Find a Therapist in East Hartford, CT

Lindsay Brathwaite is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over six years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate through life’s challenges. Many people suffer in silence from wounds originating in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and Lindsay understands that it takes immense courage to seek change. By acknowledging the need for support, individuals are taking an active step in their healing process, showing true bravery. Lindsay invites clients to embark on this transformative journey together, empowering them to discover the best version of themselves. She utilizes various therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, ensuring that every treatment plan is tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. Specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and substance use, Lindsay is committed to guiding others towards achieving wholeness and well-being because everyone deserves it.

Kristan Butler is a dedicated pre-licensed professional and MSW clinician with over 7 years of experience working with children. Her passion lies in enhancing children's communication skills and empowering them to express themselves effectively. Understanding that children require essential skills to manage their emotions healthily, Kristan focuses on teaching coping strategies that enable them to confront their fears, self-soothe, and find joy in their everyday lives. Her goal in treatment is to foster positive development through various clinical intervention strategies, including psychoeducation, role plays, and empowerment. Kristan has worked with children facing a range of challenges, including depression, trauma, peer issues, oppositional defiance, anxiety, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideations. She specializes in individual adolescent and youth counseling, striving to create a supportive environment where children can thrive.

Jocelyn Flores is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist, specializing in the complex journey of women facing life's challenges. With a strong focus on boosting confidence and enhancing self-esteem, she empowers her clients to overcome barriers that hinder their potential. Jocelyn employs a strengths-based approach, celebrating each individual's unique qualities and facilitating breakthroughs. She explores the roots of self-doubt to help clients cultivate a positive self-image, and works on improving relationships through effective communication, boundary setting, and fostering uplifting connections. Offering sessions through a secure telehealth platform, Jocelyn prioritizes her clients' privacy and tailors her approach to meet their specific needs. Her warm, compassionate presence creates a safe space for personal growth, allowing women to navigate issues such as trauma, anxiety, and grief with confidence and resilience.

Dr. Haley Scott, with over sixteen years of expertise in mental health and prevention-based services, is a passionate advocate for child and family health, well-being, and racial equality. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality prevention and trauma-informed solutions for families confronting issues such as maternal and paternal depression, childhood trauma, loss, transition, and adolescent feeding disorders. Dr. Scott's expertise extends to overall family functioning and the cultivation of positive parenting skills. Her practice is grounded in a strength-based, client, and family-focused approach, employing a diverse range of treatment techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family-Based Therapy (FBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Krystal Kelly-Edwards is a dedicated licensed professional counselor at Community Matters LLC, committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Recognizing that moments of alignment can often be disrupted by unexpected disturbances, Krystal understands how feelings of failure, shame, and guilt can overshadow past successes. She takes pride in guiding clients back to a place of self-fulfillment. With years of experience, Krystal has effectively supported survivors of domestic violence, depression, anxiety, family disturbances, problem sexualized behaviors, and other mental health disorders by creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment. By utilizing integrated evidence-based modalities, her clients have experienced significant breakthroughs. Acknowledging the courage it takes to seek help, Krystal invites individuals to engage in comforting conversations that mark the beginning of their healing journey. She looks forward to accompanying them through this transformative process.

Terry Kennedy, LCSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With an understanding that life can leave many feeling lost, hopeless, and frustrated, she creates a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship. Terry teaches valuable coping strategies, empowering clients to overcome symptoms of depression and anxiety, and guiding them to make healthier choices that lead to improved emotional well-being. Utilizing a Psychodynamic framework alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, she focuses on altering negative thinking patterns to foster positive changes and feelings of empowerment. Terry believes the goal of therapy is to enable clients to find contentment in their lives. Together, they collaborate in a safe, confidential environment where clients can become the experts of their own lives while Terry acts as a supportive guide. By taking the first step and asking for help, individuals can achieve significant victories on their path to change.

Valarie Williams, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 17 years of experience, understands the complexities of mental well-being and its vital role in leading a meaningful life. She specializes in assisting individuals, children, adolescents, and families navigate the challenges of trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress. Valarie recognizes that various factors can influence emotional health, and she is dedicated to helping her clients address these concerns to improve their overall functioning. With expertise in trauma-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and various other modalities such as EMDR, DBT, and family systems approaches, she is well-equipped to support her clients on their healing journeys. Valarie is particularly passionate about working with adolescents, seeing them as individuals in transition who often lack a voice. She believes that everyone has something significant to express and provides a safe, welcoming space for them to do so, knowing that family involvement can be a crucial component of resolution. Valarie's nurturing and supportive approach empowers her clients to explore their challenges and discover pathways to growth and healing.

