Therapists in Centerbrook, CT

Hi, I’m Samantha Parsons, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I empower individuals to navigate their life’s challenges, heal trauma, and achieve emotional wellness. I provide compassionate, culturally informed, and integrative care through Somatic Movement and Mental Health Therapy, which aid in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, and physical issues.

I help individuals who are trying to negotiate a healthy work/life balance or feeling overwhelmed by an unexpected loss, relationship issues, or past traumatic events. Sometimes it is difficult to even know where to start, so together we will tackle the obstacles that made you doubt yourself or increased your symptoms of anxiety or depression. I will create a safe space to help you identify your strengths, explore areas of growth, and assist you in creating attainable goals. You will develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, and change thought patterns that have held you back from creating the life you desire.

Virtual sessions only - limited evening available. I am a LPC out of Deep River, CT practicing trauma in formed and brain based approach meeting you, the client, where you are and providing the interventions that meet your needs in the moment. My techniques as eclectic and what I like to call as treating the whole person as defined by you - exploring the here and now or taking a walk back to your past to work out unfinished business. We work together. I am a certified Trauma professional and working with Bessel Van Der Kolk continuing my training in Stress and Trauma. I am also trained in EMDR and other brain based therapies.

I’m Carleigh Hannah, LCSW and I’m here to help. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore current life challenges. I am here to root you on when things are going well, encourage you to look deeper into underlining meanings, support you through difficult life decisions and transitions. I treat ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Autism, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Personality disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD. I am an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and have experience with educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ misconceptions.

I have almost four years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages in a variety of settings. I have experience working with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, grief/loss, relationship stress, life transitions, and substance use. I am trained in EMDR and CBT therapies and utilize a strengths-based perspective. I strongly believe in empowering my clients to find and build upon the strengths they already possess. I look forward to working with you to better manage stress and to help you reach your full potential!

Do you find yourself avoiding intimacy or feeling anxious in social situations? Do you notice that past wounds prevent you from connecting and being in the present? Perhaps you forgot how and who to trust? Are you feeling intense anger, sadness, hopelessness, or frustration? These feelings are not going away despite talking to friends / family. You like you are in a hamster wheel. You are blaming yourself for what happened and feel unworthy of love. Trauma anniversaries bring flashbacks, nightmares, or even feeling "jumpy" triggered at times. Just know that you aren't alone in this!

Have you wondered if would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to answer any questions you may have. I can help you explore your feelings, provide meaning to your experience, and developing your full potential. I can help become your own therapist by increasing your awareness, learning techniques, and coping strategies to deal with life's challenges. I work well with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, and body image issues. Clients frequently report improved well-being early on in therapy.

Welcome to Meadow Brook Therapy! Immediate early morning/evening/weekend appointments via telehealth/ home visit for local residents. Since 2015, I have worked in behavioral health settings where I have become proficient treating trauma, mood disorders, substance use, and personality disorders. I work directly with individuals, families, children/adolescents. There is a lot of stigmas regarding seeking services, but also attending therapy. Talking to a therapist may provide you self-awareness/insight on your current situation. I will assist you with multiple evidence-based interventions and help focus on your strengths to cope.

Are you struggling through a difficult life transition? Are you in need of a safe space to process and explore your feelings? During those times it can be helpful to talk to someone who is encouraging, but also accepting of life's challenges. Most of us find ourselves overwhelmed or struggling at some point in our lives. Therapy can be the start, or a continuation of your journey. I believe in creating a therapy experience tailored to your individual needs, and that choosing a therapist that is the right fit for you is crucial to getting the most out of your experience.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and my specialty is figuring out what needs to be done to affect change. I use a variety of techniques to help my clients identify the patterns that are disrupting the quality of their lives. I will work with you to form a therapeutic relationship and will "meet you where you are" emotionally and psychologically. I will help you learn to shift behaviors that are not serving you well, and assist you in achieving your full personal potential.

Thank you for reading my bio. I am passionate about helping clients discover their truest selves, beneath the layers of life’s experiences, traumas, and negative beliefs. Through talking, we discover the problem… then we need to do something about it. Utilizing specific trauma release techniques such as somatic experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, I have seen amazing shifts in a fairly short amount of time. Whatever your goal, we can work together to achieve balance and lasting change.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut. I enjoy working with adults, teens, adolescents, and children who need assistance navigating depression and anxiety. Whether you are an adult seeking EMDR to treat trauma, a parent needing coping skills to support your child with behavioral and emotional needs, or a college student facing challenging life transitions, I'm here to guide and assist you.

If you're looking for positive change and want to work in a non-judgmental environment, then I can help. Together, we can explore the issues you're facing and find individual goals and solutions that fit your needs. I specialize in supportive and motivational therapies that can help you create positive changes, no matter what issues you're dealing with. With many years of experience and a willingness to think outside the box, I can help you find the path to wellness and achieve your personal goals.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with stress & anxiety related to major life transitions (pregnancy, perinatal loss, birth of a child, loss of loved one, relationship changes, empty nest, career shifts, health crisis). Life transitions impact our identity, our relationships and our sense of Self, often in ways we don’t expect. If a life event feels overwhelming or is keeping you stuck in patterns of thinking/behaving that no longer serve you, let's talk. EMAIL inquiries are the most efficient way to reach me.

During difficult times, we can feel overwhelmed and stuck, unable to break ineffective or even destructive cycles. Getting “unstuck” involves incorporating new skills and concepts, such as psychological flexibility, self-awareness, assertive communication skills, mindfulness, effective coping strategies, insight, decision making skills, and values clarity.

Waterstone's staff of compassionate and licensed professionals are on hand to care for your individual counseling needs and goals to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression or substance use. We incorporate best clinical practices, expert treatment knowledge and a thorough understanding of the overwhelming factors individuals face. We understand that finding the right therapist or treatment center can be difficult. We ensure that each potential client understands all the counseling options open to them.

I am a clinician in both Connecticut and New York. I had extensive clinical experience working as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem, previously working in Therapeutic Foster Care and as a Psychotherapist. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from Central Connecticut State University and earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph. I have worked in various professional settings through direct practice and in social advocacy. I have worked alongside state non-profits in child welfare, as well as school base counseling and outpatient clinics.

Now accepting clients in person and via telehealth. I specialize in identifying the cause of discomforts related to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and work with you to get quick and lasting relief. I pride myself in my approachability and work to create a comfortable working relationship. Feel free to contact me here or through my website. I look forward to connecting.

Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!