Teletherapy for West Hartford, CT
Teressa U Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117
My work is a dynamic blend of all that has profoundly influenced me. My education is in the science of Family Systems and I have 30 years of personal practice and study in Buddhist psychology. My marriage and my relationship with my two young adult children has offered countless teachings and insights into human nature. I am committed to the work of conscious partnerships, mindful parenting, and healing from trauma to live free of anxiety and depression. My work is psychodynamic: integrating psychoanalyic and attachment theories, IFS, contemplative inquiry, meditative practices and relational awareness for healing and happiness.
My work is a dynamic blend of all that has profoundly influenced me. My education is in the science of Family Systems and I have 30 years of personal practice and study in Buddhist psychology. My marriage and my relationship with my two young adult children has offered countless teachings and insights into human nature. I am committed to the work of conscious partnerships, mindful parenting, and healing from trauma to live free of anxiety and depression. My work is psychodynamic: integrating psychoanalyic and attachment theories, IFS, contemplative inquiry, meditative practices and relational awareness for healing and happiness.
Kyoung-Hi S. Dickson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117
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I provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals, couples and families can explore ways in which they are stuck and help them find a more fulfilling life. Whether I see an individual or an entire family, I use a relational, solution-focused and collaborative approach that respects client strengths and experience to help them. Being a Korean-American with first hand experience living in different countries, I bring a culturally-sensitive and non-judgmental approach to help clients increase insight, identify patterns that no longer are useful and develop a path forward that will bring more fulfillment.
I provide a safe and nurturing environment where individuals, couples and families can explore ways in which they are stuck and help them find a more fulfilling life. Whether I see an individual or an entire family, I use a relational, solution-focused and collaborative approach that respects client strengths and experience to help them. Being a Korean-American with first hand experience living in different countries, I bring a culturally-sensitive and non-judgmental approach to help clients increase insight, identify patterns that no longer are useful and develop a path forward that will bring more fulfillment.
I work with adults of all ages in a highly attuned, caring, and deeply respectful way. I have helped many people overcome painful anxiety, shame, depression, relationship difficulties, job stress, loss, and the challenges of creating a truly meaningful life. As a fully licensed clinical social worker, I offer an effective blend of deep empathy, understanding and considerable training. I enjoy working with adults from all backgrounds and lifestyles, and will tailor my approach to your needs.
I work with adults of all ages in a highly attuned, caring, and deeply respectful way. I have helped many people overcome painful anxiety, shame, depression, relationship difficulties, job stress, loss, and the challenges of creating a truly meaningful life. As a fully licensed clinical social worker, I offer an effective blend of deep empathy, understanding and considerable training. I enjoy working with adults from all backgrounds and lifestyles, and will tailor my approach to your needs.
The fact that you are here and searching for a therapist is a sign of health. My promise is to make a safe place for you and really listen, support, and guide you. I am interested in your uniqueness, your hidden resources, strategies proven to work, mindfulness-based stress reduction, developing trust in one's internal guidance system, and practices that deepen a sense of connection and purpose. Our relationships are like a mirror where we can learn and grow and heal all wounds. When we have difficulties, we have rich opportunities. Short cut: pick up one of my books at www.JimHughes.org they reduce the need for psychiatric care.
The fact that you are here and searching for a therapist is a sign of health. My promise is to make a safe place for you and really listen, support, and guide you. I am interested in your uniqueness, your hidden resources, strategies proven to work, mindfulness-based stress reduction, developing trust in one's internal guidance system, and practices that deepen a sense of connection and purpose. Our relationships are like a mirror where we can learn and grow and heal all wounds. When we have difficulties, we have rich opportunities. Short cut: pick up one of my books at www.JimHughes.org they reduce the need for psychiatric care.
Are you finding life hard and stressful, and feeling like you need a supportive person to talk to? Is your anxiety causing you to retreat from social situations and activities you used to enjoy? Is it difficult to connect with your loved ones and maintain healthy relationships? Have you become more irritable and easily annoyed? Perhaps you are simply finding it harder to get out of bed each morning, and not looking forward to any part of your day.
