Therapists serving clients in Connecticut

Michelle Pellin

MS, MA, LPC

Hello! My name is Michelle Pellin, and I am licensed as a professional counselor in the state of CT. I currently hold two masters: one in behavioral medicine and health psychology, and the other in human services and counseling. I have been a licensed therapeutic foster parent since 1999, working mainly with mentally and emotionally disabled teens. I also work as a case manager fighting for the rights of my acquired brain injury, physically challenged, and elder clients. I have worked with all kinds of individuals, and welcome anyone who needs support. My app...

Anna Smyth

LMFT, LADC, MATS

Hi. I am Anna Smyth. I am dually licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy and Substance Abuse Counseling. I also have special certifications to work with any one who is taking medication to treat their substance abuse issues. I am a Recovery Coach and Certified Dual Diagnosis Clinician. I work with clients with any type of mental health issues and coordinate care with primary care physicians and psychiatrists when appropriate. Whatever your illness is or issue is, we can identify the diagnosis or problem and devise a plan and time frame to work within. I am availab...

Aili Wachtel

MS,LCPC

Hello and welcome - I appreciate your visit to my page! I see counseling as a collaboration between client and counselor - clients want to feel their best and function at full potential, and my role is to provide quality, customized care to help them do that. I am a big believer that even small changes can significantly impact internal well-being and external influence. I partner with clients to identify and build on strengths so they can face challenges, create solutions, and feel better. Licensed in Illinois and Connecticut for more than 15 years, I have w...

Melinda Gladden

LCSW

Hello my name is Melinda Gladden and I am a licensed billingual clinical social worker. I have been in the field for four years working with adults, children, families, and adolescents providing individual, group, and family therapy. My practice specialties are working with parents, behavior modification techniques, social skills training, intellectual disabilities, anxiety, depression, and trauma focused. I utilize evidence based models such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, MATCH, Social Thinking, Seeking Safety, Cognit...

Dr. Liliana Alvarado

PsyD,LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Connecticut with a Clinical Psychology Doctorates and background. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, coping with addictions, attention-deficit disorder, trauma and abuse, anger management and parents of kids with learning disabilities . I also helped many people who have domestic violence or that live with personality disorders. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don...

Morgan Ajello

My approach is unique to each client and one that is committed to working together to ensure you accomplish your goals. My eclectic counseling style is comprised of many different theories, techniques, and evidence based practices. I have specialized training and experience working with Applied Behavioral Analysis, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Social Thinking, and Family Systems Therapy. After 5+ years in the field I have developed a strong professional foundation focused on providing you with the skills to alleviate daily stressors and improve You. You...

Erin Egan

LCSW,MPH,CBIS

I am a psychotherapist licensed in the state of Connecticut. I have over 8 years of experience working as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including history of trauma, domestic violence, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and issues maintaining attention. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Therapy has the potential to increase your personal insight, healthier relationships and greater peace of mind. It takes courage to seek ...

Alex Boianghu

LPC,EMDR

Being a psychotherapist for over 25 years, I have had the honor and privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families providing holistic support for all of life’s challenges. I deeply love what I do and I bring all of my education, experience, and most of all compassion and understanding to help you understand yourself. From my perspective, the goal of therapy is to let go of outdated ways of living that make you feel stuck and and in survival mode, and to to live with freedom, joy, and most of all to thrive. My approach is holistic, in that everything ...

Janine Geida

LMFT

The most important thing about me is: I do NOT know all the answers and will not presume to tell someone what to do with their lives. My strength is in my ability to help people find their own answers. I listen, I question, I explore meanings and reflect back - this process allows for discovery, insight, and change. I don't judge, I am accepting and supportive; My passion is to help people find the strengths already inside of them. The following is from my website "www.J9CounselingAndConsultation.com": J9's career began as an individual and group therapist...

Rachel Sprunger

LCSW

Everyday millions of people try to navigate the stress of life and struggle to bear this burden alone. By sharing your burden, I can help guide you to the life you deserve. I provide customized individual therapy by using a multitude of therapeutic frameworks including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Cognitive Processing Therapy to help address a range of issues. By finding the right fit for you I can help with depression, trauma, anxiety, addiction or every day stress.  I am trained in several evidence based treatments including Cognitive Beha...