Breakwater Counseling Center offers specialization in anxiety, depression, couples and marriage counseling and recovery from traumatic experiences. Therapist/Owner Joanne Martin, LPC views the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort between herself and the client. You are the expert in your life and she respects your expertise. In therapy at Breakwater Counseling Center, you will explore and rewrite some of the negative messages and untrue stories you have been telling yourself- replacing those negative messages with current truths, positive affirmations and life affirming actions. You will be encouraged to evaluate your current life, discuss your road blocks and create your own new truths about who you really are and how you really feel today. Joanne encourages her clients' vulnerabilities and fearless exploration of their hopes and dreams. Her style is easy going, a bit "quirky", creative in it's therapeutic approaches and she truly believes in the strength of the human spirit. She truly believes in your unique strengths and your unique human spirit. It has been empirically shown one of the very most important aspects of a successful counseling experience is the result of finding the right therapist for them. You should expect to work with a therapist you connect with and trust. A therapist who encourages your strengths and wisdom. It may feel a bit scary to seek help from a therapist, to discuss your current situation and life experiences- But, making the call to seek help may be the first of many brave and empowering choices you will make. Seeking help for anxiety, depression or relationship issues may possibly change your life and the lives of those you love forever. Begin your journey to a more inspired life. Explore and enhance your most authentic, loving and connected self. Create a more fulfilling professional life and improve your relationships with family, friends and co-workers. You can rewrite your story with your envisioned, happy ending. Breakwater Counseling Center is a beautiful and private therapy office, conveniently located off I-95 in Stratford, Ct. Call or email to learn more, schedule a free in-office 30-minute consult or a 50-minute counseling appointment.