Shirley Rilett 

Here are a few things that might be helpful for you to know about me:

I moved to the United States from Peru in my teens, and Stamford, CT, became my home. I served in the U.S. Army,  and after my honorable discharge, I pursued a Bachelor's Degree in General Science with a focus on Psychology, Human Development, and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut. I retired as a police officer and graduated with my Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Bridgeport.

Currently, I work at Kind Attention Behavioral Clinic and provide telehealth services to clients in Connecticut. I am an EMDR-trained clinician and use various therapeutic modalities, including ACT, CBT, SFT, and motivational interviewing. My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve a life worth living. I am also a COSP (Circle of Security Parenting) Facilitator, trained to guide caregivers in understanding children's emotional needs and strengthening the parent-child attachment bond, rather than relying on traditional behavioral discipline. 

On a personal note, I am a mom to two beautiful children, married to an Iowan man, and I find joy in the small moments of life, whether it's spending quality time with my family at the park or watching the playful antics of my beloved Rottweiler, Oso.

​Life is a complex journey, with a mix of fulfilling, happy, memorable times as well as dark, challenging ones. In my case, I have lived through the depths of postpartum depression and the lingering effects of past trauma. But through a commitment to healing and therapy, I've learned that recovery isn't just possible, but it's incredibly transformative. As a mental health care provider, I aim to meet my clients where they are and build strong therapeutic relationships that foster genuine healing and personal growth.