My Story Counseling, LLC

09/02/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming Deborah to the My Story Counseling team! ✨

We’re excited to introduce Deborah Pitruzzello, LMSW, the newest full-time clinician at My Story Counseling! 🌿

Deborah brings compassion, warmth, and a client-centered approach to her work, creating a supportive space where individuals can feel heard, understood, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges.

Her addition to our growing team allows us to continue expanding access to quality, compassionate mental health care in our community. 💛

We’re so happy to have Deborah joining the My Story family and look forward to the meaningful impact she’ll make with the clients she serves.

📖 Welcome to My Story Counseling, Deborah — Where Your Story Matters.

✨ Deborah is currently accepting new clients. To learn more about her or inquire about scheduling, contact My Story Counseling 8606650200

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08/18/2026

I recently had BabsTech LLC complete a comprehensive risk assessment for My Story Counseling, and I can genuinely say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made for the practice. 🔐💻

As mental health professionals, we’re entrusted with some of the most sensitive and personal information about the people we serve. Protecting that information isn’t just about checking a compliance box—it’s part of protecting our clients and maintaining the trust they place in us.

The assessment helped us take a closer look at our systems, identify potential vulnerabilities, strengthen our HIPAA practices, and make sure our technology and day-to-day operations are aligned with the level of care and confidentiality our clients deserve.

As My Story Counseling continues to grow, I’m learning that growth also means strengthening what happens behind the scenes. Investing in cybersecurity, HIPAA compliance, and risk management may not be the glamorous part of running a practice, but it is absolutely one of the most important.

Thank you, BabsTech LLC, for helping us continue to build responsibly and securely. 🛡️✨

Where Your Story Matters—and your privacy does too. 💙

Call us for your risk assessment

08/18/2026

Grief can feel incredibly isolating—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. 🤍

My Story Counseling is offering a Grief Support Group, providing a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for individuals navigating loss.

Together, participants will have an opportunity to:

🌿 Share their experiences at their own pace
🤝 Connect with others who understand
💙 Learn supportive coping tools for the grief journey
✨ Find hope and healing in community

The group meets Tuesdays at 6:00 PM.

Whether your loss is recent or something you’ve been carrying for some time, you are welcome here. There is no “right” way or timeline for grieving.

For more information, referrals, or to inquire about joining the group, please contact My Story Counseling directly at 860-665-0200 or visit our website.

Mental health and wellness professionals: referrals are welcome, and we would be grateful if you shared this resource with individuals who may benefit.

You don’t have to go through it alone. 💙🌿

08/08/2026

Back-to-school nerves are normal. 🎒 But when does nervousness become social anxiety?

A teen who feels nervous about a new school year, new classes, or meeting new people may settle in once they become comfortable. But for a teen struggling with social anxiety, the fear of being judged, embarrassed, rejected, or “getting it wrong” can begin to interfere with friendships, school participation, activities, and everyday life.

The goal isn’t to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling. It’s helping teens build the confidence and coping skills to move through those feelings without anxiety making their decisions for them. 💛

📍 If your teen is struggling with social anxiety and you’re located in Connecticut, My Story Counseling is here to help.

We’re also exploring a future Teen Social Confidence Group focused on social anxiety, confidence, healthy friendships, communication, and navigating social situations.

Would your teen benefit from a group like this? 👀
Send us a DM to express interest or join our interest list.

Where Your Story Matters. ✨

08/06/2026

One of the biggest mistakes people make in early dating is focusing on one question:

“Do they like me?”

A better question is:

“Do I like what I’m learning about them?”

Early on, I’m paying attention to things like:
✔️ Do they ask thoughtful questions and show genuine curiosity about me?
✔️ How do they respond when I communicate a boundary?
✔️ Is the level of emotional or romantic intimacy appropriate for how long we’ve actually known each other?

Healthy relationships are built through consistency, respect, curiosity, and compatibility—not just chemistry or attention.

Remember: someone being interested in you doesn’t automatically make them a good fit for you.

❤️ Which of these do you pay the most attention to when you’re dating?

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07/27/2026

Cybersecurity isn’t just for large corporations—it’s essential for small healthcare practices too. Something as simple as enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) can dramatically reduce the risk of unauthorized access and help protect sensitive client information.

I’m grateful to be working with BabsTech as we continue strengthening the security and HIPAA compliance of My Story Counseling. If you’re a small business owner, healthcare provider, or private practice owner, this is definitely worth the few minutes it takes.

Give them a follow and check out their content if you’re looking to improve your cybersecurity. 👏🏽🔐

If your business email doesn't have MFA turned on, you're one phishing email away from a breach.
I see this constantly in HIPAA gap assessments: strong passwords, but no second factor. MFA is the single highest-ROI security control a small practice can add — free, 10 minutes, blocks most account takeover attempts.

07/23/2026

🔐 At My Story Counseling, protecting our clients’ privacy is a responsibility we take seriously. HIPAA compliance isn’t just about policies—it’s also about strong cybersecurity practices.

A big thank you to BabsTech LLC for helping small businesses understand simple steps that can make a big difference in protecting sensitive information. Changing your router’s default password takes just a few minutes but can help prevent unnecessary security risks.

If you’re a small business owner looking to strengthen your cybersecurity, be sure to follow BabsTech for practical tips and solutions. 👏💻

Still using your router's default admin password? That's like leaving the key under the mat.
Attackers scan for default router credentials — it's step one in a lot of small-office compromises. Changing it takes five minutes and closes an entire class of vulnerability

07/22/2026

✨ Meet the Newest Member of the My Story Counseling Family! ✨

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Raul Bracetty., LMSW! 🎉

Raul is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Master Social Worker who brings years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s most challenging moments. His background includes hospice care, multidimensional family therapy, care management, clinical supervision, and program leadership—giving him a compassionate, well-rounded approach to helping people heal and grow.

Raul believes that everyone deserves a safe space to be heard without judgment. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, family challenges, relationship concerns, or simply feeling overwhelmed, he is committed to meeting you where you are and helping you move toward the life you want to create.

As one of our male clinicians, Raul is also passionate about supporting men’s mental health. He has previously facilitated men’s support groups and looks forward to helping expand services for men within our practice through future groups and community support opportunities.

🗣️ Services available in English and Spanish

At My Story Counseling, we know that healing happens through connection, and we’re excited for our clients to experience the warmth, wisdom, and dedication Raul brings to our team.

If you’ve been waiting for the right therapist, this may be your sign. 💙

📞 Now accepting new clients. 8606650200

Welcome to the family, Raul! We’re so glad you’re here.

07/21/2026

Dating after healing requires a different question:
Is this chemistry… or just intensity? 👀

07/21/2026

One of the biggest shifts when dating after narcissistic abuse is learning not to confuse intensity with compatibility. ❤️‍🩹

When you’ve experienced a relationship that began with excessive attention, constant communication, premature intimacy or big promises, intensity can start to feel like chemistry.

But healthy connection doesn’t have to rush.

Instead of only asking, “Do we have chemistry?” start paying attention to:

✨ Are they consistent?
✨ Are they genuinely curious about who I am?
✨ Do they respect my boundaries and pace?
✨ Are we actually compatible?
✨ Do their actions match their words over time?

Because someone pursuing you intensely doesn’t necessarily mean they’re capable of building a healthy relationship with you.

Healthy dating isn’t about how intensely someone pursues you in week one. It’s about who they consistently show themselves to be over time.

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