Therapists serving clients in Torrington, CT

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Connecticut with many years of experience working with both individuals and families while also providing case management. I have worked with clients with a ride range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, difficulty with life transitions, cancer, grief, and end of life. I have a specialty in grief, loss and oncology. I have extensive experience in helping both the patient and the family in these very difficult situations. It may help you to know that I lost my mom to cancer at 19 which is what brought me to this unique specialty. I have worked in an outpatient oncology center for 3 years and have been working with both adults and children who are coping with grief for the past 7 years. I also specialize in relationship related this issues. This includes but is not limited to, navigating complex relationships, break ups and assistance communicating, My counseling style is client- centered and I believe that the most important part of therapy is the alliance created between the client and the therapist. I am passionate about empowering others through life's challenges and am hopeful that through communication and commitment on both ends, I can help you get to a place you are feeling much better about these difficulties you are dealing with right now. Taking the steps to begin therapy is not always easy, but it can be so helpful in getting to a place where you are able to live a more fulfilling life. It may help to know that I have years of experience being the client in a counseling relationship and I have been very picky about what I looked for in my therapist. I have learned first hand how important it is to have a therapist that I feel comfortable saying anything to and feeling validated no matter how I am feeling. If this is the kind of client/therapist relationship you are looking for, you have come to the right place! I look forward to working with you.

Counseling is a process of working through issues that are interfering with you living a full life. In the process of doing this, there is a tremendous level of growth on many levels: emotional, relational, spiritual, existential, even physical. Counseling may at times address very difficult situations, including addressing difficult or painful experiences from your developmental years which are currently impacting you and your relationships. As a Master’s-level Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut, I work with my clients to explore the factors which have led them to pursue counseling: we collaborate to determine our priorities. Recognizing that real change requires more than an hour per week, clients may be assigned homework to complete between sessions, or may be encouraged to read an article or book on a particular subject pertaining to the issues being addressed; we will discuss the homework at the next session as well as suggestions for applying the material to your life. I won’t sugar-coat it: changing how you respond to people or other triggers takes real work and a willingness to change. Areas in which I specialize include Anxiety and Depression; Loss, Bereavement, and Grief; Marital and Parenting Issues; and Asperger’s/High-Functioning Autism. I am also experienced in working with clients who have issues with Anger Management, Life Changes (Chronic Illness, Aging Issues, Employment or Economic Changes), Communication and Conflict Resolution (including Couples Counseling), Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism, Equipping Parents to work effectively with their children with AS/HFA, Trauma-Informed Counseling, Family-of-Origin issues, Blended Families, and Home Schooling Families. My approach to counseling is “eclectic,” meaning that I approach different issues in different ways. Approaches that I draw upon include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I am very comfortable working with those who have strong ties to their faith and/or ethnic/cultural background. I have been told that I approach my counseling almost more as a marriage and family therapist, as I view clients not as isolated entities, but as people who are influenced strongly by their families and others around them, and who in turn influence those very individuals as well. As an undergraduate I graduated with my A.A. from a community college in southern California with high academic honors. Then I transferred to the University of Southern California, with a double major in Communication Theory and Public Relations. My B.A was earned with highest academic honors (summa cum laude), and I was inducted into the academic honor societies Phi Beta Kappa (liberal arts and sciences) and Phi Kappa Phi (all-university). I completed my M.A. in Professional Counseling at Liberty University with high academic honors. In addition to being licensed by the state of Connecticut, I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor. A member of the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors, my mission as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to treat each client with respect, to walk alongside as you work through issues that are troubling you, and to be a part of the process of healing and reconciliation. I look forward to working with you!

As an LPC and owner of Ebullard Counseling, I am passionate about helping individuals and families in need. I specialize in using a strengths-based approach to help support my clients with anxiety, anger, life transitions, behavior management, and relationship dynamics. I am committed to supporting each client as an individual, and helping them find the psychological tools to cope with these issues. Through guidance and understanding, I strive to empower my clients to navigate their circumstances with confidence and courage. My goal is for each person who comes through my virtual space to leave feeling heard, understood, and equipped with the skills to move forward with their lives.

I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York. I have 10 years experience working as a counselor and clinical evaluator for a wide range of clients, both adolescents and adults. My experience with adults includes parenting challenges, substance use and addictions, depression and anxiety. I have many years of experience working with adolescents and families, implementing evidenced based practices; Multi-Systemic Therapy in the home. I have engaged in valuable work with adolescents and families, in culturally sensitive situations, specifically, Unaccompanied Minors presenting with trauma, abuse, and familial challenges. My counseling style is empathic and warm. I value respect, compassion, safety, integrity and honesty. My approach to counseling is contingent on the needs of the individual, with focus on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Making the first step to seek out support is the most challenging step to take. The courage it takes to take that step will ignite more change; the change you wish to see. I look forward to working with you!

