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My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate challenges, rediscover your strengths, and create lasting change....
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My goal is to walk alongside you as you navigate challenges, rediscover your strengths, and create lasting change.
I'm Marie, a licensed therapist experienced supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I integrate mindfulness, yoga, creative expression (art/music/writing/movement), and wellness practices such as sleep, nutrition, and stress management. This whole-person approach helps clients cope with symptoms to build deeper resilience and lasting change. I work with adults who want to feel more connected to themselves, find balance, and live more authentically. My ideal client may feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, or past experiences that continue to impact their present.
I hold a master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Post University. My approach is client-centered, evidence-based, and draws from REBT, CBT, and solution-focused goal setting. As a Certified Yoga Instructor and student of therapeutic horticulture at NC State, I integrate mind-body-spirit, mindfulness, and nature-based healing.
If you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by self-doubt, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy offers a space to feel heard, understood, & supported. My role is to meet you with compassion and without judgment to help you uncover the strengths & tools that already exist within you. If this resonates with you, please reach out.
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I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal, grow, and to develop the tools that we need to find happiness and fulfillment ...
I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal, grow, and to develop the tools that we need to find happiness and fulfillment in life.
Michael A. Roohr is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) who works with individuals as well as couples and families. Michael has experience helping clients with depression, academic difficulties, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, self-harming behaviors, and adjusting to life-changing events. He completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of St. Joseph.
Michael recognizes and respects the unique perspectives and backgrounds that each of his clients brings to the therapy room. This respect helps him to co-create long-lasting solutions to problems and to develop strengths that can form the foundation for a healthier future. Making the first step and reaching out for help is often an act of bravery that is to be respected and honored. Michael’s role as a therapist is to create an environment of acceptance, safety, and honesty for his clients where you can collaborate on building a new perspective and developing the tools to create long-lasting change.
One of my most important attributes is my commitment to patient advocacy, where I constantly strive to enhance the comfort and wel...
One of my most important attributes is my commitment to patient advocacy, where I constantly strive to enhance the comfort and well-being of every patient, making sure to listen to and address their needs with empathy and understanding.
Eunice Dunu is a highly dedicated board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 1 year of experience who specializes in providing comprehensive mental health medication management services tailored to meet the individual needs of her patients. She possesses a keen ability to identify, assess, and address the unique challenges faced by individuals struggling with conditions such as anxiety, depression, and a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Her proactive and compassionate commitment to effective care fosters a supportive environment and empowers her patients on their mental health journeys.
Eunice earned a Master’s in Nursing from Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing. She performs thorough diagnostic evaluations, offers precise diagnoses, and prescribes and monitors psychotropic medication. Equally crucial is her dedication to patient education.
Eunice is here with a warm and friendly approach, ready to listen and support you at every turn. Your needs matter to her, and she encourages you to reach out. Together, you can cultivate a safe environment to discover solutions that resonate with you. Eunice looks forward to connecting and guiding you on this empowering journey!
I am just another human like you trying to make it through life....
I am just another human like you trying to make it through life.
James Fox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, couples counseling, substance use, and trauma. He believes that everyone has the ability to assess and significantly improve their lives and mental health. However, sometimes it takes an objective third party to help guide you through these changes. It is his job to help you find ways to improve your life situation. While James cannot heal you, he can help you heal yourself and/or find the right support to achieve this goal.
James completed his Master's of Social Work at the University of Albany. He takes a holistic approach to providing care as all people are different and what works for one may not work for another. You will explore with James what will work for you, and then he will support you in getting it started and help you assess your progress along the way. James does not believe in therapy for life. So he will focus on and assist you in meeting your individual needs, and if you feel it is not working, then he will help you find another therapist who can guide you.
"I am no better or worse than you. We are two equal people trying to make our way through the 'bumps in the road' that life throws at us," says James. "I have found that the majority of issues people are dealing with are due to feeling disempowered, feeling they have no control, and this leads to distortions of the reality of their situation, which can cause mental health issues. Together we will work toward discovering what you can do today to take control and make your tomorrow better."
As a female of color, I understand the unique issue of balancing our lives and managing stress and pressure of meeting the needs o...
As a female of color, I understand the unique issue of balancing our lives and managing stress and pressure of meeting the needs of everyone in our lives.
