Insurance-Based Therapists
(These groups and therapists may take Husky Insurance)
UCFS – United Family and Community Services (UCFS) – Norwich Health Center. Takes husky
Mitzi Allen-Harris LPC (Guilford, Connecticut and Clinton, Connecticut), Young adults, adults and older. Holistic and eco therapy certification. Mitziallen11@yahoo.com. 203-605-2827, takes husky
Maureen Shea LPC, 860-442-113. New London, CT.
Emberleigh Luce, LMFT, 860-440-8698, Groton, Connecticut
Kate Cygler, Waterford, CT 860-629-0574, yoga teacher and therapist,
Brian’s Healing Hearts for Grief Support Groups, Non-Profit in Niantic, CT, 860-451-8354
Katelyn Baez, LCSW, 860-910-4881, New London, Connecticut
Carol Portman, LCSW, 860-490-1563, Glastonbury, Ct
Jennifer Therian, LMFT, 860-670-3812, Manchester, CT
Anchored and Planted in Plainville, CT – 860-263-9413
Renee Bouffard, Horse And Equine Therapy, North Franklin, Connecticut. https://www.healinghoofbeatsofct.org/ 860-459-4115, Takes husky
Julie Yale, Niantic, Connecticut, child therapist, 860-304-6073. After school and evening hours available. Takes husky
Grounded Therapy with Rachel, takes husky and insurance, offers yoga, 860-629-0029, www.groundedtherapist.com.
Lisa Lacen, LMFT, 860-578-2020, East Berlin, CT
Cameron’s Counseling 203-715-7818, Mildford, Ct
CT Junior Republic 860-567-9423, ext 325, children, adolescents, families. Waterbury, CT
Heather Simonich Pelletier, takes husky, 860-978-9098
Michael Vitulano, 203-521-5579, Fairfield, CT, takes husky
Eileen Medina, Windor, CT, 860-553-5428, Plum Blossom Therapeutic Services
Megan Lisa, 860-417-5576
Lorena Soto-Bunker, LMFT, Harford, CT 860-985-5215
Laura Manderino-Martins, 203-558-1143, May You Find Peace LLC
Briana Benn-Mirandi (Madison, Connecticut) – children, teens, and up. (203)-350-3717, Art and Soul Therapy, takes husky
Dena Otrin (Westbrook, Connecticut) (860) 399-9500, empowering women going through life transitions: Life Coaching, Counseling, takes husky
Ashley Webb (Norwich, Connecticut) (860) 942-7415, Children and Adults, EMDR, LGBTQIA+, transgender clients, takes husky
Dan Salvador (Mystic, Connecticut) (860) 912-0672, Ages 12+, adolescent and teen speciality, takes husky
Jennifer Belfiglio-Martley (Mystic) (860) 235-1415, Adults, takes husky
Steve Diana (New London) (860) 440-7346, Adults and Couples, takes husky
Emily Warner (New London) (860) 287-0777, Children and Up, Play Therapy Speciality, takes husky
Maryann Williams (Stonington, Connecticut) (860) 227-2410, Adults, Couples, Addiction Speciality, takes husky
Charlotte Farmer (Norwich, Connecticut & Putnam, Connecticut) (860) 861-5448, Children, Adolescents, Teens, and Parenting, takes husky
Nicole Pipitone, Walden Behavioral Care for Easting Disorders (Guilford, Connecticut) (203)-491-5060
Julia Israelski (Essex, Connecticut) (860)-575-8074, 15+ to Adults, Eating Disorders, Depression, Perinatal Care Speciality, takes husky
Maria Jefferson, 860-965-2781, takes husky, bilingual
Healing Springs, Shawniel Chamanlal, 860-385-1472 in Cheshire, CT
Kaylyn Starfish Banning, 860-449-3817, Norwich, CT
Elizabeth Calderon, LMFT, 860-778-9921
Susan Ericson, LMSW, Shelton, CT, 203-979-9807
Jennifer De Mayo, Adults only, www.TheMindfulCup.com
New Horizon Counseling 860-993-0289
Rita Gilman (Mystic, Connecticut) (617)-939-4696, Anxiety and Eating Disorders In Males and Females, takes husky
Sylvia Lynch (Norwich, Connecticut) (860)-303-8466, Adolescents and Adults, Infidelity and Divorce Speciality. Takes husky
TJ Butcher, East Lyme, tjbutcher.com (out of network, only one who doesn’t take insurance)
Gary Decker, Leadership skills, private pay coaching to help leaders turn challenges into opportunities
Samatha Farber, Eating Disorder Therapist, Out-of-Network.
Tutoring, Advocacy, and Academic Support
Maura Harris
860-830-2984.
www.sea-educationalsupport.com.
I work with students grades 4 through college who are struggling academically, need tutoring in writing, and may also need emotional and social skills coaching. I work with the school, parents, and other professionals like therapists as part of the student’s team of support.
Hotlines
National Suicide Crisis Line:
800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
Text CONNECT to 741741
Trevor Project Crisis Hotline:
866-488-7386
Trevor Project Crisis Text Line:
Text TREVOR to 741741
National Eating Disorders Helpline:
800-931-2237
Text NEDA to 741741
Southeast CT Mental Health Authority Crisis Response
860-886-9302
Sexual Violence Prevention Advocate On-Call
860-460-9194
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Kat Stall, Naturoathic Physician, Waterford, CT (860) 574-5602.
Third Stone Naturopathic Care, Essex, CT (860)-661-4662
Pediatricians
Goldstar Pediatrics in Groton, CT – (860) 449-8882
Dr. Aj Exkert, Gender and Life Affirming Medicine (LGBTQIA+ children and transgender teen speciality), GLAM Center,
Dr. Laura Munro, Naturoathic Physician (Mystic) 860-572-9566. Www.NaturalMedicaMystic.com. Pediatrics and adults, more holistic. Lyme Speciality
East Lyme Pediatrics http://www.elpediatric.com/ – (860) 739-7444
Dr. Fred Santoro, Pediatrician for children until age 18 – East Lyme, CT
Flanders Pediatrics, East Lyme, Connecticut
Wildwood Pediatrics, Essex and Old Saybrook, CT
Adult Primary Care Physician
Dr. Susanna M. Thomas – Old Saybrook, Ct
Hartford Healthcare, Dr. Christina McLean, Old Lyme, Ct
Dr. Rosalinda Gaona and Dr. Cloutier, Niantic, Ct
Dr. Saul Neumann at Hartford Health Care in East Lyme, Connecticut
Psychiatric Medication
East Lyme Pediatrics for children 860-451-8055
Laura Jean Brewster, APRN downstairs in our building, in Niantic, Connecticut, all ages 860-961-1049
Oceanside Recovery, Michelle Litwin, adults only, with substance abuse focus 860-262-4060
Dr. Kristen Stehle and Dr. Kristie Tapper, APRN, (860) 434-8847, for adult women, Old Lyme, CT
Dr. Albert Koeggler MD, in Guildford, CT (203) 453-0015
Nutrition, Registered Dietician
Rosemary Gentile (Waterford, Connecticut) (860) 514-1122, rosemarygentile@yahoo.com
Chloe Cerino, (Milford, Ct) https://www.chloecerinonutrition.com/contact
Julia Werth, Registered Dietitian, (781-315-9185), children and college age eating disorders.
Shannon Haynes (Colchester, Connecticut) (860)-230-4176, private pay
Lisa Hyatt (Niantic, Connecticut) (860)-941-7251, Lisa Hyatt Nutrition
Gina Ledwith, (Essex, Connecticut & Guilford, Connecticut) (203-278-2195, Holistically Well
Occupational Therapy
Leah Frascarei, potentialct.com or on Facebook/Instagram @potential_ct.
Farther Away For Eating Disorder Treatment Specialities
Renfrew Center
Center for Discovery
Julia Werth, dietitian at Quinnipiac
Jill Silverman PhD
Cathie Chester, Purchess College, director of counseling
Bill Blank, Samford, Ct
Lisa Colvin LPC, Westport, Connecticut
Acupuncture
Cynthia Frantz, Centerbrook, Connecticut, River Valley Acupuncture
Sarah at Bhodi Natural Wellness
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Out of State Therapists
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McNulty Counseling in St. Petersburg, Florida, https://mcnultycounseling.com
Shoreside Therapies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – https://shoresidetherapies.com
Other Resources
Substance Use and Other Process Addictions:• SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) – for any substance use or process addiction – https://www.smartrecovery.orgo
4-point program▪ Building and maintaining motivation ▪ Coping with urges▪ Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors ▪ Living a balanced lifeo Format▪ SMART does not use sponsors – the practice is based on utilizing the community, but being responsible and managing your own recovery ▪ Very much like an IOP format• Tools, techniques, and worksheets o Stages of change o Change plan worksheeto Cost/benefit analysis (decision making worksheet)o ABCs of REBT for urge coping o ABCs of REBT for emotional upsets o DISARM (destructive images and self-talk awareness & refusal method) o Hierarchy of values o Brainstorming o Role-playing and rehearsingo USA (unconditional self-acceptance) o Meetings: local and nationwide ▪ Local meetings can be found on the website by putting in your zip code • CT has a variety of different meetings throughout the state, as well as NY and MA• Hybrid models – some in person as well as virtual • More space to connect with others/make recovery buddies and discuss struggles on a more personal level ▪ Nationwide meetings• All virtual – zoom • 24/7 chat line on the website • Different categories:o General o Discussion o Population/disorder specific (ED, teens, women’s, men’s) • Minor check in’s/topics, discuss a lot of tools and how to use them• You have to make an account that is linked to your name/email and cannot be changed ever – that name is then what is used on the 24/7 chat line
• Recovery Dharma – Buddhist practices, principles, and community walking the path of recovery – for any substance use or process addiction – https://recoverydharma.org
Buddhist teachings = Dharma o The practice▪ Developing one’s own meditation practice and healing in recovery▪ Four Noble Truths• There is suffering• There is a cause of suffering• The end of suffering is attainable• The eightfold path leads to freedom from suffering▪ Eightfold Path• Wise understanding• Wise intention• Wise speech• Wise action• Wise livelihood• Wise effort• Wise mindfulness• Wise concentrationo Format ▪ Based on community support and empowerment – partners walking the path together, rooting in finding one’s own inner wisdom and individual journey o Meetings: local and nationwide▪ Local in-person can be found on the website by searching your state▪ Virtual meetings are nationwide – zoom• Population specific meetings (men’s, women’s, LGBTQIA+)▪ Layout:• Check in, meditation, discussion/share – speaker meetings
• Yoga 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) – combining the somatic approach of yoga and the cognitive approach of 12-step programs – for any substance use or process addiction – https://y12sr.com
12-step is used in a universal way/language o Union, integration, balance o Format▪ Holistic model – addressed physical, mental, and spiritual dis-ease of addiction o Meetings: local and nationwide▪ Local in-person/virtual can be found on the website by searching your state▪ Virtual meetings are nationwide – zoom▪ Layout:• Check-in/introductions, going through a flow based on what the group seems to need, discussion and de-brief
• Refuge Recovery – Buddhist practices, principles – wisdom through practicing formal mindfulness meditation – for any substance use or process addiction – https://www.refugerecovery.org
