“Once you choose hope anything is possible”

— Christopher Reeve

Where compassion and clinical expertise meet: individual, couples, and group therapy.

Our Approach

At Compass Counseling, we support the whole person by using restorative clinical practices, strengthening community connections, and helping develop meaningful interpersonal goals. Our work together focuses not only on reducing difficult experiences such as anxiety, depression, and self-sabotage, but also on teaching practical skills to interrupt recurring, unhelpful thought patterns.

We invite you to reach out for a free phone consultation so we can explore whether one of our therapists is the right fit for your goals.

Our Therapists

Anna Johnson

Specialties

Anxiety & Depression

Trauma & Healing

Adult Wellness/Aging

Grief & Loss

Life Transitions

Carolyn Mangiafico, LCSW headshot

Carolyn Mangiafico

Specialties

Anxiety & Depression

Trauma & Healing

Children & Adolescent

Emerging Adults

LGBTQ+

Our Office

We offer in-person counseling at our Old Saybrook location, as well as telehealth appointments.

We offer simple, flexible payment options.

In Network insurance:

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 

  • Cigna

  • United Behavioral Health Care

We also accept:

  • Medicaid

  • Medicare

  • Private Pay

  • Out of Network