Mitchelee Dunbar is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with years of experience in behavioral health in both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. She diagnoses and treats a wide range of mental health concerns with a holistic and comprehensive approach. She has experience treating depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, adjustment disorders, and mood disorders. She provides quality, compassionate, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive mental health services to adult clients.
Mitchelee completed her undergraduate education at Empire State College and her Master's degree in Nursing at Stony Brook University with a focus on providing comprehensive, culturally competent care to diverse populations. Mitchelee has a keen insight into the needs of others. She is able to listen attentively and identify and address the challenges you are facing.
We all face challenges throughout our life. Mitchelee is confident that she can support you during these difficulties and help you gain a new perspective through patient-centered, strength-based, holistic care. She incorporates an evidence-based approach to choosing treatment options and developing a collaborative treatment plan. Mitchelee is passionate about empowering clients to take control of their lives. If you are ready to start, schedule an appointment with her today.
Hello, hello! I am excited to support you in developing the quality of life you hope for yourself using my knowledge and lived exp...
Hello, hello! I am excited to support you in developing the quality of life you hope for yourself using my knowledge and lived experiences to guide you to those goals.
Ian Friedrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in various mental health settings. He is passionate about providing effective and competent care to support his clients in achieving their personal and clinical goals. He specializes in working with clients who struggle with traits of borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and concerns regarding sexuality and gender expression. Ian obtained his Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut.
Ian has been intensively trained in foundational DBT, DBT prolonged exposure, and DBT for couples and families. Additionally, he is passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community and using his lived experiences as a queer person to help those who also identify with the community.
Ian meets all of his clients with compassion and his genuine self to help them navigate the challenges that life presents. Ian is positive that he can guide his clients toward healthy change. He is here to support anyone looking to make positive changes for themselves, no matter what happened in their past. He is excited to start working with new clients.
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My approach to helping kids is to build rapport with them. I prefer helping kids because children can truly benefit from the therapeutic process.
I teach the following tools in child therapy: art therapy, play therapy, and talk therapy (if old enough).
We know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when their family reports a reduction of their presenting symptoms.
Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by doing small homework assignments when they are at home.
To prepare for their first child therapy session, a child can have their parents explain to them what they will be doing when they come to therapy and prepare for their meeting.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks West Hartford.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in West Hartford, CT have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in West Hartford, CT is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Are you searching for Hartford therapy for your child or teen? The child therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks in West Hartford understand the trials and tribulations of childhood and adolescence, and they want to help. If your kid or teen is having trouble adjusting to a new city or school, a child therapist can help them to adapt well; if your child is struggling amidst a divorce in the family, a therapist can help them to process this change and equip them with the right tools for processing the difficult emotions they are likely experiencing. Regardless of what your child is going through, a child therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks in West Hartford can prove beneficial to their growth in life.
If you think that your kid or teen could find value in child therapy, reach out to our office in Hartford County to schedule an appointment. Give us a call at (860) 553-3374, and a scheduling specialist will assist you.
Life is hard for all of us—and it can be especially hard for children and teens, as they are still learning how to respond to daily stressors and process their many emotions. The good news is that child therapy can help guide them on their journey in understanding mental and emotional health. One of our therapists or psychologists can help your kid understand, process, and work through…
The child therapists at Thriveworks in Hartford County are ready to dive right in. They are eager to help your child or teen through the above issues and those alike.
At Thriveworks Counseling, one’s experience in child therapy is individualized. Our therapists and psychologists design therapy based on a child’s specific needs. That said, the ultimate mission in child therapy is to help kids and teens experience a healthier, more joyful life. Here are a couple of examples of how child therapy might prove helpful:
Are you concerned about your child? Are they struggling to adjust to significant changes in their life? Are they exhibiting problematic behavior? Do you think they could benefit from Hartford therapy for children? Consider setting up a child therapy appointment at Thriveworks in West Hartford.
Thriveworks offers evening and weekend sessions, and accepts most major insurances. Plus, we can often get new clients in for their first appointment within the same week. Give us a call at (860) 553-3374 when you are ready to schedule. We hope to hear from you soon, and we look forward to getting to know your child or teen!
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