Tracie Preli-Derwin is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding an MSW and LCSW, with additional certifications in CCATP and CDP. With a wealth of experience in helping adults and elders navigate life's challenges, Tracie provides a nurturing environment that empowers clients to explore and address their concerns. Her expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma, ensuring that clients feel understood and supported. Tracie's diverse therapeutic approach includes Compassion Focused, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral methods, among others. By fostering a collaborative relationship, she guides individuals through their unique journeys, promoting healing and personal growth. In her practice, Tracie aims to instill resilience and coping skills, creating a safe space for exploration and transformation.

Tiajaie Mitchell, a pre-licensed professional with an MSW, is dedicated to helping children navigate their emotions in more effective ways. She understands that many youth struggle to express themselves, often resorting to withdrawal or misbehavior instead of open communication. With a strong belief in early intervention, Tiajaie passionately works to empower young individuals to grow into productive members of society. Her own life experiences have instilled in her a deep commitment to community investment, as she has navigated challenges through religion and spirituality. Tiajaie brings valuable experience working with diverse populations, including adults, children, the judicial system, and educational settings. Utilizing a person-centered and trauma-focused approach, she engages clients interactively, fostering a safe environment for healing and growth. With her natural compassion and care, Tiajaie promotes self-care, healing, and peace, supporting clients to achieve their therapy goals.

Tasha Rose is a compassionate pre-licensed professional who dedicates her practice to helping children, adolescents, and caregivers navigate the challenges of effective communication. With over a decade of experience working with families, she specializes in creating safe spaces for discussing both positive and negative emotions through talk therapy. Tasha’s approach emphasizes the importance of having those uncomfortable conversations, and she skillfully guides individuals toward respectful and clear communication. Her goal is to equip clients with functional toolboxes designed to repair fractured emotions, enabling them to lead healthier lifestyles. Tasha is well-versed in Person-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), often integrating both models to achieve optimal results. Her expertise encompasses a range of challenges including problem sexual behaviors, domestic violence, re-unification, depression, anxiety, family disturbances, severe mental health disorders, and addiction. A passionate advocate for personal growth, Tasha believes that understanding oneself is vital for healing. She is committed to encouraging others along their journeys and looks forward to fostering lasting effective communication skills that support lifelong well-being. Tasha’s spiritual outlook enhances her therapeutic approach, reaffirming her belief that self-care is rooted in self-understanding.

Learning To Live Life is a dedicated licensed therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate the complexities of co-occurring disorders, such as addiction, medical, and mental health challenges. With an understanding that growth often arises from shared experiences, Learning To Live Life emphasizes the importance of developing essential coping skills to regain control over one’s life. By encouraging clients to embrace new approaches and let go of the past, Learning To Live Life fosters an environment where individuals can discover a better way of living. With warmth and professionalism, this clinician invites those struggling to consider alternative paths for a brighter future, all while respecting the unique journey each person undertakes.

April Walden is a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly 10 years of experience in the field. She specializes in guiding individuals, families, children, and teens through challenges such as anxiety, substance use, and mood disorders. April believes in the power of partnership; she works closely with her clients to achieve resolution and relief from their struggles. Many clients are pleasantly surprised to uncover strengths they never knew they possessed after just a few sessions. While there are no magic cures or quick fixes, with April's guidance, clients can navigate crises and uncover sustainable solutions. Her office offers a comforting and safe environment where new beginnings can flourish. Additionally, she now provides video sessions to accommodate clients seeking support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Penny Field is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree, dedicated to supporting individuals through periods of transition and personal growth. She understands that change is one of the few constants in life, and her clients may often feel confused, anxious, or depressed during these times. Whether facing challenges related to divorce, career shifts, or issues of grief and loss, Penny provides a compassionate and non-judgmental environment for her clients to explore their feelings and work towards healing. With her eclectic approach, Penny tailors her therapy methods to meet the unique needs of each individual, drawing from her extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal techniques, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her goal is to offer true transformation and relief in the face of life's difficulties. Although Penny does not accept insurance, she works on a sliding scale to ensure that quality therapy is accessible and affordable. She also provides distance sessions for those who need flexibility in their scheduling. Penny believes in the potential for personal change and the strength that lies within each individual, and she is committed to helping her clients uncover that potential.