Paul Gaunya, LICSW

EMDR and CBT Therapy for adults, college students, and first responders located in CT & MA

Paul is accepting new clients!

Current openings: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday with various openings between 8am-7pm. Click “Schedule Now” to see specific appt times that are available.

Insurance: Paul is in network with Aetna, Meritain, United, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Harvard Pilgrim, MassGen, BCBS, Point32, and ConnectiCare.

Schedule your 1st appointment or a free 15 minute consultation now!

I understand your struggles.

Living with depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, or the effects of trauma can feel like you’re carrying an invisible weight that no one else can see.

Some days, you might wake up feeling like you can take on the world, only to find yourself overwhelmed by a seemingly minor event hours later.

It’s exhausting, isn’t it? The constant anxiety, the unpredictable emotions, the feeling that no one really understands what you’re going through.

These changes can be so gradual that we often don’t notice them until we feel completely disconnected from the life we once knew. Clients wrestling with these issues often relate to the following experiences:

 

  • Struggling to focus at work or in class
  • Maybe you’ve noticed that you startle easily at loud noises, or that crowded places make you feel on edge.
  • Experiencing physical symptoms like muscle tension, rapid heartbeat, tingling sensation in your hands, or feeling sick to to your stomach.
  • Fearing your anxiety- the emotions and physical sensations are so unbearable that you are avoidant of anything that triggers it, which causes you to miss out on activities and social events
  • Trapped in a cycle of perfectionism, trying to control every aspect of your life.
  • Avoiding experiences or places that remind you of upsetting experiences or emotions
  • Difficulty making small decisions.
  • Unable to fall asleep due to racing thoughts, or trouble staying asleep.
  • Loss of interest or difficulty in socializing with friends and family
  • Feeling unmotivated to engage in hobbies your used to enjoy.

I know how challenging it is to navigate the highs and lows of life, and I’m here to ensure you aren’t alone on your journey.

Who I Help

My personal and professional experience has enabled me to specialize in serving clients with a wide variety of needs.

How I can help you:

I aim to create a safe, supportive environment where we work together to develop a personalized therapy plan that evolves with your needs. As your guide and partner, I combine compassionate care with evidence-based strategies to help you achieve lasting change.

My Specialties & Proven Techniques

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT helps you understand how your thoughts influence your emotions and behaviors. This approach helps you break free from self-limiting beliefs and develop more balanced thinking.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT combines mindfulness with practical skills to help you manage overwhelming emotions, reduce stress, improve relationships, and make better decisions. This therapy is especially helpful for those struggling with rapid mood swings and impulsive behaviors.

EMDR & ART: These innovative trauma therapies help the brain process difficult memories and experiences in a new way. Over time, clients report that the negative memories no longer hold the same emotional power and they feel immense relief and a sense of emotional freedom.