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Life can be tough and there is so much that isn't under our control. Getting overwhelmed with emotions or self-critical thoughts only adds unnecessary suffering and therapy can help. I utilize a collaborative person-centered perspective that recognizes your expertise in your life. My practice is based upon use of mindfulness, narrative, cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve function in daily life. All of the work that I do is rooted in empathy and I am passionate about assisting clients through work, home and family stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, disability, grief and other life transitions.

I am a down to earth therapist specializing in domestic violence and depression/anxiety symptoms. I am also very passionate in working with teens and young adults struggling with self esteem issues. I pride myself on my ability to listen and help clients make the necessary decisions for their lives.

I grew up living on the island of Antigua and in New York City. Having such an experience has allowed me to be culturally sensitive, and more aware and curious about differences and commonalities in culture, family dynamics, and parenting styles. My approach is eclectic and client centered. I believe people already have the answers they seek, and my responsibility is to assist in the discovery of these answers. My approach also involves mindfulness and movement to guide clients towards feeling safe in the body. My practice disrupts transgenerational patterns that perpetuate silence and secrecy around sexual abuse and other adverse childhood experiences.

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I am a trauma-informed, licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Connecticut. I have almost ten years of post-graduate experience working with children as young as five years old, teens, adults, couples, and families. I have crisis work experience and case management experience. I’ve worked with individuals with various diagnoses. Currently, I serve clients throughout the state of Connecticut virtually and in office. I provide a warm, empathetic, strength-based approach to therapy that considers the whole person (mind, body, and spirit).

All women deserve to have a safe, sensitive, and supportive space to unpack stressors, life transitions, and trauma and learn healthy coping mechanisms and strategies. I tailor treatment to each individual because all clients are unique. I employ an eclectic approach to treatment, incorporating a range of clinical approaches and modalities. Learning directly from you, hearing your story, is the best way to confront the issues that you recognize are impacting your life. Celebrating each and every client’s wins as they work to become their best self and accomplish their goals is my calling. By sharing the tools in my toolbox with clients, I am helping them to achieve success on their own terms. It can be difficult to ask for help when we need it, so it’s a show of great courage that you’re ready to take that step! I’m here to join you on your journey to healing.

It is my sincere belief that we are all just trying to do the best we can to make it through this thing called life, and life is hard. Sometimes life’s hardships result in trauma to you or your child, which can negatively impact emotions and behaviors. If your child is having difficulty managing their emotions or behavior, or if you are an adult who is experiencing emotional or behavioral dysregulation, I can help. I’m here to help guide the journey towards healing, whether it’s healing for yourself, your child, or your whole family.

Hello, my name is Eva my hope is to help people learn how to practice self-compassion and kindness towards themselves. I have worked with a diverse population but mainly have worked with adolescents and adults. For my younger clients I will implement play therapy techniques and even utilize video games. I use a variety of approaches but mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I am also trained in Polyvagal Theory.

As a teacher of Deaf/HoH students, I was often frustrated with attempts at finding mental health providers who could communicate with my students in their preferred language. Throughout my years as a mother and teacher, the importance of addressing mental health early and effectively became painfully apparent. In my quest to find ways to support my children and my students, I found a new passion. Returning to graduate school was a scary endeavor, but one I am so glad I chose. Now I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, able to provide mental health counseling services to hearing people and Deaf/HoH people in whichever mode of communication they prefer. It is my honor to be invited into the lives of my clients and walk with them through their mental health journeys.

Yolanda has a MA in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis Intervention. She is currently enrolled in her PhD program in psychology. She has had the privilege to work in a respected network of mental health professionals leading in their field. They combine science and faith for the benefit of diverse populations, on top of working with children, adolescents, teens and adults. Yolanda uses a different approach because she believes each client is an individual and therefore their therapy should be individualized. She believes that the foundation for successful therapy is providing a non-judgmental therapeutic environment.