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Mental health and libido are closely connected. Stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression can all impact desire, intimacy, and pleasure. Healing starts with understanding this mind-body link—rebuilding trust, communicating about needs and fantasies, and practicing consent to restore confidence, connection, and a healthy libido.

In today's culture, it often feels as though you must always be happy, positive, and thriving . Social media overflows with smiling...

Your brain between ages 12 and 25 is like a house still under construction — the wiring isn’t done yet. Using cannabis too early can alter how memory, attention, and decision-making systems develop. Today’s high-THC products can overload those circuits, increasing risks for anxiety, depression, or dependency. Understanding how cannabis affects the developing brain helps you make informed choices — so when your “house” is finished, all the lights are on.

We’re excited to announce a new group therapy series designed specifically for teens! Growing up can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to managing stress, emotions, friendships, and family dynamics. This supportive group provides a safe space for teens to connect with peers, share experiences, and build healthy coping skills. Led by licensed therapists, sessions will focus on topics like self-esteem, communication, stress management, and emotional resilience.

October is Mental Health Awareness & Screening Month! This month’s newsletter highlights key events like Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 6–12), World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), and free depression screenings happening across Connecticut. With the theme “My Mental Health at Work,” we’re focusing on how workplaces, communities, and individuals can come together to support well-being. Explore local events, helpful resources, and simple ways to check in with yourself and othe

Couples Counseling and Sex Couples counseling offers a powerful space to explore how sexual and emotional intimacy interact in your relationship. Many couples come to therapy feeling stuck in a cycle: arguments about sex spill into other parts of life, or tension elsewhere shows up in the bedroom.

Student-athletes push limits every day, whether it's on the field, on the track, in the gym, or in the classroom. Pressure bulbs, expectations mount, and mental health can get squeezed. But when they tap into sports psychology and therapy, they don't just survive, they thrive. At CT Counseling Group, we help student athletes unleash mental strength, sharpen focus, and build resilience that lasts.

These professionals play a crucial role in helping athletes navigate the unique mental health challenges they face, from performance pressure to injuries and personal struggles. They don't just boost performance; they also support cognitive health and aid in the recovery from trauma.

Communication is truly one of the building blocks for creating secure relationships in our lives. We communicate with our partners, families, acquaintances, colleagues, strangers, and even our pets. Today, we have the ability and technology to connect with others through a wide variety of platforms.

Every human mind is home to two distinctive advisors, Emotional Mind, where thoughts and behaviors are driven by urgency and feeling, and...

How Trauma Shows Up Online Trauma does not stay in the past. It reappears in everyday experiences, including online ones. A single post, image, or headline can instantly bring back painful memories. Social media also blurs boundaries. Survivors may feel pushed to share their stories before they feel ready. Others may face criticism, judgment, or insensitive comments that intensify their pain. In this way, digital spaces can retraumatize rather than comfort.

Realizing that your child may need support outside of your family unit can be overwhelming, frustrating, and even frightening. As a...

My clients often say, “‘I just can’t find the right words. It’s too hard to explain.” Describing your thoughts and emotions can feel like...

Starting therapy can feel a little intimidating—like walking into a room where you're not quite sure what will happen next. Whether...

Have you ever felt your heart racing for no clear reason, your stomach in knots before a meeting, or that urge to either run or hide when...

Life has a funny way of throwing us curveballs, doesn’t it? Whether it’s a rough day at work, a tough conversation with a loved one, or...