The Therapeutic Relationship is
A Unique Collaboration
which enables
Growth & Understanding.
Therapy Services
“I believe that the first step toward a more balanced and happy existence is deciding to move forward into a period of reflection and positive transition through therapy.”
Jane Cuñha
ATR, LPCC, LMHC
I am a licensed mental health counselor working with clients in both Florida and California; both virtually and in-person. I am also an artist and a registered art therapist. I offer the healing power of creativity and the effectiveness of proven therapeutic techniques to promote growth, knowledge, and transformation.
Therapy is one of the most profound things you can do to improve your life, but sometimes it is difficult to reach out to a therapist. I understand the difficulty you might feel but encourage you to take that first step. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation for new clients. After a brief conversation, I can learn what your needs are, and you can learn more about me. We can then set a time to meet.
Therapy Services
How I Can Help
Words are often not sufficient when conveying deep emotion or processing trauma. I am certified in EMDR; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This powerful method of psychotherapy utilizes directional movement of the eyes or simple rhythmic tapping to enable the healing of disturbing thoughts and memories.
I am also a registered Art Therapist and I can use art therapy in session if a client is open to it. No special talent is required to benefit from art therapy and it is effective with all ages. I understand sometimes a client would rather communicate without art making.
It’s always your choice. Together, we’ll decide the methods that will work well for you.
I am also a registered Art Therapist and I can use art therapy in session if a client is open to it. No special talent is required to benefit from art therapy and it is effective with all ages. I understand sometimes a client would rather communicate without art making.
It’s always your choice. Together, we’ll decide the methods that will work well for you.
Psychotherapy
EMDR
Art Therapy
Expressive
Therapies
Jane's Story
I've been there, too
The transformative process of therapy helped me to examine the obstacles in my life and find inner strength. The experience was so life changing that it inspired me to become a therapist many years ago.
My Process
- My therapeutic process includes cognitive and behavioral insights, mindfulness, and expressive art therapies.
- In my approach to your therapy, we will explore early attachments, traumatic experiences, and relationship issues.
- Negative thinking will be examined and transformed into more effective ways of being.
- Mindful psychotherapy practices will focus on the present moment as we resist the impulse to worry about the future or regret the past.
- In addition to the communicative talk therapies, I sometimes suggest various art therapies in my work. Art and expressive therapies can be a powerful catalyst for deeper communication, clearer understanding, and more healthy integration of your life experiences. We might find that drawing, painting, doodling, sculpting or guided meditation will bring a certain depth to our session. I often use journaling, poetry, music, or movement, in session or as suggested homework, to deepen the process of communicating your experiences.
Testimonials
"I started working with Jane in the middle of COVID lock-down. With very limited distractions, I found that I was crashing into myself and my already short fuse began to erupt into rage. Thankfully, my work with Jane ultimately led me to a happy place. Our work together was intense, sad, and at times, very emotional. Jane found a way to encourage me to write, play more music, and draw to help uncover and deal with my feelings in a more peaceful and creative way. With Jane’s help, I was reminded, if I can be creative in one way, maybe I could tap into a vision and create a better mind set and life for myself. For me, this process spanned a bit more than a year and nearly every step was difficult, but wow…so worth every tear, every bit of frustration, and every bit of effort and investment. I am so grateful for our work together and to have found a therapist that “gets me”.
"This is the first time I’ve done therapy, but with Jane’s help, I discovered new aspects of myself, trauma that still carried a heavy burden on my heart and new ones that I never knew festered within my mind. Each one opened a new revelation as to the reasons why I struggled to become the writer I so wish to be. She has given me new meaning to how I feel as a writer. I’ve slowly gained my confidence back and abilities to do what I always loved and dreamed of doing. I don’t think I would have gotten over my wall if it weren’t for Jane.”
"I’m so glad I decided to do EMDR with Jane. She is the perfect therapist to trust with trauma work. She’s compassionate, knowledgable, patient, and I never felt judged or pushed too far. Jane has changed my life! My panic attacks and nightmares have disappeared and I’m able to live a full happy life. I can’t recommend her enough."
"In our time together, she created a safe environment that I not only opened up in but also began to look forward to. I have grown to become a more grounded person emotionally, spiritually, and even physically, while working with Jane."
"Thoughtful, honest, direct with her words, good listener...asks the right questions. Works with where YOU are at the moment...She's the best!"
Let's Work Together
Get in Touch
(203) 927-2221
Call or Text Jane at (203) 927-2221 or fill out the contact form below.