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I believe that healing starts with being truly seen, so I work to build a space where you can explore who you are without pressure...
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I believe that healing starts with being truly seen, so I work to build a space where you can explore who you are without pressure or judgment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I help clients navigate stress, relationships, and personal growth by creating a warm, collaborative space where they feel seen and supported. My approach is tailored to each person’s unique needs, focusing on building strengths, developing coping skills, and fostering resilience and lasting change.
I earned my Master’s in Counselor Education from Radford University. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach that combines empathy, support, and practical strategies to help clients overcome barriers and build self-awareness.
It takes courage to begin therapy, and I believe everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. In our work together, you can expect guidance, authenticity, and a safe space to grow at your own pace.
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I am naturally empathetic and believe every challenge has a solution....
I am naturally empathetic and believe every challenge has a solution.
Cristina Perera is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that has been working in private practice for over 15 years, working with an eclectic range of adults and seniors, from trauma survivors of 911 and the Sandy Hook shootings, to everyday families looking for support and expert care. She specializes in treating abuse, trauma, depression, family conflict, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and more.
She earned her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University and has been a Keynote Speaker on behalf of The National Collation for Domestic Violence. Her many years of work with individuals with disabilities have also given her a strong knowledge of helping people on the autism spectrum.
Work together with Cristina to empower yourself to take on new situations and relationships with confidence and newfound understanding. With her help, you can work to achieve your goals and improve your emotional wellbeing, one session at a time. Cristina believes that everyone has individual needs and preferences in therapy, and she works to accommodate as needed.
As a lover of mental wellness, I enjoy helping clients achieve the best versions of themselves through therapy and support....
As a lover of mental wellness, I enjoy helping clients achieve the best versions of themselves through therapy and support.
Danielle Seivwright is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families resolve emotional, psychological, and relational conflicts. Danielle also has experience supporting the geriatric population. She has worked previously in substance abuse counseling, foster care, crisis intervention, social work, case management/coordination, group counseling, and family therapy.
Danielle received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches including strategic family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.
Danielle is passionate about helping people reach their highest potential. She encourages clients to explore and celebrate their strengths while developing the tools to navigate challenges. Schedule an appointment today!
Joseph Seele is a Licensed Professional Counselor with thirty years experience. Joe has a comprehensive understanding of mental he...
Joseph Seele is a Licensed Professional Counselor with thirty years experience. Joe has a comprehensive understanding of mental health and substance abuse systems of care. HE received his BA from ECSU and received his MS in community mental health, specializing in clinical psychology with adults, from Trinity College of Vermont. Joseph is a Cognitive Behavioral based therapist. It is Joe's firm belief that through the use of best practice models and solution focused approaches, positive outcomes will be achieved. Strengths based perspectives allow for all talents and skills of the individual to be part of the solution. Joe's a firm believer that the key to success is a strong therapeutic relationship. He utilizes a holistic approach in developing strategies that best address client needs.
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Premarital counseling is a type of therapy that helps couples prepare for and build a happy, successful marriage. Premarital therapists at Thriveworks in Milford, CT can help couples develop essential communication skills, identify potential conflict areas, and learn how to manage their specific relationship issues.
When you and your partner begin premarital counseling, your counselor will want to get to know you both as well as your relationship. In order to accomplish this, they will ask questions around the following:
If there is a particular area that they feel needs to be explored further (for example, you note that you and your partner have very different spending habits and views on money), they’ll guide the conversation in the given direction.
Premarital counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
Generally speaking, Thriveworks premarital counseling in Milford typically lasts for 8-10 weeks. This, however, can vary depending on the counselor’s approach as well as the clients’ preferences and needs. For example, some couples might request additional sessions to work through problem areas that they’ve identified in their relationship pre-wedding.
Are you newly engaged? First off, congratulations! Second, let us help you build the happy, healthy marriage you have always dreamed of. We know that you’re probably wrapped up in wedding planning, in terms of your wedding dress, your venue, and your catering company. But we want to put another important and intriguing thought on your mind: premarital counseling.
Premarital counseling helps couples get ready for this lifelong and life-changing commitment. It can help those who are engaged, as we touched on above, as well as couples who are still deciding whether or not marriage is right for their relationship right now. In either case, the premarital counselors at Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven can help you.
“Make it your goal to create a marriage that feels like the safest place on earth.” –Greg Smalley
If your goal is to create a lasting marriage that you adore, you’ve come to the right place. The premarital counselors at Thriveworks Counseling in Milford know how important this commitment is; more importantly, they know how to help you build a marriage that lasts. To schedule a premarital counseling appointment, simply schedule online or give us a call at (248) 716-7057. We’re excited to hear from you and make a difference in your future.
Premarital counseling is a form of therapy that aims to help couples best prepare their relationship for marriage. Premarital counseling, or as some call it pre marriage counseling, can give you and your partner the very best shot at marriage, as it will help you to build a strong, healthy relationship prior to tying the knot.
Premarital counseling is typically led by marriage and family therapists who are licensed providers. These professionals can also conduct marriage counseling and couples therapy; they have received degrees in counseling and some have worked to receive credentialing from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). In addition, some people choose to receive premarital counseling through their church.
The premarital counselors at our office can help you and your fiancé (or significant other) strengthen your relationship prior to marriage. This form of therapy proves to help a variety of couples, including those who are engaged to be married as well as those who are still exploring the idea of marriage. In any case, the following is often discussed in premarital counseling:
In a nutshell, premarital counseling can help couples to improve pathways of communication, discuss plans for the future, and resolve conflict well. Additionally, premarital counseling can equip couples with the tools needed to work through future issues that may arise.
If you and your fiancé want to best prepare your relationship for marriage, or you and your significant other are talking about the possibility of marriage, consider working with a premarital counselor at Thriveworks. We can set you up with a skilled, caring professional who is eager to help you resolve the problems in your relationship and put your best foot forward going into marriage.
To schedule an appointment, simply give us a call at (203) 951-3871. A scheduling specialist will answer your call and then guide you through the simple scheduling process we have set in place. Keep in mind that we offer extended hours in the evenings and on the weekends. Additionally, we have a flexible cancellation policy, which states that you can cancel or reschedule your appointment with no penalty as long as you give us a few days’ notice. Also, we accept most major insurance plans.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Milford is located near the intersection of Cherry St and Gulf St, off US-1. It is close to Lower Lagoon and a short distance from the Milford Green. The office is in a white house with a tan roof; enter through the back door near the parking lot to access the office.
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