Are you finding life hard and stressful, and feeling like you need a supportive person to talk to? Is your anxiety causing you to retreat from social situations and activities you used to enjoy? Is it difficult to connect with your loved ones and maintain healthy relationships? Have you become more irritable and easily annoyed? Perhaps you are simply finding it harder to get out of bed each morning, and not looking forward to any part of your day.
Lauren Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06107 (Online Only)
Each individual has their own unique journey with mental health, wherever you are on this journey you deserve to experience your life as your best self. Are you finding it hard to relax, feeling overwhelmed by life's hurdles? Is your mind occupied by past trauma and scary situations and are you consumed by a sense of gloom about your future? Is it difficult to form and maintain relationships, or are you lacking enjoyment in your leisure activities? Perhaps you're suffering from a loss and the grief is impacting every aspect of your life in a way that feels consuming.
Each individual has their own unique journey with mental health, wherever you are on this journey you deserve to experience your life as your best self. Are you finding it hard to relax, feeling overwhelmed by life's hurdles? Is your mind occupied by past trauma and scary situations and are you consumed by a sense of gloom about your future? Is it difficult to form and maintain relationships, or are you lacking enjoyment in your leisure activities? Perhaps you're suffering from a loss and the grief is impacting every aspect of your life in a way that feels consuming.
Caitlin McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06110 (Online Only)
Have you been dealing with life stressors and want some guidance but don't know where to begin? As a Social Worker with over 10 years of experience, I enjoy working with individuals on improving communications skills, navigating relationships, enhancing self-care and motivation as well as working with individuals experiencing an acute and/or chronic medical condition. I work from a person-centered, strength-based approach & believe that building trust within the therapeutic relationship is a key part of therapy. I incorporate various styles of treatment and modalities to meet your specific needs.
Have you been dealing with life stressors and want some guidance but don't know where to begin? As a Social Worker with over 10 years of experience, I enjoy working with individuals on improving communications skills, navigating relationships, enhancing self-care and motivation as well as working with individuals experiencing an acute and/or chronic medical condition. I work from a person-centered, strength-based approach & believe that building trust within the therapeutic relationship is a key part of therapy. I incorporate various styles of treatment and modalities to meet your specific needs.
Lori Carpenos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06110 (Online Only)
If you feel that parts of your life could be better, then let me show you how to access greater health and well-being. You'll be surprised that in just a few sessions you will feel better, regardless of your current circumstances. There is no reason for you to not experience greater contentment and effectiveness in life, whether you experience anxiety, depression, lack motivation, or feel unworthy.
If you feel that parts of your life could be better, then let me show you how to access greater health and well-being. You'll be surprised that in just a few sessions you will feel better, regardless of your current circumstances. There is no reason for you to not experience greater contentment and effectiveness in life, whether you experience anxiety, depression, lack motivation, or feel unworthy.
Naomi Lufkin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06117
How are you getting in your own way? Did you grow up in a toxic family? Is there a way you start believing that you are not good enough? You look in the mirror and feel puzzled by this stranger looking back at you. Getting out of bed each morning is becoming more difficult. You feel invisible. Life has become totally overwhelming. You support everyone else, and yet you feel completely drained. You have lost direction, and feel sad, lonely, and miserable. You want to start taking risks, and absolutely need to make changes in your life, in order for you to feel fulfilled! Yet, you feel as though you are in quick sand!
How are you getting in your own way? Did you grow up in a toxic family? Is there a way you start believing that you are not good enough? You look in the mirror and feel puzzled by this stranger looking back at you. Getting out of bed each morning is becoming more difficult. You feel invisible. Life has become totally overwhelming. You support everyone else, and yet you feel completely drained. You have lost direction, and feel sad, lonely, and miserable. You want to start taking risks, and absolutely need to make changes in your life, in order for you to feel fulfilled! Yet, you feel as though you are in quick sand!
