Farmington Valley Counseling Center

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!

07/10/2025

https://fvcounseling.com/blog/2025/7/10/the-missing-piece-in-teen-anxiety-treatment

Supporting a teen with anxiety takes a toll on moms. Discover 5 reasons why supporting moms is the key to effective teen anxiety treatment — and how to get help for yourself while helping your child. Farmington Valley Counseling Center offers evidenced based treatment for kids, teens, and moms who...

06/03/2025

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and we want parents to know: PTSD can show up in kids and teens in ways that are often misunderstood or overlooked.

📌 Watch for:

➡ Sleep disturbances or nightmares
➡ Avoidance of certain places or people
➡ Sudden emotional outbursts or withdrawal

At FVCC, we offer trauma-informed therapy that meets young people with compassion, not pressure. Healing is possible—with the right support.

💬 Know a child who’s been through something hard? We’re here.
📍 Offices in Avon & Farmington | In Person and Telehealth Appointments

👉 CALL (860) 255-4017 to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today!

FVCC is here to help you and your family thrive!
https://fvcounseling.com

05/10/2025

📢 Now Hiring! If you’re a licensed therapist who LOVES working with kids, teens, and families—but not the burnout, paperwork, or insurance grind—we want to meet you!

At Farmington Valley Counseling Center, we’re hiring 3 exceptional clinicians to join our warm, supportive, private-pay group practice with offices in Avon and Farmington, CT.

✨ Competitive hourly pay
✨ Stunning office spaces
✨ 401K match
✨ Steady stream of referrals
✨ NO insurance panels

📍 Sound like your dream private practice opportunity?

Apply now: https://fvcounseling.com/opportunities

...and come do the work you actually love—with the support you deserve. 🙌

04/24/2025

🚨 Parenting an ADHD Child? You Don’t Have to Do It Alone! 🚨
Traditional parenting advice doesn’t always work for ADHD—and that can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. 😩

That’s why I’m so excited about the Parenting Your ADHD Kid Summit hosted by my friend Kristina Manning! 🎉

👥 28+ leading ADHD & parenting experts are sharing real tools to help you:
✅ Create a home where your child thrives
✅ Understand how the 9 sensory systems impact emotional regulation
✅ Set screen time boundaries that actually work
✅ Use nutrition to boost focus + behavior
✅ Solve those ADHD sleep struggles
✅ Discipline with compassion—not yelling or punishments
… and so much more! 💡

✨ You’ll hear from experts like Dr. Ned Hallowell, Dana Kay, Dr. Elisa Song, Dayna Abraham, Alyssa Campbell, Leslie Josel, the Founders of Impact Parents... and our very own FVCC Founder & Clinical Director, Marla Dakin, LCSW! 🙌

🎁 Best part? It’s FREE and totally online!

🔗 CLICK HERE to register today: https://speakers.parentingyouradhdkidsummit/marla

Let’s build a more peaceful, connected, thriving home—together. ❤️

04/03/2025

Stop feeling stressed and exhausted by the day-to-day challenges of parenting your anxious teen... and discover how you can respond with confidence and ease!

FREE VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS FOR MOMS!

OVERWHELMED TO EMPOWERED:
3 Secrets to TAME Teen Anxiety and Restore Peace in Your Home
Presented by FVCC Founder, Marla Dakin, LCSW
Sunday at 7 pm ET

JOIN US to discover what to say and what to do when your teen is struggling so you can feel CONFIDENT, CAPABLE, and IN CONTROL... no matter what life sends your way!

REGISTER TODAY: https://marladakin.com/ote-masterclass

See you there! 🙂

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