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I believe in creating a supportive and collaborative space where people of all ages can feel understood, empowered, and equipped t...
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I believe in creating a supportive and collaborative space where people of all ages can feel understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience providing care across outpatient, intensive outpatient, in-home, and telehealth settings. I support children, adolescents, adults, parents, families, and older adults. My background includes crisis work and treating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders, family conflict, autism spectrum differences, grief, addiction, and life transitions.
I earned my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. My experience includes community and clinical work supporting individuals with trauma, PTSD, OCD, and conduct disorders. I use cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, play-based, creative, and therapeutic-gaming approaches.
I aim to offer a culturally sensitive, collaborative environment where you feel valued and supported. Together, we will identify your strengths, develop effective coping skills, and explore new perspectives that bring clarity and relief. My goal is to help you move toward meaningful growth and create lasting change in your daily life.
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As an immigrant from Jamaica, I understand how culture plays a role in all aspects of life, especially when seeking mental health ...
As an immigrant from Jamaica, I understand how culture plays a role in all aspects of life, especially when seeking mental health care.
Tavia Briscoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of dedicated clinical experience specializing in crisis intervention and supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Throughout her career, she has provided compassionate, solution-focused counseling that empowers clients to navigate stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Tavia strives to create a warm and collaborative environment where every client feels heard, valued, and equipped with practical tools to promote personal growth and lasting emotional well-being.
Tavia earned her Master’s in Social Work from Springfield College. She supports individuals and families as they navigate life’s complexities, using evidence-based practices to promote healing and resilience. Tavia is dedicated to helping her clients embrace positive change and thrive.
Tavia believes in creating a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel safe, heard, and supported. Her holistic style emphasizes practical strategies to reduce stress, build confidence, and improve relationships. Tavia takes pride in guiding her clients toward lasting growth, self-discovery, and an enhanced sense of well-being in their daily lives.
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.
I believe in a holistic and compassionate approach to therapy, and I create a welcoming space where clients feel supported in expl...
I believe in a holistic and compassionate approach to therapy, and I create a welcoming space where clients feel supported in exploring their experiences, discovering their strengths, cultivating self-love, and fostering lasting growth and well-being.
I am a licensed professional counselor associate (LPCA) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals through meaningful change and emotional growth. I specialize in helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and life experiences with openness and authenticity. My background includes extensive work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, including individuals with special needs and those navigating behavioral or emotional challenges. Through a compassionate and client-centered approach, I help clients recognize strengths, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping.
I earned my master’s degree in counseling and human services from Post University and take a holistic, integrative approach to care. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, play therapy, and exposure therapy to help clients manage stress and build effective coping skills.
You deserve a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and valued. Healing takes courage, and you do not have to do it alone. Together, we will work toward clarity, confidence, and a more balanced life. I would be honored to support you as you create meaningful change and move toward the future you want.
I believe in goodness of people and I'm aware that life has the ability to change that....
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.
Having experienced traumatic life changes, I’ve come to understand that within every crisis lies an opportunity to discover your s...
Having experienced traumatic life changes, I’ve come to understand that within every crisis lies an opportunity to discover your strengths and create a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Elina Flit is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in providing diagnostic assessments and counseling to adult clients with diverse concerns including substance use, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, emotional regulation, career, interpersonal challenges, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Elina completed her Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Southern Connecticut State University and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is fluent in English and Russian.
Elina seeks to build an accepting and caring relationship with you. She will collaborate with you on ways to enhance your strengths and apply them toward creating positive and meaningful changes in your life. Elina will create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs, utilizing strength-based, person-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, and dialectical behavioral approaches to therapy.
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With anxiety disorders, I always reiterate how quickly they can be managed. Increasing serotonin through critical 20 minutes of cardio 3 times a week will have a similar effect as medication, many studies have found. Determining what type of anxiety people are experiencing helps to provide the best techniques. Across the board, the “should haves” or “could haves” or “what if's” need to be eliminated, which is critical in the treatment. Disputing the beliefs we are telling ourselves naturally shifts thinking.
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook is a great tool many people find helpful. Every type of anxiety is explained, which helps to normalize anxiety, so it helps people to understand how common it is and naturally helps to release the concerns. CBT techniques are helpful in decreasing repetitive behaviors that become a habit. Exposure therapy for phobias provides support and confidence in overcoming fear and anxiety. Mindfulness, distraction, and REBT tools are also helpful. Each situation is different; however, it's imperative to begin work with anxiety to prevent it from increasing — much like the image of one climbing up the ladder and then potentially falling off, into a more depressed state, when the anxiety goes untreated.
I know a client is making progress when they are able to feel comfortable sharing the challenges they struggle with, recognizing there is no judgment. When they are able to discuss and describe their specific type of anxiety, most people quickly begin using techniques and report less intensity. Most importantly, clients start understanding that they have the ability to decrease anxiety by lowering their heart rates and stopping catastrophic thinking.
Clients can add cardio a minimum of three times weekly to their weekly routine. When having physical symptoms, taking their heart rate and focusing on dropping it by a minimum of 5 beats in 10 minutes is a helpful practice. Using the ABC method always helps — recognizing the “A” (activating event), the “C” (consequence), how they are reacting to the situation, and finally understanding the “B” (belief) they are telling themselves; disputing the belief naturally decreases anxiety.
Clients can research or take quizzes to determine what type of anxiety they are struggling with.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in New Haven, CT can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks New Haven therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
Instead of allowing anxiety to control your life, consider working with an anxiety therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven, CT. We have a team of counselors who have the extensive education and training needed to help you cope with and overcome the thoughts and feelings that keep you from living your best life. Reach out today to get started.
You might think you just worry a lot. But when does worrying turn into anxiety? At what point does it become too much? Consider the following examples of anxiety:
Can you relate to any of the aforementioned feelings? You might be experiencing anxiety. “While each individual person presents with varying symptoms as well as intensity of those symptoms, there are symptoms of anxiety one can look for,” explains Jessica Spar, Licensed Professional Counselor for Thriveworks in New Haven and West Hartford.
These symptoms can be harmful to your mental health on their own, but when combined it can be really hard to overcome. If you feel anxious on a daily basis, or even in certain situations, you could benefit from speaking with a professional. Working with a counselor could help you learn how to overcome these concerns and work towards living a happier life!
Some of the types of anxiety are:
If you are ready to tackle your anxiety and think you can benefit from working with a therapist, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven, CT. Our team of therapists is ready with open arms to help you tackle the challenges you have.
To schedule an appointment, you can go to our online booking portal or call (203) 586-4264 to be connected with a scheduling specialist. We offer online counseling in addition to our in-person sessions. Online counseling gives you the flexibility of speaking with your counselor wherever you are! In addition, we offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances.
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