LEAP Behavioral Health

11/10/2025

We wanted to reintroduce ourselves!

Co-founders Amanda Coretto and Taylor Brinker have been lifelong friends since elementary school and have grown into dedicated clinicians and mothers. Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a deep commitment to mental health. Taylor is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who specializes in autism and neurodiversity-affirming care. Over the years, they saw how often their clinical work intersected and how fragmented the system can feel for families trying to navigate support.

So they built something different.

Together, they founded LEAP. LEAP offers a comprehensive, collaborative approach to mental and behavioral health, one that adapts to the evolving needs of individuals and families across the lifespan.

As both clinicians and mothers, we know how overwhelming it can be to navigate systems alone. Whether that’s finding the right therapist, understanding a school’s special education process, or balancing care across multiple needs.

LEAP offers options for both telehealth and in-person therapies and clients are serviced by specialized clinicians in their fields. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care.

LEAP and our whole team is here for you.

11/05/2025

Are you looking for a supportive space to manager anger and stress?

We are now offering a group, for men and women this winter.

Where: In-Person in Farmington CT
Start Date: Sign up to be notified of the next group start date or join our monthly newsletter for updates
Who: Open to men and women ages 18+
Cost: $35 per session, designed to stay accessible and affordable

Contact us today for more information

📞860-383-7090
📧info@leapbh.com

In-Person | $35/session

10/28/2025

Kimberly Shapiro, Certified Life Coach

She is here to help you navigate through your journey of loss, fertility, NICU and emotional well-being.

https://leapbehavioralhealth.com/kimberly-Shapiro/

10/23/2025

🌿 Walking Beside Grief 🌿

We’re so proud to share a powerful new blog written by our clinician, Jennifer Hernandez, LCSW
Walking Beside Grief: Honoring the Sacred Journey of Loss.

Jennifer’s writing comes from deep personal growth and professional dedication, shaped by her training with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore at the Selah Carefarm in Arizona. Her reflections remind us that grief is not something to “fix,” but something to honor a sacred expression of love, loss, and healing.

At LEAP, we believe in creating space for our providers to grow, reflect, and share their voices beyond the therapy room. Jennifer’s courage in writing about this deeply human experience is exactly what our mission is about: compassion, authenticity, and lifelong empowerment.

Read her full piece here: https://leapbehavioralhealth.com/walking-beside-grief/

Do you have a story, reflection, or experience you’d like to share around mental health? We love featuring our and other clinicians and professional voices on our website, your insights could inspire others. Send us your idea, and let’s highlight your work next.

Walking Beside Grief

10/09/2025

Are you looking for support as a caregiver?
Meet India,
Her goal is to walk alongside families and caregivers listening closely to their needs and concerns, advocating with clarity and passion, and creating plans that foster confidence, self-esteem, organization, and time management skills. She specializes in caregiver advocacy, family support, and educational advocacy, as well as resource navigation for children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan.
Whether working with school-age children, preteens, teens, or older adults, She focuses on ensuring each person feels fully supported at every stage.

Contact us today to set up a free 15 minute consultation with India!
📞860-383-7090
📧info@leapbh.com

About

10/07/2025

✨️Welcome to the LEAP Team Beth Ogrin✨️

Beth is a compassionate life coach specializing in pet grief support, with a lifelong dedication to the deep bond between humans and animals. She brings years of hands-on experience, heartfelt empathy, and a unique perspective shaped by a lifetime of living alongside animals.

In addition to grief support, she also serves as a Pet Rescue Liaison, offering personalized consultations to match families with the right rescue pets. By working closely with rescue organizations across states, she helps identify each family’s unique needs and then do the behind-the-scenes work to find their perfect companion. This service bridges the gap between rescue groups and families, creating lasting matches that honor both the animal’s story and the adopter’s hopes.

Contact us today to set up a free 15 minute consultation with Beth!

📞860-383-7090
📧info@leapbh.com

About

09/26/2025

What a wonderful event!

The first day of Fall seems like the perfect time to announce our 4th Annual Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat in partnership with KidsPlay Children's Museum! This event occurs on the same night as Torrington’s Halloween Hoopla downtown to ensure accommodating, fun experiences for all 🧩❤️

For any individuals who benefit from a toned-down, sensory-friendly Halloween experience parallel to the community, we invite you, your family and friends to register for this awesome event and enjoy trick or treating from exhibit to exhibit while enjoying free play time in the museum 😊

Limited tickets available- sign up today for 50% off advance tickets to prevent lines the day of the event 👻🎃

https://63247.blackbaudhosting.com/63247/Sensory-Friendly-Trick-or-Treat-31Oct2025

09/24/2025