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Marla Dakin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $240
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 004924 Marla Dakin
- In Practice for 27 Years
- License: State of MA LICSW 000122209 / 2019
- Attended Columbia University School of Social Work, MS, Clinical Social Work, Graduated 1997
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- ADHD
Expertise
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Groups
Middle School Girls Group
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A supportive group for girls in grades 6-8 focused on learning how to identify and express feelings, building positive self-esteem, exploring friendship issues, learning how to respond to peer pressure, and developing improved strategies to manage day-to-day social and academic stressors.
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Location
Farmington Valley Counseling Center, LLC
111 Simsbury Road
Avon, CT 06001
High School Group (all genders)
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A supportive group for students of all genders in grades 9-12 focused on identifying and expressing feelings, coping with everyday social and academic stressors, improving relationships, learning ways to better manage stress and anxiety, and improving self-esteem.
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Farmington Valley Counseling Center, LLC
111 Simsbury Road
Avon, CT 06001
Elementary Social Skills Group
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In this group elementary age students will have an opportunity to connect with peers in a fun, supportive group setting. Each group will begin with a social skills lesson, followed by opportunities to practice the identified skill using engaging games and therapeutic activities. Children who have challenges interacting with peers and making and maintaining positive peer relationships will look forward to these sessions and will find the group a safe, supportive place to form connections!
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Location
Farmington Valley Counseling Center
111 Simsbury Road
Suite 104
Avon, CT 06001
Location
Primary Location
Farmington Valley Counseling Center, LLC
111 Simsbury Road
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 200-2050Email me
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