Stokes Counseling Services
Erika McKenzie, LPC, currently serves as the PIC Program Manager and Clinician at Optimus Health Care since February 2021, while also working as a Clinician at Stokes Counseling Services since April 2023. With extensive experience in mental health and counseling, Erika previously held positions such as MDFT Clinician and TFC Care Manager at Boys & Girls Village from September 2019 to February 2021, and Family Case Worker at A.B.C.D., Inc from October 2015 to August 2019, where work involved supporting families and managing crises. Erika's earlier roles include serving as an Intensive Outpatient Program Assistant at Parent Child Resource Center and as Therapeutic Support Staff at All Pointe Care, LLC, focusing on crisis intervention and individualized therapeutic support. Erika's career began as a Residential Counselor at STAR, Inc. and involved data collection at The Warren Group. Erika holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Bridgeport and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University.
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Stokes Counseling Services
Stokes Counseling Services is a private counseling practice located in Naugatuck made up of licensed therapists who specialize in children and families. In addition to our work with children and families, we provide individual, family, and couples counseling to adults. We understand finding the right fit for a therapist is important and acknowledge you must feel safe and comfortable before making those difficult steps in getting better. We are committed to providing a trusting, engaging, and collaborative environment with our clients. We believe you are the expert on yourself and we are the guide to help you manage ways to overcome what is currently getting in the way of living the life you deserve. We provide a strength based solution focused approach to help alleviate unwanted symptoms and utilize a variety of modalities including Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to increase positive change. In addition to our friendly and down to earth approach, we only employ licensed therapists who all are licensed to practice therapy in the State of Connecticut. All of our therapists have a strong background post masters degree so you can trust we have the education and experience to help you through this difficult time. We also offer weekend and telehealth appointments for those who have busy work schedules that make it difficult to come in for appointments throughout the week.