Therapists in East Granby, CT

Hello, My name is Karenna Lang and I am a licensed master's level clinical therapist. I earned my graduate degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. If you are facing challenges in your life and are considering therapy I am happy to assist. Many of us experience issues with anxiety, confidence, and self-esteem. Emotions, thoughts and behaviors can be very challenging. It is my goal to assist clients with understanding how these three components are interrelated and to assist clients with empowering themselves to achieve increased awareness, introspection and insight and gain a happier life.

I enjoy working with individuals needing support to decide whether they want to make a change or not, and exploring challenges and barriers with such. I believe in examining thoughts that can keep people stuck and developing more productive ways of thinking resulting in positive behavior change. I offer support, validation, and person, couple, and family-centered care. I believe in meeting people where they are at, learning if this is where they want to be, and developing an understanding of future goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a negative pattern of anxiety or depression? Are you struggling to find your own voice? If so, individual therapy allows you to have a safe space to be heard and explore those feelings. I support individuals who struggle with low confidence and self-worth due to negative self-talk. I also help you identify your life traps to help you reach your full potential. Individual counseling is aimed at helping you overcome limiting beliefs, overcome destructive self-talk by learning healthy coping skills and developing new patterns of relating to self and others.

Let's talk. Life can become overwhelming, leading to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Panic attacks? Sleepless nights? Withdrawing from family and friends? Increased agitation? Often these symptoms negatively impact our ability to function well and can interfere with our relationships and the carrying out of the activities of daily living. There are many options and resources available to assist you in reclaiming your life, improving your relationships and creating a more satisfying and fulfilling existence overall. I am here to work with you, to support and challenge you, in a safe and nurturing environment. Let's get started!

Looking for a therapist can be a daunting task in itself. You have taken the first step towards true self care! Every-day life can present us with a multitude of stressors and challenges. Therapy is a valuable way to develop abilities for coping, growth, and self-understanding. It is often a process of discovering additional ways of solving problems and of gaining new awareness about yourself and your life. Therapy is a collaborative effort requiring trust and a positive and open therapeutic relationship, with the goal of experiencing a sense of well-being, personal growth and inner peace.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, that has been providing assistance to clients for over 14 years. I have worked with couples, families and individuals. I have found that the key to addressing personal issues is to “strive for progress, not perfection.” It is the key to living a fulfilling life for yourself and those around you. My clients are treated with the utmost respect at all times, as respect and trust must be present in order for progress to be made in a therapeutic relationship. I never judge any client situation. Rather, I help guide you through what presents itself as a difficult situation in your life.

Coming to therapy can be challenging and create a sense of vulnerability. I strive to be a compassionate clinical psychologist to be a present, empathic listener to help people improve their life situation, relationships, and sense of well-being. I am best suited to treat individuals and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma. I have a particular interest and training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. In addition, I work with individuals who develop psychological difficulties that accompany medical illnesses, specifically those who suffer from chronic pain.

At times things can become so overwhelming that it can create one developing unhealthy habits such as overeating, arguments in relationships, and difficulties at work. There are also cultural factures that can hinder mental health growth, and learning how to appropriately incorporate some cultural practices in therapy can be beneficial. Being a single parent, serious medical diagnosis, self-esteem, and major transitions, can also cause a lot of distress, and learning how to apply distress tolerance and using interpersonal effectiveness tools for a healthy communication can help reduce/decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety.

My ideal client is looking for therapy to help them and wants to change their life for the better.

Hello and welcome. I work with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive, empathetic and non-judgmental environment. My expertise includes grief and loss, relationships, effective communication, childhood and adult trauma, coping skills, spirituality, church/spiritual abuse, abandonment, career challenges, anger, life transitions, men’s issues, self-esteem, veterans, and Al-Anon/ACA. My clients come from all walks of life, with many different orientations and cultural settings.

My approach to therapy is centered on compassion and creating a judgment-free space of safety and support. I assist clients in finding ways to reduce their symptoms and distress and identify solutions for themselves. Working with the integration of body, mind, and spirit, we can release beliefs that no longer serve us, reduce feelings of distress, and find new ways of experiencing joy and a sense of meaning and purpose at any stage of life or health.

In my private practice, I enjoy working with clients with an array of presenting concerns, including: anxiety, depression, eating issues, relationship issues, and stress management through each of life's transitions. I have a special interest in guiding clients toward the life they envision and helping them unlock their potential to be the best version of themselves. Working together in a supportive, compassionate environment we will identify coping strategies that allow you to make positive behavioral changes in your life.

Are you feeling stuck, worn down by life's challenges? Are you exhausted by the day to day, wondering what the point of all of this is? Has life recently come at you so fast you've lost track of where you're going? Maybe you find yourself on auto pilot, disconnected from the people and things you love most. Have you sought comfort in quick fixes that leave you feeling more lost and hopeless? You're not alone, so many people have found themselves in circumstances that leave them feeling drained and without purpose or fulfillment. Wandering the world day to day searching for joy and connection. I'm here to help.

With over 30 years clinical experience and training at Harvard, Princeton and University of Chicago, I treat individuals and families, ranging in age from pre-teens to adults. I help clients achieve relief from emotional distress, enhance self-esteem, and restore the quality of their relationships and work/academic functioning. Clients seek my assistance on such problems as anxiety, depression, existential issues, life transitions, trauma, cognitive/learning disorders, behavior problems, as well as sexual dysfunction and addictions.