Simsbury, CT Local Support & Community Resources

Cara Buciak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is fully trained in EMDR, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. She provides individual therapeutic treatment to adults facing personal challenges that affect their relationships, self-efficacy, and daily functioning. Cara's approach is collaborative, integrative, and strength-based, drawing from a variety of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic therapy. In a warm and non-judgmental environment, clients can explore difficult issues and engage in the therapeutic process at their own pace. Cara is dedicated to equipping individuals with the coping skills and tools necessary to enhance overall functioning and improve their sense of well-being and inner peace.

Christine Downs is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with specialized training in the Internal Family Systems Therapy Model. As a dedicated member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT) and the Connecticut Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CTAMFT), Christine brings a wealth of experience gained from her tenure with a large agency in the Waterbury area. She has successfully guided clients through a wide range of issues, including anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and communication. Christine's therapeutic approach is highly collaborative, fostering a strong client-therapist relationship that creates a safe and supportive environment for individuals, couples, families, and teens to explore their challenges. She believes that each person possesses the ability to determine their ideal path forward, and understands that life experiences can sometimes cloud one's inner guidance system. With a commitment to instilling hope, Christine views her role as a mentor and guide, ensuring her clients feel empowered in their journey to realign their inner guidance and embrace change.

David Durbas is a Licensed Professional Counselor who deeply admires the courage and determination of individuals who seek help during challenging times. He works collaboratively with clients, leveraging their unique strengths and motivations to foster positive change that leads to a fulfilling and rewarding future. With extensive experience aiding individuals, couples, and families through a wide array of life's difficulties—such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger management, and family dysfunction—David employs an eclectic approach. His training encompasses various therapeutic modalities, including humanistic, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral, and brief solution-focused techniques. This diverse expertise allows him to tailor his methods to best support his clients' needs, facilitating long-lasting change. Additionally, David specializes in effective communication and conflict resolution through Non-Violent Communication (NVC), a transformative approach pioneered by Marshall Rosenberg. Understanding that many individuals lack the skills to navigate difficult conversations successfully, David offers insights to foster better communication, reducing misunderstandings and frustration. Through NVC, clients learn to articulate their feelings and needs clearly, leading to more compassionate and productive interactions with family, friends, and coworkers. David's dedication to promoting peace and empathy enriches the therapeutic experience, guiding clients toward discovering common ground in all their interactions.