Focused Solutions Counseling, LLC
DOROTHY McCARTY MS, LPC, NCC, MATS
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 21 years of combined experience as a Psychotherapist and Behavior Therapist. I have a beautiful and private office in Brookfield, Connecticut. I specialize in working with adult individuals and couples. I enjoy helping my clients work through things that get in the way of a happy and peaceful life. Using various modalities, we can address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and conflict. We can address many feelings that are associated with chronic illness. By exploring self-esteem issues, together we will create a new perspective based on present and past events. I can help parents work with their children whether they have behavioral problems or are on the autism spectrum (ASD), making changes and learning many strategies to improve the family dynamic.
I also specialize in grief counseling. Grief can be from the loss of a loved one, but also from the loss of a life that was planned or hoped for, but has changed. This can include but not be limited to relationships, losing a job, or opportunities.
As a Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (MATS) for opiate addiction, I have a true understanding of not only how addiction affects an individual, but also the toll it takes on family members. We explore how to remain supportive without this disease consuming your every thought. With the MATS certification, I can help you explore how medications that you may be taking can affect not only how you physically feel, but psychologically as well.
Modalities of Treatment
Although you will identify changes you'd like to make, these goals can be changed along the way. Helping you achieve your goals, I work with a holistic approach; using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Behavior therapy, Logotherapy, Narrative therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and many more. I teach my clients skills to improve their communication skills and mediate their relationships by using strategies that allow them to feel heard, and how to let the other person feel heard -to reduce defensiveness and lower the temperature quickly. These techniques can be used at home, work, with friends- whenever needed!
As a side note, although working in a therapeutic environment is focused and serious work, we often have fun figuring out different ways to approach change.
Below I've described a few types of therapy:
Welcome to Individual and Couples Therapy
Thank you for looking into Individual and Couples Therapy, This is the first step to creating a better relationship with yourself or your significant other. You decide what we talk about and what you want to change. You control the pace at which we work.
I am here to help guide you through the process of change and meeting your goals. We explore the past and present, and the things that are getting in the way of feeling inner peace and a sense of well-being.
We can sort through whatever changes you'd like to make over a cup of tea or coffee in my cozy and private office.
Ultimately, the person you need to have the best relationship with - is you!
To book an appointment, please leave a text or voicemail on my confidential cell phone.
My Credentials
DOROTHY MCCARTY, MS, LPC, NCC, MATS
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY (BS)
COURSEWORK COMPLETED IN MEDIATION (WCSU)
MASTER'S DEGREE IN CLINICAL COUNSELING (MS)
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED COUNSELOR (NBCC)
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR STATE OF CONNECTICUT (LPC)
CERTIFIED MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT SPECIALIST (MATS)
CONNECTICUT CERTIFICATION BOARD
CHAIRMAN OF THE WESTERN BRANCH OF THE CONNECTICUT COUNSELING ASSOCIATION FROM 2009-2020; COORDINATING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR COUNSELORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS AT WCSU
Office Hours, Fees and Appointments
My office is quiet and cozy and in a private setting. We can begin a roadmap for change over a cup of coffee or tea, with crackling of my wood burning stove!
OFFICE HOURS
Wed: 7:45-7:30 Virtual
Thur: 8:30-7:30 Virtual
Fri: 8:30 5:30 In-person*
Sat: 8:30-2:00 In-person*
Sun: 7:30-1:30 Virtual
*In inclement weather, or of you are sick and would still like to talk,
we can do a virtual visit
FEES
Initial Consultation Individuals
75 minutes $200
Follow up sessions
60 minutes $150
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Initial Consultation Couples
75 minutes $300
Follow up sessions
60 minutes $250
Cash, checks, Credit cards, HSA checks and HSA credit cards are accepted.
Payment is taken at the start of each session..
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE LEAVE A VOICEMAIL OR TEXT
In your message: Please let me know why you are seeking therapy. Also, let me know your availability and if you prefer in-person or virtual visits. I will try to call you within 24 hours.
My office cell number is 203-885-4127
Office address:
21 Oak Grove Road
Brookfield, Connecticut
06804-2010
WARNING: Intimate Partner Violence, Emotional, Verbal, Sexual, Financial and/or physical abuse
I do not offer emergency services, so in cases related to any type of abuse, including , Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), I recommend reaching out to your local IPV organization with Family Violence Victim Advocates (FVVA), in addition to law enforcement and/or the court system. These cases require professionals experienced in working with law enforcement and victim's advocates, which is beyond the scope of my practice.
If any client believes they are experiences Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), whether currently or in the past, it is essential that you share this information BEFORE we start working together., .to ensure that I can refer you to the care and support for you and/or your children. I advise you to contact the Center for Empowerment & Education in Danbury, CT, at 203-731-5200 and/or your local domestic violence hotline. Leaving a relationship where there has been any form of abuse can be dangerous, so it's crucial to seek appropriate help.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: http://www.thehotline.org/
Information on the recent coercive control law called: Jennifer's Law: http://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/jennifers-law-closer-look-connecticuts-new-domestic-violence-law/520-8ea71886-ab2d-4998-a556-d47c37e27553d