Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in CT and AK (pending). I graduated from Capella University with a Masters of Science (mental health counseling). I am currently working with adults with a variety of stressors: ADHD, anxiety, depression, motivation, disabilities, chronic illness, grief/loss and other phase of life issues in a trauma-informed, multicultural awareness, strength-based orientation using a variety of tools customized to the client.

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut with over 25 years of clinical experience. I have an eclectic background working in residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospital settings and private practices. I believe everyone has their own special path to wellness and many struggle to find that path. I will assist you to, manage your negative emotions, increase your self esteem, challenge and re frame your unhelpful thoughts and find your own way to a better life. Therapy can be a great way to connect with someone who has your best interest in mind, who is there just for you. I will talk openly open mental health issues because so many people are managing them in one way or another. You are far from alone with your issues so understand that there is a way to work on them in a comfortable setting.

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) based in Connecticut. I have worked in this field for over 25 years and still feel this has always been a privileged position that others allow me to enter. I am a strong believer that all clients have the answers within them and I am a facilitator and guide to help gain access to these answers for their growth and healing. I am experienced in many modalities and tend to get to know a person a bit so we can utilize the best therapeutic approach for them. My goals often with clients are to help them go from surviving to thriving in life.

I am a down-to-earth, quirky, holistic clinical social worker that uses evidence-based techniques in innovative and creative ways to provide compassionate, empathetic, person-centered care. I am here to help you reach your goals through a personalized process. Together, we can work to come up with a plan that feels right to you to help you work through your concerns and issues and back to a balanced place in your life. I Integrate a holistic approach to help address the physical and emotional issues that come along with stress, overwhelm, and trauma. I will spend time helping you learn grounding techniques coping skills and mindfulness. Whether you are navigating a difficult transition in your life, dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, cycles of anxiety and depression, or working through trauma, I will meet you where you are in your life at this moment with open ears and provide you with a safe space to share your story.

Hi, I am an LCSW and practice in the state of Connecticut. I have my MSW from U-Conn School of Social Work and have been practicing for over 30 years. Throughout the years, I have primarily worked with teenagers and their families in a psychiatric hospital based clinical day school. That includes direct experience with Special Education services, PPT meetings, IEP's (Individual Education Plans) and behavioral challenges within the school setting.

IN PERSON! HI! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CT. I have been in the mental health field for 15 years and a practicing therapist for 8 years! I’m most commonly found working with teenagers that struggle with family dynamics, ADHD, depression and anxiety. I love my littles as well and will provide a play based apps to supporting them with big feelings… And adults, life is hard! Very experienced in providing care to support life transitions, your parenthood journey or functioning as your best self in your relationships focused on communication, boundaries and that deep inner work! I’m a therapist that works with the lifespan, all ages have a place in my office! - please note, initial assessment will be virtual, follow up sessions will be in person unless otherwise discussed! Located in Berlin, CT

I will follow your lead. I want to make therapy feel like a safe time and place that helps you feel lighter and refreshed after each session. There is no judgment here. I love working with clients who feel like they have not yet been truly heard. I like to help people from many different walks of life. I love watching clients grow and supporting them through every unexpected or challenging aspect of life. When we work together, you will not feel alone, rather you will feel validated and empowered. I will meet you where you are and work at your pace and comfort level. I aim to ensure that our working rapport and connection allow you to get the most out of your therapeutic experience.

Maxine L. Kibble LMFT, MA, PsyD Candidate intake+Maxine21932@growtherapy.com I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Connecticut, and Utah. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education and Dance Therapy from New York University. I have two master's degrees: one in marriage and family counseling from the University of Phoenix and a second master's in clinical psychology from Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology. I am enrolled in the PsyD doctoral program at California Southern University and am scheduled to graduate on 05/2024. I have 20 years of experience as an educator, counselor, career counseling and researcher in psychology. As a licensed MFT therapist, my expertise is in the areas of substance abuse, prison populations, AB109s (felons)/290s (sex offenders), anger management, domestic violence, career counseling, and parenting supervision. In addition to individual, couples, and family counseling, I have experience with specific populations, such as transgender and LGBQ, with a particular cultural emphasis on identity formation. I have worked closely with psychiatrists regarding members who require medication management and assessments, diagnosing and creating for those individuals, couples, and families treatment plans counseling services. My clientele ranges from 6 to 75 years of age, and my therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Narrative therapy, and Supportive therapy. My foundation and belief system is based on being culturally sensitive when working with all clients to understand how they see their presenting problem within the context of their culture.

