Hebron, CT Local Support & Community Resources

Dori Bessette-Crail is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with a passion for guiding individuals, couples, and families through life's unique challenges. With her expertise in various therapeutic modalities, including Expressive Arts, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she works collaboratively with her clients to develop personalized strategies that address stressors and promote personal growth. Dori firmly believes in the power of sensory awareness—encouraging her clients to connect deeply with themselves and their environment. Her areas of specialization include premarital counseling, infertility and family building, couples' sexuality, stepparenting, and navigating relationship issues arising from divorce. Additionally, she is a trained Divorce Mediator and has received additional training in the dynamics of extramarital affairs and their correlations with trauma. Dori is also committed to fostering the next generation of therapists by providing individual and group supervision for MFT student interns and postgraduate MFTs seeking licensure hours; she is dedicated to enhancing both personal and professional development within the therapeutic community. Dori invites you to embark on a journey of learning and healing together.

Welcome to Pathways to Hope Counseling, where Megan Yorio, a Licensed Professional Counselor, brings over 15 years of clinical experience to her practice. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to working closely with families to stabilize children within their homes. Megan emphasizes a holistic approach to therapy, ensuring she meets clients where they are in their journey. Her counseling space is designed to be a safe haven, where individuals can find a non-judgmental atmosphere for being listened to and validated. She is experienced in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, divorce and separation, behavioral issues, and school-related challenges. Her diverse background encompasses work in home-based settings, outpatient clinics, adult day treatment programs, and schools. Additionally, Megan is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and actively provides training to fellow mental health professionals on the effects of trauma. Her passion lies in witnessing the remarkable transformations that individuals can achieve with the right support.

Anne Harders, LCSW, is a dedicated clinical social worker with over 23 years of experience, who began her career in the Boston area and has been practicing in Connecticut since 2008. She has served as a licensed clinical social worker in a variety of settings, including community behavioral health, medical social work, hospice, outpatient private practice, geriatric psychiatry, partial hospitalization, and acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Anne has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of adults, from 18 to 100+, which has profoundly shaped her compassionate therapeutic style. She believes that every client is a unique individual with the potential for growth and healing. Committed to improving the quality of life for her clients, Anne aims to create a safe, collaborative environment where individuals can explore their concerns, triggers, and patterns, while discovering effective strategies for healing. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the interconnected aspects of the mind, body, and spirit in each therapeutic journey.