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I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and certified sex therapist offering secure telehealth across Connecticut, New York, and Michigan. You’re probably not here because things are fine. Something in your intimate life, your relationship, your body, or your sense of yourself as a sexual person isn’t working the way you want it to. You’ve reached the point where you’re ready to actually do something about it. That takes courage. It tells me something important about you. I’m an LCSW and certified sex therapist. This work is the center of my practice, not a sideline. I focus on women’s sexual health, sexual and pelvic pain, desire discrepancy, postpartum concerns, menopause, and couples therapy for intimacy challenges. I also offer relationship therapy to LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and people in kink, polyamorous, or ethically non-monogamous relationships. Whatever brings you here, nothing requires an explanation or an apology. My approach is direct and clinically grounded. We start by naming what’s actually happening, not just the presenting problem, but the real thing underneath it: shame, avoidance, disconnection, grief. We work with what’s true. From there, we build language for the things that are hard to say. We work toward changes that actually hold. I practice as a mental health therapist via secure telehealth. This is a private-pay practice. If you’d like to learn more before reaching out, I encourage you to click the link to visit my website. Most people find it helpful to spend a few minutes there first.

We don't just give you tools. You know the ones. The tools that work fine on New Year's Day and two weeks after. Or on your days off. Or when you are home hermitting. Or when everything is going fine enough (okay, -ish) with your romantic partner, with your narcissistic mother, with your boss, with your creative project, with the news turned off. But THEN... Monday comes. Your heart got broken. Your mom shows up in your messages. Your boss calls you into their office. You HAVE TO look at your news feed (because the world might come to an end and you could have known about it last Tuesday). You know. LITERALLY ANYTHING that overwhelms you, upsets you, judges you, shames you, drains you. And your tools go out the window. Tools? What tools? And, notice that I didn't even address your creativity, because that went out the window on New Year's Day! Shit. Why? Because your nervous system DOESN'T CARE ABOUT Tools! Tools? What tools. But then... HEYOKA. Wouldn't it be nice if your mother couldn't bother you? Wouldn't it be nice if your own parts would quit sabotaging you? It would be so nice! All that time you used to spend scrolling, shopping, gaming, streaming, burned out, stressed out, micro-dosing, brain-fogged, hyper focused, anxious, depleted, sick, and depressed. And notice that I didn't even address your Empathic Co-dependency, because having to fixhelpsolveheal EVERYTHING AND EVERYBODY is your mode of operation Every Day. WHY Heyoka? And why does she keep typing caps-lock? Because We Heal Nervous Systems (not just your nerves). So then... You can Move Beyond Trauma...and Drama...and Bullshit...and Your Own Part-icular Patterns and Stuckness and Coping and Nonsense. And THEN... (oh my, then)... that REALLY would be nice. But how? But what does this really mean? But is any of that really possible? But you don't know me, though, Sherry. And you REALLY don't know my MOTHER. (Or insert the name of your difficult person about here.) Would you like to tell me more so we can find out together if this would really work for you? Contact me. We'll set up a time for a quick phone call. Happy to listen, and I'll give you my honest assessment. Curious about anything else? The meaning or further exploration of something you read here? Whether we'd be a good fit? How this might be different from other therapy or other therapists you've had? Whether I've ever worked with another person like you, or a situation like you have? Or maybe you just really wanted to know the answer to why I typed in caps-lock? Contact me. We'll get you set up for that as well. And P.S. Sometimes people don't know what they want or need when they call. They just know they are compelled to do it.

Many clients come to therapy struggling with anxiety, relationship concerns, or difficulty setting boundaries, and often say, “I don’t even know why I’m this overwhelmed — I just know I can’t keep feeling this way.” Together, we slow things down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface so you can feel more grounded, connected, and at peace.

I specialize in trauma and anxiety disorders and aim to help you understand how the body and brain work together to respond to stress. My goal is to assist you in developing a toolkit of evidence-based skills, strategies, and resources to put you back in the driver's seat of your life. I work with service members and their families, first responders, healthcare workers, survivors of natural disasters, rape and assault, on learning how to regulate their nervous system, process grief and loss, regulate sleep, improve interpersonal relationships, achieve professional goals, balance mood, and improve overall mental and physical wellness. My approach is practical and playful, and I draw from evidence-based interventions to make managing mental health simpler.

