You deserve more than just "getting by"
Life can be challenging, and sometimes those challenges feel like more than we can manage on our own. Making the choice to begin working with a Professional Counselor is the first step towards opening our minds to the possibility that there is another option other than "just getting by". Working with a Professional Counselor allows us to share our emotional struggles in a safe and trusting space, and learn new ways to process, reframe and approach life stressors, trauma, anxiety and so much more. Engaging in counseling is being kind to yourself. It is giving yourself grace and understanding. It is prioritizing your wellbeing.
Empowering Authenticity Since 2021
Open Minds Counseling is a women owned counseling practice located in Durham Connecticut. Our mission is to empower our clients through trauma-informed care that fosters healing and the journey towards living authentically.
Our practice is committed to providing ethical, effective, and authentic care to help clients in self-actualization, and manifesting a life aligned with their truest selves. At Open Minds Counseling we strive to uphold social justice, racial and gender equality and welcome folks from all walks of life, backgrounds, orientations, identities, and religions.
Our practice is committed to providing ethical, effective, and authentic care to help clients in self-actualization, and manifesting a life aligned with their truest selves. At Open Minds Counseling we strive to uphold social justice, racial and gender equality and welcome folks from all walks of life, backgrounds, orientations, identities, and religions.
OUr specialtiesWomen's Mental Health
Adolescent Mental Health College Student Mental Health Radical Self Love ADHD Anxiety Depression Trauma 
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Our ServicesOur team offers counseling across the lifespan including; Children 5+, Adolescents, Adults, Families, & Couples.
Our providers are trained in a variety of counseling modalities such as; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, HeartMath biofeedback, expressive art therapies and Holistic Centered Counseling. 
Adolescent Mental Health
Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation Anxiety Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings; sudden and intense feelings of panic. College Student Mental Health Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression. Depression Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life Women's issues Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman |
