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Community Matters works to enrich families one household at a time by providing individual, group, & family counseling, consulting, training workshops, and case management

SOMEONE CLOSEST TO YOU MAY BE STRUGGLING…Depression is more than sadness.Sometimes it looks like exhaustion.Disconnectio...
05/08/2026

SOMEONE CLOSEST TO YOU MAY BE STRUGGLING…

Depression is more than sadness.

Sometimes it looks like exhaustion.
Disconnection.
Lack of motivation.
Irritability.
Isolation.
Or simply trying to survive the day while carrying invisible weight.

And while healing is not linear, there are small things that can help you push them through the hard moments:

• Encourage them to out of the bed, even if it’s just to sit by a window
• Open the curtains and let light in
• Make sure they are drinking water and nourishing their body
• Play their favorite songs and sing to them
• Find a funny movie or comedy to watch
• Keep reaching out to them instead of disappearing
• Clean their common space and make it smell good
• Get them to commit to doing something they enjoy
• Encourage them to shower and put on clean clothing
• Be encouraging and don’t judge
• Let them know you love them and want to see them better
• Invite them to seek a therapist and get them connected

-Dr. Tangie
The Ultimate Therapist
Community Matters, LLC

🚨 WE ARE HIRING 🚨ARE YOU READY?! 🔥Every baller needs a team. 💯And THIS right here?This is mine.These are the Community M...
05/07/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING 🚨

ARE YOU READY?! 🔥

Every baller needs a team. 💯

And THIS right here?
This is mine.

These are the Community Matters Angels. 😎

Instead of fighting crime, we’re out here fighting for:

✔️ Better mental health access
✔️ Stronger families
✔️ Healing in our communities
✔️ Children who deserve support
✔️ Spaces where people feel seen

This work requires:
Compassion.
Leadership.
Flexibility.
Strength.
And people who genuinely CARE.

Different personalities.
Different stories.
Different strengths.
But ONE mission.

And THAT’S the power behind Community Matters. 💙

We laugh together.
Lead together.
Push through together.
And most importantly… we show up for the people we serve.

So yes, we’re growing.
And yes, we’re hiring.

But culture matters here.
Purpose matters here.
PEOPLE matter here.

✨ CURRENT OPENINGS ✨

• Facilities Coordinator
• Billing Specialist
• BCBA
• RBT
• Full-Time & Part-Time Licensed Therapists
• Pre-Licensed Therapists
• 2 Summer Youth Opportunities
• Fall & Winter Clinical Internships
…and more!

We also have:
🔥 5 Part-Time Remote Clinician Opportunities Available (W-2)

Candidates must:
✔️ Work 12–20 hours weekly
✔️ Have strong clinical conceptualization skills
✔️ Be passionate about serving the community

Supervision included.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.

📩 Send your resume and letter of interest to:
Sheena — [hr@communitymattersopcc.com](mailto:hr@communitymattersopcc.com)

🚨 Our next onboarding begins June 8th!

— Dr. Tangie
The Ultimate Therapist
Community Matters

Truth is: I didn’t want him to see me cry😥Sometimes isolation doesn’t look like being alone.Sometimes it looks like hidi...
05/06/2026

Truth is:

I didn’t want him to see me cry😥

Sometimes isolation doesn’t look like being alone.

Sometimes it looks like hiding in plain sight.
Showing up… but not fully being seen.
Smiling… while silently struggling.
Withdrawing… because explaining your pain feels exhausting.

Isolation has a way of convincing people that they are safer alone.

But healing rarely happens in hiding.

You deserve spaces where you can be supported without pretending.
You deserve people who check on your heart, not just your performance.
You deserve the freedom to unmask.

Mental health matters.
Even for the strong ones.
Especially for the strong ones.
Call us to start your healing journey.

Dr. Tangie
The Ultimate Therapist
Community Matters, LLC

Anxiety loses some of its power when we stop running from it and start responding to it with intention. Pause. Breathe. ...
05/06/2026

Anxiety loses some of its power when we stop running from it and start responding to it with intention.

Pause. Breathe. Name what you are feeling.

Here are a few healthy ways to manage anxiety when it begins to feel overwhelming:

• Take slow, deep breaths
• Ground yourself in the present moment
• Journal your thoughts instead of holding them in
• Move your body, even a short walk helps
• Reduce overstimulation and give yourself space to reset
• Challenge catastrophic thinking with facts
• Reach out to someone safe and supportive
• Practice rest without guilt
• Limit caffeine, doom scrolling, and constant noise
• Remind yourself: feelings are temporary, not permanent

Most importantly…
You do not have to navigate anxiety alone.

Healing is not about never feeling anxious.
It’s about learning how to support yourself through it.

— Dr. Tangie
The Ultimate Therapist
Community Matters, LLC

We are not just breaking news…We are the reason it keeps getting written.For the SECOND time, Community Matters has been...
05/05/2026

We are not just breaking news…
We are the reason it keeps getting written.

For the SECOND time, Community Matters has been recognized at the Hartford HealthCare Heroes Awards for the quality of care and community impact we’ve made.

But let’s be clear this was never about the award.

✔️This is about the work.
✔️The families who needed support and found it.
✔️The children who deserved care and received it.
✔️The therapists who needed opportunity and became leaders.
✔️The community that deserved better and got it.

This is what happens when you stop playing small and start building with PURPOSE.

We didn’t come this far for recognition.
We came to shift what mental health care looks like in our communities.

– Dr. Tangie
The Ultimate Therapist

05/01/2026

ITS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH. Let’s continue to take care of ourselves…

Grief is a personal process no one can tell you how to feel or be. You show up when you can. You sit it out when you can’t. There is no pushing through. It’s just a “getting by today”. Sometimes it’s “getting by for the moment”. What ever your process is allow yourself the grace and space to JUST BE… I was reminded this morning that GOD’s LIGHT NEVER DIMS❤️🌹‼️

01/26/2026

Community Matters is open normal business hours —remote only…

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!Meet Dr. Raja Staggers-Hakim. She is a cl...
01/21/2026

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!

Meet Dr. Raja Staggers-Hakim. She is a client-centered therapist who is committed to providing culturally responsive and affirming care.
She works collaboratively with clients to create a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and build tools for healing and growth.

Dr. Staggers-Hakim's therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques, tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.

Dr. Staggers - Hakim believes therapy is most effective when it honors clients’ identities, lived experiences, and resilience. Outside of the therapy room, she enjoys listening to live music, hiking, and cooking.

WE WELCOME DR. RAJA TO OUR DREAM TEAM!!
Call 860-282-8882 to schedule an appointment with her.

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!Meet Carrie Eichman. Carrie is a Licensed...
01/21/2026

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!

Meet Carrie Eichman. Carrie is a Licensed Masters Social Worker who specializes in older adults and gerontology, with experience supporting elderly individuals and their families. She has been working with the elderly for over 10 years. Her clinical work focuses on the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges that often accompany aging, including health transitions, caregiving stress, and adjustment to changing roles.

A graduate of the UConn School of Social Work, Carrie combines evidence-informed practice with a deep understanding of social systems. Carrie approaches therapy with empathy, structure, and a commitment to improving quality of life for older adults. Outside of work, she finds joy in being a dog-doodle mom.

WE WELCOME CARRIE TO OUR DREAM TEAM!!
Call 860-282-8882 to schedule an appointment with her.

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!! Meet Haley Jones, LCSW, she is a license...
01/21/2026

We are excited about the level of experience we are bringing to the community!!

Meet Haley Jones, LCSW, she is a licensed lead clinical social worker at Community Matters OPCC, where she provides outpatient child and family therapy. Haley specializes in working with children and adolescents presenting with emotional, behavioral, and social concerns, and utilizes a strengths-based, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed approach to treatment.

Haley holds a Master of Social Work from Springfield College and a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Central Connecticut State University. Her clinical work is informed by her background in the arts, allowing her to incorporate creative and experiential interventions when clinically appropriate. She recognizes that children often communicate through movement, play, and creativity, and integrates these modalities to support emotional regulation, self-expression, and skill development.

Outside of her clinical work, she is an active artist and muralist and enjoys playing and coaching sports, experiences that further inform her understanding of teamwork, confidence-building, and child development.

Haley is committed to providing a structured, supportive, and affirming therapeutic environment where children feel safe to explore challenges and build resilience.

WE WELCOME HALEY TO OUR DREAM TEAM!!
Call 860-282-8882 to schedule an appointment with her.

Address

531 Main Street
East Hartford, CT
06108

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+18602828882

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