Therapists in Putnam, CT
Chelsea Edwards
Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem
8 years offering treatment
Hi there! My name is Chelsea, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in both the states of Georgia and Connecticut. Ever since I was a little girl I can remember always wanting to help others. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a loving home with two caring and supportive parents that always encouraged me no matter what. I have always been so thankful for this, and have a passion for giving others the same support and encouragement that I was able to have throughout my life. I got into this field because I wanted to give back! While pursuing my Bachelors degree in Psychology, my love for Marriage and Family therapy was formed after learning more about individuals, couples, and family systems. I went on to pursue a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and through my trainings there, I found that this field not only focused on helping individuals, but also focused a lot on an individuals background, the many systems that they are apart of, and the way that these systems can help shape them into the person they are today. I strongly believe that effective therapy includes understanding the world that the individuals you work with are apart of! My earliest experiences in the field consist of working in group home environments with troubled youth and adolescents ages 14-22 presenting with diagnoses like depression, anxiety, A.D.H.D., and also showed some early signs of certain personality disorders like bipolar and borderline, PTSD. I have also worked with youth that have experienced past sexual abuse and physical abuse/neglect by their caregivers. I additionally have 3 years of in home therapy experience working with both youth and families in crisis. I have had opportunity to work with adults ages 18+ in an outpatient setting, as well as in the communities, and in their homes. The adult population that I served presented with issues like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, homelessness, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. My counseling style can be described as warm, interactive, and innovative. My favorite part about the work that I do is being able to watch the individuals that I serve make positive changes right before my eyes! I am a huge encourager, motivator, and especially passionate about supporting individuals through life stage transitions. I am friendly, open, and provide a non-judgmental space. I believe my strongest qualities are patience, empathy, and understanding. I also believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines techniques from models like Strategic, Structural, and Solution Focused therapy, however I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling, happier lifestyle and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to hearing from you soon! -Chelsea
Janet Morcaldi
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Coping with life changes
4 years offering treatment
I am a clinical social worker licensed in Connecticut with over 7 years of experience working with foster parents, adoptive parents, and birth parents. I have over 3 years of experience working as a clinician in an outpatient therapy setting. I enjoy working with individuals and providing support to promote positive change. I believe that therapy is a partnering process; we are equals on this journey together, learning from each other along the way. My approach is integrative and draws from attachment theory, systems theory, and cognitive behavioral theory. I am passionate about self-care, positive self-talk, and building self-esteem; I look forward to partnering with you!
Ida Terry
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression
22 years offering treatment
Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Or have you been wounded by someone or an event? Are you holding onto anger and resentment that is affecting your current relationships? A safe space is waiting for you, a place where you can examine and heal from past traumatic experiences. You can heal and transform, and I can help! I will support you in learning to adopt a growth mindset that safely matches your transformative aspirations. I am dually licensed as a Professional Counselor and an Alcohol Counselor. As a culturally responsive behavioral professional, I have over 20 years of experience. I work collaboratively and strategically with diverse individuals, families and couples, respecting their specific cultures and values. Behavioral and collaborative therapies and biblical principles inform my approach, thereby ensuring each client’s unique needs are met. My academic preparation is as follows: Master Arts Degree in Counseling, Two-year Advanced Certificate in Internal Family System Theory, and a Certificate of Achievement in the Addiction Treatment of Military & Veteran Culture. I look forward to working collaboratively with you.
Dr. Erin Sullivan
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Parenting issuesADHD
13 years offering treatment
I am a licensed psychologist in Connecticut with 13 years of professional work experience as a mental health clinician. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults on issues related to anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, learning differences, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also work with clients seeking help with parenting issues. I have particular expertise in helping young people and parents with organization, emotional self-regulation, and procrastination. My philosophy is that we are all fellow travelers, and that all people - regardless of age, diagnosis, or history - have the strength and wisdom to actively participate in solving their own problems. It's my job and my privilege to provide support, information, and plenty of positive feedback along the way.
