Valerie Candela Brower

Valerie Candela Brower

After many years of training and experience, I developed a unique treatment approach using a combination of psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), Somatic Experiencing touch, attachment-focused EMDR, CranioSacral therapy, and grief work, together with spiritual and intuitive resources. This blended approach is gentle, healing, and restorative. Sessions are dynamic and often bring immediate relief.

In a session, we spend just enough time on "the story" and focus more on how the body responds.  Somatic work is very different than traditional talk therapy.  There is no need to revisit painful experiences; the focus of treatment is to regulate the nervous system.  This process is effective in resolving symptoms and restoring inner peace.  Our primary focus is to invite relief by calming (regulating) the system and by creating energetic space so that the body can do what it is designed to do, heal.  When the nervous system is less stressed (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) and more resourced, it has a greater capacity to function, heal and thrive.   Although I work with many people who are healing from a wide range of issues, a significant part of my practice is working with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, sexual abuse, and unresolved grief.  In addition, I work with many doctors and clinicians who are on their own healing journey.

For professionals enrolled in Somatic Experiencing training:   I am an approved provider for personal sessions for students at all levels.   I am approved to provide consultation sessions for students at all levels.  I very much enjoy working with SE students as they learn and discover the gentle yet powerful healing power of SE.  It is personally fulfilling to witness their experience and know that, in turn, they will bring SE to their clients in the future.

I have two offices, one in Southbury CT and the other in Stamford CT.  Psychotherapy sessions (90837) are usually covered by insurance; however, I recommend that you confirm coverage with your insurance carrier.  I am an out-of-network provider.  For more information, please visit my website at www.ValerieCandela.com.  Feel free to leave me a message at 203-616-5045.  If you prefer, you may send an email to HealingForLifeCT@outlook.com.  Thank you.

Specialties

• Adults
• Adults abused as children
• Anxiety Disorders
• Behavioral Issues
• Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia
• Complex PTSD
• Depression
• Developmental Trauma
• Early Childhood Attachment Disturbances
• Grief and Loss
• Learning Disabilities
• Medical Procedure Trauma
• Birth Trauma
• Relational/Relationship Issues
• Sleep/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Intergeneration Trauma
• Womens’ Issues