Kopman-Fried, Judy

Soul Friends, located in Wallingford, CT, is dedicated to healing the hearts of children and families through innovative animal-assisted therapy programs. Established in 2003, the organization has provided therapeutic services to over 10,000 children across Connecticut, emphasizing the healing benefits of the human-animal bond and nature. With a team of trained mental health professionals and equine specialists, Soul Friends offers a variety of programs, including interactive individual psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning, tailored to meet the needs of children, families, veterans, and first responders. Their commitment to best practices and collaboration with community agencies ensures effective therapeutic interventions that foster hope and resilience. Generated from the website

Branwen O'Shea, LCSW, offers compassionate counseling services in Bethany, CT, focusing on trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With a holistic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and breathwork, Branwen creates a supportive environment for both teens and adults to explore their emotions and develop coping skills. Branwen is dedicated to serving diverse populations, including the LGBTQ community, and values the unique perspectives of individuals from all cultures and spiritual beliefs. As an experienced writer and yoga teacher, she inspires creatives to pursue their passions while emphasizing the importance of personal growth and self-discovery. Generated from the website

Clifford Beers is a mental wellness center serving children and families in Connecticut. Founded in 1913, Clifford Beers brings leading-edge solutions to children and families seeking mental, physical and social wellness. Our clinics and programs provide care with a whole-family approach, examining the needs of the child as well as the child's caregiver(s). We meet families where they're at, providing care in clinic, in the home, in schools and the community. These services provide children and families with treatment and care for: telehealth - serving children and families virtually during COVID-19 trauma sexual abuse domestic violence psychiatric needs bullying struggling in school psychological testing and diagnosis autism/ID/DD speech therapy new or soon-to-be fathers and mothers children and families in the DCF system families on medicare/medicaid/CHIP Unsure of what help you need? Call us at 203-772-1270 and we will help you figure out which program is the best fit for you.