Clinical Therapists in Southbury, CT with Over 30 Years of Experience
Specialties:
- Behavioral Therapy
- CBT
- Mind-Body Techniques
- Trauma and PTSD
- Recovery
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Grief and Loss
My number one priority is to form a strong connection with you and support you in your life journey. I have more than 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families. We will work together to help you heal, alleviate distress and get you to a healthier place.
Specialties:
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- EMDR
- CBT
- Children and Adolescents
- Families
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma
- Career Concerns
- Relationships Issues
- Stress Management
- Group Work
What is most important in my practice is that all my clients experience unconditional positive regard in a safe and non-judgemental environment. My approach tends to be straightforward and authentic, and I make it a point to be real with my clients.
I create a safe place to identify and discuss issues that impact your day to day life. As your therapist, I will work with you to identify what may or may not be working in your life. Through self exploration and problem solving we work together to make healthy changes and resolve concerns. We each have an internal “story” of our lives. Our likes, dislikes, skills, challenges, as well as life events, the world, media and family–all influence our choices, how we view ourselves and what we think is possible. Therapy is your place to explore and work out how perceptions and situations impact you.
I have experienced many seasons of life. I understand we all are on different routes and make stops along the journey. I try to embrace each new path. Life is full of joy and trials. I assist you in working through life’s challenges. My belief is that these challenges can have value and give us an opportunity for self-reflection and growth. When we find our strengths we can move forward and find inner peace.
I understand that choosing to seek therapy can feel scary. I want you to feel comfortable, supported and that you’ve made the right choice. In our sessions together, I’ll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome patterns and habits holding you back. I take a holistic approach, focusing on the mind-body connection to help you understand how past experiences can influence the present and outlook on the future. Navigating through a trauma informed lens, I can help you remove old patterns and belief systems in order to enjoy life. My approach is warm, supportive, and non-judgmental. I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic approaches tailored specifically for you to create lasting change.
I practice Cognitive Behavior therapy with expertise in treating anxiety, mood and adjustment disorders. I enjoy partnering with my clients to assess and develop goals that focus on gaining insight and making positive lifestyle change. I provide care, support and thoughtful guidance for personal growth, creating new pathways for you to move forward for a healthier life. My background includes adult and adolescent treatment, trauma, group work and mindful techniques. My experience includes school based counseling and work with at-risk teens. As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), I integrate mindfulness and yogic approaches into my therapeutic practice.
I believe that the most important part of therapy is the relationship formed between the therapist and client. It is my intention to create a safe place where you feel seen and heard and can engage in deep self-exploration. Let’s work together to examine your strengths as well as weaknesses so that you can make personal, healthy choices that will enhance your life. I will share clinical strategies, mindfulness techniques and education in mind/body connection in an effort to help you find balance, embrace all life’s challenges and create positive change.
The client-counselor relationship is the foundation on which progress in therapy is made. I take an authentic, empathetic and supportive approach with my clients. My goal is to help you feel empowered to tackle life’s challenges without being weighed down by the fear of judgment. I use an integrative approach to therapy including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, person-centered therapy and mind-body techniques. I work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that feels safe, nonjudgmental and solution-oriented. I want you to be curious about your life choices and behavior patterns and will assist you in gaining insight and positive outcomes.
I have a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a licensed Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have expertise in the areas of trauma, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, chronic mental health disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss as well as treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. I use a compassionate, relatable approach to treatment that is tailored to meet your unique needs.
I have worked with individuals, ages 6 to 80 with a range of therapeutic challenges including, stress, trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, obsessive compulsive disorder, social conflict, family conflict, gender and sexual identity concerns, mood dysregulation, and pain. My training includes several evidence-based interventions including, multi systemic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, EFT, and EMDR.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate I specialize in working with children, adolescents, couples and the LGBTQAI+ community. I received a dual Masters degree from the University of Saint Joseph in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling.I believe therapy should be a supportive, collaborative experience that promotes self-growth. I look forward to creating a safe space and building a positive, therapeutic rapport with my clients as we set goals for change. We assess needs and set goals on your timeline.
Contact us today to request an appointment.
We can help you make sense of life’s transitions.