I have always gained great satisfaction from helping people feel happier and in learning more effective ways to achieve more fulfilling lives. Those clients who are eager and open to learning more about themselves in order to achieve these goals benefit most from my approach as a therapist. I often focus, therefore, on insight, meaning, and symbols (including dream interpretation)in order to help clients establish a more positive and accepting perspective of themselves and others. In therapy, I work with obstacles against achieving these goals that include anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and interpersonal and relationship issues.
I have always gained great satisfaction from helping people feel happier and in learning more effective ways to achieve more fulfilling lives. Those clients who are eager and open to learning more about themselves in order to achieve these goals benefit most from my approach as a therapist. I often focus, therefore, on insight, meaning, and symbols (including dream interpretation)in order to help clients establish a more positive and accepting perspective of themselves and others. In therapy, I work with obstacles against achieving these goals that include anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and interpersonal and relationship issues.
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. It is totally normal to seek support. 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.
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. It is totally normal to seek support. 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.
Marcia E. Brubeck, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hartford, CT 06110
Do you feel lonely, depressed, anxious, or stressed out? Are you not feeling heard by the people you care about? Tell me about your situation using teletherapy--or see me in person. Discover new options, problem solve, and find new ways of coping. Set goals. You can address life stage and career problems, manage anger and stress, and resolve conflicts with people who are important to you. I will cheer you on. As you find balance, you will enjoy life more and look ahead with greater faith, hope, and energy.
Do you feel lonely, depressed, anxious, or stressed out? Are you not feeling heard by the people you care about? Tell me about your situation using teletherapy--or see me in person. Discover new options, problem solve, and find new ways of coping. Set goals. You can address life stage and career problems, manage anger and stress, and resolve conflicts with people who are important to you. I will cheer you on. As you find balance, you will enjoy life more and look ahead with greater faith, hope, and energy.
Kathleen Cairns, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, and author of "The Psychotherapy Workbook","The Bald & The Beautiful: Surviving Breast Cancer, self-hypnosis audio tape "Breathe... As If Your Life Depended On It.," and lithographic greeting cards "Kathleen's Condolences." Her weekly column LIFE GOES ON can be read in her website. She is also frequently interviewed for the internet, magazines, and books regarding today’s social issues. Kathleen works with anxiety, depression,bipolar, addictions, sexual abuse, relationship issues, stress, grief, death, adolescents, and couples.
Kathleen Cairns, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, and author of "The Psychotherapy Workbook","The Bald & The Beautiful: Surviving Breast Cancer, self-hypnosis audio tape "Breathe... As If Your Life Depended On It.," and lithographic greeting cards "Kathleen's Condolences." Her weekly column LIFE GOES ON can be read in her website. She is also frequently interviewed for the internet, magazines, and books regarding today’s social issues. Kathleen works with anxiety, depression,bipolar, addictions, sexual abuse, relationship issues, stress, grief, death, adolescents, and couples.
www.drtcbrantley.com Many couples diligently maintain their cars and personal belongings, yet they often overlook the essential maintenance needed for their marriage. Dr. Brantley, a compassionate and experienced therapist specializing in marriage and intimacy, is here to be your skilled mechanic (trainer), ensuring that your relationship runs smoothly and remains in top shape. With a genuine commitment to your well-being, Dr. Brantley is dedicated to serving you beyond regular business hours, making appointments available up to 10 pm. Available for pre and post marriage counseling as well.
www.drtcbrantley.com Many couples diligently maintain their cars and personal belongings, yet they often overlook the essential maintenance needed for their marriage. Dr. Brantley, a compassionate and experienced therapist specializing in marriage and intimacy, is here to be your skilled mechanic (trainer), ensuring that your relationship runs smoothly and remains in top shape. With a genuine commitment to your well-being, Dr. Brantley is dedicated to serving you beyond regular business hours, making appointments available up to 10 pm. Available for pre and post marriage counseling as well.
