NEURODIVERSITY & DISABILITY AFFIRMING THERAPY
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy Serving New Haven, Connecticut
Neurodiversity & Disability Affirming Therapy provides collaborative, evidence-based psychotherapy for clients in New Haven, Connecticut. We support autistic adults, adults with ADHD, and people navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, chronic illness, disability, burnout, depression, and other complex mental health concerns.
Services are provided through secure video appointments. You can access care from your home or another private location within the state, subject to clinician licensure, availability, and clinical fit.
Counselor in New Haven
Adjust to a diagnosis, heal from being misunderstood, reframe your strengths, and plan for your future.
How We Can Help
Do you ever feel like you cannot control your mind from racing, or prevent your body from being at war with itself or the world? Or, that your friends or colleagues will never completely “get” you?
At our group practice, you will find a counselor in New Haven who will help you reclaim control of your life and navigate the complexities of your health through compassionate and empowering support. All of our counselors in New Haven have mental health licenses (e.g., psychologists, mental health counselors) and specialized training in providing tailored care and support for ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Autism, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, severe recurrent depression, chronic illness support, & disability adjustment.
Jessica Brooks, PhD, Founder & Licensed Psychologist
We will collaborate with you & commit to:
Supporting you with processing past stressful life events,
Reflecting on the present, and
Exploring new ways of living, adapting, and growing into the future.
Our counselors in New Haven have training in evidence-based psychotherapy relevant for ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, Autism, depression, trauma as well as chronic illness support & disability adjustment. Our approach is based on science and effective for individuals from diverse backgrounds & communities.
Reach out today to schedule a free 15-minute video consultation to talk about starting counseling in New Haven!
Licensed in…
Our counselors in New Haven all have mental health licenses or they work under the supervision of a licensed therapist or counselor in Connecticut. All sessions are held remotely via a HIPAA compliant video platform.
In network with…
Insurance participation varies by state, clinician, and specific plan. Please contact us so we can confirm whether an available clinician participates with your insurance.
Out of network…
We partner with Thrizer to help simplify out-of-network reimbursement. Out-of-network benefits vary by plan, and reimbursement is not guaranteed. We recommend confirming your benefits directly with your insurance company.
Ready to learn more? Schedule a free consultation and we’ll help you determine whether one of our clinicians may be a good fit.
Introduction by Jessica Brooks, PhD, Founder & Licensed Psychologist
We know it can feel like a big step to call to speak with one of our counselors in New Haven, but we’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15 minutes on a videoconference call and we’ll let you know how or if we think we can help. If we are not the right counselors in New Haven, we’ll do our best to get you to the right people. Contact us at (262) 427-8420 for your free 15-minute consultation to discuss starting counseling in New Haven.
Virtual Counseling in New Haven
Virtual counseling is available to clients located throughout Connecticut. You can attend sessions securely from a private location within the state.
Why Counseling in New Haven?
It’s convenient! No driving or taking public transportation, leaving you more time for yourself or your workday.
It’s effective! Studies show video-based therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy.
It’s comfortable! No need to come into a clinic or office that may not meet your expectations or preferences for seating, lighting, noise, or other environmental conditions.
Ready to start talking? Schedule time to speak with us for a 15-minute video consultation for counseling in New Haven today!
Frequently Asked Questions about Counseling in New Haven
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Our therapy shares common methods with general psychotherapy, but our therapists and counselors in New Haven have advanced training in neurodiversity and disability affirming care. They also understand and can easily empathize with your specific concerns.
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If you are unsure, our therapists and counselors in New Haven would be happy to have a brief consultation to discuss if therapy might be appropriate.
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At this time, we are only offering online therapy. However, in the future if demand for in-person therapy increases then we will be looking into in-person therapy options.
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At the first session, we have our intake appointment, which involves discussing your history, current symptoms, and goals with your counselor in New Haven.
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Usually either 40–45 minutes in length, or up to 53 minutes.
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You and your counselor in New Haven will be able to determine this need together. Usually, our clients meet with counselors in New Haven for either weekly or biweekly sessions.
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Insurance participation varies by state, clinician, and specific plan. Please contact us so we can confirm whether an available clinician participates with your insurance.
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We do have evening and weekend appointments available, but it is best for you to reach out and confirm current availability with one of our counselors in New Haven.
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Our counselors in New Haven will regularly check-in with you to ensure your goals are being met and progress is being made. If therapy is not working for you with one of our counselors in New Haven, we will work with you to find other providers, resources, or counselors in New Haven who are able to meet with you and might better meet your needs.
Call us today to talk more about starting counseling in New Haven with us, we would love to help.
Or, for more information, send us a message.