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Coastal Counseling Associates LLC, accepts major insurance plans offered in the shoreline communities
of Madison, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Essex, Guilford, Branford, Killingworth and throughout Connecticut
Coastal Counseling has assembled a staff of therapists specifically trained to assist
families on the shoreline with the unique needs of families experiencing transitions
such as divorce, blending families and remarriage issues. By utilizing our services
this transition is often easier and less painful for all persons involved. We also assist
individuals with the process of closure and begin the progression of moving forward.

Family Restructuring Sessions
Mental health professionals are trained to assist families in the redefining of roles
following a major change in the structure of a family. Some of these changes include
divorce, separation, the blending of two families, and remarriage. The approach is
solution focused and family members can attend sessions with a counselor in their
private office.

Choose a cooperative separation or divorce. Put your children first.

The Collaborative Divorce  
The process can empower you to minimize the pain and stress of separation and
divorce. It is a new cooperative approach which fosters communication and
supported negotiation in a non adversarial manner. Coastal Counseling Associates
is one of the founding members of Divorce Solutions of Connecticut
www.divorcesolutionsofct.com: a professional association of attorneys, financial
planners and divorce coaches who assist clients through a negotiation based
divorce settlement outside of the courtroom. The collaborative team is customized to
fit each family. Children's concerns are well represented when choosing collaborative
divorce.

Child Specialist  
A Child Specialist keeps parents focused on the needs of the children involved in the
divorce. The Child Specialist is trained in child development, and knowledgeable of
issues involving child-related matters of divorce.

Divorce Recovery Trained mental health professionals offer supportive coaching
sessions on divorce recovery. Sessions are as frequent as requested and focus on
the transition from present to the future. Goals of each individual are explored.
Sessions are not psychotherapy, and there is no clinical treatment. The experience
is solution focused, private and supportive. Create a solid foundation for a fresh start
and enlist the expertise of a trained professional. Learn to empower yourself!

Counseling for Children of Divorce
Counseling can be an important intervention with children experiencing divorce.
Frequently children blame themselves and can experience a full range of emotions
such as rejection, fear, anger and confusion..Counselors are trained in family
systems and behavioral approaches unique to children experiencing this major
transition.

Counseling for Adult Children of Divorce
A parents' divorce can have an impact on a child that can last into adulthood. Issues
such as intimacy, resolving conflict, commitment and trust are some areas which can
be effected. If you feel that a divorce has had an impact on your;relationships,
consider a private session.
Right for you. Right for now.
Coastal Counseling
Associates, LLC
149 Durham Road
Suite 31
Madison, CT 06443
203-245-1956 phone
203-245-6710 fax