Big Feelings, LLC.

Marci Arroyo is a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in clinical counseling. Marci specializes in supporting children and families through a safe, nurturing, creative, and responsive approach.  Marci aims to help families understand the meanings behind their child's behavior and work in collaboration to build upon their strengths and capacities to handle life's tough transitions together. Marci offers a variety of ways to help children and families connect and grow together. Some of which include individual and family counseling, peer support groups, parenting workshops, and social skill/play groups. Marci is passionate about her work with children, teens, and adults who experience symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem issues, and stress. Marci recognizes the importance of young children's mental health and knows that when caring adults take the time to connect with children on their level it helps them to build healthy, caring, and trusting relationships.

Gina Spring is a licensed professional counselor associate with a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Post University. Gina works with a wide range of populations including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in a variety of settings including mental health facilities, schools, in-home settings, and private practice. Gina assists and supports individuals as they learn to overcome struggles and barriers in their lives while striving to be the best versions of themselves. Gina works closely with individuals as they learn how to cope with life stressors, improve their personal relationships, decrease symptoms, and improve their overall state of mind. Gina has extensive training and experience counseling individuals who struggle with social, emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems including but not limited to schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, social phobia, trauma, and addiction Gina is certified in substance abuse counseling and can assist with harm reduction methods, healing and recovery. Gina utilizes evidence based methods to guide individuals in the right direction. Gina is supervised by Marci Arroyo, LPC

Jessica Grzywinski is a graduate from Central Connecticut State University and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2014. Jessica has worked in various settings such as in home therapeutic care, outpatient clinics, and currently oversees two outpatient teams. Jessica works with a wide range of populations and symptomology including anxiety, depression, and various behavioral and psychological problems. Jessica works closely with clients and family systems to help them cope with life stressors, improve relationships, and foster positive communication. Jessica uses various methods of treatment depending on the needs of the client and or family. 

Jessica is a licensed social worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of St. Joseph. Jessica is a dedicated and compassionate therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma. She brings a wealth of experience gained though work at the state and nonprofit level, which has equipped her with a profound understanding of family dynamics and the intricate nature of trauma. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Jessica is committed to creating a safe and empathetic space for clients, fostering their emotional well-being and personal growth. Her therapeutic approach integrates a deep understanding of mental health, a passion for helping others, and the skills honed through education and practical experience. Jessica enjoys working with all age populations, and has a significant experience working with youth, adolescents, and young adults. Jessica brings a comprehensive grasp of the impact of culture on therapy, she tailors interventions to align with cultural values and beliefs, ensuring that therapy is both linguistically accessible and culturally relevant. Her commitment to embracing cultural diversity allows her to dismantle potential communication barriers, creating a therapeutic alliance that respects and integrates the unique cultural contexts of each client. Jessica is bi-lingual and speaks and reads Portuguese and English. Let this be the beginning of a transformative journey where, together with Jessica, you navigate towards growth, healing, and positive transformation. Jessica is supervised by Marci Arroyo, LPC

Malgorzata (Margaret) Karas-Golka holds a Master’s of Science in Addiction Studies and is currently a Behavioral Health Counselor working towards becoming a License Drug and Alcohol Counselor, she works with a wide range of adult clientele and provides various services.

 Margaret has training in and provides services in the areas of behavioral/emotional issues, anxiety/ depression, PTSD, Bi-Polar disorder, Schizophrenia, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual abuse trauma, domestic violence, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy modalities.

Margaret has worked in a variety of settings, including in-patient psychiatric treatment facilities, outpatient settings, and volunteering as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor.  Margaret has a specific interest in serving justice system involved individuals; helping these individuals re-enter society and or get through legal challenges they may face. 

Margaret works with individuals to focus and develop new skills and to help them navigate the challenges of living in today’s society successfully no matter their own challenges they face from day to day. Margaret is supervised by Marci Arroyo, LPC