Therapists for Teens in Southington, CT

When you are anxious and stressed about starting therapy, finding the right therapist is often difficult. Therapists are not a 'one-size-fit-all.' You want to be able to talk and explore what is going on in your life with someone who is easy to talk to, and also makes you laugh every now and again. With that said, you also want someone who is going to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone to meet your goals. If this sounds like what you are looking for, you've found the right person!

Does your child or teen struggle to express how they actually feel? Do you want them to develop stronger and healthier relationships? Are they experiencing new struggles due to the current pandemic? I work with children and adolescents to develop skills that help alleviate or manage anxiety, depression, mood instability, and emotional regulation. I am committed to being present during sessions, staying focused on achieving our goals while still meeting clients where they are in the process. I utilize a solution focused and creative approach in attempts to keep children and adolescents engaged and motivated to make changes.

In my 16 years of working with adults, children, adolescents, I have learned that everyone has incredible resiliency and amazing capacity for growth and change- regardless of the challenges they face. Each of us has their own unique gifts and strengths. As a therapist, it is my job to recognize those innate strengths and build on them in order to address whatever problems you are facing. Therapy can help you learn how to express themselves verbally and develop positive coping skills. For teens, therapy can be a safe place to gain important insights and move towards personal goals.

It's time to get UNSTUCK. I believe in a holistic approach to healing. I utilize holistic, alternative & traditional counseling modalities. I believe in treating the Whole Person & provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together as we address your concerns, explore your strengths & accomplish your goals. I'm committed to helping you achieve positive change in your life & be your BEST self. **Enrolling Soon New Woman’s Warrior Empowerment Circle & Fire Circle. This is Not a therapy group but a group of support with fellow woman warriors. Walk & Talk Therapy. A non-traditional Therapy that gets you moving & talking outdoors.**

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of CT with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. My area of expertise has been with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and family & relationship issues. This has been through my work providing individual, family, couples and group therapy with adolescents & the adult population in both a clinic and a private practice setting.

If you are considering therapy for yourself, child, or family, there is a reason for it, and one that you have to trust. Therapy can help you reach your specific goals such as improved relationships, working through a difficult past, or a recent life transition. When working with children, I seek to understand their perceptions, while bolstering their reasoning and communication skills. The ways in which we reflect on our stories are evolutionary and developmental, changing over time.

Finding the right therapist is the first step in getting to the place you want to be. Whether for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss or past trauma, the relationship developed with your therapist is an important part of this process. My approach to working with people is to provide a comfortable space to collaborate towards reaching your goals. Together we will lay the groundwork necessary to develop solutions to meet your needs.

As a therapist, I sit with my clients while they process the struggles in their lives, and support them as they build upon their strengths with effective strategies for handling difficulties in the future. I strongly believe that therapy is most effective when work is done outside of our sessions- by both the client and myself. In keeping a small caseload, I am better able to allocate my time and energy to meeting the specific needs of my clients through research, education, and interventions tailored to each case. Similarly, I hope my clients will work on their growth during the week by practicing techniques discussed in session.

Note: I will be on personal leave starting May/June 2024! As a therapist, my primary focus is to help adults who are grappling with depression, anxiety, shame, grief & loss, substance use recovery, and emotional trauma. These challenges can be immensely difficult to face alone, and my goal is to offer you a supportive and healing space. We will work together to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself through the cultivation of self awareness, self acceptance, and taking back control of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I want to help you gain a deep understanding that you have permission to be YOU.​

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Big Feelings, LLC where I supervise a team of amazing therapist. I myself specialize in supporting children and families through a safe, nurturing, creative and responsive approach. As a parent myself, I understand that raising children can be both rewarding and challenging. Just as every child is unique, so is our approach as caregivers to help them overcome struggles. My goal is to help families understand the meanings behind their child's behavior and work in collaboration to build upon their strengths and capacities to handle life's tough transitions together.

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.

Accepting New Clients! Life can present with many challenges and stressors that can be difficult to navigate. My focus is on helping through support, empathy and understanding. I work with adolescents, teens, adults and families who are dealing with anxiety/depression, trauma, stress, family/relationship issues and addiction. I am PSI trained (perinatal mental health) and provide support with all postpartum stressors. My approach is to be collaborative and provide comfort through the therapy process.

Are you stressed and feeling overwhelmed? Are you seeking to improve your quality of life? We can work together to overcome fear, anger, confusion, other obstacles and empower you to make positive life changes. In a compassionate and non-judgmental environment we will collaboratively develop personal goals and work through any barriers.

I get it - you’re feeling pretty defeated right now. You’re sick of being told what to do and being treated like a baby by your parents. Everyone keeps talking about your “potential,” but between school, friends drama, and your family stuff, it feels like no one really understands you. Alcohol and weed used to help you feel better, but not anymore. You just haven't been yourself. And now your parents think you should try therapy. You just don't know if you want to open up to a stranger. You can’t see how it could possibly help. I hear you.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** WE ARE OFFERING VIDEO & TELEPHONE SESSIONS. Life can send you on a whirlwind of emotions and struggles that feel out of your control. Seeking therapy can be nerve wracking and difficult. I help people take back control of their lives. I have experience working with adults and teenagers struggling with Addiction, Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I have worked with children in foster care as well as those dealing with anger issues and anxiety. I also have experience working within the LGBTQ and kink community.

At Willow Tree Wellness, we provide empathetic support in a safe environment so that you are empowered to explore, grow, and feel confident in navigating and adapting to life’s challenges. We envision a world where you'll feel a sense of connectedness and fulfillment with yourself and others.

I have successfully worked with adults and children, couples and families, with both common and complex needs. My approach focuses on experiential awareness and processing, while working through present day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is holistic in that it views symptoms as attempts at coping.We work together establishing a calm place within you, through the enhancement of personal awareness, resources, and developing coping strategies; we then progress beyond coping skills, moving through the roots of old learning so that your change is lasting, and from the inside out.

** NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!** Do you sometimes feel as if you're caught up in an internal emotional struggle? Or a struggle with a loved one? Or maybe with life's challenges in general? Wouldn't it be nice to have the skills to manage those feelings without being thrown off kilter? Well, I would like to help you find that balance.

Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult decision. Thank you for taking a chance on us and we hope you find what (or in this case, who) you are looking for! Lewis and Megan Berry are a couple of licensed mental health professionals looking to help you navigate whatever challenges you are currently facing. Lewis, an LMFT, and Megan, an LPC, have experience working with pre-teens, teens and their families, as well as adults, with a wide range of clinical needs. Both Lewis and Megan use an approach that integrates person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed lenses while working with their clients.