Stratford Therapists specializing in Parenting

Jennifer Kneeland

If you are ready to create real change in your life and are tired of recycling the same conflicts then I encourage you to reach out to me today.

Camilla Schnaitmann

I can appreciate how BIG of a first step seeking therapy is, and how important it is for you to find the right therapist to meet your mental health needs. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents/families who are trying to navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and behavioral difficulties. Whether or not you invite me in to help guide you through this journey, it is my hope that you will find support and peace.

Stephanie Potenza

Jasmine Zinser

In my practice I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder among other diagnoses. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International and am especially passionate about working with women during this stage of life. This includes women who are adjusting to life as a new mom or are struggling with pregnancy loss, infertility, depression. anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder during and after pregnancy.

Misty Ginicola

My clients at Walk in Balance Counseling are looking to find balance and joy. I work with folx who have experienced marginalization, sometimes from the very beginning of their lives. They often feel depression and anxiety, and are not sure how to heal. As many families carry cultural and generational trauma, my clients have received the message to fracture and hide parts of who they are for their own safety. I work with clients to reunite those fractures into wholeness.

Renee Kochera

My specialty is in family and relational issues. I work closely with families around co-parenting, high-stress, anxiety, depression, difficulty durring life stage transitions, communication skills, boundary setting, grief & loss, trauma, and other challenges in life. I also take a special interest in women's issues related to parenthood and childhood development.

Mckenzie Tavella

The most prevalent mental health concern that I have come across, both on a personal and a professional basis, is anxiety and related challenges. Each year, this seems to start at a younger age. It is important to help children, teens, and young adults as soon as possible, in both a preventative & management approach. I typically work with this population, meeting the educational standards of a Certified Clinical Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional. https://thelisteningnest.com

James Killian

My clients are typically high-functioning, motivated, and committed to making changes in their lives. They value their time and as such, my approach is to implement a straightforward model for fast, effective results. This involves exploring how thoughts and behaviors are helping or hurting and implementing highly effective and results-oriented mindfulness techniques. Clients have described their therapeutic experience with me as authentic and compassionate, focused, and purpose-driven.

Laura Davis

Are you feeling like it's time to talk to someone? If you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed, and you think it's time for a change, you have come to the right place.

Betsy Rivera Ruiz

I believe that each individual has the ability to change and needs the right tools and guidance to help bring them to their goals.

Michelle Mecca

I have experience working with clients tween, teen, adults, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, mood instability, grief, loss, trauma, premarital/marital concerns, parenting, infertility and relationship stress. I have facilitated specialty groups on a wide range of topics including, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, addiction, trauma, coping with change and mindfulness/meditation.

Renee Cifarelli

I am trained in Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS) and Bioregulation Therapy in the treatment of conditions involving: cognition, mood, sleep, motor functioning, executive functioning, sensory processing, anxiety, impulsivity, pain, and concussions/TBI. I believe the transformative power of neurofeedback offers clients a non-medical tool to treat many conditions.

Gillian Verrastro

If you are experiencing thoughts and feelings of ambivalence regarding substance use and emotional health, I can provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to work through them. Issues that I treat are substance use disorders as well as anxiety & depression, bipolar disorders, and life transitions.

Shayna Wolf

I specialize in treating substance abuse disorders by helping my clients understand the purpose substance use serves in their lives and teaching strategies that can help them regain connection and self-acceptance. I also treat the co-occurring disorders that often accompany substance abuse, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Adele Summers

I’d imagine that you’re searching not just for any therapist, but one that will be the best fit for you. I am a skilled Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut. I have worked in various environments such as schools, residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings. My counseling specialties include but are not limited to: anxiety, relationships, PTSD, parenting skills, career counseling, anger management, and financial budgeting coaching.

Kimberly Newcombe

You are struggling with anxious thoughts, low mood, irritability, the invisible load that is placed upon you. Maybe you’re feeling like not quite yourself— like you aren’t living your healthiest, happiest and most well-functioning life. Maybe you’re also a mom and feel like you’re drowning or missing out on the happy moments you feel that you are supposed to have with your kids because of your mental health. I get it. It’s a really difficult struggle and you are not alone.

Leah McCollum

Is everything just too much? Are you anxious or irritable, depressed or hopeless? You can get better and you can get help! Whether you are experiencing a loss, going through a life transition or just needing a listening ear, therapy can be instrumental in working through life's challenges. Seeking therapy can be hard but it is a sign you are ready to improve your life and your mental health!

Ashley Ojok

I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina and Connecticut. I have worked within this field for 15 years, providing clinical therapy for 7 of those years. I have experience working with diverse populations ranging from children and adolescents in residential facilities; children and adolescents in a school setting; individuals and families who have experienced trauma; and children couples and adults in outpatient settings.

Rebecca Cohen

Folks come to see me when they are experiencing a wide range of stressors in life. Most commonly, I work with young to middle aged adults who are focusing on the next steps in their lives. This may be regarding their relationships, their education, their careers, or an aspect of their identity. Together, we dig into experiences, past, present, and future to help integrate various parts of who you are so that you feel present and embodied as you move forward.

Jessica Riocci

Are you pregnant or postpartum feeling isolated, anxious, depressed, or filled with rage? I help women nourish their whole self, create and ask for what they need and connect to the feminine power and wisdom that never left them and can never be taken away. Have a young loved one highly sensitive to the environment leaving them anxious, shut down, or acting out of character? I help sensitive preteen/teens hone their sensitivity superpower so they can experience more confidence, joy, and peace.