Business Details
Specialized Mental Health Therapy in Tolland, CT
At Behavioral Wellness Clinic, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care for OCD, trauma, and complex mental health conditions. Our team of experts combines scientific expertise with genuine human connection to help individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal. Specializing in OCD therapy, trauma-informed care, and innovative approaches like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, we offer structured programs tailored to meet clients where they are. With locations in Tolland, CT, and Ottawa, ON, we serve individuals seeking relief from treatment-resistant conditions through personalized, client-centered approaches.Our clinicians are trained in advanced therapeutic modalities, including Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, ensuring access to cutting-edge treatments. We prioritize cultural sensitivity, diversity, and accessibility across all services, from in-person sessions to online therapy. By integrating research with personalized care, we address conditions like body dysmorphic disorder, panic attacks, and racial trauma with measurable progress and lasting impact.
Services
OCD Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
MDMA-Assisted Therapy
Online Therapy
Functional Analytic Psychotherapy
Racial Trauma Training
Exposure and Response Prevention
Mental Health Consulting
Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We specialize in evidence-based therapies for treatment-resistant OCD and trauma.
- Our team includes pioneers in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- We offer personalized treatment plans combining clinical innovation with compassionate care.
- We serve clients nationwide through accessible online therapy platforms.
- Our clinicians receive advanced training in cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed practices.
Services
OCD Therapy
Specialized treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder using evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention. Our clinicians address complex symptoms including religious scrupulosity and sexual obsessions through structured programs. Therapists utilize hierarchy building and SUDS scales to create personalized treatment plans targeting both in-vivo and imaginal exposures.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Integrated treatment combining low-dose ketamine with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. This multi-day residential retreat includes didactic instruction, supervised ketamine sessions, and integration support. Clinicians are trained in safety protocols, ethical considerations, and post-session integration strategies to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
Functional Analytic Psychotherapy
Experiential therapy focusing on the therapeutic relationship as a healing tool. Our Level One and Two training programs help therapists develop awareness, courage, and therapeutic presence through eight-week online courses. The approach emphasizes functional analysis and real-time relational dynamics to reshape behavioral patterns in session.
Racial Trauma Training
Specialized program addressing race-based stress and trauma through a culturally informed CBT protocol. Developed by Dr. Monnica Williams, this half-day training covers assessment tools, three-stage treatment frameworks, and case examples from U.S. and Canadian contexts. Participants engage in experiential exercises to internalize skills for treating racial trauma.
MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy
Training program for clinicians delivering MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The multi-part curriculum includes online coursework, residential training, supervised experiential work, and role-playing exercises. Participants receive certification through MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) after completing all protocol components.
People
Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinical & Training Director
Dr. Williams is a leading expert in racial trauma and OCD research. She has developed evidence-based protocols for treating anxiety and trauma disorders while serving as a professor at the University of Ottawa and founder of BWC.
Chad Wetterneck, Ph.D.
Senior Clinician
Dr. Wetterneck specializes in OCD treatment and functional analytic psychotherapy. He contributes to national training programs while maintaining an active clinical practice focusing on complex anxiety disorders and relationship-based therapeutic approaches.
Jasmine M. Fairfax, B.A.
Office Manager
Ms. Fairfax coordinates daily operations at BWC, ensuring smooth administrative functions across both locations. She maintains organizational systems supporting the clinic's clinical staff and training initiatives.
Madalyn Gustafson, B.S.
Operations Manager
Ms. Gustafson oversees clinic operations and training logistics. She manages scheduling systems, resource coordination, and implementation of clinical support processes across BWC's service locations.
Justyna Rechberger, MA
Clinical Assistant
Ms. Rechberger supports clinical programming and coordinates ketamine-assisted therapy services. She assists in maintaining treatment protocols while providing client support for specialized therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We specialize in OCD, trauma-related disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and racial trauma. Our evidence-based approaches target both common and complex presentations of these conditions.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Yes, our licensed therapists provide online therapy sessions accessible from Connecticut, Ontario, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and 43 PSYPACT states through secure video platforms.
What makes your OCD treatment unique?
Our therapists use specialized ERP techniques with hierarchy building and cultural considerations. We address complex presentations like religious scrupulosity through personalized treatment plans developed by OCD experts.
Are your psychedelic-assisted therapies legal?
Our ketamine-assisted and MDMA-assisted therapies operate within regulatory frameworks. MDMA therapy occurs through FDA-approved clinical trials while maintaining MAPS certification standards.
Can I receive professional training through BWC?
We offer accredited training programs in Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (Level One & Two), OCD therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and racial trauma treatment for licensed professionals and trainees.
How do you incorporate cultural sensitivity?
Our therapists integrate cultural humility into all services, particularly in racial trauma treatment and diversity training. We maintain PSYPACT licensure to serve diverse communities across multiple jurisdictions.
