Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in West Hartford, CT
Since 1989, Women's Center for Psychotherapy has provided psychotherapy and consultation services rooted in a feminist, humanist perspective. Our team of licensed clinicians specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based modalities such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and body-oriented approaches. We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages and genders, with particular expertise in working with the LGBTQ+ community, deaf and hearing-impaired clients through American Sign Language, and older adults.Our practice emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing, integrating cultural and systemic influences into treatment. We also offer clinical supervision, professional training, and community education initiatives, including dementia awareness programs and integrative medicine approaches to mental health.
Services
Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Reiki Training
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 35 years of experience in trauma-informed mental health care
- Specialized services for LGBTQ+, deaf/hard-of-hearing, and geriatric populations
- Multimodal therapy approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and body-oriented techniques
- Clinicians with advanced certifications in gerontology and integrative medicine
- Community education initiatives and clinical supervision programs
What people say
Compassionate clinicians
Specialized trauma expertise
LGBTQ+ affirming care
Diverse therapeutic approaches
Welcoming environment
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services combine feminist, humanist, and evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, and trauma. Clinicians tailor treatments using psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and body-oriented techniques for adults, adolescents, and children. We emphasize client-therapist relationships to foster healing through self-awareness and cultural context integration.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma treatment incorporates Control-Mastery, systems theory, and dissociation-focused modalities. Our clinicians address complex trauma effects using integrative approaches, including energy-based therapies and narrative techniques. Treatment emphasizes safety, empowerment, and addressing systemic inequalities impacting mental health outcomes for individuals and families.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts using psychodynamic and systems-based approaches. Our licensed therapists help partners navigate life transitions, trauma impacts, and relationship challenges through collaborative sessions that emphasize emotional connection and mutual understanding.
Family Therapy
Family therapy services address intergenerational patterns and systemic challenges using trauma-informed techniques. Clinicians work with families to improve communication, manage behavioral issues, and support members through life transitions. Sessions incorporate play therapy for children and systemic approaches for adolescent and adult family members.
Reiki Training
Reiki training programs combine energy-based healing with mental health practices. Led by Master Level Reiki Practitioners, our training explores mind-body connections and spiritual components of healing. The program emphasizes holistic approaches to wellness through certified instruction in energy transfer techniques and self-care applications.
People
Mary Ellen Ladd
Partner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specializing in geriatric care since 2002, Mary Ellen provides therapy for adults of all ages. Certified in gerontology, she works with aging populations facing health challenges and caregiver responsibilities. She offers clinical supervision and community dementia education programs.
Beth Juliano
Partner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With 15+ years in social work, Beth specializes in trauma treatment for individuals and families. Her practice integrates psychodynamic and cognitive therapies for clients experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma across residential and outpatient settings.
Dr. Lisa Kuntz
Licensed Psychologist
Board-certified behavior analyst Dr. Kuntz specializes in treating individuals with disabilities. Fluent in ASL, she combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with integrative medicine approaches. She also serves as a psychology professor and court system consultant for deafness-related cases.
Liz Mongillo-Herman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Trauma and dissociation specialist using empowerment-centered therapy. Combining feminist frameworks with energy-based modalities, Liz focuses on systemic inequality impacts. Currently offering Reiki training with expertise in mind-body healing connections and spiritual components of mental health.
Kathryn Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor
With 14 years of experience, Dr. Henderson specializes in child and adolescent therapy. Trauma-informed care includes play therapy techniques for anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. She provides parenting consultation and supervision for counselors seeking licensure.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Specialized services include geriatric care, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, and treatment for deaf/hard-of-hearing clients using ASL.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicare, Husky, Cigna, Optum, and Anthem. Some clinicians also offer self-pay options and sliding scale fees based on individual circumstances.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, many clinicians offer telehealth sessions for adult clients. Specific availability varies by provider, with some offering both in-person and virtual appointments.
What makes your practice unique?
Our feminist, humanist approach integrates cultural context into treatment. We combine evidence-based therapies with specialized expertise in trauma, LGBTQ+ care, and services for deaf/hard-of-hearing clients through ASL.
Do you offer specialized trauma treatment?
Yes, our clinicians specialize in trauma treatment using Control-Mastery, systems theory, and energy-based modalities. We address complex trauma effects and dissociation with personalized therapeutic approaches.
Can I receive clinical supervision?
Yes, experienced clinicians provide supervision for licensed professionals seeking additional support and therapists working toward licensure in social work and counseling fields.