Hello ! I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering therapy services in Connecticut. I obtained my Master's Social Work from the University of Connecticut and have been practicing for over 16 years. I have experience with working in hospital, outpatient and school based settings. My experience includes children, adolescents, young adults, older adults and families who have experienced a variety of life experiences- anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life/school adjustments, traumas.

Therapy I feel is a chance to learn and shift patterns in our lives. Relationships are a key part of life but are difficult on many levels and we learn the way that we communicate with other from our experience. Learning and understanding that experience can help us make the changes that we would like to see in life. I believe in having an open space free from judgement were people can explore who they are and learn how to use that to change their lives and their relationships with others. I work with people from all different perspectives and believe that we are the products of our experience and that we can find ways to change the patterns that are not helpful for us. Communication is key in relationships but it is something that we have trouble with but are not always aware of the impact. Learning patterns, identifying the meaning that we put to our experiences and seeing our strengths are ways that allow us to become the person that we want to be without losing who we are.

My name is Rick Amaral, ACSW, LCSW. Let me begin by fully introducing myself and sharing with you my years of experience as a clinician, manager and director. I have been working with children, teens and adult in many different formats (i.e. individual, family work, group work) for over 30 years in both private practice, as well as with local community mental health agencies. I am also an Adjunct Professor at the local area colleges for the past 20+ years, teaching both psychology and sociology courses (both graduate and undergraduate level courses). In our sessions, I would like to utilize a strengths-based approach that works alongside you to identify areas that you would like to work on. Acknowledging that all cars come with rearview mirrors, I would like to spend some time hearing from you about past life events and journey that you think have contributed to your development (both positively and otherwise). My preferred way of assisting you is to focus on a Life Narrative format. Such narratives allow for many chapters, some written, many left to be written. When warranted, I will provide psycho-educational information on topics of interest (i.e. diagnosis, skill building, coping skills, mindfulness, etc..) and will share with you both local and community supports that you could draw upon after our time together has come to a close.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut. I received both my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Fairfield University and have been practicing for 5 years. I have considerable experience with clients ages 8-30 years old, am very strong in helping clients struggling with anxiety (generalized, social and phobias), emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, life transitions (such as high school to college, college to the 'real world' etc.!), child-parent conflict (I am certified in MDFT, an evidenced-based family therapy model), ADHD and grief/loss. I also have a passion for working with clients who have Tourette's Syndrome, as I know there are not many resources out there for individuals with this disorder and want to be that person they can come and talk to.

My name is Quashanté Ollivierre, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have many years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and school mental health treatment helping many individuals, couples, and families work through difficult challenges. I am passionate about helping teenagers and adults from diverse backgrounds who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, career difficulties, life transitions, relationship issues and more.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Texas and Connecticut, as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, I have more than ten years' experience in helping clients with effective, fairly rapid relief from the symptoms they have been experiencing--with many telling me that they feel significantly better after only a few sessions. Before going into private practice, I worked in a variety of clinical settings, including community/public mental health, managed care, and a psychiatric hospital. Although I work with a wide range of client concerns, I work especially often with clients identifying as LGBTQ and with couples. I have over ten years' experience in treating depression, anxiety, panic attacks, substance use and addiction, and in helping clients to improve their coping skills to better manage stress when it occurs in their lives. Past clients have often described me as compassionate but also as "blunt" and "no bullsh*t" (their words--not mine), helping them to achieve results often much more quickly than other therapists they have previously had.

Hi! My name is Kiersten, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut. I graduated with my Masters in 2016 from Fordham University and have been practicing for 4 years. I treat clients from ages 16 and up. I have experience treating clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma and other mood disorders. I believe that there is always hope in any situation and that we can tailor any treatment to meet your needs.

