Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Connecticut
At the Behavioral Health Center for Counseling & Learning, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of care for individuals, couples, families, and organizations across the lifespan. Our approach combines comprehensive assessments with individualized treatment plans to address behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. With a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians, we prioritize collaborative relationships and evidence-based practices to ensure tailored interventions.Our focus extends beyond symptom management to fostering resilience, self-advocacy, and lasting personal growth. We maintain long-standing partnerships with ancillary providers to address holistic client needs, ensuring a coordinated and compassionate approach to care.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Psychological Testing
Medication Management
Group Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of clinical experience in mental health counseling.
- Our multidisciplinary team provides tailored interventions for all life stages.
- We maintain collaborative relationships with ancillary providers for holistic care.
- Our clinicians utilize evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapies.
- We prioritize comprehensive assessments to create individualized treatment plans.
What people say
Exceptional clinicians
Personalized care
Supportive environment
Effective treatment
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized counseling sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT to foster emotional resilience and self-awareness. Clients receive tailored strategies to navigate challenges and achieve personal growth through a supportive therapeutic alliance.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive evaluations identify learning disabilities, cognitive challenges, and mental health disorders. Our neuropsychological assessments guide targeted interventions for children and adults, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs and academic or professional goals.
Medication Management
Board-certified psychiatric providers oversee medication regimens for mental health conditions. This service combines pharmacological treatment with ongoing monitoring to optimize outcomes for disorders like ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety, ensuring safe and effective symptom management.
Family Therapy
Therapeutic sessions address relational conflicts, co-parenting challenges, and family dynamics. Using systemic approaches, we help families improve communication, resolve disputes, and strengthen bonds through collaborative problem-solving and empathetic dialogue.
Group Sessions
Structured group programs focus on social skills, anxiety management, and peer support. These sessions foster community connection and shared learning, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address common challenges in a safe, collaborative environment.
People
Noel Federle
Co-Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Noel specializes in trauma, anxiety, and attachment disorders. She co-founded S.M.A.R.T., Inc., a nonprofit focused on youth substance abuse prevention, and provides CPT-certified therapy for PTSD.
Dr. David Suscovich
Clinical Psychologist
A licensed marriage and family therapist with 37 years in practice, Dr. Suscovich specializes in child psychology and neuropsychological assessment. He has conducted research on stress impacts on child brain development and served as a Yale University clinical instructor.
Cynthia Lipeika
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With 27 years of experience, Cynthia focuses on relational issues, trauma, and self-esteem. A retired educator, she employs eclectic therapeutic strategies to help clients navigate life transitions and build resilience through collaborative care.
T. Lynn Krawczyk
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Lynn has 22 years of clinical experience treating anxiety, OCD, and family conflict. She integrates CBT and mindfulness techniques, drawing on 15 years as a school counselor to address child and adolescent mental health needs.
Susan Hayward
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Susan specializes in anxiety, mood disorders, and grief counseling. With over 27 years in practice, she utilizes CBT and DBT to support clients across the lifespan, combining hospital-based experience with holistic therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What services does the Behavioral Health Center offer?
We provide individual, family, and group counseling, psychological testing, medication management, and specialized programs for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we are in-network with Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, Tricare, and over 20 other major insurance providers.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, select clinicians offer telehealth appointments for added convenience and accessibility.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your initial session will include a comprehensive assessment to understand your needs, followed by a personalized treatment plan developed collaboratively with your clinician.
