95 therapists in Connecticut matching your needs
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Rebecca Mullin
(she/her)
![Rebecca Mullin, LPC - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-c6308bc7-503d-4726-92bd-9f8397c4e85a-provider32634.jpeg)
LPC
3 years of experience
Virtual
Hey, I'm Rebecca,
Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, passionate about helping adults explore their relationships and gain insight into patterns that reinforce stress. I help clients develop assertive communication skills and enhance their ability to establish boundaries with themselves and others, thereby boosting quality of life, self-worth, and confidence.
I firmly believe in the power of positivity. A good mindset can truly make a difference, turning a rough moment into just a blip on the radar. Remember, growth and change are within your reach, and I'm here to support you every step of the journey. Schedule our first session and let's get you on the road to feeling better today.
Christine Twitty
(she/her)
![Christine Twitty, LPC - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-5eb30e2e-0a41-4b86-8cca-0342ebb2abfb-provider24042.jpeg)
LPC
4 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
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.
Mara DuToit
(she/her)
![Mara DuToit, LMFT - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-507b8612-b6a4-43f3-abd7-51635bb03fc0-provider24975.jpeg)
LMFT
8 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented
Virtual
I am a LMFT, Recovery Coach and Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher. I am grateful that I can pass on the life-skills that I've learned, to help you gain control of your emotions and find happiness within. I will inspire & guide you to leave your problem-saturated narrative and enter into a more solution-focused approach to life!
Emotion regulation is the most precious commodity one can possess; it is a gift that will serve you and those around you, for the rest of your lives... Yet few people ever learn how, as it must be taught, just like any other skill-set. I'll show you how! In truth I enjoy working with a diverse population and do not have a 'set' clientele I prefer more or less than others.
Briana Dovi
(she/her)
![Briana Dovi, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-c3162747-d715-4138-8737-bf5d05377662-provider18324.jpeg)
LCSW
11 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual
Making that first call to a therapist takes real courage, but the rewards can be profound. I would be honored to be the one to support you in meeting your goals. I have a passion for working with adults 18+ who are struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, relationship issues, women's health, grief, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions and many other struggles. With 10+ years of counseling/social work experience, I know we can work together to build you up and support you in learning techniques to make life a little more manageable.
My goal is to help you feel more in control of your lives by cultivating self-awareness, processing emotions, problem-solving, and replacing unsupportive coping skills with healthier strategies. Together we explore and identify the underlying thoughts and emotions that drive these behaviors while working at your pace.
Sallee Kay Decker
(she/her)
![Sallee Kay Decker, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-0d2225a5-cebf-4323-9f33-c83b49b364f2-provider19481.jpeg)
LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
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.
Andrea Lynne
(she/her)
![Andrea Lynne, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-bfb9596d-660c-4fc4-8f99-b92db5a6c865-provider34568.jpeg)
LCSW
12 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 12 years' experience working with teens, adults, and older adults overcome the challenges in their lives. Whether you are transitioning to college or retirement, I can help you cope with the changes life brings to us in a way that will make you feel fulfilled and balanced again. You deserve the best life has to offer and I can help you refocus, work through hard decisions, and see life in a positive light. Whether you are dealing with a specific life transition, anxiety, or depression, I can help you achieve your goal of feeling better about yourself and the world.
Hannah Trudo
(she/her)
![Hannah Trudo, LPC - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-f75f2bbd-70c5-4abc-9a20-b6f45e16bcbc-provider5878.jpeg)
LPC
4 years of experience
Open-minded
Authentic
Virtual
Hi there, I am Hannah!
Do you struggle with finding balance in your life? Do you wish you had more time or ability to deal with situations that are causing you stress? Is it hard to give yourself the compassion and space to do this?
I help high-functioning people find the time and give them the skills to improve work-life balance, as well as deal with interpersonal difficulties. Together we can help identify what is not serving you, and create more balance in all aspects of your life.
I use a mix of art therapy and talk therapy to increase awareness, sense of self, and ability to express emotions in a healthy way. Let's work together so we can give you the tools to deal with everyday stressors, cycles of depression and anxiety, or interpersonal difficulties.
It can be hard to reach out for help, you are doing the right thing. Let's work together!
