
Your journey matters. You don't have to navigate it alone. We offer in-person and virtual sessions. Call 475-319-1814

Your journey matters. You don't have to navigate it alone. We offer in-person and virtual sessions. Call 475-319-1814

Life can bring unexpected challenges, overwhelming emotions, and transitions that leave you feeling uncertain about what comes next. You don't have to navigate these experiences alone.
At Embrace Your Path LLC, we offer a compassionate, culturally responsive space where you can feel heard, explore your experiences, recognize your strengths, and work toward meaningful change.
Whether you're managing anxiety, navigating depression, adjusting to pregnancy or postpartum life, or facing other life challenges, your story deserves care and understanding.
You deserve support that honors your experiences, respects your individuality, and meets you where you are.
We accept a wide range of payment options to ensure accessible care - HSA, FSA, credit/debit card and cash. We also accept several major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid (Husky) and self-pay.
We offer in-person and virtual sessions, for your convenience. To schedule a free 10-minute consultation, call 475-319-1814.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized psychotherapy that helps individuals navigate life's challenges, build on their strengths, and achieve lasting emotional well-being in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.


Your first session, often called an intake appointment, is an opportunity to discuss your concerns, explore your goals, and determine whether the therapeutic relationship feels like a good fit.
It is normal to feel nervous, but understanding what to expect can help you feel more comfortable and confident as you take this important first step toward healing and growth.
During your first session, we will review practice policies and confidentiality, discuss the concerns that brought you to therapy, and explore your goals for treatment. This appointment is also an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the therapy process, and determine whether we are a good fit for working together.
The intake process helps us better understand your unique experiences, concerns, and goals. Using this information, we will collaborate to create a treatment plan that reflects your priorities and supports meaningful progress over time.
We accept a wide range of payment options to ensure accessible care, including major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid (Husky) and self-pay.
We offer in-person and virtual sessions for your convenience. Schedule a free 10-minute consultation. Call 475-319-1814.

I'm Debbie Shillingford a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years' experience. My expertise includes working with children, adolescents and adults in outpatient care. I work with individuals navigating persistent mental health challenges, substance use, behavioral issues, intellectual or developmental disabilities.
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health and am passionate about supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and major life transitions., and prenatal and postpartum changes.
Every person's story and path is unique. I bring a culturally responsive person-centered approach grounded in empathy, genuineness, and respect -- without judgment. Together, we can recognize your strengths and work towards goals that matter to you.
You don't have to have everything figured out to begin. Wherever you are on your path, I'm here to support you.
Embrace Your Path!
For the quickest response, call or text us at 475-319-1814
55 Merritt Boulevard, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA
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