I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with extensive experience working with children and adolescents along with their families, as well as with adults individually. My approach is strengths based, solution-focused, with a clinical focus on treating anxiety and depression. Her therapeutic strategies include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Family Systems Theory. Rita provides an inclusive and affirming environment and is able to make strong and meaningful connections with her clients.
My approach is strengths based and solution-focused, with a clinical focus on treating anxiety and depression. My therapeutic strategies include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Family Systems Theory. I provide an inclusive and affirming environment and am able to make strong and meaningful connections with my clients.
I live in West Hartford with my partner and our son. We are rooted in this community and I feel lucky to be able to live and practice here in such a wonderful setting. I am currently offering tele-health sessions.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community Specialties
- Lgbtqia+