ABOUT ME Hi! I'm Louisa Peluso, a Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have over 30 years experience in managing change. My training consists of a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, a Masters in Business Administration in Organizational Change from New York University, and thousands of hours in organizational change and community mental health. I love to help people create positive change in their lives, their families, and their communities. ABOUT MY APPROACH My approach stems from our basic human drive for happiness and wellbeing. We do not only want to survive – we want to thrive! We want to enjoy life at its fullest! As your partner and guide, I will help you explore your unique journey, past, present, and future. In therapy, we will identify, explore, and notice patterns that help you to make sense of things and define a way forward. We will work together to identify plans of action every step of the way. As Chinese Master Lao-Tzu set forth in his writings nearly 2500 years ago -- “Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life”. An essential element to our work is confidentiality and trust. The therapy I practice is Person-Centered. YOU are the expert in your life. Through empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, we will build a rapport in therapy that empowers and motivates you to achieve your therapeutic goals. I look forward to meeting you!

I am licensed in Connecticut with 27 years of counseling experience. I help clients deal with a variety of issues specifically those related to addiction. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific goals. My counseling approach is based on your personal strengths and is forward looking. I do not judge and believe in treating everyone with respect compassion and empathy. It takes courage to seek positive change and a more fulfilling life. If you are prepared to accept responsibility for action I am here to listen and support you.

I am licensed in Connecticut with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

My name is Tina . I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Rhode Island. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Rhode Island College. I have received my Master of Social Work degree from Rhode Island College. My passion is working with children, teens, and families to help them understand and manage their emotions and behaviors in a supportive therapeutic environment. I assist parents and children with working through barriers that affect their everyday life through a warm and collaborative, strength-based approach. I utilize creative interventions to support children/adolescents to enhance their skills including but not limited to play therapy, art therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and collaborative/proactive problem-solving.

My clients are adults, couples, children, and adolescents who are dealing with major issues that have ground their lives to a halt, as well as individuals who feel stuck in their life for reasons that they may not yet understand or be able to articulate. They may describe feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, tearful, and disconnected from themselves. While therapy can feel like an overwhelming step, it is a brave step towards claiming, or perhaps, reclaiming your life, and it helps. Parents can feel more empowered, couples can feel more connected, and children and adolescents can feel better about themselves and their futures. Life can present us with a myriad of struggles and we each react to these struggles both uniquely and generally. WHO I WORK WITH ADULTS & COUPLES In adults and couples the struggles might be different. Depression, anxiety, unspoken trauma and unrevealed negative feelings can take their toll on a marriage, a family and the individual. Thoughts and feelings can affect the perception of ourselves in a negative way and manifest in a variety of unhelpful thoughts, moods and habits. The painful consequences of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship issues can affect our jobs, families and relationships and most importantly how we feel about ourselves in our daily lives. CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS In children and adolescents natural developmental changes can seem unsettling and confusing. If compounded by relationship issues with peers, parents, and teachers it can result in anxiety and depression for the child as well as the parents or caregivers. Often children and adolescents dealing with anxiety and depression are the result of family issues, negative body image, confusion about their place in their world and other negative feelings. In children and adolescents sometimes these struggles can manifest in more than just depression and anxiety but through thoughts or actions of self-harm and phobias. MY APPROACH I specialize in treating adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and mood and personality disorders. My approach is informed by Humanistic and Existential Therapy, Attachment Theory, and principles of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy. I specifically use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to address negative thinking, compulsive behaviors and phobias. Whether it is working with couples, adults, children or adolescents my approach is always the same, to meet the patient where they are through compassion and honesty. I believe in being direct but supportive and void of any judgment or condescension. This approach allows for the formation of a strong therapeutic bond between myself and couples, families or individual clients and lays the foundation for the transformative process to begin to take shape. My clients have shared that they are often surprised by how comfortable and easy our work together can feel. As clients feel more comfortable, they are more able to explore the deeper reasons for seeking therapy, they are more able to articulate what changes they wish to make, and then together we are more able to build effective strategies to help clients attain the lives they want. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we work as a team to treat the issue. MY BACKGROUND I am licensed in Connecticut with 8 years of professional work experience. I received my Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Children and Adolescents from Antioch University Los Angeles. I did my post graduate clinical work at Family Service Agencies in Los Angeles and Connecticut where I worked as a school based therapist in the day while seeing adults, couples and families in the evening.

I am licensed in Connecticut with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.