Children & Family Therapy
Offering a supportive environment to address and navigate the unique challenges faced by families and children, we aim to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen familial bonds, ensuring that every family member’s needs are met and that the family unit grows stronger together.
Children and families are complex. We get it.
Our team has a broad range of experiences working with children and families. With a focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment, we help families confront and navigate their unique challenges. This approach is centered on enhancing communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening the bonds within the family unit. By addressing the individual and collective needs of each family member, we help ensure that every individual feels heard and supported, contributing to a more harmonious and resilient family dynamic.
We believe that a strong family foundation is crucial for the emotional and psychological well-being of all members, particularly children. Our therapists are skilled in various techniques that facilitate understanding and cooperation among family members, promoting a healthier, more supportive environment at home. Through tailored interventions and continuous support, our therapy sessions aim to empower families to grow stronger and thrive together, reinforcing the connections that are vital for a fulfilling family life.
Fees
15-Minute Phone Consult: Free
Initial Assessment: $125 – $250
50-Minute Session: $100 – $225
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, then you will be exempt from paying any cancelation fees. However, you will be charged the entire session fee for late cancelations. A late cancelation is when you cancel your session 24 hours or less before your session.
Insurance Accepted
- United Healthcare | Connecticare | Optum
- Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield
- Husky | Medicaid | Medicare
- Cigna | Aetna | HNE*
- Self Pay
Modalities
- In-Person
- Telehealth
Crisis Information
If you’re in emotional distress, here are some resources for immediate help:
Mobile Crisis
Call 211
Local Hospitals
Hartford Hospital, Institute of Living, & St. Francis
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call 1-800-273-8255 (Available 24/7)
Crisis Text Line
Text Home to 741741
Our Specialties
Depression
Eating Disorder + Body Image
Anger + Interpersonal Conflict
Grief + Loss
Love, Dating + Relationships
Substance Abuse + Addiction
Career
Children, Teens + Families
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Self Esteem
Anxiety + Related Disorders
Couples Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Fertility + Family Building
Organizations
Models We Use
Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Uncovering unconscious thoughts and familial dynamics.
Psychoeducation
Educating clients on trauma impacts and coping mechanisms.
Crisis Intervention
Quick intervention post-trauma to develop productive coping strategies.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Changing dysfunctional thoughts to improve emotional responses.
Client-Centered Therapy
Providing empathetic, advice-free support.
Narrative Therapy
Separating individuals from their problems, focusing on inherent strengths.
Grief & Loss Counseling
Assisting through the stages of grief.
Mindfulness/Meditation
Present-focused awareness to enhance well-being.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Goal-oriented therapy using client’s strengths.
Trauma-focused Therapy
Skill development for processing traumatic experiences.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
This approach helps individuals manage intense emotions and improve relationships through skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What We Do
Individual Therapy
A personalized approach to mental health, to explore feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, confront challenges, and foster personal growth and healing.
Couples Therapy
Strengthen relationships, resolve conflicts, and improve communication, fostering healthier dynamics and mutual understanding.
Children & Family Therapy
Nurturing the emotional well-being of children and their families, we offer support and guidance to promote healthy relationships within the family unit.
Collaborations
Our practice collaborates with school systems, medical providers, DCF, town social services, attorneys, and other businesses on an as-needed basis.
Find the right therapist for you
The strength of the client-therapist relationship is a critical factor in the success of therapy. This bond, characterized by trust, understanding, and collaboration, significantly influences the therapeutic outcome.
Every member of our skilled and diverse team, brings their own specialties, approach, and therapeutic perspective. Interested in learning about other therapists at our practice?
