Jennifer Barrett LCSW

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You and your child don't have to struggle alone. I can help.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Manchester, CT

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Your child is struggling with “big feelings” of sadness, anxiety, or anger, and though you’ve tried everything you know, it doesn’t seem to help. You can’t help getting frustrated sometimes, but you know it’s not his fault - he’s gone through so much in his short life. And yet it’s leaving you wondering if you’re cut out for this parenting job. Everyone says you’re strong, but when your kid is struggling, you feel like you’re failing.

My Background and Approach

I work with parents and children to improve their relationships and create more peaceful homes. I use art, play, and fun activities to help make a meaningful connection with your child, and work closely with you to help support your parenting efforts. I have more than ten years of experience working in the mental health field, and I specialize in parenting, trauma, adoption, foster care, grief/loss, ADHD, behavioral issues, intergenerational trauma, and life transitions. I am rostered in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). I am also trained in TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Theraplay, play based techniques and Solution Focused work. I have experience working with infants, children, adolescents, and adults. I have a strong passion for working in the areas of infant and perinatal mental health.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am a strong advocate for social and racial equity, and am continually learning to understand my privilege and practice cultural humility.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Child Issues
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Connecticut · #8968
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Years in practice
15 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross
  • ConnectiCare
  • HUSKY
  • Evernorth

Hours & Availability

In-person
Available

Location

Primary Location

63 East Center Street
Ste 2B
Manchester, CT 06040
860-281-1133 x4

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

Info

Email Jennifer
63 East Center Street
Ste 2B
Manchester, CT 06040

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