At The Shoreline Therapy Center, we provide therapy and counseling that not only begins in the therapist’s office but also extends throughout the person’s life. We treat our clients in real, relatable terms — no psychobabble allowed — with sensitivity, care and privacy.
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Child & Adolescent Therapy
Our approach always includes the family. Usually, we begin the therapy with a session just with the parents followed by three-to-four sessions with the…
Individual Adult Therapy
We believe the most critical step in therapy is determining the right fit between the individual and therapist. When a client begins with us, we schedule a meeting...
Couples Therapy
We believe the most important factor is finding a “safe place” where the couple can work on key issues. This allows us to “dig deep” and get to the underlying factors affecting...
Family Therapy
Our goal in family therapy is to take what is in many situations a dysfunctional family and to turn it into a functional family. A systems approach is particularly relevant for...
Co-Facilitated Therapy
We often employ co-facilitated therapy across all of our practice areas as the situation warrants. At The Center our team approach allows us the advantage...
Group Therapy
We generally employ a co-facilitated approach to bring multiple perspectives, usually by one of our therapists in conjunction with a Connections counselor...
One-on-One Coaching
We offer one-on-one coaching either to supplement any type of our therapies or on a stand-alone basis. Our coaches are adept at helping individuals deal with the obstacles...
Executive Functioning
Executive functioning helps manage all of life’s tasks. It is the ability to plan, adapt, manage time, have organizational skills, multi-task, and use self-control...
Case Management
At The Shoreline Therapy Center, our case managers are responsible for coordinating with our therapists, coaches, personal fitness trainers as well as external parties such as...
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Our approach always includes the family. Usually, we begin the therapy with a session just with the parents followed by three-to-four sessions with the…
Individual Adult Therapy
We believe the most critical step in therapy is determining the right fit between the individual and therapist. When a client begins with us, we schedule a meeting...
Couples Therapy
We believe the most important factor is finding a “safe place” where the couple can work on key issues. This allows us to “dig deep” and get to the underlying factors affecting...
Family Therapy
Our goal in family therapy is to take what is in many situations a dysfunctional family and to turn it into a functional family. A systems approach is particularly relevant for...
Co-Facilitated Therapy
We often employ co-facilitated therapy across all of our practice areas as the situation warrants. At The Center our team approach allows us the advantage...
Group Therapy
We generally employ a co-facilitated approach to bring multiple perspectives, usually by one of our therapists in conjunction with a Connections counselor...
One-on-One Coaching
We offer one-on-one coaching either to supplement any type of our therapies or on a stand-alone basis. Our coaches are adept at helping individuals deal with the obstacles...
Executive Functioning
Executive functioning helps manage all of life’s tasks. It is the ability to plan, adapt, manage time, have organizational skills, multi-task, and use self-control...
Case Management
At The Shoreline Therapy Center, our case-managers are responsible for coordinating with our therapists, coaches, personal fitness trainers as well as external parties such as...
The Connections Difference
The Shoreline Therapy Center’s Connections Program provides intensive, comprehensive community-based behavioral health care to children, adolescents and adults...
The Connections Program
The Connections Program is a unique approach to therapy, existing in a space somewhere between individual counseling and a residential-based program. Essentially, it’s a community based integrative outpatient program…
The Connections Difference
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Nature and Mental Health
The human connection with nature has been a subject of intrigue and study for centuries, and in recent years, the importance of this connection for mental health has gained increasing recognition. The importance of having direct contact with nature in the maintenance...
Benefits of Family Therapy
For many families, having a strong connection and relationship with one another is valued. Some families struggle with conflict between one another which creates a stressful home environment. The goal of family therapy is to strengthen these connections by looking at...
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
When searching for a therapist, you will find that you have many different styles and techniques to choose from. Some therapists will be explicit about the modalities they practice and others will not. This post will provide the basics about one approach to therapy...
Understanding Anxiety: The Basics
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Are You a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
High sensitivity is an impactful personality trait observed in 15-20% of people. It is characterized by deep cognitive processing, elevated emotional intensity, and increased sensitivity to stimuli. Dr. Elaine Aron, who introduced the term Highly Sensitive Person in...
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A Guiding Light for Suicide Prevention. Maybe you’ve heard of the 211 helpline, operated by the United Way. The 211 helpline in Connecticut is a free, confidential service available 24/7 to all residents. It’s designed as a comprehensive support provision that aids...
Six Core Skills of Mindfulness
In DBT, Mindfulness plays a big role in every skill you learn. Mindfulness teaches us to be in the present moment to have full awareness of what’s going on within us and around us, without judgment, and actively participating in what works. Since this skill is...