Therapists serving clients in Connecticut

Michelle Pellin

Connecticut

MS, MA, LPC

Hello! My name is Michelle Pellin, and I am licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Connecticut and Florida. I currently hold two Masters: one in eBhavioral Medicine and Health Psychology, and the other in Human Services and Counseling. Previously, I was a licensed therapeutic foster parent for almost 20 years, working mainly with mentally and emotionally disabled teens, and adopted two of them. I also worked as a case manager for 7 years fighting for the rights of my acquired brain injury, physically challenged, and elder clients. I have worke...

Laura Manderino

Connecticut

MA, LPC

Greetings! You have taken the first step to better your health. Congratulations! It takes a great amount of courage to ask for help, and it would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace, well being, and a greater understanding of your needs and goals. I believe in empowering individuals to make changes in their life and use their strengths to become the best version of themselves. I want to help you to achieve the vision of yourself that you hold in your mind. You are that person that you envision! I am a licensed professional counselor in Connecticu...

Kelley Machado

Connecticut

LCSW

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, th...

Krystal Moon

Connecticut

LCSW

Hello! I have had the pleasure of working with people of all ages who have struggled with various life stressors. Whether it's experiencing a traumatic event, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, grief, relationship issues, or family conflict, I would like to help you find a way through. My approach is interactive & collaborative with you. I believe that the best therapeutic relationship is one that is built upon mutual respect, honesty, and a common desire to help you reach your goals. My approach is based upon the belief that our strengths are the foun...

Kate Nichols

Connecticut

MSW,LCSW

Hello and Welcome! I'm excited to be able to offer an alternate form of therapy than the traditional in office and I'm sure you are wondering if this is for you? A little bit about me: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 19 years experience. I started my social work career right out of college where I immediately fell in love with my work and the ability to help. I hold a Bachelors in Psychology, a Masters in Social Work with a specialty in individual counseling and am an LCSW in Connecticut. My experience ranges from helping people with var...

Janet Newsham

Connecticut

LPC-MHSP

One of my beloved aspects of being a therapist is having conversations about life helping my clients to grow into their full potential. I create a safe environment for clients to share intimate moments of their life they have never disclosed prior. My approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psycho-education, Existentialism, and Motivational Interviewing. My range of experience includes phase of life issues, parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions work, mood disorders, career issues, life coaching aspects, infertility i...

Rachel Bibee

Connecticut

LCSW

Congratulations on committing to improve your life! Whether you are struggling with managing your emotions, navigating life transitions, communicating with others, making better choices, thinking more positively, or you have desire to improve the effectiveness of your parenting or relationships, I am available to support you without judgement or biases. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with families to improve functioning of individuals and family units. I will encourage you to identify your own goals and empower you to make changes. I...

Estela Lopez-de Lara

Connecticut

MA,LCSW

I help depressive and anxious clients feel a sense of agency over their moods and life story. You are working on your mental health, because you want something to improve and you are trying to resolve a dilemma. Putting effort into improving your mental health means you feel motivated to make a change. My goal is to help you to resolve the pain point and create new and healthier chapters in your life story. Pain points can be relationship stress, communication issues, work stress, grief, eco-anxiety (stress or despair about environmental problems), and even decisi...

Stacey Martwinski-Nardozzi

Connecticut

LCSW

Hi. My name is Stacey and I am an LCSW who has a vast clinical background and have been practicing for over 11 years. I earned my Masters in Social Work degree from Fordham University and continue my learning yearly as I enjoy having the most current information on social emotional challenges and strategies for managing anxiety, daily stressors, grief/loss, body images/eating disorders, LGBTQ topics, family/relationship concerns, parenting challenges, social media pressures and a variety of mental illness diagnosis. My approach to therapy is simple: client cent...

Paul Dearman

Connecticut

MSEd,LPC

I am a licenced professional counselor in Virginia and Connecticut, currently residing in New York. With over 8 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach, I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance concerns, family/relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and more specific diagnoses like autism-spectrum disorders and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma or abuse. My counseling style is laid back and tailored to the person I'm working with. I believe ...

Laura Espinal

Connecticut

LMFT

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. It's not easy to reach out for support and I recognize you have many options for providers. I earned my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University in 2013. I chose Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) because it seemed natural to me that how we feel, think, and act effect our relationships and those closest to us. As a Connecticut Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to view the individual through the relationship lens. Ultimately, I believe our relationships impact ou...

Ashley Bolella

Connecticut

LCSW

Hi, my name is Ashley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with over ten years experience in the field. I have worked for many years specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, parenting difficulties, self-esteem, and trauma related disorders. My role is to help guide you through your current life challenges. We will work to build a therapeutic relationship that will allow me to offer insight and tools to bring healing and balance back into your life. I am especially skilled at helping clients feel comfortable, safe, and prepared to addr...

Jennifer Simmons

Connecticut

LPC

Hello! My Name is Jennifer Simmons. I am an LPC licensed in the state of Connecticut. I have an MS in counseling and I have 9 years of counseling experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, postpartum depression/anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, social behavior, career, and crisis counseling. My goal as a counselor is always to provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. I see my role as a counselor as someone who meets my clients where they are and he...

Emma Rubin

Connecticut

LPC,NCC,BCN

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I have been in the counseling field since 2015. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Additionally, I am Board-Certified in Neurofeedback (BCN) through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). I have seen first hand the electrical patterns generated in the brain that are associated with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have also witnessed the extraordinary changes that our brains are capable of making through holistic...

Dr. VALERIE QUARLES

Connecticut

PhD,MSW,LCSW

My name is Dr. Valerie Quarles. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and hold licensures in three states; Connecticut, Georgia and South Carolina. I received my bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts and Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), with a Clinical Specialization in Children/Families, from Fordham University in Manhattan, New York. In 2012, I received my Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Services with Specialization Social and Community Services from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN. I a...

christina chykirda

Connecticut

MA,LPC

Hello there! My name is Christina and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in CT. I have been in the mental health field for 6 years and in the customer service field for over 15 years. I have a vast range of experience in different settings with all different types of clients. My experience includes working in: inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient. I have worked with many different types of issues/and disorders such as: depression; anxiety (obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, social anxie...

Irena Taylor

Connecticut

LMFT

I am a family and marriage counselor licensed in Connecticut with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a multitude of populations. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, PTSD, self esteem, and communication issues . I also helped many people who have experienced various forms of trauma or abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I have experie...

Sarah Trepp

Connecticut

LCSW

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. I graduated from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service with a Masters of Social Work. Since then I have worked in inpatient settings with adolescent, young adult, adult, and older adult populations. I have experience in individual and group work, as well as multiple interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Mindfulness practices. I can assist you in learni...

Rashanee Green-Younger

Connecticut

LCSW

Rashanee Green-Younger, MSW, LCSW, has been working in social services for over fifteen years. She has experience working with various populations including, but not limited to; adults, children, familial units, individuals involved in the criminal justice system and those experiencing severe mental and emotional distress. Rashanee received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies, from the University of Connecticut. She also holds a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Connecticut Scho...

Devon White

Connecticut

LCSW

Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step toward making a change. My name is Devon and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut. I believe that the most important component of successful counseling is having a trusting relationship. I provide an open judgement free space where you can share the challenges you are facing. Together we will work to set goals that meet your needs and work to develop the skills to reach those goals. I have been trained in several therapeutic methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectica...