LGBT therapists in Waterbury, CT

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Welcome and thanks for stopping by my page. Let's start with some honesty-It can feel overwhelming and intimidating to #1 choose a therapist, and #2, to begin therapy sessions. I do my absolute best to help you feel comfortable, not judged, and respected.

I recognize that you bring years of experience, many strengths, and wisdom all your own into the therapy room.

We will partner together to find what type of therapy feels safe, connected, and makes sense to your mind and heart. Clients share that my style is casual, collaborative, authentic, warm and gently challenging.

Education

In 2016, I graduated from Eastern CT State University while working and raising my two daughters. In 2018, I graduated with my Master's degree in Social Work from Simmons University.

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II) and am fully trained in EMDR (certification pending). I have 6 years' experience with CBT, DBT, Feminist Therapy, MI, ACT, Compassion-focused Therapy, and Strengths-based Therapy. and am currently in training to become certified in Internal Family Systems.

Hello! My name is Samantha Vamosy and I am so happy you are interested in working together. I know starting a therapy process whether you have before or this is your first time can be scary and uncomfortable. I hope we can work through this time together making this journey as helpful and special as possible. My passions have always aligned with helping others and listening in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and curious way. I find real change occurs when a person can fully explore their life in a holistic way. Whether it is current mental health symptoms or past traumas holistic healing is possible for everyone. I received my Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Fairfield University and achieved my LPC after completing 3000 hours in an outpatient clinic for substance abuse.

I’m Jose Garcia, a licensed therapist (LICSW, CCM) with over a decade of experience helping adults navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions. I provide a supportive, culturally sensitive, and bilingual environment to help clients feel understood and empowered to grow.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut, and I work with individuals, families, and couples using relational and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We will explore how you can build greater confidence and self-esteem. You will develop new skill sets to process anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict. I work with individuals including children, teens, couples, and families to explore and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, college preparedness, OCD, family conflict, court/legal process, life transitions, and trauma.

Latrica Conner is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Latrica completed her master’s degree in nursing at St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing specializing in their psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Latrica has over 20 years experience working in the mental health field.

I’m a Board-Certified Clinical Social Worker with Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from The New School and Clinical Social Work from Fordham University. I work with adults across the lifespan and from a wide range of backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients and older adults. I frequently help people with anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, grief, self-esteem, caregiving, health changes, loneliness, retirement, and major life transitions. My training includes CBT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, CPT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based and integrative approaches.

My background includes almost 15 years in the financial and corporate world before I shifted gears to become a therapist. I have worked in corporate, government, and hospital settings. Key areas I support clients include managing difficult thought patterns and ways to have more direct and confident communication.

I also have expertise in the following areas:

--Anxiety

--Depression

--Workplace challenges/dynamics

--Grief

--Relationship challenges

--Supporting First Responders

--Facilitating workshops + webinars

--Facilitating onsite critical incidents + debriefings

--Expertise working in Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

I am licensed in Connecticut with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+-related issues, & parenting issues. Additionally, I hold experience in child and adolescent mental health and providing family therapy.