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Welcome

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Your Mental Health is Our Priority

Changing ways you think.
Changing ways you feel.
Changing ways you behave.
Changing ways you live your life for the better.

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About Me

My name is Brooke Vargas and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and owner of Changing Ways Counseling, LLC. I have over 15 years of experience working in the human service field including my time as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, overcome your obstacles and empower you to make the changes you desire.

Changing Ways Counseling

Vision

CWC will become a valued resource to the local communities we serve in the field of outpatient behavioral health and addition treatment.

Mission

CWC strives to cultivate adaptable and healthy change by providing behavioral health and addition services to those in need; that promote healing, well-being, and recovery through the use of evidenced-based best practices, unconditional positive regard and person-centered treatment with a strengths-based approach.

Values

CWC believes all individual have the right to make their own decisions as to how they choose to live their lives. CWC respects the right and dignity of all regardless of race, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identify, age, ability or creed. CWC is committed to providing compassionate person-centered and strength-based quality care to those we serve.

Services

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Therapy Session

Telehealth

CWC provides telehealth services as appropriate and at the request of the client.

In Person

CWC provides in person therapy as a standard form of treatment.

Services

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Psychologist Session

Adolescents

CWC provides services to teens ages 14-17 years of age.

Adults

CWC provides services to adults of all ages, 18 and older.

Individual Therapy

CWC only provides individual therapy sessions at this time. (Couples, Family and Group therapy are not offered.)

Services

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CWC specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based approach that has helped clients overcome a range of mental health conditions. CWC provides practical tools and strategies that can help you manage your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a more positive and healthy way. 

Psychotherapy

CWC's psychotherapy sessions are about creating a space where you can share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. With guidance, we'll work together to develop a deeper understanding of your experiences and identify any patterns of behavior that may be causing you distress. 

Trauma Therapy

CWC specializes in helping individuals heal from past traumas. CWC offers a supportive environment where you can work through difficult emotions and begin to move forward. Using evidence-based techniques, I will help you learn how to cope and heal from your trauma. 

 "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination."

Carl Rogers

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Contact Us

Changing Ways Counseling is here to support you in your life's journey. CWC provides free consultations. 

Insurance accepted

  • Aetna

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Connecticare

  • Evernorth

  • Husky

  • Medicaid

  • Medicare Part B

  • Optum

  • Out of Network

  • United Behavioral Health

  • United Healthcare

Private Pay/ Self-pay

  • Assessments             $150

  • 30 min. sessions       $75

  • 45 min. sessions       $100

  • 60 min. sessions       $125

60 Katona Dr. Ste. 16, Fairfield, CT 06824

203-321-3238

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Hours of Operation 

Sundays              Closed

Mondays             10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesdays            10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesdays       10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday s         10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fridays               Closed

Saturdays          Closed

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