Business Details
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Glastonbury, CT
As a board-certified clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience in private practice, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals and families through complex emotional challenges. My expertise lies in trauma and abuse treatment, collaborative divorce coaching, and forensic mental health services. I prioritize preserving the dignity of clients while fostering cooperative solutions, particularly in high-conflict divorce cases where children are involved. My approach emphasizes open communication, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding of family dynamics.I have served as a neutral mental health coach in collaborative divorce teams and as a parent coordinator post-judgment to promote healthier co-parenting relationships. My professional contributions include authoring publications on dissociative disorders and sexual abuse recovery, as well as providing expert testimony in court cases related to domestic violence and custody issues. I remain actively engaged in public education through media appearances and written contributions to peer-reviewed journals, ensuring my practice remains at the forefront of psychological advancements.
Services
Collaborative Divorce Coaching
Trauma and Abuse Treatment
Psychotherapy
Parent Coordination
Forensic Consultation
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in clinical psychology and trauma treatment.
- Our team includes a board-certified psychologist with forensic expertise.
- We specialize in collaborative divorce coaching to minimize family trauma.
- Our practice combines evidence-based practices with personalized care.
- We provide expert testimony and publications in mental health fields.
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified in Clinical Psychology
- Fellow American Psychological Association
- Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners
Services
Collaborative Divorce Coaching
Collaborative Divorce Coaching helps families navigate divorce with dignity through team-based problem-solving. This process involves mental health professionals, attorneys, and financial experts working together to create child-focused solutions. Our approach minimizes conflict and emotional trauma while promoting cooperative post-divorce relationships.
Trauma and Abuse Treatment
Specialized trauma treatment addresses the psychological effects of abuse and interpersonal violence. Using evidence-based therapies, we help clients rebuild their lives after traumatic experiences. Our practice focuses on restoring emotional stability and developing coping strategies for long-term recovery from abuse-related psychological injuries.
Psychotherapy
Individual and couples psychotherapy addresses anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional distress. We provide tailored treatment plans for adolescents and adults, focusing on improving communication skills and emotional regulation. Our therapy sessions create a safe space for personal growth and mental health improvement.
Parent Coordination
Parent coordination services help divorced couples implement custody agreements effectively. We facilitate communication between parents to reduce conflict and improve decision-making about children's needs. This post-judgment support promotes consistent parenting and reduces ongoing legal disputes through structured guidance.
Forensic Consultation
Forensic consultation provides expert psychological analysis for legal cases. We offer court testimony on domestic violence, custody matters, and trauma assessment. Our services include psychological evaluations and professional opinions to support legal decision-making in family court proceedings.
People
Elaine Ducharme
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Board-certified clinical psychologist with 35+ years of experience specializing in trauma treatment and collaborative divorce coaching. Author of mental health publications and frequent media contributor, dedicated to helping families through complex emotional challenges.
Questions
What is Collaborative Divorce Coaching?
Collaborative Divorce Coaching is a team-based approach to divorce resolution that includes mental health professionals, attorneys, and financial experts working together to create child-focused solutions while minimizing conflict.
How can Dr. Ducharme help with trauma and abuse treatment?
Dr. Ducharme provides specialized trauma treatment for abuse survivors using evidence-based therapies to restore emotional stability and develop coping strategies for long-term recovery from psychological injuries.
What mental health services are available for couples?
We offer couples therapy to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships through personalized treatment plans addressing specific relationship challenges and emotional distress.
Do you provide expert testimony for legal cases?
Yes, we provide forensic consultation services including court testimony on domestic violence, custody matters, and trauma assessment to support legal decision-making in family court proceedings.
What areas do you serve?
Our practice serves the Greater Hartford Area from our Marlborough, CT office, providing mental health services and psychological support to individuals and families across central Connecticut.