Kristen Larson-Samalus
(she/her)
![Kristen Larson-Samalus, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-1ed31035-4f59-47f8-b173-300ae8b2feda-provider32628.jpeg)
LCSW
16 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. I received my Masters from Springfield College and have been practicing for 14 years. I practice a integrative, multicultural, practice of compassionate healing and growth. You are not just lectured at or listened to, we come together to help spark that part of you that was always there. We create more of a learning and practicing environment until it feels natural. Everyone starts out in life learning from their experiences and those who raise us. Later we can add more effective communication approaches, gain a deeper understanding, and efficient, empathetic problem solving. We've led people to a better understanding of themselves and accomplishment of their goals.
Kelley Machado
![Kelley Machado, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-4f66ef7a-51ca-44e0-baa9-2afe9b88796d-provider2725.jpeg)
LCSW
30 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct
Virtual
Hello, my name is Kelley Machado, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut. You may wonder what does Licensed Clinical Social Worker mean, what does that allow me to do? As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have the unique opportunity to help people work through various points in their lives. In the years I have been a social worker I have worked with various populations of people from many socioeconomic, cultural, and racial backgrounds as well as people with various presenting concerns. I began my career working in the mental health system, then the criminal justice system, then onto medical social work including various medical issues as well as aging and end of life concerns.
I believe people can experience difficulties with coping whenever faced with a transition in life. These changes can include monumental transitions that are both good or bad, like a new job, new family members, loss, separations, disappointments, traumatic events, etc. These types of experiences can cause psychosocial distress which can have far-reaching impacts on many aspects of our lives. I work with my clients who include children, adults, couples, and families to find healthy coping methods in order to gain a healthier perception of themselves which can help to strengthen their relationships with themselves and others so they can find themselves as comfortable, secure, and whole.
I take time to get to know each of my clients on an individual basis so that I can tailor approaches to care because I have learned that not one approach impacts and helps all clients. I have been trained and adopted many approaches to provide therapeutic support including cognitive-behavioral, attachment theory, developmental theory, trauma theory, and dialectical behavioral theory.
Change is not easy and embarking on change takes a tremendous amount of courage and actions. I congratulate you on your wish, strength, and wisdom for seeking help and taking this first step towards making a change in your life. If you are prepared to move beyond wishes and intentions to action and fulfillment- I am here to empower and support you to achieve your goals. I would love to help you reach your goals, whatever that may be in life so you can move forward
Leah Wessels
(she/her)
![Leah Wessels, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-f8936776-fa7b-4945-8491-a1ead372658e-provider34097.jpeg)
LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, there! My name is Leah Wessels. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about assisting others in achieving their mental health and wellness goals. I use a cognitive-behavioral approach to help you build an effective coping toolbox. I have a rich clinical background, with professional experience in different outpatient settings including in primary care, community mental health and in private practice.
Heather Bohn
![Heather Bohn, PhD - Connecticut Psychologist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-62509ab3-7be7-47f9-a39a-604cc8a13e47-provider3165.jpeg)
PhD
10 years of experience
Open-minded
Empowering
Virtual
Are you interested in seeking therapy but you just feel so scared and overwhelmed? Maybe your problems just are not big enough? Or maybe your problems are too big? You don't know where to start. Life is stressful, and we are living in hard times. Sometimes we feel alone and like things are out of control, but I am here to help. I can offer nonjudgmental support, strategies to help you cope, short-term goals for growth, and flexibility to your individual needs.
I am a Licensed Psychologist, and I am also certified as a School Psychologist. I received my PhD from Fordham University. I have worked in multiple states with children, adolescents, and adults in private practice, community mental health, residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, forensic settings, and schools. I am currently working at a public elementary school during the day. I work with regular people just going through day-to-day challenges and seeking support. I completed an American Psychological Association accredited internship in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. I am also skilled in making diagnoses and conducting evaluations.
I offer a wide range of experiences and a broad and flexible approach to treatment. I have worked with individuals from 3 to over 60-years-old with a wide range of diagnoses, including Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Adjustment Disorders. I have also worked with people with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
I can work with you on anger management techniques, anxiety coping strategies, strategies for managing depression and stress, behavioral management strategies, and psychoeducation. If you prefer, we can just talk and gain some insight and self-awareness. I will try to understand, and I know that coming to therapy is not easy. You are not alone.
Diana Hutchinson
(she/her)
![Diana Hutchinson, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-70be2e91-22c7-4751-ac3e-6bba31c5823e-provider31083.jpeg)
LCSW
32 years of experience
Virtual
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.