Aikaterini Kouliaki
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment
Are you looking for personal growth free from negative thinking, depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship issues, infertility stress, postpartum anxiety and depression, adjustment to change, stress and loss or what might seem to be a complicated grief? If everyday life has become overwhelming, there is always help. As long as you reach out! A Bilingual (English-Greek) Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a strengths based, client centered and compassion focused approach. I have experience working with clients in the last 7 years, who struggle with anxiety and depression, , insomnia, loss and grief, postpartum depression and stress management. --"When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves". -- - Victor E. Frankl -
Jason Adkins
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression
23 years offering treatment
Hi. How are you? Really, how are you? How is your health? Do you feel mentally and emotionally healthy? If you or someone you know is having a hard time with navigating relationships, managing depressed moods, fighting anxiety, overcoming loss, or if you are haunted by trauma from your past then we need to talk. More importantly, I will listen. As a trained and licensed psychotherapist, I am equipped to support you through your challenges and come out with tools and strategies to make a real difference in your life. You deserve a better life, a healthy one. I would love to partner with you to get there.
Meleney Scudder
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching
22 years offering treatment
I am a licensed psychologist in Connecticut with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder as well as many other conditions. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our discussions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek help and to take the first steps towards a change and a happier life. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Michele Krynski
Clinician
License Type(s): Ph.D. Psychologist
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
35 years offering treatment
I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice in New England over 20 years. I provide insight-oriented psychotherapy, crisis counseling, and other types of counseling for individuals. I am a secular therapist, but also a practicing Catholic.
Julia Scarpellino
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Connecticut with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Traci Huynh
Clinician
License Type(s): MA NBCC LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
8 years offering treatment
As a mental health counselor, I believe in the utmost dignity and worth of an individual. My primary responsibility is to continually increase my knowledge of human behavior with the intent of fully understanding my clients so that I can always serve in their best interests. I'm a Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in Georgia with over 7 years of working within Grief and Loss, Unhealthy Relationships, Depression, Trauma Based and Spirituality counseling. My previous career experience includes working within Suicide Prevention, Wellness Coaching and Family Readiness for Civilian and Government organizations. I worked in Mental Health with Military Families Overseas and Veterans via the Crisis Line. My practicum and internship were within community and individual emergency response planning for a local Non Profit Organization. In addition to this, I served on their domestic violence and sexual abuse response teams in 3 different state counties. My counseling sessions are intricately designed to assist one with positive behavioral change by developing one’s self within multiple levels; spiritual, emotional, intellectual, interpersonal, social, economic, and physical. As a mental health counselor, I do not condone or engage in any discrimination based on age, color, culture, disability, ethnic group, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or socioeconomic status. I will actively attempt to understand any diverse cultural backgrounds of the clients with whom I work. When there is a conflict between your goals, identity and/or values and those of the mine, a referral to another provider may be placed so that I can ensure that your best interests are being provided for. Change is hard and continuous, therefore if at any time you feel uncomfortable, or dissatisfied with the current treatment or technique, please readily and consistently confide within me. While pursuing ongoing mental health educational opportunities and services, I make every reasonable effort to protect the welfare of my clients. Counseling is a mutual effort, with both parties devotedly learning from one another. You have the freedom to choose whether to enter into this counseling relationship, decline treatment and treatment options or to withdraw from my counseling services at any time. I don't use just one therapeutic technique. It's my belief that there are 7.6 billion people in the world; To use one approach on multiple people would hinder a person's opportunity to foster growth. Therefore, some of my most common approaches include but are not limited to CBT, Schema therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Energy Psychology, Solutions Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, DBT and Reality Therapy, Existential Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. Counseling requires a very active effort on your part. For therapy to be more successful, it is important for you to work on things you and I talk about both during and between session. This session is about you, utterly and completely. As with such, we can’t be friends and must keep our relationship strictly professional. This is to offer you the best care, and so that I can provide judgment that is unselfish and purely focused on your needs. If at any time you feel I’m not performing in an ethical or professional manger, I ask that you please let me know immediately. Counseling sessions may entail assignments that include physical activity. If you have any medical conditions, or physical limitations, if you have any concerns about your ability to exercise, if you are currently pregnant or are over the age of 69, you should consult your medical healthcare provider before undergoing counseling services. Your role includes sharing accurate medical and contact information with me and letting me know if any information changes. I look forward to helping you on your path to positivity and wellness. Please call 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule your appointment. Thank you. I look forward to working with your on your path to wellness.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Putnam?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Putnam that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Putnam available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Putnam therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Putnam therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Putnam region and in the state of Connecticut.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Putnam can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Putnam may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Putnam offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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