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LEAP- Lifelong Empowerment ABA & Psychotherapy provides clinical and behavioral services to the whole family using a hybrid approach.
Walking Beside Grief
Walking Beside GriefHonoring the Sacred Journey of Lossby Jennifer Hernandez, LCSWAs a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Therapist, my work has always been centered on compassion, presence, and supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments....
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma can leave lasting imprints on the mind and body, often disrupting daily life in ways that feel overwhelming, confusing, or even invisible to others. Whether it’s a single distressing event or a series of...
Substance Use and Addiction
Substance Use & AddictionSubstance use often begins as a way to cope. A glass of wine to unwind. A pill to sleep. A hit to quiet the racing thoughts. But over time, what starts as relief can turn into something harder to control. Addiction doesn’t usually look...
Women’s Mental Health
Women's Mental HealthWhether navigating postpartum depression, relationship stress, burnout, or unresolved trauma, many women feel like they have to hold it all together often at the expense of their own wellbeing. At LEAP, we believe that addressing mental health in...
Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
Trauma and Stressor Related DisordersTrauma can result from a wide range of experiences, including abuse, accidents, natural disasters, medical emergencies, loss, or exposure to violence. While not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, some individuals may...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental and neurological condition that affects an individual’s ability to communicate, interact socially, and navigate everyday life. At LEAP, we understand that every individual on the...
Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are complex neurodevelopmental conditions that can impact focus, impulse control, organization, and emotional regulation. ADHD is characterized...
Eating Disorders
Eating DisordersEating disorders are not just about food- they are complex mental health conditions that affect individuals across all age groups, genders, and backgrounds. They impact not only physical health but also emotional well-being, self-esteem, and...
Educational Advocacy
Educational AdvocacyNavigating the world of special education can be overwhelming for parents and guardians. From understanding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans to attending Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and advocating for necessary...
Foster Care & Adoption Counseling in Connecticut
Foster Care & AdoptionFoster care and adoption can be transformative and life-changing experiences for children and families. However, they often come with unique emotional challenges, identity questions, and complex family dynamics that require specialized...