Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in New Haven, CT

"As someone with a history of anxiety and isolating behaviors, I understand the importance of reaching out to others for help during challenging times."

Marissa Ferrao is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She finds meaning in helping adolescents and adults discover their truest potential. Marissa specializes in treating clients who are struggling with anxiety, addiction, life transitions, gender identity, and sexual violence.

Marissa completed her Master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling (MAATC) at Albertus Magnus College. She has worked with college students, military veterans, sexual violence victims/survivors, adults with substance use disorders, as well as clients with autism spectrum disorder. Her eclectic and integrative therapy approach is mostly humanistic and compassion focused.

Everyone deserves to feel safe and that they belong in this world. Marissa strongly empathizes with clients' experiences and chooses to support them with patience, kindness, and honesty. If you are looking to develop a better understanding of yourself and your capacity to grow through life's challenges, schedule an appointment with Marissa today.

Ismaila Musah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, behavioral issues, family issues, anger management, and trauma. He has extensive experience working with children as well as experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in different settings such as outpatient, community setting, and residential. 

Ismaila believes in creating an open, safe, and judgment-free environment with clients and is multiculturally competent as well. His therapeutic approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, solution-focused, and also an eclectic approach based on the needs of his clients.

"I am enthusiastic about establishing holistic therapeutic relationships with a diverse population."

Reilly O'Luanaigh is a Licensed Practicing Counselor Associate. She is passionate about helping individual clients of all ages to identify, address, and manage the unique issues they face. Reilly specializes in depression, anxiety, OCD, life transitions, and grief.

Reilly completed her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has been passionate about psychology and mental health throughout her life. Through her professional experience, Reilly has provided her clients with a warm and supportive environment. Reilly utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy. She uses evidenced based theories and techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

As times become more complicated, it can become difficult to manage life's stressors. Reilly is confident that she can provide you with support and guidance through the challenges you face. The therapeutic process will equip you with insight and techniques that will assist you in managing life's greatest struggles. If you are ready to start the journey, schedule an appointment with her today.

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.

"As a licensed clinical social worker, I have the training, experience, and creativity to help you reach your goals."

Kelsie Lindgren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Kelsie is driven to provide quality services to diverse populations with culturally appropriate care. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and obtain their individual or family goals. Kelsie specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, relationship issues, and family conflict. Kelsie completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Quinnipiac University.

Kelsie went on to obtain formalized training in family and individual therapy. Kelsie utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, and anger management.

Every person needs help at different times throughout their life. Kelsie is dedicated to supporting you on your journey to reach your goals or discover new perspectives and techniques that will allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to start the journey, schedule an appointment today.

"Hello and welcome to your first step to a mentally stronger you!"

Lahaysha Mike is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) who has a wealth of knowledge to serve adults with anxiety, depression, anger management, or any other challenging life issues. Lahaysha completed her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health at Central Connecticut State University. 

Lahaysha will work with you to come up with and execute your goals whether they are building self-esteem, improving communication skills, or helping you change a behavior you don’t like. She provides a safe space where you can work through your challenges through role play, exposure therapy, or figuring out an alternative solution together. Lahaysha likes to help her clients get to the root of their problems by showing them that change isn’t just taking you out of your comfort zone, but also a progressive transformation into the person you build yourself up to be. She is here to help build confidence, a more positive self-talk that you can use even when you are not feeling it that day. 

Lahaysha knows that it can be hard to make that first move towards a newer you, but she’ll be here with you every step of the way, providing you with the tools you will need to make that vision of your future self a reality. 

"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 professional with a background in treating many different age groups, I understand the complexity of how behavioral health and mental health symptoms co-exist with each other."

Melissa Pagan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Melissa specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, child therapy, family conflict, parenting, self-esteem, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

Melissa completed her Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Southern CT State University. Melissa utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and much more.

Melissa is confident that she would be able to support you on your unique journey in order to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. Your journey is not a straight line, If you are ready to understand your journey and to work on it, schedule an appointment with Melissa today.

"I believe in goodness of people and I'm aware that life has the ability to change that."

Eshe Hamilton is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) who specializes in working with school-aged children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, trauma, behavior issues, and inter-relational conflicts. Eshe completed her Master of Science (MS) in Counseling and Human Service at Post University.

Eshe offers an unbiased and integrative counseling approach that is supportive in helping you feel secure and empowered to create changes in your current circumstances and generate feelings of happiness. Understanding that challenges and difficulties present for us all, Eshe’s goal is to help you become inspired to create positive change and confidence in the ability to make those changes.

Scott has experience working as a family therapy and follows the Attachment Based Family Therapy Model. Through this model ruptures between Teens and parents/guardians are Identified and resolved in an effort to reduce symptoms in the teenager. Scott also has experience working with adults suffering from mood disorders to more acute psychiatric illness. Scott was educated at Southern CT State U and obtained a masters in clinical mental health.