Thank you for taking the first step to invest in yourself. Life can be like a roller coaster, with many bumps, twists, and turns, but it should not be an unsafe ride that never stops! You get to reset! I am a trauma informed, Licensed Therapist, experienced with ages ranging from 3 to 92. Being trained in a variety of evidence-based practices, I offer a comprehensive range of therapy techniques including IFS, MI, and CBT. My approach is strength-based, intuitive and clinically sound, assisting you to achieve defined goals to create positive, lasting change. You deserve the sacred space to become your best Self possible!
Thank you for taking the first step to invest in yourself. Life can be like a roller coaster, with many bumps, twists, and turns, but it should not be an unsafe ride that never stops! You get to reset! I am a trauma informed, Licensed Therapist, experienced with ages ranging from 3 to 92. Being trained in a variety of evidence-based practices, I offer a comprehensive range of therapy techniques including IFS, MI, and CBT. My approach is strength-based, intuitive and clinically sound, assisting you to achieve defined goals to create positive, lasting change. You deserve the sacred space to become your best Self possible!
Shannon Kulak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06119
My approach is empowering and straight forward, tailored to both presenting challenges and your innate strength and resilience. I specialize in prenatal and postpartum mental health care and am trained through Postpartum International Support (PSI). I integrate my training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients effectively overcome past trauma and negative beliefs of self. The therapeutic relationship is one that can be rewarding, honest, open, and most of all, human. It is a nonjudgmental space for exploration and self understanding.
My approach is empowering and straight forward, tailored to both presenting challenges and your innate strength and resilience. I specialize in prenatal and postpartum mental health care and am trained through Postpartum International Support (PSI). I integrate my training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients effectively overcome past trauma and negative beliefs of self. The therapeutic relationship is one that can be rewarding, honest, open, and most of all, human. It is a nonjudgmental space for exploration and self understanding.
Frustrated with traditional 45-minutes-a-week talk therapy? Tired of therapists who just ask "What do you want to talk about today?" - I specialize in 3-HOUR SESSIONS helping you achieve up to 3 month's worth of therapy in each session. 3-HOUR SESSIONS give you enough time to get to the root and core, break through emotional walls and leave each session with less baggage than you came in with.
Frustrated with traditional 45-minutes-a-week talk therapy? Tired of therapists who just ask "What do you want to talk about today?" - I specialize in 3-HOUR SESSIONS helping you achieve up to 3 month's worth of therapy in each session. 3-HOUR SESSIONS give you enough time to get to the root and core, break through emotional walls and leave each session with less baggage than you came in with.
Since 2003, I’ve helped hundreds of overachievers navigate career and life changes and create the life they’ve always wanted. Through one-on-one coaching I help people just like you get to where they want to be, with new strategies, and added support.
Since 2003, I’ve helped hundreds of overachievers navigate career and life changes and create the life they’ve always wanted. Through one-on-one coaching I help people just like you get to where they want to be, with new strategies, and added support.
Lauren Wells
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06107 (Online Only)
There are numerous questions that you may face as you transition from young adulthood in college to possibly starting a family. In a short timeframe, you may ask yourself what direction to take your career, relationships, and family life. Each step of your journey presents new challenges and decisions that can be difficult to navigate.
There are numerous questions that you may face as you transition from young adulthood in college to possibly starting a family. In a short timeframe, you may ask yourself what direction to take your career, relationships, and family life. Each step of your journey presents new challenges and decisions that can be difficult to navigate.
My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help others navigate the challenges of life and work towards helping them to achieve their best possible quality of life. I use an integrative approach, tailoring interventions specifically towards the needs of each individual I work with. After working for over 12 years in mental health I have developed a strong sensitivity to the importance of culture and other environmental factors to the healing process.
My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help others navigate the challenges of life and work towards helping them to achieve their best possible quality of life. I use an integrative approach, tailoring interventions specifically towards the needs of each individual I work with. After working for over 12 years in mental health I have developed a strong sensitivity to the importance of culture and other environmental factors to the healing process.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.