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I believe that we are always one decision away from living the exact life that we want! I am a first-generation Haitian-American graduate from SUNY Albany & Stony Brook University. I've worked in the mental health field for 12 years and still find myself energized by the stories of my incredibly brave clients. In my practice, I help first generation Women of Color break free from rescuing others and give them tangible tools to begin healing themselves through daily practice.

Hi! My name is Christina Ballard and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my MSW from Hunter College and have been a therapist for over 15 years. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, adults, and families in both counseling agencies and schools.

Dr. Karen provide services to Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey and Texas she is a licensed professional counseling supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, and licensed mental health counseling supervisor (LMHC-S) in Florida with more than 15 years of counseling experience, offering a unique blend of clinical expertise, trauma-informed care, and spiritually grounded guidance. She has a (MS) in Mental Health Counseling: Traumatology and a EdD. In Community Care Counseling: Traumatology. As the founder of Empowerment & Counseling Firm by Dr. Karen, PLLC, she is dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their voice, rebuild their strength, and rise into the healthiest version of themselves, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically.

My name is Jackson and I am a transgender man working as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Connecticut. I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community and those with complex trauma. Other topics relevant to my experience include crisis/suicidality, HIV, homelessness, substance use/addiction, harm reduction, and neurodivergence.

I also offer consultation sessions for mental health letters of support for gender affirming care (hormone therapy, surgery, hair removal, etc). I use WPATH standards of care to assess your situation and will provide a letter of support and/or help you to create a plan for further support if we identify any concerns. Keep in mind different doctors/insurances/states have differing laws regarding these letters and I may need to do research prior to writing your letter to ensure we do so correctly.

Seeking support is one of the most courageous steps you can take, and you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and empowered—not judged. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative, and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences while building the skills and confidence to move toward the life you want.

I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and trauma. I also enjoy supporting high-achieving professionals who often appear to have everything together on the outside while quietly carrying overwhelming emotional burdens behind the scenes.

As a bilingual therapist, I provide services in both English and Spanish, allowing clients to express themselves in the language that feels most natural and comfortable.

My approach is personalized because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing. I integrate evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based interventions, psychoeducation, and strengths-based techniques to help clients develop practical tools that create meaningful, lasting change.

Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety, navigating a difficult relationship, healing from painful experiences, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide the space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. I'm here to meet you where you are, and together we'll work toward helping you become the healthiest version of yourself.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree from UCONN, I bring over nine years of experience working with adolescents and their families. I have had the privilege of supporting a diverse population through challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, social skills development, attachment difficulties, major life transitions and school avoidance.

Additionally, I speak Portuguese and am happy to provide services for Portuguese-speaking clients.