Therapists in Willimantic, CT
Kim Leoni
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC,CTMH
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem
26 years offering treatment
Welcome!!! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of Connecticut, with 26 years’ experience, assisting individuals of all ages with personal, social & emotional health. I work with people struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, social issues, motivation and parenting. My counseling style is very down to earth, reality-based, and client centered. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help individuals learn more positive and productive coping skills and techniques for handling what life throws at us. We can explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, in order to understand how our negative thought patterns can contribute to our problems, and then we will develop strategies to combat them. I pride myself on being caring, warm, encouraging, a great listener, non-judgmental, authentic, skilled, patient and extremely supportive. I provide a genuine, safe and caring atmosphere for you to feel comfortable sharing, and trusting that I have your best interest at heart. I am passionate about using my experience and education, to help others learn how to reach their maximum potential to live a productive, positive, and happier life. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, you have made the first step. Now let me help you with the next steps for improving your life. In order to make therapy more convenient and accessible, I offer a very flexible schedule, with evening and weekend time slots available, when requested. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Lisa Richardson
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC,LPC,CCTP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment
Welcome to Better Help. Your journey into self-care has begun with your efforts to find a solution for change. Please let me introduce myself. I am Lisa Richardson a licensed mental health counselor for the past 10 years with a license in Florida - MH11228, and in Connecticut - LPC001923. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My counseling degree is a Masters of Arts in Art Therapy from Albertus Magnus College. I have a private practice in Florida which opened in 2015, before, I have worked at community mental health facilities in Connecticut and Florida. I work with a diverse population employing an eclectic approach based on humanistic person-centered therapy. Working collaboratively with my clients, we explore their emotional needs to better understand the personal challenges that bring them to therapy. Together we use this insight to identify solutions and develop coping skills to improve the client’s ability to manage stress and to increase positive feelings of emotional wellbeing. Our therapy sessions will include mindfulness techniques, positive regard, creative expression when words are not enough, and trauma-based techniques. Clients that I have worked with sought help to manage their feelings of anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, and other challenges including the parent-child relationship, focus and concentration, and trauma symptoms. Thank you for stopping by, Lisa
Beverly Chevalier
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
15 years offering treatment
I am a clinical social worker, licensed in the states of California, Connecticut and Maine. For more than a decade I have worked with racially, economically, sexually, and culturally diverse persons who struggle with issues and conditions related to trauma. I believe that the effective healing journey is unique, authentic, and addresses the whole person: mind, body and spirit. To this end, I apply knowledge and experience from several related professional trainings [clinical social work, clinical trauma professional, certified mental health integrative medicine professional lifestyle medicine professional and certified personal trainer, and ordained minister] to counsel and coach clients in gaining awareness, understanding, and skills to manage and transform the distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are the consequences of adverse and/or traumatic experiences; and that are interfering with them living a healthy, well-functioning life. I engage evidence-based therapeutic approaches that integrate traditional, holistic, and creative client-centered therapeutic processes and interventions to help clients overcome limiting, self-defeating thoughts and feelings about self-worth, relationships and choices that underlie distress and dysfunction.
Elizabeth Mason
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,MSW,MA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
5 years offering treatment
I believe that every personality trait that comprises our identity can manifest in many different behaviors. Some behaviors can be helpful while others may have been helpful in crisis or extreme stress until they stop being helpful. My goal in therapy is to understand how unhelpful behaviors correspond with personality traits and to help my clients find more helpful behaviors to use instead of the ones that are no longer working for them. I am enthusiastic about being strength's based which means I strive to understand how unhelpful behaviors have been helpful in the past because I understand these behaviors as part of survival instincts. I also believe that our biggest strengths are our biggest weakness and our biggest weaknesses are our biggest strengths. The result of all these beliefs is that my therapeutic rapport is non-judgmental and collaborative. I can tend towards a more reflective rather than directive style and I'm open to incorporating more guidance if needed. I'm experienced in psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness, attachment theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with children/teens and families with intergenerational trauma and adults with acute mental health conditions requiring higher levels of care than outpatient therapy. Much like a doctor - I've seen it all and there is nothing a patient could say or do that I haven't experienced. If you're looking for someone who can accept you where you're at and help you to make the changes that you want in your life I'm a good choice. Please Note: I will ask any client reporting passive suicidal ideation and/or self harm to follow a safety plan including regular discussion about their self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. I use evidence based methods to decrease the frequency and severity of self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. If you are reporting thoughts, plan, and intent to harm yourself or others I will work with you to make sure you can get evaluated for your safety.
