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I believe each individual can heal and make lasting changes....
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I believe each individual can heal and make lasting changes.
Sam Boisvert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of experience. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families on a wide array of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, attachment issues, family relationships, and parenting challenges. Sam has worked with youth and their families in crisis management and intensive in-home programs.
Sam received her Master of Social Work from Springfield College. She uses a variety of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Sam believes in getting to know each individual, their stories, and their strengths while working together to overcome life's challenges and heal from past wounds. She meets clients where they are in their journey to provide support in processing and coping with life's challenges.
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As a Latina woman of color, I understand the cultural implications that could arise in a ever changing culture....
As a Latina woman of color, I understand the cultural implications that could arise in a ever changing culture.
Aide A Perez is a Licensed Practitioner Counselor with experience working with both children and adults. She is passionate about helping people of color to address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Aide specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Aide completed her Master’s Degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Aide utilized multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, grounding, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
We all go through challenges in life. Aide is confident that she will be able to provide you with support throughout your journey to gain insight, and explore and learn new techniques that will assist you to manage whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
I know how vulnerable it feels to share your story with a stranger, so I prioritize creating a space where you can unfold at your ...
I know how vulnerable it feels to share your story with a stranger, so I prioritize creating a space where you can unfold at your own pace, free of judgment.
Stephanie Villegas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works best with adults, young adolescents, and young professionals struggling with overwhelm, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Her clients often seek relief from persistent worry, low mood, or the weight of perfectionism while wanting to regain balance, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. Together, Stephanie and her clients create a collaborative space to process challenges, develop coping tools, and cultivate a more fulfilling life.
Stephanie earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. Grounded in evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, she helps clients build resilience while fostering self-compassion. Her background includes working with diverse populations, giving her a deep understanding of systemic barriers.
Stephanie understands how everyday life can feel overwhelming. She creates a warm, non-judgmental space to help you untangle difficult emotions, quiet self-doubt, and rediscover your strength. Whether you're facing life transitions or persistent worry, she'll work with you to build coping skills and meaningful change. Your healing journey starts here.
I have been a caring and compassionate psychotherapist for many years, and love what I do....
I have been a caring and compassionate psychotherapist for many years, and love what I do.
Becky Hafford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating concerns and conditions related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma. Her clients have all dealt with major tragedies and struggles. She is also fiercely devoted to her field and her clients.
Becky earned her Master's degree in Social Work from Alabama A&M University. In sessions, she utilizes methods including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment-based therapy (ABT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and reality therapy (RT).
Becky works with her clients at their pace. Becky is open, honest, and sincere. She is a seasoned clinician who has dealt with thousands of clients. She is pleasant and easy to talk to and she has a good sense of humor. If you're ready to begin, schedule an appointment with Becky today.
I am here to help remove the taboo around talking openly about mental health....
I am here to help remove the taboo around talking openly about mental health.
Melody Poitras is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience. She has worked in a variety of settings including residential group homes, court programs and adult outpatient clinics. She is passionate about helping adult clients to navigate the many challenges they experience. Melody specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use and major life transitions.
Melody completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Saint Joseph. Melody uses multiple treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and more.
Melody is confident she would be able to support you while you navigate change and provide a safe space to explore your options. Kindness, compassion and collaboration are at the root of her practice. If you are ready to take the first steps, schedule an appointment with her today.
Alexis Jelm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience. She specializes in supporting clients with attac...
Alexis Jelm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience. She specializes in supporting clients with attachment needs, family relationship issues, trauma, depression and anxiety. Her passion is rooted in supporting others unfold their personal life stories and identify tools to grow and learn about themselves.
Alexis completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from Springfield College in 2019. After completing her graduate degree she served as a Health Education Volunteer in the Peace Corps for a period of time. This experience affirmed her passion for supporting others, ultimately leading to her return back to the U.S. to begin her career as a therapist in the mental health field. In practice, she utilizes a variation of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman Level One.
We spend our lives learning who we are and what we want as individuals and families. Many times we need the support of others to gauge our perspective, learn internal and external resources, and work through challenges that arise. Alexis believes strongly in her ability to support you in learning to understand, cope with, and process life’s current challenges, whether it be in your relationship or with individual mental health needs. When you are ready, Alexis is happy to hear from you and book an appointment to get started.
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Psychologists are mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy services and diagnoses for their clients. They have more research-focused training than most therapists, as they are more medically educated and receive a more general education about therapeutic approaches and theory.
Thriveworks psychologists in Manchester, CT provide standard psychotherapy services, tailoring treatment to each client and their unique concerns. However, they can also provide diagnoses to clients when appropriate, something that therapists and counselors cannot do. Finally, in some states in the U.S., they are allowed to prescribe medication.
Psychological treatment at Thriveworks Manchester is very individualized and specific to each client, which means that the duration of treatment is often varied depending on a client’s condition or disorder, the state of their symptoms, and their specific goals.
When was the last time you checked in with yourself to see how you were doing mentally? You’re probably busy with work, personal responsibilities, and balancing a proper work/life balance. Chances are, there have been some things along the way that are hard to deal with. Maybe you had to cope with a breakup or are struggling to find a career that fits your personality as well as your financial needs. When we go through these challenging times, it’s important to remember to take care of our mental health. One of the best ways we can do that is by sitting down with a licensed psychologist to talk about what’s going on.
Licensed psychologists are mental health professionals who can help you through the difficulties of life. Counseling provides people with the guidance and support they might need to cope with what’s going on and overcome those challenges. Sometimes it can be hard to open up and discuss what’s holding us back from living the happy, healthy life we want. Once you do open up, you’ll realize all of the benefits that come with talking to a professional. If you feel like you could benefit from working with a trusted psychologist, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Counseling in Manchester, CT. All you have to do is give us a call.
Maybe you’ve heard of the term psychologist, but you don’t know exactly what they do. As we briefly mentioned earlier, psychologists are trained mental health professionals who have gone through extensive training to help their clients with the many different difficulties that are presented throughout life. They utilize a variety of therapeutic methods and techniques to help their clients cope with and overcome those problems. They use different methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, traditional talk therapy, narrative therapy, and management techniques.
If a client needs medication, they will work closely with the client’s primary care doctor or psychiatrist to ensure the correct medicine is being administered for their needs and progress. Before starting any medication, be sure to discuss any questions or concerns you may be having with your psychologist.
It doesn’t matter if you just need someone to give you advice when making difficult choices or if you need proper guidance on how to overcome a mental illness. Psychologists have a mental toolbox that they’re ready to share with you. Some of the different areas that psychologists could assist you with include:
Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to get into an appointment with a mental health provider. Luckily, we do not operate on a waitlist and have mental health professionals who are readily available to help you. You’ll never have to worry about being put on a waitlist when you choose to work with us. We also offer our clients added benefits, including:
We want to provide you with a safe, comfortable, and unbiased environment to be able to discuss what’s going on in your life. You won’t have to worry about feeling judged when you work with one of our team members.
Opening up about our thoughts and feelings can be extremely difficult. Once you do, you’ll start to feel better and freer. Our goal is to help you live the life you want. You can start here with us.
To get started, visit our online booking portal or give us a call. One of our scheduling specialists will help you find a time that best fits your schedule. We look forward to hearing from you. Your journey starts today!
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