Therapy that starts where they are.
Culturally affirming mental health services for children and families in Connecticut. No cost to eligible families with Husky Medicaid. Individual child therapy, family therapy, supervised by licensed LCSW.
The Process
How children and family services work
Services are delivered by trained graduate-level clinicians completing their supervised hours toward licensure under the close oversight of our licensed Director of Children and Family Services.
Reach out to enroll: Contact Therapy Nook by phone, email, or through the website. Our team will guide you through the enrollment process and verify your Medicaid coverage.
Complete intake: You'll complete a brief intake process through SimplePractice, our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform — fully digital, no paperwork required.
Meet your clinician: Your child or family will be matched with a supervised graduate clinician committed to culturally responsive, affirming care.
Begin therapy Sessions are held via telehealth through SimplePractice — no commute, no barriers. In-person sessions are available by appointment.
Services We Offer
Individual Child Therapy
One-on-one therapeutic support for children and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and more. Sessions are adapted to each child's age, developmental stage, and cultural background.
Ages 5 to 17
Family Therapy
Systemic, culturally responsive family therapy that strengthens communication, rebuilds connection, and supports the whole family unit through challenges — not just the individual child.
All family structures welcome
Supervised Clinical Care
Every session is delivered by a graduate-level clinician under the direct supervision of our licensed Director of Children and Family Services — ensuring clinical quality, safety, and accountability at every step.
Licensed oversight
Who We Serve
Built for families who deserve to see themselves in their therapist
Therapy Nook was built intentionally for children and families in underserved communities. You should not have to explain your experience before the healing can begin.
Children and adolescents navigating identity, anxiety, depression, and trauma
Families seeking culturally responsive support that honors their lived experience
Children enrolled in Connecticut Medicaid — no cost, no barrier
Families navigating school challenges, behavioral concerns, or major life changes
Multi-generational families seeking to break cycles and build new patterns
“Your child deserves a soft place to land.”
At Therapy Nook, we believe healing is a right — not a privilege. Our children and family services are offered through Medicaid specifically because we refuse to let cost determine which children get access to affirming mental health care.
FAQs
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Your child does not need a pre-existing diagnosis to begin services. Our clinicians will complete an initial assessment during the first sessions to understand your child's needs and develop an individualized treatment plan.
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Yes. Our graduate interns are advanced-standing Master's students in clinical social work or counseling programs completing their supervised clinical hours under the direct oversight of our licensed Director of Children and Family Services. Every session is clinically supervised and every treatment decision is reviewed by a licensed clinician.
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For families whose children are covered by Connecticut Medicaid, there is typically no out-of-pocket cost for services. We can help you verify your child's coverage during the enrollment process.
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Services are delivered primarily via telehealth through SimplePractice, our HIPAA-compliant platform. In-person sessions are available by appointment.
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We serve children and adolescents ages 5 to 17 through individual child therapy, and entire family units through family therapy. Contact us to discuss your family's specific situation.
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Families can self-refer by calling 203-816-5179 or emailing slaine@therapynook.org. Clinicians, schools, pediatric providers, and caseworkers are also welcome to contact us directly. We welcome all referral sources.