31 therapists available in Connecticut, including 2 in Cheshire Elia VecchittoShe/Her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, +17 more Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, +8 more My core foundation as a clinical social worker is built on cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and resiliency factors. Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Compsych, Connecticare, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare CT, Multi Plan PHCS, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Optum Serve, Oxford Health Plans, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Grief Serves ages 65+, 18-64 About Elia "My core foundation as a clinical social worker is built on cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and resiliency factors." Elia Vecchitto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience, most of which have been spent serving in a community-based anti-poverty agency. She has experience working with diverse multicultural populations. Elia specializes in areas of depression, anxiety, panic, anger, trauma, substance use, healing from incarceration, chronic illness, and overall life stressors. Elia also has experience working with individuals living with and affected by HIV.Elia earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. She uses a variety of treatment approaches that are unique to each person, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy/radical acceptance, mindfulness, psychotherapy, and solution-focused therapy.Elia strongly believes in helping people grow and find their way. Most importantly, she wants to help unlock the strengths often weighed down by pain, self-doubt, and life stressors. Elia invites you to begin the journey of healing to feel more in control and achieve success in meeting your life's goals and expectations. Education and training Years in practice 20 years Graduating Institute University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Social Work Graduating Degree Master's of Social Work Next opening: Mon Nov 24, 1 pm View all availability Read more Next opening: Mon Nov 24, 1 pm View all availability Ladie JuszkiewiczShe/Her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +18 more Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, +7 more Change starts with awareness, willingness, and one's ability to acknowledge the changes that need to take place. As a woman with experience working with individuals of different backgrounds, Ladie enjoys helping clients identify the challenges in their lives as well as helping them process feelings and form appropriate solutions. Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Compsych, Connecticare, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare CT, Multi Plan PHCS, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Optum Serve, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Grief Serves ages 65+, 18-64 About Ladie "Change starts with awareness, willingness, and one's ability to acknowledge the changes that need to take place. As a woman with experience working with individuals of different backgrounds, Ladie enjoys helping clients identify the challenges in their lives as well as helping them process feelings and form appropriate solutions." Ladie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals from diverse populations. She specialized in working with clients with co-occurring disorders, SUD, anxiety and depression, and more. Ladie is experienced in providing group and individual therapy to adult populations. She has also worked with children and adolescent populations. Her therapeutic approaches include motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Thus, whatever you may be struggling with, her goal and commitment are to assist you on a journey to wellness and help you live a fulfilling life.Ladie completed her Master's Certificate in Professional Counseling from Post University and completed her Master's in Forensic Psychology from Walden University. Ladie did her undergrad in Psychology at Hunter College in NYC. Ladie has a significant history working in health care and behavioral health. With her credentials and work experience, she is able to provide and deliver the support her clients are seeking.Ladie strongly believes in providing a judgment-free zone, where clients can feel free and open to share their experiences. If you are ready to share your experiences and need support to make sense of your emotions, she is ready to listen. Education and training Years in practice 5 years Graduating Institute Post University Graduating Degree Graduate Certificate Professional Counseling Next opening: Wed Nov 26, 2 pm View all availability Read more Next opening: Wed Nov 26, 2 pm View all availability 31 providers are available now in Connecticut Expand your search outside of Cheshire to view additional providers & find the right one for you — online & in-person sessions available. Find a provider Call (203) 349-6317 × Julia GirardinShe/Her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +18 more Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, +7 more I am simply looking to connect on a basic human level. Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Compsych, Connecticare, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare CT, Multi Plan PHCS, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Optum Serve, Oxford Health Plans, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Serves ages 65+, 18-64 About Julia "I am simply looking to connect on a basic human level." Julia Girardin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a primary background in medical healthcare. She provides support for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, grief/bereavement, chronic illness, life transition, addiction/substance abuse, and an array of other issues. Her ideal client is looking for a space to explore a deeper understanding of him or herself as well as willing to put in the work.Julia received her Master of Social Work from SUNY Albany. She is an old soul who is also young at heart — as a result, she connects with what seems like all ages and lets her clients direct the conversation. Together, Julia and her clients work to make a plan and see it through. She will connect with you on a basic, human level and create a personalized treatment plan that meets your needs. Education and training Years in practice 7 years Graduating Institute SUNY Albany Graduating Degree Master of Social Work No upcoming openings Read more No upcoming openings Jennifer KowalskiShe/Her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), +16 more Behavioral Issues, Women’s Issues, Addiction, Relationships, Anxiety, +3 more Every emotion serves a purpose, especially the difficult ones. I have learned that every difficulty in my life has also been an opportunity to figure out who I am and what matters most to me. It’s not easy to be positive when life brings pain, but it’s always possible to stay open to the lessons it brings. Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card), Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Compsych, Connecticare, First Health Network, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare CT, Multi Plan PHCS, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Behavioral Issues, Women’s Issues, Addiction, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Grief Serves ages 65+, 18-64 About Jennifer "Every emotion serves a purpose, especially the difficult ones. I have learned that every difficulty in my life has also been an opportunity to figure out who I am and what matters most to me. It’s not easy to be positive when life brings pain, but it’s always possible to stay open to the lessons it brings." Jennifer Kowalski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut with over 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health and addiction services. Jennifer believes that we all have a responsibility to make the life we want regardless of our circumstances, and with encouragement and acceptance, we can all be empowered to change. Jennifer has received her Master of Arts in Psychology and her Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. She has certificates in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. Jennifer’s theoretical orientation is existential in that she believes that while we cannot control many of the things in life that cause pain, we are able to control the way we think about them.Jennifer understands that there are situations that cause unavoidable discomfort, and the goal is not always to be happy. Sometimes the goal is to find a way forward and therapy is a modality that allows one to navigate their way through a life-changing situation. Jennifer seeks to work together to focus on your strengths to find opportunities for growth, and when you are ready you will set goals that positively impact your future. Education and training Years in practice 18 years Graduating Institute Southern Connecticut State University Graduating Degree Master of Community Mental Health Counseling No upcoming openings Read more No upcoming openings Christi IngramShe/Her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage, +17 more LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, +10 more Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Connecticare, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare CT, Multi Plan PHCS, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Optum Serve, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Serves ages 65+, 18-64, 14-17 About Christi I have experience working with various populations across many settings. However, children and adolescents have composed my case load for the last decade. Although a majority of my career has taken place in a school environment. I have experience with persons suffering from chemical dependency and counseling in an outpatient mental health setting. We can work together to address your goals and individual needs. I have a degree in social work with a concentration in children. I am also a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. I have facilitated groups in Intensive Outpatient, Children of alcoholics groups and have taught impaired driver intervention courses. At this time the population I provide assistance to require help with social skills and emotion regulation skills. I like to listen and offer suggestions to solve problems. It is my goal to build a rapport and make the experience as comfortable as possible. I am here to help by providing my flexible schedule to address your needs. I am available for brief counseling or long term support. /no matter the size of the concern big or small we can practice the skills to build success in your life. Education and training Years in practice 20 years Graduating Institute Graduating Degree No upcoming openings Read more No upcoming openings Lisa NelsonShe/Her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, +14 more Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Anxiety, +3 more I will work with you to figure out what is missing or feels out of place and get back those pieces of yourself so you can feel positive again. Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Connecticare, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Humana Medicare Advantage, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare CT, Multi Plan PHCS, Railroad Medicare , Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Oxford Health Plans, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Career Counseling, Grief Serves ages 65+, 18-64 About Lisa "I will work with you to figure out what is missing or feels out of place and get back those pieces of yourself so you can feel positive again." Lisa Nelson is a Licensed Professor Counselor with 13 years of experience. She specializes in assisting young adults, adults, and seniors with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and self-identity. Lisa works to develop a relationship with clients in order to identify the best clinical approach and tailor care to their unique needs.Lisa has a Master’s in Art Therapy from Albertus Magnus College. In addition to cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques, Lisa incorporates art therapy, music, and yoga when deemed appropriate.Lisa will work with you to identify strengths and skills, set goals, and find the approach that works best for you. If you are ready to feel better, schedule an initial appointment with Lisa today! Education and training Years in practice 13 years Graduating Institute Albertus Magnus College Graduating Degree Masters in Art Therapy No upcoming openings Read more No upcoming openings Lisbeth GannonShe/Her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, +8 more LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, ADHD, Anxiety, +3 more As a member of the LGBTQ+ community (she/they), I bring a deep sense of respect and insight into my work. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS, Humana Exchange, Humana HMO/POS, Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP, JP Farley Corporation, Multi Plan PHCS, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Six Degrees Health, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Career Counseling Serves ages 18-64 About Lisbeth "As a member of the LGBTQ+ community (she/they), I bring a deep sense of respect and insight into my work." Lisbeth Gannon is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults with depression, anxiety, and ADHD improve their mood, manage troubling thoughts, and enjoy more life satisfaction. She also enjoys working with the LGBTQ+ community and honoring gender identity. Lisbeth completed her Master of Art Therapy at Albertus Magnus College and her Bachelor in Psychology at Western Connecticut State University.As a Registered Art Therapist, Lisbeth knows that facilitating art therapy exercises with clients helps them to gain insight into the challenges they experience. There is no need for previous art training to participate in art therapy.You know yourself better than anyone else. Lisbeth will help you guide your own treatment and find the right path for you. She will honor your experience as you work together toward your goals. Schedule an appointment today! Education and training Years in practice 11 years Graduating Institute Albertus Magnus College Graduating Degree Masters of Art Therapy No upcoming openings Read more No upcoming openings ×