Tara Murphy
(she/her)
![Tara Murphy, LPC - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-da455636-e47a-4a29-982a-47754d2943df-provider30826.jpeg)
LPC
25 years of experience
Virtual
I am passionate about joining women in their journey to growth, healing and moving forward through life’s transitions in creative and life-affirming ways. If you are experiencing the loss of a relationship, ambivalence about your career and the direction of your life or struggling with past negative life events that impact you, I can help provide a safe and supportive space to help guide you through the places where you feel stuck.
While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Hello and welcome! I am Tara Murphy, LPC, LADC, EMDR certified therapist. I have been working in behavioral health for 25 years. My practice motto is "I won't have you try anything I haven't done myself."
Robyn Hawley
(she/her)
![Robyn Hawley, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-475c4f29-129a-4b17-b4e8-b7f1c61f97d0-provider11057.jpeg)
LCSW
30 years of experience
Solution oriented
Warm
Authentic
Virtual
Welcome! I am Robyn. These days many people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and depressed. Sometimes they feel as if no matter what they do, it isn't enough and either they or those around them are never happy with themselves. How about you? Are you trying to manage to be the best parent, spouse, and employee that you can be? Are you struggling with a recent life transition or the loss of a loved one or relationship? Are you lying awake at night reviewing the list of things you think you should have accomplished? Or are you ruminating on what you said to someone, how you said it, and what you should have done differently? You are not alone! Many people experience these feelings and you do not have to continue to feel like this! You CAN FEEL BETTER!
I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with these things by providing a safe space to talk about and work through these issues. I strive to empower them to discern their strengths, their priorities, and the barriers to feeling better. Once we’ve done that, I help them find ways to address those barriers and build new coping skills they can use to overcome the challenges of anxiety, depression, managing change, and people-pleasing.
Change is not easy! I am impressed by your courage in taking the first step of asking for help to start your journey toward feeling better! You deserve to have someone skilled and trustworthy to guide you to grow and heal. I will compassionately work with you using evidence-based techniques to get beyond the challenges you are experiencing and on the road to feeling better! I’d love to have the privilege of working with you!
Brian Sharp
(he/him)
![Brian Sharp, LPC - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-3fdd3bf3-7913-4d18-a238-bb22371bac4d-provider34395.jpeg)
LPC
11 years of experience
Virtual
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.
Marlena Maglieri
(she/her)
![Marlena Maglieri, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-fc33e83a-bc8b-4403-8223-77e5ef94e25b-provider25725.png)
LCSW
5 years of experience
Intelligent
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
“Hint: the cage is not locked.” (Nova Knutson). You deserve to be emotionally free. I work with adult women experiencing chronic anxiety looking to achieve practical, long-term relief. High-functioning anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing tendencies, overthinking, & more may be common issues you're struggling with. Through therapy, you will learn and implement effective skills to minimize anxiety's impact on your day-to-day functioning. Anxiety relief is completely possible for you, and you don't have to live in a constant state of worry, fear, or "what-if" thought patterns.
Becky Dawson-Hawley
![Becky Dawson-Hawley, LMFT - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-f3650a8b-ddf7-40f3-833f-c9ca8d9529eb-provider28245.jpeg)
LMFT
12 years of experience
Intelligent
Authentic
Direct
Virtual
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.
Rick Amaral
![Rick Amaral, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-74285429-2daf-49bf-b495-d4a4716e7a69-provider34404.jpeg)
LCSW
28 years of experience
Virtual
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.
Samara Basilone
(she/her)
![Samara Basilone, LPC - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-6b0bd250-2572-4e83-bb8f-af7cdac4c5f5-provider5030.jpeg)
LPC
15 years of experience
Humorous
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut and have over 15 years experience. I earned my Master of Science in Counseling and Development from Long Island Post University and have worked in various agencies focusing on a person-centered approach to helping others. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use issues, parental/relationship concerns as well as career challenges.
Katt Vaughan
![Katt Vaughan, LMFT - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-64ec62af-5c4b-4576-91b2-7e3e49d53b0b-provider23038.jpeg)
LMFT
6 years of experience
Direct
Humorous
Authentic
Virtual
Katt Vaughan Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Population: families, couples, individuals and group therapy. therapeutic interventions and primary modes of therapeutic interventions include CBT/DBT with Gottman and Bowenian theory infuses. I have a special emphasis on modified CBT for adults and teens who are high functioning ASD. Anxiety, depression, OCD, behavior regulation issues, marital and family conflicts, PTSD, grief/loss, communication issues, social connect and OCD. hours are Monday thru Thursday 7am to 6 pm and Fridays till noon.
