Therapists in Connecticut

I'm Rick Insler; LPC. I have worked with adults; families; and adolescents for many years on academic; career; emotional and social issues. We all have the potential to learn and grow emotionally over our life span. I bring a lifetime of experience and maturity to the counseling process and look forward to working together to achieve your goals.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 19 years of experience. As a LPC; I have been afforded opportunities to assist many populations and to employ cultural sensitivity in all clinical practices. Let me provide a neutral perspective to assist you in identifying goals and developing a plan to achieve them. Working together; we can minimize the presence of stressors; negative patterns; and other maladaptive behaviors that are causing a disturbance within your overall well-being. I will strive to foster a safe; nonjudgmental; and nurturing environment conducive to you becoming a healthier “you”.

I specialize in Trauma and Substance Use Disorders. I have also worked with clients who struggle with Depression and Anxiety. I committed to helping people work though life’s challenges; develop coping skills; and build healthier relationships. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors; habits; and re-framing negative thought patterns. I believe in taking a collaborative; realistic approach to helping clients reach their goals. I’m passionate about working with young people who struggle with trauma. If you’re interested in scheduling a session with me; please send a request.

I am a LCSW that believes the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of a positive counseling experience. I help assist my clients to envision the lives that they want; to find the path towards their vision; and to harness the personal strength to accomplish their goals. A therapist helps to restore emotional balance; confidence; and peace of mind. We will collaborate using cognitive behavioral therapy; solution-focused techniques; along with anxiety resolution; mindfulness; and humor to help you be more empowered; relaxed; and engaged in life. Live therapy is more effective than messaging.

I have over 15 years of professional experience helping clients manage stress and anxiety; navigate life changes; and build stronger interpersonal relationships. Developing a strong rapport with my clients is extremely important - collaboratively; we will work together towards your goals; which will in turn help you make meaningful changes in your life. I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step in seeking a more fulfilling life takes courage - I'm here to support you in that process.

My goal is to make therapy accessible and culturally intentional for all. I create a safe place to explore a variety of presenting needs. I utilize a person-centered approach because every client is unique! I  focus on empowerment; autonomy; broaching cultural topics; and developing skills to achieve goals in any area of life! I specialize in addressing grief/loss; trauma/abuse; promoting self-care; and providing access to culturally intentional care to bridge the gap in mental health care particularly for women and the BIPOC (Black; Indigenous; People of Color) community.

I have more than 20 years of experience working in the field of Behavioral / Mental Health. I've worked with all ages; ethnicities and cultures. Additionally; I like utilizing personal experiences and humor to allow one to feel comfortable and at ease during their sessions. Clinically; aside from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); I also have experience in providing Relapse Prevention Treatment; EMDR and Family Therapy to name a few.On a Personal note; I'm a father; enjoy outdoors; traveling and just meeting new people to share similar; and/or new; interests.

I am here to create a safe space to support clients as they navigate life’s challenges while validating where they have been and meeting them where they are at now. I have worked with children/adolescents and adults providing guidance and reassurance along the way to their goals. I look forward to meeting you and starting our journey together!

Hello; my name is Sonya Kirven; and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of experience in the field. I specialize in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges such as depression; anxiety; and interpersonal relationship concerns. My clinical approach is integrative; with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).I deeply value the therapeutic relationship; as I believe it is essential for fostering insight and personal growth. My practice is rooted in a strength-based; person-centered perspective; which means I tailor therapy to meet your unique needs while empowering you to draw upon your inner resilience.With empathy and compassion; I am here to provide support; guidance; and a safe space for you to explore and achieve your therapeutic goals. You set the direction; and together; we will navigate the path toward a healthier; more fulfilling life.

I have 20 years of experience as a clinician; working in different settings including inpatient psychiatric treatment and outpatient clinics. I am warm; supportive; and encouraging. I will teach you new and better coping skills. I will support you to build a better work-life balance. I will help you manage the many demands of life including work; family and your individualized identity. I specialize in working with anxiety; depression; trauma; mood instability and adjustment. I work in the evenings and weekends and together we will decide upon a schedule.