Growing Well, LLC Individual and Couples Counseling

Growing Well, LLC Individual and Couples Counseling Growing Well Counseling specializes in reproductive mental health, perinatal & postpartum therapy, pregnancy and baby loss, birth trauma & infertility

Growing Well, LLC offers individual and couples counseling with a focus on parenthood life transitions in the family. Counseling is one component to caring for the whole person. Whether you're adjusting to adding to your family or deciding not to, having a difficult pregnancy or your birth did not go as planned. Perhaps you had expectations of parenthood [or parenting one more] that aren't turnin

g out as you had hoped. Balancing work and family and an intimate relationship can be overwhelming. These are just a few of the challenges folks may encounter as their family grows and changes, and we are here to help! Together we can work to help you find a new normal, whatever that may be, we can discuss skills you can use to manage anxiety or depression. We can connect you to complementary practitioners if you opt for traditional or natural medicinal approaches, and we will gladly work with your existing providers to get you the best care possibIe. A little about Catharine McDonald, the founder of Growing Well: I graduated with my Master of Science in Community/Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro after earning my undergraduate degree in Family Studies and Psychology at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. Most recently I completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in S*x Therapy from The University of Michigan. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in CT since 2010 and have advanced training in wellness counseling, trauma, grief, and perinatal and postpartum mental health. My work experiences include a trauma resource non-profit, residential trauma treatment, pastoral care and counseling at a Women's Hospital and cancer center, crisis and inpatient psychiatric care at a local hospital, disability evaluations, addictions case management, veterans assistance, and blogging about perinatal mental health.

Excited to kick off the day at the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and The Connecticut Women's Consor...
07/28/2026

Excited to kick off the day at the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and The Connecticut Women's Consortium for the Innovations in Maternal Behavioral Healthcare: Mitigating Risk & Optimizing Wellness Conference! Join me Friday August 7th in Hartford!

Join the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and The Connecticut Women's Consortium for the Innovations in Maternal Behavioral Healthcare: Mitigating Risk & Optimizing Wellness Conference!

Behavioral health clinicians, medical providers, community-based practitioners, and lived-experience voices will come together to explore approaches to care across clinical, cultural, and holistic domains.
Our featured speakers will share expertise on maternal mental health, Black maternal health, trauma-responsive care, substance use, lived experience, and whole-person wellness—all with the shared goal of helping ensure every individual receives the care they deserve.

📅 August 7, 2026
📍 Hartford Marriott Downtown

🔗 Register now: https://hubs.li/Q04pFB2X0

Honored to be speaking at the 2026 Innovations in Maternal Behavioral Healthcare: Mitigating Risk & Optimizing Wellness ...
06/12/2026

Honored to be speaking at the 2026 Innovations in Maternal Behavioral Healthcare: Mitigating Risk & Optimizing Wellness Conference in August! Join me for an important day of learning and advocacy!

The Connecticut Women's Consortium is proud to be partnering with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to host the Innovations in Maternal Behavioral Healthcare: Mitigating Risk & Optimizing Wellness Conference.

Join us for a day of networking and presentations on holistic behavioral health approaches to addressing the challenges of the maternal mortality and morbidity crises.

📅 August 7, 2026 | 9 AM - 4 PM
📍 Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT 06103
☕ Breakfast and lunch provided

Register today: https://hubs.li/Q04kHSvN0

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚Mental health is an important part of overall health—and no one should have to s...
05/13/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Mental health is an important part of overall health—and no one should have to struggle alone.

At Growing Well Counseling, we know that life’s transitions, stressors, relationships, grief, and reproductive experiences can deeply impact emotional well-being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum challenges, loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed, support is here.

This month and every month, we’re committed to creating a space where individuals and couples feel seen, supported, and cared for with compassion and expertise.

✨ You deserve support.
✨ Your mental health matters.
✨ We are here for you.

Offering virtual sessions across all of Connecticut.

YouAreNotAlone TherapySupport

Infertility is more than a medical diagnosis—it can be an emotional, physical, relational, and financial journey that of...
04/24/2026

Infertility is more than a medical diagnosis—it can be an emotional, physical, relational, and financial journey that often feels isolating and unseen.