Tiffany Hubrins
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Connecticut with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Lauren Vernaglia
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemDepression
22 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Connecticut with 19 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Linda Richardson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
17 years offering treatment
I am a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut with 17 years of dedicated work experience. I have experience working with primarily the adult population dealing with trauma, loss, stress, and anxiety, adapting to change within the course of life. I see therapy as a collaborative effort to work with my clients to create solutions. I work with clients providing tools identifying the significance of confidence and self-esteem through empathy, empowerment, and guidance. Through therapy I support navigating workplace obstacles, coping with grief and loss, working though unforeseen situational events, and life transitions. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Keith Pryor
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression
3 years offering treatment
We focus on you and your goals. A commitment to action is essential and you have taken the first step by reaching out! Make mindful decisions about what you are willing to do live a valued and meaningful life. I am here to support you.
Jayson Brunelle
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression
10 years offering treatment
"And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation - some fact of my life - unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God's world by mistake. Until... [and] unless I accept Life completely on Life's terms, I cannot be happy. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes." - Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition. Hello! My name is Jayson Brunelle. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut, I've provided evidence-based Clinical Mental Health, Addiction, and Christian / Pastoral Counseling services for over a decade. I specialize in treating the whole person - mind, body, and soul. Consequently, in addition to the myriad tried-and-true psychotherapeutic techniques that have become essential to the best practices of the science and the art of healing - methods such as active listening, motivational interviewing, elements of Psychodynamic techniques, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT); and Behavioral Therapies based on Operant and Classical Conditioning, I additionally presuppose the veracity of a Christo-centric theological anthropology, which sees each human Person, most fundamentally, as a "body-soul composite." Furthermore, in both my personal and professional experience, the 12-step Model of Recovery has proven itself to be nothing short of miraculous in the treatment and recovery of otherwise treatment-resistant individuals. The 12-Step approach has its roots in the Oxford Movement of the early Twentieth Century (which included such prestigious minds as Carl Jung, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien), which itself has its roots in Judeo-Christian Scriptural principles and traditions. Many have re-discovered the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty contained in the pages of the Word of God, which is "Ever ancient, ever new." It has been the great honor of my life to have been of some small assistance to my clients, many of whom have either fully overcome, or at least regained no insignificant degree of control over their lives, in their fight to overcoming such debilitating conditions as clinical depression, bipolar, anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, PTSD, obsessive and compulsive disorders, low self-esteem, substance and process addictions, maladaptive behaviors, procrastination, lack of confidence, identity issues, and more! Therapy belongs to the client, and for that reason, the therapist/counselor has a personal and professional obligation to provide, facilitate, and foster a safe, open, and entirely judgment-free zone wherein all clients should feel and experience the safety of confiding in a trusted, professional confidante, who prizes the client for whom s/he is; not for what s/he has or has not done. We are human beings, not human doings! It takes great courage to seek a better, happier, and more fulfilling way of life; consequently, I applaud you! It has been said, "When folks get sick and tired of being sick and tired, they become ready to make changes and to try on new ideas, behaviors, and emotions." Should you choose to begin therapy with me, please know what an honor it will be for me to accompany and support you on your journey of self-exploration and personal growth.
Dr. Eric Victorino
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment
I’m currently providing online therapy in New York and Connecticut, where I focus on creating a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your feelings and behaviors. I have a Doctorate in Community Care and Counseling, with a specialization in Traumatology from Liberty University (2024) and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Medaille College (2020). My own journey as a 28-year combat veteran in the United States Army has shaped my understanding and compassion for those who are struggling. I understand that life can be incredibly challenging at times, making you feel as though no one cares or is willing to listen. I want you to know that you’re not alone, and help is available. As a patient-centered, resiliency, and cognitive-behavioral therapist, I’m here to support you. In our sessions together, I want to create a client-centered approach that meets you exactly where you are, moving at your pace. I will listen with empathy to your needs and goals as we work together to create a personalized plan. My ultimate aim is for you to leave our sessions equipped with helpful tools that can guide you through difficult moments while also building the resilience and confidence you need to face future challenges. You are important, and I am here to help you navigate this journey side by side.
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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 Willimantic 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 Willimantic available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Willimantic 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, Willimantic therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Willimantic 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 Willimantic 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 Willimantic 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 Willimantic 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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