Luke Mihaylo : 860-689-6870/860-355-2995
Luke Mihaylo LCSW LADC Psychotherapist Addiction anxiety depression
Psychotherapy is a journey that does make a difference. The poem "Road Not Taken" beckons to take a NEW ROAD .
The Road
YOU..."TOOK A ROAD" ... made with choices and consequences....in your life. It's the journey described in Frost's poem (above) about you. This "road-journey" which you always are on..... is the trail of your family story......your relationships....your marriage?....your self identity...and surely.....the resume.....of all your....personal....life....choices......played out and playing out (as the poem) "...as way leads on to way"........ in your own time.
At times that path is clear and straight...but often overgrown...uncertain...cluttered & covered with weeds and clingy vines that silence and strangle. I would ask that you allow me to walk with you for a bit on your road...my hope is that I can offer you clarity through uncertainty by way of:
- Psychotherapy & Counseling in Bridgewater, Danbury, New Milford and TELEMENTAL HEALTH in all of Ct.
- with me: Luke Mihaylo LCSW LADC
I am Luke Mihaylo LCSW, LADC, MSW, a Psychotherapist Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker & Alcohol & Drug Counselor since 1997
I am a compassionate sensitive man (and quite gutsy) who has found meaning, order & purpose in my life. I have come to understand that my weaknesses may be my strengths & my strengths can be my weaknesses. I have found courage & patience allowing life to play out even though I feel like I am holding my breath at times walking through stress & uncertainty at what seems like "the valley of the shadow of death."
Perhaps I can help you find that anger can be a gift...but..."do no harm"; I can direct you toward joy & creativity; I can give you psycho-educational information and can help you "process" a conflict or distress toward a supportive direction or conclusion; But... the questions you ask and the answers you find are yours. Let us see what you are doing right and assess what you might change.
People tell me that I listen & hear them. I do. I also have a sense of humor and a passion for what I do. Over the years I have developed my own personal, reflective psychodynamic & experiential style of therapy. I use techniques of psychodrama involving role playing and feed back. Let's touch base to see If you feel that my style as a therapist can work for you.
This is your road, your woods... your issues and choices. It would be a privilege and honor to walk with you... and to experience ...what it is that makes you so unique on your own road, as we search for perhaps a different road "less traveled."
Our Specialties
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We have expertise in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and those with mild to chronic illness or disability.
Work History
Employment & Volunteer Work
PRIVATE PRACTICE : INDEPENDENT PSYCHOTHERAPIST as DUALLY LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
# 004395 & LICENSED ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR # 000223 August 1998 to PRESENT
DANBURY HOSPITAL as WESTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK PRN-LCSW DAY PROGRAM November 2015 to present - to September 2023
Community Center for Behavioral Health: Partial Hospital: DDIOP; BHIOP •Adolescent Treatment Group Program CCATS
UCONN CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE at GARNER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION D.O.C. State of Connecticut, Newtown, Ct. LCSW, LADC, CSWA Clinical Social Worker Associate March 2002 to October 2015
CONN COUNSELING CENTER, INC., Waterbury, Connecticut October 1995 to March 2002 LCSW, LADC, Senior Counselor• Supervisor of evening Methadone Clinic
JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL, Farmington Connecticut January 1995 to October 1995 …. U CONN HEALTH CENTER University of Connecticut Inpatient Medical/Surgical/Psychological Social Work Graduate Intern• Clinical social work in a primary medical setting
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR (per diem) Wellspring, Bethlehem, Connecticut Adolescent Substance/Psychiatric Treatment 1994 to 1995
BERKSHIRE WOODS TREATMENT CENTER January 1994 to August 1994 @ Fairfield Hills State Hospital, Newtown, Connecticut Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Social Work Graduate Intern
VOLUNTEER
Northwest Regional Mental Health Board: representing the town of Bridgewater• CAC # 21 represent town of Bridgewater on Housatonic Area counsel 1998 to 2015 Regional Board …represent CAC 21 at Regional Board ... 1998 to 2000• Elected to Vice-Chair of CAC # 21 1998 to 2000. Wrote quarterly articles for "OUR TOWN" the official newsletter for the town of Bridgewater, CT. on substance abuse and mental health 1998 to 2015• Talk to town people in library and at homes for support with issues
Vitam Youth Center, Norwalk Connect 1992 to 1993 Youth Adolescent Treatment for Behavior & Substance Problems
Tough Love group work 1992 to present
Continuum of Care, New Haven, Connecticut 1988 to 1992 Residential Treatment Programs for Persons with Mental Illness ... Volunteered in group home, supportive apartments, half-way house, crisis respite program
Ala-teen/Al-anon & 12 Step Substance Related Group Work 1957 o 1995
• Ala-teen sponsor• State Chairman for Al-anon Convention (1990), State co-chairman for Al-anon Convention (1989)• Al-anon workshops/conventions (1983 —1985) • 7 days Hazelden, Minnesota workshop (1990)
Parent Advocate/Community Social Service Workshop, Danbury, Connecticut 1994
School/Parents Project, Shepaug School System 1983-2004 • Peer leadership workshop • Theater/plays...Bereavement Group Work 1995...Brief Therapy Transactional Analysis Workshop 1980
SIFI Certified Licensed Supervisor
Writer Commentator (ongoing dialogue)
I have many ongoing interests in research including evidence-based Neuroscience and human psycho-social-spiritual development. From an early age I have been inspired by history, ancient texts & Sacred Scripture. I do admit to a primal basic need (almost craving) to comprehend the “meaning of life.” (a large need on my part). My human experience of passion (good & evil) and human behavior has led me to develop my PSYCHO-DYNAMIC approach to human behavior. I can better understand one’s identity in the dialectic of human epigenetics and the environment within which one develops. In a “Dostoevskian” like drama/dialogue involving free will, happenstance, chance, programmed, or divine plan, I find astonishingly awesome fertile places seeking answers to the meaning of life.
I continue studying and participating in improving communication between myself, family, associates, and clients. These human and professional skills grow me, and all those with whom I am blessed to have interacting with me. I am a “gutsy” spiritual man who understands that helping and relating to others involves much more than words and cognitive explanations. I see a need for relating to each other through an experience of our rich humanness. I have heard it said that he/she “who looks outside self, dreams”, but he/she “who looks inside awakens…” perhaps touching the divine life force given and received in us. In a therapist client relationship this existential and experiential need must be one of real and safe trust thereby drawing one to be the person he/she is inspired to be. My own experience of pain and suffering continues to be a transforming factor allowing me to connect with others in a mutually transforming way.
(Stay tuned) 9/10/2023
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