EMDR Therapists in Connecticut

EMDR Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach specifically designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories. By using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation, EMDR enables clients to reprocess traumatic experiences and reduce their emotional impact. With 22 EMDR-trained therapists in Connecticut, individuals can access specialized trauma support that facilitates deep healing. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is accepting new clients, providing timely access to this highly effective trauma therapy.

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Intelligent
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello, I'm glad you're here. My name is Felisha and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), residing in Michigan. I am licensed as a counselor in Michigan, Connecticut and Wyoming. My goal as a counselor is to provide you with a safe and compassionate space where you can find peace, healing, and hope. While this journey is yours, you do not have to face it alone.
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Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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Welcome! I'm Connie, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. You're taking the courageous first step of seeking help for problems that perhaps feel overwhelming at the moment. I have worked for 11 years in community, residential, and correctional settings. I am experienced in working with many challenges including Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use and Trauma.. I approach each person as the individual you are, and tailor my approach to you. I use such methods as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also integrate mindfulness practices, using the body to help calm the mind. I offer a warm and compassionate space to explore your inner world.
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Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, I’m Joe. I’ve worked in the mental health field for 27 years across substance use treatment, outpatient care, and hospital settings. I’ve supported individuals and families through crisis, transition, and long-term growth. I work well with young adults, adults, and families who are navigating stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, or major life changes. I also have extensive experience working with men who may struggle to express emotions directly and instead feel stuck in withdrawal, irritability, or self-doubt. As a veteran, I understand the mindset and pressures that can come with military life. Across all of my work, I aim to provide a grounded, steady presence where honesty, insight, and meaningful change can take place.
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ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you're not quite sure where to begin or how to put what you're experiencing into words. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up as you are, without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you need to have everything figured out. With five years of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges, better understand themselves, and work toward meaningful change. I believe therapy is not about someone telling you what to do or who you should be. It's about working together to explore your experiences, recognize patterns, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and discover what feels right for you. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, and DBT, depending on your needs and goals. I particularly enjoy working with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and self-esteem challenges Above all, I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling understood. Whether you're looking to process past experiences, navigate something happening in the present, or simply reconnect with yourself, I'm here to support you along the way.
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Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
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I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed alcohol and drug counselor in the state of Connecticut with 50 years of clinical experience. I supervise graduate mental health interns for many years. I am the president of the Family Intervention Center and in private practice for over 30 years. I am also A Substance Abuse Professional Substance abuse evaluations for safety sensitive employees who have tested positive in the random drug screen working with the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
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Anxiety
Autism
Trauma and PTSD
I'm the only therapist in the world who works with adults with Autism AND is writing this profile! Below is my more clinical introduction: Authentic communication is an important part of the therapeutic process, especially for neurodivergent clients. If you’re looking for someone who will show up as themselves, champion your special interests and strengths, and work with you to relieve some of your daily distress, I’m the therapist for you. Together, we’ll find solutions that you can feel good about and empower you to make lasting change.
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Intelligent
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Anger Management
Coping Skills
Health/Medical Issues
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I enjoy what I do as a therapist. But I should warn you: therapy isn't always easy. Meaningful change can challenge what we believe, how we respond, and the choices we make. Clients tell me that working with me is challenging. This makes me smile, because I want my clients to rise to those challenges. Rise. One of my favorite words. Some might call it “leveling up.” Are you working through a harsh setback? Sensing the need to make a brave choice? Seeking guidance while navigating a medical condition? Ready to confront a familiar pattern in your own behavior? I've faced serious setbacks myself, including severe asthma, cancer treatment, and the challenges of being neurodivergent. I've had to take responsibility for difficult choices, adapt to circumstances I couldn't control, and find ways forward, sometimes with limited support. Those experiences have deepened my respect for the different ways people meet adversity. I believe people can develop greater awareness, recognize unhealthy patterns, discover what matters to them, and practice different responses. That's the work I enjoy helping clients undertake. My clinical experience spans more than 15 years, including hospitals, universities, corrections, intensive outpatient programs, substance use treatment, and private practice. I've earned three master's degrees: Master in the Art of Teaching Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management Master of Social Work My professional background also includes extensive work in cancer support and integrative medicine, teaching yoga and meditation. I've worked as a dance fitness professional, educator, and diagnostic ultrasound technologist. These experiences inform how I understand people—not only through their thoughts and emotions, but through their bodies, relationships, circumstances, and choices.
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Trauma and PTSD
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Hello. I am Alissa Dillon. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire. I am licensed to treat patients in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maine. I have over twenty years of experience as a therapist and enjoy working with patients who allow me to learn of their traumatic memories, and allow me to help reprocess them, to begin healing. I specialize in treating grief and trauma. Both of these experiences can leave lasting pain, but my treatment will help to alleviate that pain and remove the emotional responses out of your difficult memories.
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Open-minded
Solution oriented
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Anxiety
Grief
Mood Disorders
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I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I'm passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for adults and geriatric clients navigating behavioral health challenges, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I work with clients to identify their strengths in order to create specific and achievable goals. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and mood disorders.
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Authentic
Empowering
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Anxiety
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
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Hello there! Kudos to you for taking this step! Transition and growth require courage, which is why it is impressive that you have chosen to take this first step. As an Air Force veteran, I bring a grounded, dedicated, and compassionate perspective to my practice. As a disabled veteran, as a social worker who has worked heavily in the field of supporting people with different abilities, I have grown to become significantly person-centered in my practice, seeking to allow every client to have a voice, while considering each client as the expert in their healing journey. I am not here to tell you who to be, but t help highlight the strengths you already possess. Together, we will create a safe, collaborative space where your vice is the priority and your healing is the mission.
