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My approach in therapy is collaborative, supportive, and goal oriented.

I utilize patient-centered care, a compassion-focused approach to individualize your treatment with the ultimate goal and outcome of reducing your symptoms and managing them to ensure that you regain your functionality. Individualize each and every client's treatment plan to achieve the goals.

I believe in the Rogerian principle of having unconditional positive regard for my clients. This means that you will not be judged no matter what you share with me and that I will work with you toward the best outcome. I want to build upon your strengths and help you gain knowledge from past disappointments as building blocks toward a better tomorrow.

Psychotherapy Services For Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Marriage Counseling, and Couples Counseling Here at Counseling Services Direct, the main goal of the practice is to offer a supportive and safe environment for individuals, families, and couples to become fulfilled in their relationships and life. The setting of the practice will help you build resources to fully realize your potential for acceptance, happiness, well-being, and growth. As a licensed and certified family therapist and a licensed marriage therapist the practice exists to inspire active participation and support the client with developing insight into the areas that are causing troubles, and empowering the behavioral transformations that are wanted. The therapy is place to open yourself to the possibilities of making constructive changes and working through the areas that are causing emotional distress and other problems. The counseling can help you begin to understand what is causing you to feel unhappy in your relationships and life and help you to narrow in on the areas you want to make changes. Once this is done, then the therapeutic objectives can be fulfilled and the client is assisted and provided with the resources to make changes in areas of their relationships and life that needs an improvement. As a result of the collaboration in therapy, you experience changes that have quick and long term effects on the health of your relationships and your personal well-being.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, committed to helping you navigate through life’s challenges, changes and experiences. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most important part of therapy, therefore I strive to build this relationship first. You and your story are important; and your concerns are my priority. I am passionate about working with teens(16+ year olds) and adults dealing with: anxiety, stress, ADHD, relationship issues and life transitions; no matter how small or big the transition may be. With all of the pressure and stress that comes with being a teenager or an adult, know that there is a soft place for you to land right here in our stress-freejudgement-free healing space, whether it's in-person in our office or through online teletherapy. I'll do a full assessment of where you are now and what you've tried in the past. Together as a team, we will create the right combination of skills & techniques to help you effectively navigate through and manage any experiences you encounter on this journey. My passion lies in helping you craft a life you really like and enjoy: one that allows you to feel inspired, fulfilled, and connected.

Life can often feel overwhelming, particularly when facing major transitions, daily stress, or ongoing emotional challenges. Many find themselves feeling anxious, stuck, or uncertain about the future. Therapy provides a space to delve into these feelings, helping you understand your situation, how you’ve arrived at this point, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. I specialize in working with motivated clients navigating anxiety, relational and women’s issues, trauma, and significant life changes. My clients are looking to understand themselves better, overcome challenges, and lead more meaningful and authentic lives. If you're looking to better understand yourself and find ways to manage your challenges more effectively, I invite you to reach out. Let's work together to explore your strengths and develop practical and personalized tools. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation and see if therapy could be helpful for you.

I have a passion for guiding others through some of their toughest times and assisting in their recovery. I also have a strength-based approach, which has assisted in the success of my clients. Some of my strengths are in processing subject matter such as victims-survivors of narcissistic abuse, anxiety management, healthy relationship development, self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, life goal processing, adolescent matters, bereavement, families affected by addiction, and the complexity of working in the educational and medical working environments.

I am passionate about helping children, teenagers, adults, and families improve their relationships and live the fulfilling lives they deserve. Quite often, the demands of daily life can take us away from the healthy paths we need to follow. This may lead to conflict and feelings of distress. My goal is to provide the professional guidance and support you need to make the positive changes you desire. We will work together to identify your issues, learn how they affect you, and find healthy solutions to help you reach your treatment goals. My therapeutic approach utilizes techniques from a range of evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and parent management training. I provide individualized treatment, guided exercises, and insightful feedback to help you regain control of your life. I offer a safe, comfortable setting where you can address your deepest concerns and experience personal growth. I will be there to support you through each step of your journey. Please contact me for a free consultation so that you can get answers to any additional questions you may have.

Are you concerned with your child's ability to express emotions?Are you frustrated with relationships in your life? All thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be changed. Therapy gives you the chance to explore your concerns, improving many areas of your life, such as friendships, work and intimacy. My approach integrates the mind, body and spirit.

Counseling is an opportunity to explore concerns in your life in a safe and accepting environment. Sometimes internal struggles can weigh us down and interfere with enjoying life as we should. My passion to help people comes not only from my education and work experience, but also my life experiences. Having an alliance with your therapist has been shown to improve outcomes in numerous studies throughout the years. This is something I believe in and I have been able to make a natural connection with most clients who enter treatment. Through a collaborative relationship, we can explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This will provide insight into how negative thought patterns play a role in your current problems and help us develop the best strategies to combat them. The mind is a powerful thing, and through a process of developing and understanding yourself, you can learn to control it.

In the several years I've been in this profession, I'm extremely grateful that I've had the opportunity to work with many different populations. I graduated from UConn in 2018 with my master's in marriage and family therapy. After my master's, I worked for a non-profit in Willimantic, CT where I treated those with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. In 2019, I had a full-time job in Willimantic and went back to UConn for my PhD and also opened a private practice that same year. Throughout my PhD, my research has predominantly focused on sexuality and sexual health. Specifically, I research pornography consumption and how it impacts well-being. Currently, I own a private practice where I specialize in sex therapy. I also work with people who face relationship challenges (whatever that looks like for you) and anxiety that impacts happiness and overall well-being.

Are you struggling with your relationship with your children, partner, friend or family member? Maybe you are in an unhealthy pattern of communicating and it just seems impossible to get out of? You probably are having the same argument over and over and things are not changing. Perhaps you are a single mom who feels like no matter what you do, co-parenitng in a healthy way just does not seem to be working? As a result your child is acting out, or your relationship is crumbling. People get stuck in unhealthy patterns of interacting that lead to unwanted symptoms, such as anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, depression, behavior problems, OCD, and much more. My mission is to create a warm and supportive atmosphere where clients can openly confront issues, learn to better manage emotions, and engage in working toward their unique goals within a relational framework. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my passion lies in co-discovering negative unhealthy patterns of interactions that keep familiescouples and or individuals stuck and disconnected. It would be my pleasure to walk along side of you and or your family! Please contact me for a free consultation, to make sure I am the best fit !