Mental Health Therapy in Coventry

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Jayson Brunelle

Coventry, Connecticut - Licensed Professional Counselor
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“And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation—some fact of my life—unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God's world by mistake. Until and unless I accept life completely on life’s terms, I cannot be happy. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes." -Alcoholics Anonymous, Fourth Edition __________________________________ Hello! My name is Jayson Brunelle. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut, I’ve provided evidence-based clinical mental health, addiction, and Christian pastoral counseling services in private practice for over a decade. In addition to employing a wide range of tried-and-true psychotherapeutic approaches—drawing from an eclectic blend of Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Person-Centered, Gestalt, and other therapies—I reject the uncritical acceptance of the prevailing atomistic, reductionistic, and materialistic worldview often presupposed by the medical establishment. My academic background in philosophy and Christian theology has shed a most illuminating light on what I earnestly believe to be the "exalted dignity and vocation" of every human person: “The dignity of the human person is rooted in his creation in the image and likeness of God; it is fulfilled in his vocation to divine beatitude. It is essential to a human being freely to direct himself to this fulfillment... With the help of grace they grow in virtue, avoid sin, and if they sin, they entrust themselves—as did the prodigal son—to the mercy of our Father in heaven.” —Catechism of the Catholic Church This psycho-spiritual essence constitutes the "cor"—the “heart”—of the human person. Often referred to as the “soul,” this fundamentally spiritual, and largely enigmatic, dimension of the psyche, or the Self (widely understood by Scholastic philosophers as consisting of the rational faculties of intellect and free will) enables us to establish and maintain a habitual relationship with the great Guest of our soul. Thus, God invites us into the deepest possible "I–Thou" relationship with Himself. In that transcendent state of "eudaimonia"—or spiritual flourishing—we discover that every human person, created in God's image and likeness, possesses the same profound and inviolable dignity. No one may be treated as a means to an end or as a mere object. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, each individual is a body-soul composite, lovingly created for communion with God and others. Many who have walked this path rediscover the truth, goodness, and beauty contained in the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, often surprised to find there a profoundly sound anthropology. These texts offer not only psychological insight rooted in common sense (sadly, not so common anymore), but also concrete and enduring answers to life’s most profound philosophical questions, as classically framed by Immanuel Kant: 1. What can we know? 2. What should we do? 3. For what may we realistically hope? It has been the great honor of my life to assist clients in their efforts to overcome a wide range of difficulties—including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, substance and process addictions, low self-esteem, procrastination, maladaptive behavior, identity issues, and more. Many have either fully recovered or regained a substantial degree of control over their lives. Therapy belongs to the client. As such, the therapist’s responsibility is to create a safe, open, and judgment-free space where clients feel free to explore their innermost selves. In this space, they are valued not for what they have or haven’t done, but simply for who they are—as human "beings", not human "doings". It takes immense courage to pursue a better, more fulfilling life. If you’re reading this, I applaud you for taking this step. It’s often said: “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” Should you choose to begin therapy with me, please know that it will be my sincere honor to accompany and support you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.

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NAMI Connecticut provides support groups for adults and adolescents with mental illness or mental illness with substance abuse, as well as family members and friends. They also provide Fact Sheets, LGBTQ+ support resources and advocacy. They host mental health awareness events supporting mental health and criminal justice.
PFLAG Tolland-Mansfield offers online and in-person support group meetings for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, advocacy, and online training webinars on topics of trans and nonbinary identity issues, safety, wellness, and PFLAG group facilitator trainings.
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Triangle Community Center provides LGBTQ support group programs include a monthly social event for teens and a monthly teen creative arts program. Other groups include a men’s group, a bowling group, games nights, and AA and NA meetings, all scheduled on the website calendar. Their website also offers a newsletter and information about local Pride events.
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The Hartford Healthcare Support Groups offer group counseling and peer coaching for persons of all ages. Peer-based mental health support is available for adolescents, adults, and seniors, including specialized programs for persons in addiction recovery, persons with disabilities, persons experiencing grief and loss, trauma survivors, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website provides information about bed availability at facilities offering inpatient mental health care, transitional housing, group home residency, or respite care. They also offer referrals for assessments, outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment, MAT treatment, and naloxone access. They can coordinate transportation if needed.
The Mary J. Sherlach Counseling Center provides individual, group and family therapy as well as crisis intervention and substance abuse counseling services. They also offer youth enrichment programs and diversionary programs for at-risk teens, plus support groups, screenings, and a tutoring service for Trumbull students.
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The Hartford Vet Center provides counseling for depression, PTSD, military sexual trauma, grief, and more. Veterans and family members can also access recreational and creative arts therapies. Referrals are made for substance abuse treatment. Telehealth visits are available.
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211 Connecticut offers access to a suicide prevention helpline, referrals to mental health counseling services for adults, youth, and children, and referrals to support groups. They also offer an e-Library with information on mental health conditions, crisis services, involuntary admission guidelines, social services support providers, and other mental healthcare-related topics.
Join Rise Be is a peer support for young adults that advocates for reduction of discrimination related to substance abuse recovery. In addition to warmline, they also offer in-person and online support meetings. A newsletter and blog are available online. The website accepts artistic contributions, such as writing, art, or music pieces.
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CT State Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Services provides free in-person counseling, crisis response, mental health screenings, suicide prevention assistance, first aid trainings, wellness programs, and referrals to free or low-cost off-campus community resources. You'll also find referrals to local resources for LGBTQA+ individuals, undocumented individuals, and those needing support for disabilities or neurodiversity conditions such as autism or dyslexia.
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UCONN Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) provides students with free individual or group counseling, crisis support, case management services, grief support, and mental health screenings. They also offer wellness programs including meditation, mindfulness training, and yoga. They give referrals and coordinate with off-campus providers and provide assistance accessing low-cost options for prescription medications when needed.
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Reach Out Connecticut provides emotional support and referrals for mental health or physical health needs. They also provide referrals for food assistance via food pantries, food drives, or government programs, as well as supplies for daily living, such as diapers, baby supplies, and hygiene products. They offer help with rental assistance applications.
Focus on Veterans, Inc. provides transportation services to Newington and West Haven and is available most weekdays. Transportation to Andover is available Thursdays, and on other days depending on availability. Transportation to some out-of-state VA hospitals may be available upon request.
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Coastal Connecticut Counseling provides counseling for adults, families, and children. Play therapy for children takes place in a therapeutic playroom, where kids can interact with therapists while playing with toys, puppets, doll houses, and a sand tray. The website has links to additional LGBTQ+ resources.
The Trumbull Community Wellness Services and Resource Guide provides local community resources listings and links, including services of mental health providers, food and financial assistance programs, older adult and caregiver programs, wellness screenings, suicide prevention, and grief counseling services. You can also access smoking/vaping cessation programs, SUD and mental health support group referrals, and family violence prevention referrals.
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