As owner of A Brand New Start Counseling, I believe in the title and that a brand new start is exactly that. During our lives we are presented with many opportunities to start anew, whether those opportunities come from deliberate personal choice or a combination of life events that just happen. It is my goal to meet you where you are in your life and assist you as you begin your new start to developing a healthier, more empowered you. I am a well seasoned counselor who has been in the business of working alongside individuals, couples, families and children for eighteen years as we together search for new answers to life's abundant challenges. Whether it is depression, relationship issues, stress management, or more, I am confident that we can find the solutions that best work for you. I believe strongly that each of us carries our own answers within ourselves, but sometimes it just takes a little help to unlock those answers. While the counseling process can be painful, it can also be something like opening a treasure chest discovering your own inner strengths that will benefit you as you begin again in your life.

Many times it is very difficult to make the first step and ask for help. However, if you suffer, and your have already tried anything you could on your own, it might be time to get professional advice. I provides individual counseling. I collaborate with my clients. Your feedback along the way is very important to me. It helps me adjust my work so I can meet your needs and preferences. I am a certified sex therapist. These skills allow me to serve you better if you struggle with relationships and intimacy issues.

Are you ready to move forward in your life, free from circumstances and emotions that have held you back? Making the investment in your well-being can help you become the person you want to be, living the life you hoped for. Risk and change are scary ideas, but together we can examine what is holding you back and develop a plan that will lead to positive, lasting life changes. Choosing a counselor and entering a treatment relationship can seem overwhelming at first, but taking that step can be your first movement towards a better life. We have a team of professionals who have extensive experience with mental health, substance abuse, addictions, phobias, burnout, fatigue, women's and men's issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. We rely on evidence-based practices, particularly cognitive behavioral approaches (CBT), dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and solution-focused treatment modalities. We are deeply compassionate, non-judgmental, insightful, versatile, and have a solid sense of humor.

I treat young adults, adults, and older adults presenting with a wide range of life issues, needs, and concerns. I focus on maladaptive stress, anxiety, and mood instability stemming from various life situations (academic distress, finances, career, family relationships, personal relationships, and the diagnosis and treatment of physical health issues as examples). I do so by increasing self-awareness while teaching skills to refocus stress and reduce the feelings of instability experienced. I also help build a healthy sense of identity and increase confidence to make adaptive, self-determined life choices. I believe in an informed, individualized approach to treatment that is provided within a compassionate, respectful, and ethical environment. I firmly believe that through these elements individuals can reach a degree of awareness, focus, and understanding that allows for increased meaning, purpose, satisfaction, and fulfillment in their lives.

Echoes of your earliest traumas grow stronger as grief makes it difficult to breathe. You’ll be trapped here forever; you’re sure of it. Trapped in a cycle of pain that seems impossible to break, as if on an empty rollercoaster that never stops. You’ve endured one loss after another. Now, you’re back in the loop again, repeating unhealthy patterns that have never worked and never will. You can see there’s a ride less draining and more thrilling, and it’s right in front of you, but just out of reach. So, you continue to stay put, alone, both anxious and defeated, going round and round again. There is a way off this rollercoaster, and we're here to help you off of it. We'll transform your grief into a powerful pathway to healing, addressing past hurts and current struggles head-on. Peeling away old band-aids and pouring in proven practices, you'll uncover hidden roadblocks as you inch steadily from denial and despair to acceptance. Experience a life where grief no longer defines you, where you’re empowered to embrace new possibilities. Our insightful and compassionate team stands ready to guide you down this life-changing path. It’s time to make a choice, take a chance, and feel the change!

Life is a beautiful journey, but it can also become challenging and hard. Are you struggling to work through big life transitions? Has depression or anxiety been weighing you down? Are you stuck in cycles you want to break? If so, you're not alone. Life's twists and turns can sometimes leave us feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck. But it's important to remember that support is available to help you navigate these challenging times. My hope is to provide a brave space where I can walk alongside you, helping you discover tools and skills to support you through life's journey. Together, we can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings, uncover the root causes of your struggles, and develop personalized strategies to help you move forward. Some sessions we'll cry and talk about hard things, and others we'll laugh and celebrate victories. Finding a therapist who feels like a good fit can be challenging, and I’m open to exploring whether I’m the right fit for you. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio, it is an honor and privilege to do the work that I do. I look forward to meeting you!