Trauma & Anxiety Therapy in Watertown Connecticut

Practical support for big emotions, tough transitions, and real life stress. Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overly clinical — we can do real work together and still keep it human. 

Why you’re here

Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions and feel unsure where to start.

How We Can Help

At Nightfall Counseling, therapy is focused on helping you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical coping skills you can use in daily life.

Telehealth therapy in Connecticut allows you to access care from the comfort of your home while still receiving consistent, personalized support anywhere in the state. Therapy is not about being “fixed” — it is about gaining insight, emotional regulation skills, and confidence in your ability to navigate challenges.

Whether you are a teen, adult, or family seeking support, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity.

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Our Team

Nightfall Counseling is a group practice in Watertown CT providing thoughtful, evidence-based therapy to individuals and families across Connecticut. Below you can learn more about our therapists and find the right fit for your needs.

Licensed therapist in Connecticut specializing in anxiety, trauma, and relationship support

Suzy Mann, LCSW

I work with adults seeking support for mental health concerns, personal growth, and navigating life’s challenges in a warm, collaborative, and empowering therapeutic space.

Founder & Clinical Supervisor

Therapist in Connecticut providing trauma and anxiety therapy at Nightfall Counseling

I work with teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and high-stress or crisis periods, using a supportive, skills-based, and down-to-earth approach.

Individual & Family Therapist

Miranda Erikson, LMSW

Therapy Services

Family Therapy

Family dynamics can become especially challenging when one person is struggling. We work with families who want support improving communication, reducing conflict, and understanding how to better support a child or teen during stressful or crisis periods.

Sessions focus on building clarity, consistency, and emotional safety — helping families feel more connected and better equipped to handle challenges together.

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Individual Therapy

Many people feel like they’re holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck on the inside. Anxiety, low mood, burnout, and relationship stress can make everyday life feel heavier than it needs to be.

Therapy is a space to slow things down, understand patterns, and build tools that actually help — whether you’re navigating a transition, struggling with boundaries, or just feeling off and unsure why.

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Teen Therapy

Teen years can be intense. We work with teens who experience big emotions, frequent stress, anxiety, mood swings, or difficulty coping with daily demands. This may show up as shutdown, irritability, impulsive behavior, or feeling misunderstood.

In therapy, we focus on building practical skills to manage emotions, navigate relationships, and feel more confident handling challenges — at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

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How Therapy Works

Therapy looks different for everyone — but it should always feel collaborative, supportive, and useful.

We offer individual and family therapy sessions for teens, adults, and families across Connecticut. Sessions are held via secure telehealth and are tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.

Our work often includes:

  • Learning skills to manage intense emotions and stress

  • Understanding patterns in thoughts, behaviors, and relationships

  • Navigating family dynamics, communication challenges, and conflict

  • Support during high-stress or crisis periods

We use evidence-based approaches like Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), but we also believe therapy works best when it feels like a real human connection — not a script. We take this work seriously, but we also believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable being yourself — questions, honesty, and even a little humor are welcome here.

Session details are shared here so there are no surprises — questions are always welcome during a consultation. We are currently out-of-network providers and DO NOT accept insurance. We can provide a superbill for services since our services are covered under FSA/HSA.

  • Private pay only

  • $120 per 50-minute session (adults and teens)

  • $200 per family session, generally 75-90 minutes 

  • Limited sliding scale spots available 

Telehealth
 All sessions are held virtually for clients located anywhere in Connecticut.