Hello, Welcome to Grow! As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my desire is to help my clients learn to help themselves through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). During my long term practice I have learned that my clients ability to understand their cognitive behaviors and how these interact with their emotions is key to discovering and changing their lives. Catch it! Check it! Change it!

Hey - I'm Emily! I know that for most people, starting therapy is the hardest part of your journey to feeling better in your day to day life. That's why I make it my mission to make you feel comfortable, heard, and understood from Day One in our sessions. I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience working with adults, teenagers, and families.

When counseling, I look at the whole person not just the current situation. I take time to get to know you and understand your situation and/or concerns. I treat all my clients with the utmost respect and compassion. I use motivational skills to help my patients see their strengths and help them create achievable goals. I believe in breaking the big goal into smaller goals that lead to meeting that larger goal. I believe this creates positive reinforcement for my clients and improves their emotional health, during what could be a difficult time in their life. I look forward to helping you improve your mental health, one step at a time. I have 6 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, bipolar, addictions and co-occurring.

Hi!, you did it, you decided to give therapy a try or maybe try it again, the next step is finding the right counselor to work with and achieve your goals, so I want to let you know a little about me to help you decide if we would be a good fit. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina, also licensed in NJ and CT. I received my Master of Arts from Liberty University and have practiced for 11 years. I’ve worked with clients of all ages who were facing challenges with varying stressors like depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, trauma/complex trauma, separation/divorce, grief, and other mood disorders.

I am a motivated professional with a proactive, positive approach to service; reinforced by multiple years of experience with knowledge of personnel management principles and clinical practices in human or social service systems. I have been fortunate to have an array of experiences working in corrections; additionally, creating and facilitating IOP and PHP programs that addressed substance abuse and mental health issues. As a practitioner, diagnose utilizing criteria set forth in the DSM-5 and provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adult individuals, and families who suffer from brief and long-term modalities such as: - Depression, mood disorders, anxiety, divorce - Child and adolescent issues - School concerns - Marriage, Couple, Family Counseling - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Parenting issues Additionally, provide EAP services for ESI EAP, UBH EAP, Compsych EAP, Aetna EAP, and CIGNA EAP as well as work closely with Veteran Administration to provide mental health counseling services via VCCN through Optum/UBH.

I have over 17 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Behavioral difficulties and emotional regulation. I am trained in a variety of different models including CBT//DBT /CPT Person Centered Approaches, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Tf-CBT. I work with clients of all ages, as well as professional adults and military service members. I enjoy thinking "outside of the box", and implement that in my sessions. I enjoy thinking of creative approaches and utilizing a variety of different skills to help my clients. My goal is to assist the client, you, in developing healthy coping skills, while building a strong therapeutic relationship. I have worked with people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, male, female, non-binary, various sexual orientations, young and old, and I have always taken the approach that each person is unique; their issues are real, and I want to not only help them, but truly hear them and their stories.

Hi, my name is Indra, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Masters from the University of Connecticut and have over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic and stressful events and helping them re-discover their passion and purpose in life. I also love working with couples.

I see therapy as the process in which an individual experiences the ability to reflect and, most importantly, reach true potential. Life can bring much joy but also pain, and my goal is to provide clients the space to feel safe, heard, seen, and validated. I utilize client-centered therapy to build an alliance with clients and solution-focused therapy to reach each client's goal.

I have extensive experience in serving adults, adolescents, children, and families by providing mental health counseling, domestic violence prevention, substance use prevention, addiction recovery, career counseling, family support, career coaching and education. I enjoy live theater productions, watching classic movies, reading biographies, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with family. I will look forward to working with you soon.

Hi! I'm Janet, an LCSW licensed in CT with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I also have a M.Ed. in elementary education and have taught in classrooms from Pre-K to Grade 8 in CT and NY. My passion has always been working with children, adolescents, and their families. In addition to offering virtual therapy, I work as a school clinician at a therapeutic high school that serves adolescents with extensive psychiatric histories. Some of my clients are residential and some of my clients live at home and commute to my school. In the past, I have worked in a domestic violence shelter and outreach center outside of Boston, the CT Birth to Three program, and intensive in home psychiatric programs in CT. Additionally, I have experience working in the foster care systems in CT and NY.