o The practice:▪ Meditation is the Cornerstone of Our Path▪ Develop wisdom through practicing formal mindfulness meditation• Leads to seeing clearly and healing the root causes and conditions that lead to the suffering of addiction• Practice present-time aware-ness in all aspects of our liveso Four Noble Truths▪ 1st Truth: Addiction Creates Suffering; We take stock of all the suffering we have experienced and caused as addicts.▪ 2nd Truth: The Cause of Addiction Is Repetitive Craving; We investigate the causes and conditions that lead to addiction and begin the process of letting go.▪ 3rd Truth: Recovery is possible; We come to understand that recovery is possible and take refuge in the path that leads to the end of addiction.▪ 4th Truth: The path to recovery is available; We engage in the process of the Eightfold Path that leads to recovery.o Eightfold Path – we engage in the process of the Eightfold Path that leads to recovery▪ 1. Understanding▪ 2. Intentions▪ 3. Speech/community▪ 4. Actions▪ 5. Livelihood/service▪ 6. Effort▪ 7. Mindfulness▪ 8. Concentrationo Meetings: local and nationwide▪ Local in-person can be found on the website by searching your state▪ Virtual meetings are nationwide – zoom• Population specific meetings (men’s, women’s, LGBTQIA+)▪ Layout:• Check in, meditation, discussion/share – speaker meetings
Eating Disorder Recovery Groups • ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) – for any eating disorder, disorder eating, and struggles with body image – https://anad.org
Mission▪ Relieve suffering by providing support & education to those struggling with disordered eating and body image.o Values:▪ Committed to providing free services that are accessible to all▪ Demonstrates openness and inclusivity by respecting every part of the eating disorder recovery journey▪ Approaches every interaction with compassion and patience▪ Promotes self-care and wellbeing throughout our community▪ Believes in the power of community and long-term relationshipso Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Statement▪ ANAD is a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization where all employees, volunteers and beneficiaries are valued and respected, no matter their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, body size, or disability. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and workplaces. We respect and value diverse life experiences and ensure that all voices are heard and valuedo Services:▪ Toll-free helpline: 888-375-7767 – emotional support and referrals ▪ Recovery mentors ▪ Peer-support groups• All virtual • 75 mins on zoom• Capped at 20 participants• Need to make an account and sign up for groups interested in and then will be emailed the link weekly
• The Eating Disorder Foundation – for any eating disorder, disordered eating and people struggling with body image – https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org
Vision:▪ Our vision is to prevent and eliminate eating disorderso Mission:▪ Resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support, and advocacyo Purpose: ▪ Engage in education and advocacy initiatives together with timely support and helps in identifying appropriate treatment options for individuals with eating disorders and their familieso Core Values:▪ Integrity in all endeavors▪ Utmost respect for the individual▪ Uncompromised trust▪ Excellence in all that we doo Services:▪ Mentors▪ Guidance to find proper treatment▪ Peer support meetings • All virtual • Based on a calendar o Directs to zoom meeting• Specialized groups o LGBTQIA+o Larger bodieso Binge specifico Family and friend’s supporto Arts related support
Mental Health Related Support Groups – NAMI Connecticut– https://namict.org
Mission:o Support, education, and advocacy for people in Connecticut affected by mental illnesso Educate, empower, engage• Vision:o world where all persons affected in any way by mental health conditions experience the best possible quality of life and where mental health is accepted as an integral part of overall wellbeing• Support groups – all virtual:o Suicide support groups – For People with Lived Experience:▪ Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2su)• Openly exploring the meaning behind thoughts and feelings of suicide, as well as what might be worth living for▪ Survivors of Suicide Attempts (SOSA)• Offers suicide attempt survivors a safe, nonjudgmental place to talk about their common experience of having survived a suicide attempt▪ Out of the Abyss – A group for young adults ages 18-29• Online adventure program for young adults to navigate the darkness in the current environment – and beyondo Family support groupso Connection recovery support groupso Recovery support groups for veteranso Young adult community connectiono Opioid education family and peer support groups o Parent and caregiver support groupso Teen support groups (NAMI-CAN – child and adolescent network)