Karenna Lang
(she/her)
![Karenna Lang, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-b94ad79e-9965-446c-a2b3-09458c5e3ad7-provider22044.jpeg)
LCSW
20 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Holistic
Virtual
Hello,
My name is Karenna Lang and I am a licensed master's level clinical therapist. I earned my graduate degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I also obtained a post graduate degree from the University of London. I am licensed to practice in the State of Michigan as well as the State of Connecticut.
If you are facing challenges in your life and are considering therapy I am happy to assist. Many of us experience issues with anxiety, confidence, and self-esteem. Emotions, thoughts and behaviors can be very challenging. It is my goal to assist clients with understanding how these three components are interrelated and to assist clients with empowering themselves to achieve increased awareness, introspection and insight and gain a happier life.
Are you faced with worry? Do you find yourself overthinking and experiencing racing thoughts? Perhaps you experience social anxiety. Are you facing a history of family trauma? Or perhaps, issues with communication and conflict in a relationship? Perhaps you are dealing with a stressful matter related to your career, or educational endeavors. Or, you may be dealing with identity issues and/or gender changes. These are just some of the examples of the topics I can address with you.
My primary areas of interest include persons suffering from anxiety, persons with a history of family trauma, and individuals and couples experiencing problems with communication and conflicts. I also enjoy working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
Whatever issues you may be facing, it is a courageous step to seek and obtain counseling services and I am happy to offer a friendly approach and a safe, confidential, respectful, and supportive environment.
Samantha Ball
(she/her)
![Samantha Ball, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-92b441e6-9bf6-4cfe-8f59-99c42e4dbda1-provider26774.jpeg)
LCSW
20 years of experience
Empowering
Open-minded
Intelligent
Virtual
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who, for twenty years, has been helping others to live and lead their best lives. While my more recent work has been with Active-Duty service members and veterans, I have also worked extensively with adults of all ages in a variety of settings, such as inpatient and outpatient. I have far-reaching experience with helping people to manage addiction, process trauma and loss, cope with mental illness, and take on the challenges of everyday life. I earned my MSW and BS from the University of Utah, but I grew up in Connecticut. I hold the sanctity of the therapeutic relationship seriously and, as such, your comfort and privacy are exceptionally important to me.
Abby Chamberlain
![Abby Chamberlain, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-75a922a2-23e3-4a0b-b6a9-30c0c56e4887-provider5909.webp)
LCSW
3 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I’m Abby. Are you struggling to be kind to yourself, having difficulty balancing aspects of your life? Have you been experiencing anxiety or depression, challenges with life transition? I would love to work with you to help you develop skills to navigate and cope with a variety of challenges in your life. Therapy can seem scary and taking the first step is not always easy, I’m here to help in a safe, non-judgmental and support environment. Please feel free to reach out to our intake team to schedule an initial visit:
phone: +1 (786) 755-1863
email: reception+Abby5909@growtherapy.com
Susan Joy Prosnick
![Susan Joy Prosnick, LMFT - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-52f66dce-818e-44b2-9794-06d2e86285ee-provider35169.jpeg)
LMFT
16 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in children, adolescents, couples, individuals, and family counseling. I studied at Fairfield University where I received my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My primary therapy methods are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy where I work with clients to discuss presenting problems and issues and collaboratively determine what the ideal solution is by the use of questions and exploration.
I believe in creating an environment for all clients that feels welcome, comfortable, and safe. By creating this kind of environment I hope to enhance the process of healing and change for the client. I also believe that the client is the expert in the story of their own lives and so it is important for me to take an active listening role and encourage the client to maximize the skills that already exist within them to minimize the problems that exist in their everyday lives.
Karen Distefano
(she/her)
![Karen Distefano, LCSW - Connecticut Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-6d0ac3b0-acc5-4791-b046-b638d5a310c4-provider34402.jpeg)
LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. Over the last twenty years, I have enjoyed working with children and families in out-patient and school settings and with adults who were struggling with significant mental health concerns as a Partial Hospitalization Program Coordinator and Group Leader. I have experience working with a diverse range of ages and backgrounds, and I often pull from different therapy modalities, tailoring to the unique needs and learning styles for the individual.