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Anxiety
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Trauma and PTSD
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I’m Orlando M. Pellot, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Sound Mind Psychotherapy Services, with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, working primarily with adults, veterans, and professionals balancing personal, family, and career responsibilities. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practices, including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and clinical hypnosis. As a Latino therapist, U.S. Army veteran, husband, and father, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood, gain meaningful insight, develop resilience, and achieve lasting personal growth.
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Anxiety
Perinatal Mental Health
Trauma and PTSD
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You may be used to holding everything together while underneath it all, you’re anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or still carrying things from your past. You might know something needs to change but aren’t quite sure where to start. I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. I also support women through pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, parenting stress, and major life transitions. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, understand what’s been weighing on you, work through difficult experiences, and start feeling more grounded and like yourself again.
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Intelligent
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Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
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My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in evidence-based therapies. I work with adults of all genders, including individuals and couples, who are navigating emotional, relational, or life challenges. I focus on helping clients make sense of their experiences, rebuild self-trust, and develop tools that support meaningful, lasting change. Many clients leave therapy feeling more grounded, empowered, and better equipped to move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Holistic
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Anxiety
Depression
Grief
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I am a compassionate, empathic therapist that seeks to empower clients to find tools to help ground, center and return back to themselves. I believe clients know themselves and what they have experienced, and hope for in the future most of all and wish to help them navigate back to their own inner wisdom and truth. I help clients built a skillset for them to use in future when they no longer need or wish to come to therapy and help client identify triggers and coping skills, explore gifts and need areas and reprocess painful stressors from their past.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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Engaging in therapy can be a difficult decision for many people. Whether you are going through a life change, or you feel the need to put the past behind, or maybe simply wish to know yourself better, relate to your loved ones better, improve your academic or professional performance, face your fears, overcome a loss, or just wish to learn more efficient ways to deal with life stressors... these are all great reasons to engage in therapy. For me, genuineness, openness, and a non-judgmental approach are essential ingredients to connect with you, support you, and guide you in your journey. I have 28 years of experience. I am bilingual (Spanish) and I have professional work experience from three different countries (Spain, UK, USA). I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified substance abuse counselor (CADC), Certified EMDR clinician, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and I am also trained in Brain spotting. Life can be very challenging; I strive to understand and empathize with your individual circumstances and work hand in hand with you to restore your inner balance. We can never completely control what life throws at us, but we can control and modify how we respond to life events internally and externally.
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Intelligent
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Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
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I have been professionally helping people for over 33 years. During that time I have gained a lot of experience, training and education that I put to work for you to help you get to where you want to be. I am nonjudgmental, compassionate and easy to relate to. I absolutely love what I do and my life has meaning because I see people I council get in with their life and living in healthy and meaningful ways. I am truly here for you. I could have retired a long time ago but I cannot believe that there is anything more satisfying or fulfilling than helping people when they reach out and ask for it.
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Anxiety
Postpartum
Trauma and PTSD
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I’m a compassionate and down-to-earth therapist who believes in creating a space where you can feel truly heard and understood. I work with individuals navigating life’s challenges, whether that’s anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or major transitions. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored to you—I’m here to support you in making sense of your experiences and building a life that feels more balanced and meaningful.
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Warm
Solution oriented
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Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi! My name is Mimi. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Art Therapist. I attended Albertus Magnus College and SCSU. I have been in practice for 12 years and more in the public sector. I like to help people who struggle with what may feel like great obstacles find positive changes and the best version of themselves. In a non-judgmental environment, we look at the issues and find individual goals, solutions that fit, and your personal change plan in collaboration to increase the quality of your life. Using supportive and motivational therapies to explore issues, I work with you to create positive changes, no matter what issues, short or long-term.
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Authentic
Direct
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Fertility & Reproduction Issues
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, my name is Yocheved Pearl Newman, and I’m a licensed therapist with a passion for supporting individuals through healing, growth, and self-discovery. I specialize in working with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and relational challenges. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, integrating evidence-based practices such as EMDR and mindfulness to help clients feel more grounded and empowered. I believe in creating a safe space where every client feels seen, heard, and supported.
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Intelligent
Solution oriented
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR-trained therapist who helps adults work through anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, and relationship challenges. I specialize in supporting first-generation immigrants and high-achieving individuals who struggle with imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, or feeling “not good enough.” My approach is warm, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practices like EMDR and CBT. I create a space where you can process difficult experiences, build confidence, and develop tools to feel more secure and empowered in your life.
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Authentic
Empowering
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Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
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Welcome! I help insightful, motivated, and sensitive adults, young adults, and teenagers break free from anxiety and low self-esteem so that they can be their authentic selves and build lives they love. I also support those struggling with depression, perfectionism, performance anxiety/enhancement, life stress/transitions, trauma, phobias, grief, and relationships/parenting. Are you ready to slow the chaos, enhance your self confidence, and rebuild your sense of peace and control?
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Solution oriented
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Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
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If you are tired of being stuck maybe I can help My great passion is to help people. I do this by empowering my clients which leads to healing. I guide my clients, (children, adults, and families), with a calm safe environment, We work through the exploration of unhealthy coping skills which can cause negative patterns and strained relationships. I provide safety and support for clients to become stronger and happier. If you are ready for change then you are ready to take the next step. You will be amazed at how capable you are and how quickly change can occur.
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Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.