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William Ezzelle

Stamford, Connecticut - Licensed Professional Counselor
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, New Jersey, and Virginia (Texas LPC: 78816; Virginia LPC: 0701010791; New Jersey LPC: 37PC00934800) with four years of counseling experience. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling. I further specialized in Addictions Counseling at UNC Charlotte and Trauma and Disaster Counseling at East Carolina University. Currently, I am pursuing a Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from National Louis University. I have worked with clients struggling with substance use, depression, and anxiety. I have worked in varied settings including correctional facilities, homeless shelters, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient clinics. I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider through Evergreen Certifications. I utilize a Client Centered Approach to counseling; this means that we work together hand in hand to help you accomplish goals. I view my clients as experts on themselves, what does that mean? That means that I will not tell you what to do, but work with you to find solutions that are unique to you! I meet my clients wherever they are on their journey and considering it a privilege that you allow me to accompany you on your journey. As well as utilizing Client Center Approaches, I also use Cognitive Behavioral Techniques and Mindfulness techniques. Reaching out for help is an act of bravery. We all need additional support from time to time. Seeking a qualified counselor can be the first step towards living the authentic life that you want to live. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Janeen Savini

Stamford, Connecticut - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hello, my name is Janeen! I have a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Life and Health and Wellness Coach. I have 10 years of experience working with adults who have experienced life changes, relationship challenges and anxiety. I provide a safe and trusting environment for my clients to explore distressing emotions related to their challenges and changes. Many people feel stuck in their situation and l help them learn skills to move forward. You deserve to live a meaningful, joyful and fulfilling life and I believe you have the strengths to achieve this. My role is to be your partner in this journey. My approach is client centered, trauma informed, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral. I use positive psychology and skills to help people not only increase self esteem and confidence but also to help them move forward and make progress. I am a good listener and am very curious about each of my clients own individual stories. I am a facilitator, helping my clients discover who they are, what they want out of life, and develop skills to cope and conquer their challenges. I help my clients feel in control of their life and feel hopeful. Because every client is unique I use a variety of counseling interventions. I help clients discover what thoughts and limiting beliefs may be holding them back (cognitive behavioral techniques) and help my clients cope with challenges . I use a trauma informed approach to provide a safe place for my clients to explore emotions and am EMDR trained by the EMDR Institute. I use narrative therapy to help clients write their story and use solution focused approaches to help clients set goals to gain control and move forward in their lives. I look forward to working with you!

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Thayanne Delima-Tokarz

Stamford, Connecticut - Psychiatrist
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Thayanne Delima-Tokarz, DO, is a double board-certified psychiatrist in Stamford, CT, offering telehealth psychiatric care for teens and adults. Her practice covers a broad range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD and perinatal mental health through a whole-person approach. Dr. Delima-Tokarz combines medication management with supportive therapy and lifestyle-focused care to treat not just symptoms, but the full picture of her patients' well-being. Integrative Psychiatry and Medication Management Dr. Delima-Tokarz brings more than five years of experience to her psychiatric practice, with a background spanning the Department of Defense, community mental health and private practice settings. As a DO with dual board certification in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine, she is uniquely positioned to blend pharmacotherapy with integrative strategies that address mental and physical health together. Sessions draw on supportive therapy, compassion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and coaching alongside medication management to build personalized care plans. This approach helps patients develop coping skills and sustainable habits that support lasting psychiatric wellness. Multilingual and Inclusive Psychiatric Care Dr. Delima-Tokarz offers sessions in English, Portuguese and Spanish, making culturally responsive care more accessible to a wider range of patients. Her specialty list also includes perinatal and postpartum mental health, LGBTQIA+ and transgender care and grief and life transition support. Getting Started with Telehealth Psychiatry Dr. Delima-Tokarz sees teens (ages 11 and up) and adults through online sessions via the Talkiatry platform, serving patients in Connecticut and beyond. She accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and many others.  

Michael Roman

Stamford, Connecticut - Psychiatrist
Online

Michael Roman is a psychiatrist offering virtual mental health care for teens, preteens and adults through his concierge telepsychiatry practice Transform with Roman, in Stamford, Connecticut. His practice specializes in psychiatric evaluation and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, substance use and related behavioral health concerns. P What kind of care does Dr. Roman provide? Dr. Roman offers virtual psychiatric evaluation and medication management. His concierge model emphasizes comprehensive treatment planning, same-day prescribing when appropriate and at-home computer-based ADHD testing to support accurate diagnosis and personalized care. Who can receive care here? The practice serves preteens and teens aged 11 to 18 as well as adults 18 and older. Dr. Roman works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, gambling, relationship stress and sleep issues. How does the concierge psychiatry model work? Transform with Roman offers flexible virtual appointments with evening availability, expedited scheduling and direct communication with the provider via phone, text or email. Sessions are structured around per-visit fees with no membership or subscription required and prescriptions can be sent to your preferred pharmacy or set up for home delivery. How to get started The practice offers online-only care to clients in Connecticut and select additional states where Dr. Roman is licensed.

Adena Chaviva Blickstein

Stamford, Connecticut - Psychiatrist
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Adena Chaviva Blickstein is a Child and Adolescent Integrative Psychiatrist based in Stamford, Connecticut and the founder of Teal Dragon Healing. Her practice supports children and adolescents, parents and families navigating anxiety, depression and ADHD, trauma and oppositional behaviors, grief and family conflict through a blend of psychiatric and holistic care. Dr. Blickstein believes lasting healing happens within relationships and her work centers on strengthening parent child attunement so the whole family can thrive together. Family Centered Psychiatry Dr. Blickstein's core focus is child and adolescent mental health within a family systems framework. As a board trained Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, she combines conservative medication management with root cause assessment to address behavioral, emotional and relational concerns in kids and teens. Sessions may incorporate CBT, interpersonal therapy and motivational interviewing, trauma focused care and positive psychology, alongside parental attunement training guided by her Attunement Model of Care. Rather than treating a child in isolation, she works with the family unit to reduce conflict, rebuild connection and support sustainable wellness. Integrative and Holistic Psychiatry Beyond traditional psychiatry, Dr. Blickstein integrates holistic assessments, integrated energy therapy and energy balancing into her care model. This blended approach offers families a values driven alternative to medication only treatment, emphasizing authenticity, compassion and whole family transformation. Getting Started Dr. Blickstein offers in person visits at her Stamford office and telehealth appointments for clients across Connecticut and New York. She completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Westchester Medical Center and is the founder and clinical director of Teal Dragon Healing. She accepts select insurance plans including Aetna, Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare, with sliding scale options available for eligible clients.

Free Mental Health Resources in Connecticut

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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