Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health & Behavioral Health Clinic in West Haven
Shoreline Wellness Center is a multi-specialty behavioral health practice dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care for individuals, families, and communities. Established in West Haven, Connecticut, we offer individual therapy, family counseling, group sessions, and medication management tailored to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our team collaborates with academic institutions like Yale University and Southern Connecticut State University to train future mental health professionals while maintaining a commitment to accessible care.We prioritize person-centered, strength-based approaches to address challenges ranging from anxiety and trauma to co-parenting conflicts. With flexible telehealth options and a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients, we ensure services remain available to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Our mission focuses on empowering clients to achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives through compassionate, evidence-based practices.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Group Sessions
Medication Management
Parenting Education Program
Highlights and features
- We offer therapy sessions with EMDR-certified clinicians for trauma treatment
- Our team includes specialists in selective mutism and co-parenting counseling
- We partner with 8+ universities for clinical training and research collaboration
- Telehealth options available for individual and family therapy sessions
- Sliding fee scale ensures access to care regardless of financial situation
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3)
What people say
Professional and friendly personnel
Comfortable atmosphere
Life-changing treatment outcomes
Easy appointment scheduling
Invested clinicians
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR, licensed clinicians help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional regulation. Sessions focus on current challenges while addressing historical factors impacting mental wellness through weekly 45-60 minute appointments.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and systemic challenges affecting household members. Our specialists work with families navigating divorce, grief, or behavioral issues to establish healthier interaction frameworks. Treatment involves joint sessions that promote mutual understanding and develop practical solutions for improving home environments through structured weekly meetings.
Group Counseling
Structured group therapy sessions connect individuals facing similar mental health challenges in a supportive environment. Led by experienced therapists, these weekly 60-120 minute sessions focus on specific topics like anxiety management or co-parenting skills. Participants benefit from peer support while learning practical techniques to address personal struggles through both group interaction and optional individual therapy.
Medication Management
Our medication management service provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and prescription oversight for mental health conditions. Board-certified professionals monitor treatment effectiveness through regular appointments that combine medication adjustments with therapeutic interventions. This service works best when combined with therapy to address both biological and psychological aspects of mental wellness.
Parenting Education Program
This court-approved parenting education program teaches conflict resolution and child-centered communication strategies for separated parents. The one-day Saturday course covers child development, stress reduction techniques, and visitation planning through structured classroom instruction. Participants receive certification upon completion of this mandatory court-ordered program held at our secondary West Haven location.
People
Dr. Samya Hawley
Child Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Dr. Hawley specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry with expertise in treating anxiety disorders and selective mutism. She leads our medical team in developing comprehensive treatment plans combining therapy and medication management.
Dr. Cara Powers
LPC & Clinical Director
As Clinical Director, Dr. Powers oversees therapeutic services and specializes in treating selective mutism through evidence-based interventions. She coordinates school consultations and parent training programs for families across Connecticut.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, family counseling, group sessions, medication management, and specialized programs for trauma, anxiety, and co-parenting challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most commercial insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare. Uninsured patients receive care through our sliding fee scale based on income.
Are telehealth options available?
We offer telehealth therapy sessions for individual and family counseling through secure video conferencing platforms.
What are your office hours?
Clinical services are available Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-6pm, and Saturday 9am-4pm. Administrative support operates Monday-Friday 9am-6pm.
Do you treat children and adolescents?
Yes, our specialists work with patients of all ages, including evidence-based treatments for childhood anxiety and behavioral challenges.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact our office as soon as possible to reschedule appointments. Late cancellations may incur fees depending on clinician availability.
Reviews (4)
Linda Montanari
Jan 20, 2022
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I Called shoreline wellness, a little bit after five. I am very grateful for the help I got from Danielle, she was very professional, thorough, and so helpful. I couldnt have asked for more! I would highly recommend Shoreline wellness, because of the response and all the help Danielle gave me! Thank you so much! I know show online wellness from years ago, and they were great 10 years ago and Obviously still are! Thank you so much. I am very grateful for your help. Thanks Danielle.
Susie Otero
Dec 29, 2021
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Ive been attending shoreline wellness therapy sessions for over a year now and I couldnt be more pleased with my therapist Janay Prim. Shes extremely encouraging and always supportive with any goals set, short or long term. I highly recommend Shoreline to anyone transitioning back into society or even anyone just in need of someone to be able to talk too.
Natasha McEwan
Dec 13, 2021
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My instructor Janay Prim made this class very relatable and I was able to take away valuable tools to use now and in future to make coparenting easier.
Megan Velazquez
Oct 25, 2021
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This was a wonderful learning experience. I appreciate the clinician Janay Prim who allowed everyone to express themselves and no one appeared to be rushed or cut off. Id recommend this to all parents or people who would like to become parents.
