As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people.
               -Joseph B. Wirthlin

Specialities include issues related to:


  • Grief, loss and transition 
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender populations
  • Alzheimers Disease
  • Anxiety, depression, stress
  • Changing Relationships, Marital difficulties
  • ​Coping with chronic or terminal health issues

Compassionate Care for the Difficult Times

Cyndia Shook, LCSW, LLC

Individual, Couples and Family Counseling

Specializing in the treatment of normal & complicated grief & loss 

Phone:   860-514-0290

​Fax:        860-437-3926

TeleHealth sessions are available if face to face is not possible. Office visits require proof of a Covid vaccine.

400 Bayonet Street

Suite 202

New London, CT 06320

  • In Network with:
  • Aetna
  • Anthem/ Blue Cross 
  • Care Partners 
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid (HUSKY)
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Tufts
  • United Healthcare
  • Cash sliding scale