Newtown, CT Local Support & Community Resources

Lisa Anne Shea is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate their challenges. With a rich background in trauma and PTSD, she asserts that no one has to face their difficulties alone. Since obtaining her Master's degree from Fordham University in 2009, Lisa has worked across all levels of care, fostering healing through various modalities including Yoga, Meditation, and Reiki. Her two Yoga Teacher Trainings and expertise in energy healing complement her clinical training, allowing her to integrate mindfulness and relaxation techniques into her therapeutic practice. With a commitment to reflecting each client's inherent worth, strengths, gifts, and talents, Lisa is also pleased to offer Clinical Supervision, creating a space for professional growth in a supportive environment. She believes that by promoting self-awareness and coping skills, clients can achieve lasting healing and connection in their lives.

Dr. Karyne Wilner, a seasoned psychologist with over 40 years of experience, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages—including teens, adults, and elders—navigate life's challenges. Utilizing video and tele-therapy, Dr. Wilner empowers her clients to reduce stress, manage anger, quell anxiety, and improve their love relationships and communication skills. Through her expertise in diverse therapy types such as Expressive Arts, Trauma-Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she teaches techniques that foster balance and positivity. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Wilner shares her knowledge with master's students in the Holistic Counseling Program at Salve Regina University and trains therapists in Connecticut. With a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and master's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Syracuse University, Dr. Wilner's background is rich and varied, including roles as the former Assistant Director of Core Energetics across the US and international settings. Clients working with Dr. Wilner can expect to transform negative emotions, embrace a healthier lifestyle, and cultivate love, integrity, spirituality, and passion in their lives.

Laura Becker, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist and owner of CT Affirmative Therapy, believes that finding the right therapist is essential for personal growth. With a Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Fairfield University, she combines her education and experience to support a diverse client base, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, addressing issues related to gender and sexuality. Laura's approach is characterized by warmth, openness, and a nonjudgmental attitude, allowing her to meet clients where they are in their journey. She specializes in a variety of population groups, including teens, adults, and elders, and employs therapeutic modalities such as Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Strength-Based techniques. Committed to facilitating meaningful change, Laura collaborates with individuals, couples, and families to develop personalized treatment plans that target specific struggles, enhance relationships, and manage symptoms. By creating a safe and respectful space, she encourages clients to explore their personal goals and cultivate the best version of themselves and their relationships.