Emotionally Focused (EFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Recent events, and especially the pandemic, have shown how essential mental health is for all of us. I believe strongly in access to care, which is why using both telehealth and insurance are important. I'm also dedicated to evidence-based approaches that are specifically focused on each person or couple. There's no 'one size fits all' in terms of what approach we use, as long as you can see it being helpful to you and relevant to what you need. Please see below for more information about how I can help. And if you'd like a consultation, please reach out.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Haven, CT
Online in West Haven, Connecticut
Emotionally Focused (EFT)
Licensed Professional Counselor, Couples & Sex Therapy, Discernment Counselor, Healing Separation, Co-Parenting, Non-Adversarial Divorce Support
My clients are couples and co-parents that are dealing with communication issues. I offer them a peaceful and private setting where we develop actionable small steps that they feel they can take to improve how they respond to the negative communication cycles and triggers they are experiencing. I help each of them to take ownership of changes that they each can make rather then blame their partner or co-parent.
Please see my Services, Qualifications and Testimonials page on kelleyhopkinsalvarez.com to learn more.
I also incorporate stress-reduction, mindfulness strategies in my work with you. I have trained with mindfulness masters Pema Chodron, Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer. Mindfulness helps you to regulate your emotions and lower your stress response, all which helps you to manage conflict and make better decisions in your relationship.I believe that when you continue to incorporate positive aspects into your life that you both can begin to "rewire" the ways in which you think and behave with each other.
At times, it's necessary to some take some time to slow down and just take a breath, in doing so, blood pressure and heart rate lowers and you have more power to think clearly.
My office is also very relaxing, which fosters a therapeutic feel, allowing you, the clients, to become more at ease to share what's most important to you.
Take a look at my YouTube channel to learn more about my approach to work with you: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGaGLogaG1b7dhJjOj5rOw
I look forward to speaking with you to discuss what your needs are and how we can work collaboratively to develop a plan that works for you.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Haven, CT
Emotionally Focused (EFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Happiness is something you deserve and is attainable! Being a therapist is my calling and I have spent most of my life helping people find their best selves. The reality is that it is within your reach. I have found that the human mind can be a negative space if not examined. We form false beliefs and lies about ourselves based off of our of family and or origin life experiences. If we don't actively look at what were saying to ourselves we can be our own worst enemy. Make today the day you stop treating yourself "less than". If we believe were not worth it then we will live a life that reflects that. That is not your purpose in life. I can help you find that person and purpose that your soul yearns for. I am not your typical therapist in that I will share that I have walked this walk. I find this powerful in treatment in that it provides me with insight, compassion and connection with the people I work with. The connection we develop is sacred and the work is an honor for me to be a part of. Quite honestly, if you are ready for change and willing to do the work I can help you get there.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Haven, CT
Online in West Haven, Connecticut
Emotionally Focused (EFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Natalie believes in creating a safe space, free of judgment, where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Natalie wants to help you reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and overall distress. Natalie also wants you to feel as though you have a plan after each session with specific action steps that you can take to improve your overall well being. Asking for help shows a lot of strength, and can improve one’s confidence and ability to meet challenges.
10 Years Experience
Online in West Haven, Connecticut (Online Only)
Emotionally Focused (EFT)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
My passion is in treating couples by utilizing my advanced training in an evidenced based model called emotionally focused couples therapy. I am a certified emotionally focused couples therapist and have chosen to work primarily with couples, because I love the collaborative process of restoring hope and intimacy in significant relationships. I value working collaboratively with couples to discover their disconnecting patterns in the relationship, understand the underlining meaning to these patterns and practice communicating in new ways to strengthen and secure their bond. Feel free to schedule a Free 15-minute Consultation here: https://www.plumeriacouplescounseling.com/book-online
5 Years Experience
Online in West Haven, Connecticut (Online Only)
