Farmington Valley Counseling Center

04/14/2026

Your 20s are supposed to be the best years of your life — so why can they feel so isolating? 🤔

If you're a young adult navigating big life transitions, social pressure, or just the general chaos of adulting, Twenties Together at Farmington Valley Counseling Center might be exactly what you've been looking for.

This small, supportive group meets Tuesdays 6–7 PM starting April 21 at 244 Main St in Farmington. Led by our skilled FVCC clinicians, it's a space to connect, grow, and realize you're far from alone.

Spots are limited — learn more and register at fvcounseling.com/groups or call (860) 255-4017.

Tag a friend in their 20s who could use this! ❤️

04/13/2026

Screens off. Skills on. 🌱

Our FVCC Spring Groups are starting soon, and we still have a few spots left in most groups.

These small, supportive groups help kids, teens, and young adults build:
✨ social confidence
✨ coping skills
✨ emotional regulation
✨ frustration tolerance
✨ real-life peer connection

At a time when so many young people are spending hours on screens, these groups offer something different:
👉 connection
👉 confidence
👉 practical life skills
👉 the chance to feel less alone

Groups begin the week after next, so now is a great time to reserve a spot.

🔗 Learn more + register:
fvcounseling.com/groups

📞 Questions? Call us at (860) 255-4017

💬 Please share with any families, educators, or providers who may know a child, teen, or young adult who could benefit.

04/10/2026

Exciting news! FVCC is growing! 🌱

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Brenda O'Leary, PhD to our clinical team! Brenda is a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working in schools and completing psychological evaluations. She will be seeing teens, young adults, and adults in our Avon and Farmington offices — and via telehealth for clients across Connecticut.

She is also bringing a brand new service to FVCC: ADHD + Executive Functioning Evaluations. We know this has been a highly requested service in our community, and we could not be more excited to offer it. Stay tuned for more details — but if you're already interested, send us a message or give us a call. We anticipate spots will fill quickly!

📞 (860) 255-4017
🌐 fvcounseling.com

Welcome to the team, Brenda!

03/27/2026

Get your teen off their screen, out of the house, and connecting with peers! 🙌

Join us for a fun, low-pressure Teen Game Night this Saturday!

👉 Games, pizza, and real-life connection in a safe, supportive space.

🗓️ Saturday, March 28th, 6 pm - 8 pm
📍 FVCC Farmington Office (244 Main Street)

Spots are limited—grab one now:
fvcounseling.com/gamenight

Teens are welcome to bring a friend or two! Open to the community.

02/09/2026

📣 FVCC is excited to welcome Erin Wininger, LPC to our team!

Finding the right support for your teen or young adult shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job. If your child is overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, or struggling with school stress, it helps to work with someone who truly gets the real-life pressures kids (and parents!) face... and who knows how to help.

Erin brings 20+ years of experience supporting students in school settings, and she now provides counseling for:
✅ Teens + young adults
✅ Parents/caregivers who want support too
✅ Anxiety, depression, school stress, life transitions, and more

✨ Erin’s style is grounded, practical, and compassionate—focused on building skills that translate into everyday life (not just “talking about it”).

🕒 After-school and weekend availability to fit busy family schedules.
⚡ Openings are limited and expected to fill quickly.

📍 Avon + Farmington | 💻 Telehealth

To get started: 📞 CALL (860) 255-4017 or ✉️ EMAIL: info@fvcounseling.com

10/29/2025

Big feelings in little kids can often feel overwhelming — for them and for you. 😩❤️
Join us on Wednesday, November 12 at 11 AM for our FREE Thrive Together: FVCC Parent Education Series event...

3 Essential Strategies for Supporting Little Kids with Big Emotions—and the simple shift that turns daily meltdowns into moments of connection.

You’ll learn therapist-approved tools to help your child calm down faster, communicate better, and strengthen your connection — even in the hardest moments.

🎥 LIVE on Zoom
💬 Includes LIVE Q&A
👉 Register FREE: fvcounseling.com/thrive

And, be sure to invite any parents you know to join us! The more the merrier! 😊

10/13/2025

📣 If you’ve been searching for the right therapist (for yourself or your young adult), we’ve got exciting news...

FVCC is thrilled to welcome Kaitlin Diaz, LCSW to the team! 🎉

Kaitlin brings a calm, grounded energy and deep experience supporting young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.

She also has a special interest in working with college athletes—as a former collegiate volleyball player, she truly understands the unique pressures of balancing sports, academics, and life. 🏐

Kaitlin is currently accepting new clients with daytime in person openings in our Farmington office and telehealth appointments for clients across the states of CT and NJ - perfect for college students, busy professionals, and parents during the school day!

📞 Call (860) 255-4017 or visit fvcounseling.com to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Kaitlin's openings are sure to fill quickly, so don't delay!

Remember, if your young adult or you are struggling right now, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. FVCC is here to help you and your family thrive! 💫

10/11/2025

💭 Remember when you thought the hard part would end after high school?

You made it through college applications, late-night homework, and all those teenage ups and downs… but now your young adult is still struggling and you’re not sure what to do next.

Maybe your 20-something is anxious, unmotivated, or unsure what they want. Maybe they’re living at home (again) and you’re walking that tightrope between helping and hovering.

You love them deeply—but it’s hard to know how to support them without taking over. 💔

My latest post shares practical, compassionate strategies to help your 20-something build independence, confidence, and hope—without burning yourself out in the process.

➡️ Read the new blog: “When Your 20-Something Is Still Struggling: 5 Practical Ways to Offer Support Without Taking Over.”
https://fvcounseling.com/blog

✨ At Farmington Valley Counseling Center, we support young adults and their parents through therapy and coaching—both in person (Avon & Farmington, CT) and online across CT, NJ & VT.

📞 Call (860) 255-4017 or visit fvcounseling.com to learn more.

10/11/2025

https://fvcounseling.com/blog/2025/10/7/when-your-20-something-is-still-struggling

Your 20-something is struggling with anxiety, motivation, or direction—and you’re not sure how to help. Learn compassionate ways to support your young adult without enabling. Farmington Valley Counseling Center offers in-person therapy in Avon & Farmington, CT, and telehealth for clients in CT,

09/24/2025

https://fvcounseling.com/blog/2025/9/24/too-young-for-counseling-the-truth-about-early-support-for-little-kids

Wondering if your child is too young for therapy? At Farmington Valley Counseling Center, we specialize in counseling for preschool and elementary-aged children in Avon and Farmington, CT. Learn the signs your child may need therapy, how play-based counseling works, and why early support matters. Ca

09/11/2025

FVCC is excited to announce that registration is now open for our Fall groups!
✨ Middle School Girls Group (Grades 6-8)
✨ Teen Connections Group (Grades 9–12)
✨ Twenties Together Group (young adults)

Each group is small, supportive, and therapist-led — designed to build confidence, coping skills, and connection.

👉 Learn more + download flyers: fvcounseling.com/groups

With the school year fully underway, now is the perfect time to start a group!

These groups are anticipated to fill quickly. Don't wait - register today! 860-255-4017

Please share with anyone who may be interested. Thank you.

09/03/2025

We’re so excited to welcome Sarah Waltman, LCSW to the FVCC team! 🎉

Sarah brings a wealth of experience working with children and families in schools, clinics, and home settings. She specializes in supporting preschool and elementary-aged children—and their parents—with big emotions, anxiety, and behavior challenges. 💛

If your little one is struggling, now is the perfect time to reach out. Sarah will be seeing clients in our Avon and Farmington offices and has current daytime openings (spots are sure to fill quickly!).

📞 Call (860) 255-4017 today to schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation with Sarah!