Behind the appointments, waiting, questions, losses, and uncertainty are real people carrying grief, hope, fear, and exhaustion all at once.

Infertility is often an invisible struggle, but its impact can be profound.

During National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re acknowledging the emotional complexity of the fertility journey and reminding those who are struggling that they deserve support, compassion, and care.

💛 Your experience matters.
💛 Your emotions are valid.
💛 You are not alone.

FertilityJourney MaternalMentalHealth YouAreNotAlone

April is C-Section Awareness MonthCesarean births are a vital and sometimes life-saving part of many birth stories. And ...
04/10/2026

April is C-Section Awareness Month

Cesarean births are a vital and sometimes life-saving part of many birth stories. And yet, they can also come with complex emotions—relief, gratitude, disappointment, grief, or even trauma.

There is no one “right” way to feel about your birth experience. However your story unfolded, it matters.

At Growing Well Counseling, we support individuals in processing their birth experiences, including planned and unplanned C-sections, and the emotional impact that can follow.

✨ Your experience is valid
✨ Your feelings deserve space
✨ Healing is possible

BirthStoryMatters

💜 Women’s History Month 💜This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women—past and present—whil...
03/20/2026

💜 Women’s History Month 💜

This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women—past and present—while also recognizing the complexities many women continue to navigate today.

At Growing Well Counseling, we see the emotional labor, the invisible load, and the evolving identities that come with womanhood—especially through seasons like fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss.

We are committed to creating space where women feel seen, heard, and supported in their full experiences—not just this month, but every day.

✨ Your story matters.
✨ Your mental health matters.
✨ You matter.

YouAreNotAlone

The reproductive journey can bring joy, uncertainty, grief, healing, and everything in between.For 11 years, Growing Wel...
03/19/2026

The reproductive journey can bring joy, uncertainty, grief, healing, and everything in between.

For 11 years, Growing Well Counseling has specialized in supporting individuals and couples through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum mental health, birth trauma, and loss.

Our team of specialists works collaboratively with your providers to offer integrative, compassionate care every step of the way.

💛 Support is here when you need it.

11 years of Growing Well Counseling! 11 years supporting fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum healing, birth trauma...
03/05/2026

11 years of Growing Well Counseling!

11 years supporting fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum healing, birth trauma recovery, and reproductive mental health.

We’re honored to do this work every day.

Thank you for trusting us as you Grow Well.

💕 Conversation hearts… from your therapist 💕You are enough.One day at a time.Rest is productive.You’re not alone.This Va...
02/14/2026

💕 Conversation hearts… from your therapist 💕

You are enough.
One day at a time.
Rest is productive.
You’re not alone.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re sending a little extra love your way—the kind that reminds you to slow down, breathe, and meet yourself with compassion.

💗 Your worth is not measured by productivity.
💗 Taking care of yourself is an act of love.
💗 Support is always here.

With care,
Growing Well Counseling

💙 Hope After Loss – Compassionate Care Award Nominations Are Open 💙Hope After Loss  is now accepting nominations for the...
01/21/2026

💙 Hope After Loss – Compassionate Care Award Nominations Are Open 💙

Hope After Loss is now accepting nominations for their Compassionate Care Award, created to honor individuals who show extraordinary compassion to families navigating pregnancy or infant loss.

Individuals who have experienced a loss within the past three years are invited to nominate someone who offered comfort, support, and understanding during or after their loss.

Nominees may include:
• Healthcare providers
• Doulas
• Therapists
• Funeral directors or staff
• Religious or spiritual leaders
• Other professionals or caregivers who made a meaningful difference during a time of grief

If someone walked alongside you with care and compassion during one of the hardest moments of your life, this is a meaningful way to honor them.

Nomination form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOJVHbJBOBl7Zuk1n0gYRT_UodVmij6N5PUqtfp-1FerCbLA/viewform

Address

54 Hartford Tpke
Tolland, CT
06084

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30am
Friday 9:30am - 3:30am

Telephone

+18608370204

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