Find a Therapist in Chester, CT

Welcome! Have you found yourself searching for more meaning, or satisfaction in your life, career or relationships? Here at Mindful Matters Psychotherapy, PLLC we work to provide you with a caring and supportive space where you can both explore your emotions, while setting and achieving your goals. Abby Mullen, LCSW has been specializing in helping people navigate transitional periods on their lives for the last ten years. Through a conversational approach, Abby will use her skills in Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you allow for feelings of anxiety while continuing to meet and maintain your goals in your life. If you feel as though you are stuck, feeling anxious or depressed, or simply uncertain of your next move talking to a professional may help you find the tools you need to face your fears and reach your full potential.

You may look like you are holding everything together - work, family, relationships - yet feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. You are not alone and you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. Many of the women I work with are thoughtful, capable, and high-functioning, but struggle with people-pleasing, self-doubt, perfectionism, or feeling disconnected from themselves. I provide a supportive, grounded space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s weighing on you, and begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I specialize in working with adults, who are navigating anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions related to career, motherhood, perimenopause, and empty nesting. My clients appreciate that I’m not just a “sit and nod” therapist. I bring humor, authenticity, and a collaborative approach to our sessions. With over a decade of clinical experience, I take a holistic perspective, helping you understand how different aspects of your life may be contributing to your struggles. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d love to help. Email me today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. Let’s explore how therapy can help you create a more fulfilling life.

Kaden Trifilio is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. For him, the most satisfying part of being a clinician is witnessing people become their most empowered and authentic selves. Kaden has experience working with adult individuals from a broad range of backgrounds, and he is trained in helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes. Kaden actively works on being a culturally competent clinician and is knowledgeable about supporting people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, and other sexual and gender diverse (LGBTQA+) community. Kaden completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Springfield College.

You can't always control your environment, but you can learn to adapt to it such that you can feel happier and more fulfilled. Counseling can be a wonderful growth experience. Gain self-esteem and improve the quality of your life by ridding yourself of fears, sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, grief, sleeping and eating problems or a short temper, all of which affect your relationships and your work. I can help you reduce stress from life changes, trauma, crises, marital troubles and relationship problems. And, my past business exprience enables me to help with career, business and financial difficulties. I am in private practice. I was formerly on staff at the New York Center for Psychoanalytic Training Consultation Center as well as a former Associate Director of the Jewish Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy.

I believe that we are all meant to live happy lives, full of meaning. I feel strongly that the adversities we face in our lifetime can serve us well by providing us with the opportunity to gain a higher plain of purpose. My passion and excitement for providing psychotherapy stem from my desire to help individuals discover how they can use their negative experiences in a way that benefits their lives.

I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar diagnosis, and substance use challenges. I work with adults in Massachusetts who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or in need of stability and clarity. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach that combines evidence-based treatment with a strong focus on listening and understanding each person’s unique experiences. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy, while helping clients develop practical coping skills and realistic treatment goals.

Alex Hartnett (theythem) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts specializing in trauma-informed care to support anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, and the queer community. Their style focuses on centering you while building mindfulness and self-compassion, and exploring emotions and insight. Alex believes each person is unique, so therapy should be just as personalized.

Amanda Wayne is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has had the great fortune to work with clients of all ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and socioeconomic statuses. She believes we all possess unique qualities, as well as a universal desire for connection and understanding. Amanda says it is always gratifying to help clients find their unique path toward self-knowledge and emotional growth.

I believe that a successful path to achieving growth and change in therapy starts with feeling a comfortable and collaborative connection to your therapist. I strive to help my patients establish goals and feel a sense of progress in therapy. I meet my patients where they are emotionally and help guide them in the direction they hope to be. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Therapy in my practice. I also use CBT-I for insomnia as well as EMDR for trauma work. I provide a relaxed, judgement-free environment. In today's world, the level of anxiety and depression has been on the rise, especially in the younger generations. I strive to remove the stigma of mental health treatment for my patients. I also utilize teletherapy to assist patients who cannot get to the office regularly. My practice also provides parent training to assist parents with their child's symptoms or diagnosis. I conduct neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluations to examine symptoms, diagnose, and provide thorough and detailed recommendations. I work with children ages 6-12, adolescents ages 13-17 and adults ages 18 and up.

Deciding to enter psychotherapy is one of the most compassionate choices you can make for yourself. In fact, it can represent an essential turning point in your life. However, it can also sometimes feel uncomfortable to talk to someone you don't know well. That's why I provide a caring, safe environment where I will listen to you carefully and where we will work together to understand and resolve the issues with which you are struggling--both in terms of how they affect your life now and in terms of how they became issues for you in the first place. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, and many more. When you enter my office, we will talk together about what you are having difficulty with and where you are feeling stuck. I strongly believe that therapy should be an interactive process, where we work together as a team. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology from Yale University and my master's degree in clinical social work from New York University. My theoretical approach is eclectic, but grounded in a psychodynamic approach to therapy, which means that we will work to establish benefits that not only help you right now, but can also stand the test of time. I look forward to hearing from you!