a therapist who gets you because you deserve to build a life worth living. This relationship needs to feel right, and you want a ther...
Trauma and pain from past and present experiences can stop you in your tracks, leaving you stuck in the same patterns, of thinking, feeling and behaving that eventually lead to building a life of obligation, duty and fear rather than one of fulfillment, meaning and connection. But with a little help, you can pause, learn tools, gain insights and figure out where and how you need to change direction. You are not responsible for everything that has happened to you AND you are responsible for makin...
We repeat what we don’t repair. You may find yourself facing the same challenges over and over again. Perhaps your once helpful solutions have turned into damaging patterns and you aren’t able to get the results that you want. I want to help you break through the hopelessness and gain understanding of what nourishes these unhelpful actions. My intention is to empower individuals to develop tools to navigate and master their inner and outer world and create lasting change. I will help you to expl...
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....
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...
Whether mental distress manifests as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship issues of life event stressors, understanding the nature of our mind and how to master it rather than letting our mind master us is of singular importance. Learning to cultivate a Witness Consciousness which can observe the patterns cycling through your body mind continuum is the first step. Once one is aware of some core beliefs or behaviors that may not serve us, the next steps are change through CBT, breat...
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Life is full of transitional moments. Whether you are transitioning into college, a new career or motherhood, these life events don’t need to be causing you distress. My passion is helping people manage whatever life throws at them. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults who are struggling in any or all domains of their life. I have worked in higher education, public school, in-home and hospital settings, and through those experien...
Chances are you’re here because you want to make a positive change in your life. You may be feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, and you want to gain a better understanding of yourself so you can continue to grow and move forward. You may be struggling with addiction, suffering from anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Perhaps your goal is to work towards stepping out of your comfort zone and becoming your very best self. My objective as your therapist is to help you find that optimal path where you ...
Have you been struggling with anxiety, depression, anger control, negative attitude, low self esteem, limited social skills or difficulty maintaining healthy relationships? Have you experienced past trauma? Are you adjusting to life changes? If you are ready for a lasting change, I am the therapist who will help you reach the goals that you want. I am committed to helping individuals and families work through life struggles. My years of clinical experience allows me to expertly teach appropri...
If you are struggling with balancing life -- whether that be school, homework, being a parent, being a partner, working a job, etc. I am here to help support you. I use a variety of modalities including art therapy, psychotherapy, and Neurofeedback. We can discuss which would be best for you! I am certified to treat clients using Neurofeedback who are experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and more. Please call us for a free 15 min consultation. We are also in-network with...
*** Accepting new clients *** The relationship that we have with ourselves is the most important. We live in a world where many demands are placed on us. Life challenges can sometimes be unpredictable and derive from a multitude of situations and experiences. I am experienced in working. I provide therapeutic services for individuals and families in a safe, validating and non judgemental environment. You will work towards the goals you identify, build confidence, and progress towards not only a...
Robert S. Denkin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University, and in addition to high level training and a broad knowledge base in the field of psychology, he is a former professional baseball player and collegiate coach; experiences that have contributed to his understanding of what it takes to accomplish goals. Dr. Denkin is strongly committed to helping you achieve satisfaction in all areas of your life. He integrates a practical and skillful approach to problem solving that...