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New Milford Counseling Interface Center, Inc. Tory Prizio
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Interface Center is located at the peaceful and beautiful town green in New Milford, Connecticut. It has been in existence at this locale since its founding in the late 1970's. The group began when a need for counseling services was identified in the local area and wider community.
The purpose of Interface Center is to provide psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, familes, and groups. The highly trained and experienced Clinical Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers have the skills necessary to help those who are dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, marital and family issues, eating disorders, trauma, etc.
Interface Center has been warmly received by New Milford and surrounding communities thanks to the encouragement and support of a dedicated staff Board of Directors. It is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is committed to being accessible to all persons, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, race, national origin or sexual orientation.
Our Staff
Donald H. Westerberg, Ph.D.
American Psychological Association (Member)
American Assn. For Marriage &
Family Therapy (Clinical Member)
EMDR International Association (Certified Level II)
Imago Relationships International
(Certified Imago Therapist)
American Association of Pastoral Counselors (Fellow)
National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists
(Clinical Member)
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (Basic)
Dr. Westerberg is a licensed Psychologist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Pastoral Counselor, as well as an ordained minister, who has been in practice for more than 20 years. He specializes in marital/couples therapy, child and adult ADD/ ADHD, and individual counseling for mood disorders, anxiety, trauma recovery, and stress management. He is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). He is also a certified Imago therapist. As a pastoral counselor and minister, he can also add a spiritual dimension to therapy for those requesting it. Dr. Westerberg sees adolescents and adults.
Alice Higgins, Ph.D.
Dr. Higgins is a Clinical Psychologist who received her PhD from Fordham University in 1984, after completing an internship at Hall-Brook Hospital in Westport, CT. She worked for 3 years at the New Milford Hospital Mental Health Clinic and has been with Interface since 1986. Dr. Higgins works with adults with a primary focus on working with issues of depression, anxiety, marital dysfunction, codependency, adult children of alcoholics and trauma. She is trained in EMDR. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and EMDRIA.
Robert S. Creal, Ph.D.
American Psychological Association (Member)
Dr. Creal is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy and/or family therapy for adults, adolescents, and older children. He specializes in treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, and relationship issues. He is also trained in EMDR.
Dr. Creal did his undergraduate work at Syracuse University in New York, and his graduate work at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey and Auburn University in Alabama. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology (with an additional concentration in Child-Clinical Psychology) from Auburn University in 1981. He has been fortunate in that his career has allowed him to participate in varied and interesting work. His primary focus has always been direct clinical care including 22 years of inpatient work with adolescents and children. Also during this same time he maintained a private practice providing outpatient services to children, adolescents, and adults.
In addition Dr. Creal has served in clinical administration -- first on the Management Team (including a brief period as the Chief Executive Officer) of an adolescent psychiatric hospital, and later as a Clinical Manager in the Office of the Commissioner, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. In this latter capacity, he provided supervision, clinical consultation, and oversight for intensive community treatment programs working with young adults having severe emotional difficulties.
Dr. Creal has participated in the training and clinical skill development of other psychologists. He developed and ran an adolescent rotation for pre-doctoral interns for eight years during the 1980s. From 1994 to 2001, he had an appointment to the Yale University School of Medicine as an adjunct Clinical Instructor to provide training and supervision to postdoctoral psychologists.
Most recently Dr. Creal has maintained an outpatient practice in New Milford
at the Interface Center.
Nancy Creal, LCSW
Nancy Creal is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing since 1988. She has extensive experience treating children, adolescents and trauma victims. Nancy is trained in the use of EMDR and Dialectic Behavior Therapy Techniques. She is well versed in women's issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and ACOA issues. Nancy works with groups, individuals and families.
Susan Ratner, LCSW
Ms. Ratner is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Connecticut and New York. She has been in practice for over 20 years, still maintaining a private practice in New York City. Ms. Ratner specializes in working with adults, marital and family therapy, ACOA, and families dealing with substance abuse issues. She also has a specialty in eating disorders, anxiety, depressive disorders and women's issues.
Our Services
Interface Center offers counseling for problems such as:
• Marriage & Relationship Problems
• Parent-Child Conflict
• School Adjustment Difficulty
• Emotional Stress
• Life-Stage Crisis
• Loss & Grief
• Anxiety & Depression
• Trauma
Interface Center provides:
• Individual Psychotherapy
• Marital & Couple Therapy
• Family Therapy
• EMDR
What is Psychotherapy/Counseling?
There are many different forms and styles of psychotherapy/counseling. Generally, psychotherapy consists of talking about the issues in your life. The goal is to help you cope with feelings as well as to develop healthier strategies and solutions to ultimately feel better. Sometimes family members are involved in the process. Although there are no guarantees, almost everyone experiences improvement in their emotional well- being. We have five therapists all with different backgrounds and styles (see individual descriptions). Either a specific therapist will arrange sessions directly with you, or we will match you with the most appropriate therapist in our practice given your needs and schedule.
Our sessions are 45 minutes long. The length of treatment depends on your issues and the rate of progress you make. We offer weekday and evening appointments.
Interface Center accepts most insurances and managed care plans. We accept several forms of payment including MasterCard and Visa.
Initially, your therapist will do an assessment of your current issue, take a history of past issues and events in your life, and obtain a history of any past treatment. In this process, your therapist will determine and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Generally a good therapeutic relationship is a good fit between the personality of the therapist, their professional philosophy and the needs and personality of the client. It is important to feel safe and comfortable with your therapist. All of the therapists at Interface Center offer a warm, accepting, and safe place for you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long are the sessions? Sessions are typically 45 minutes long.
What are the fees for the sessions? We are contracted with most insurance companies which require a copayment. These fees vary depending on your insurance plan.
Where is the office located? Marsh House on the peaceful New Milford green.
Who attends the sessions? The assigned therapist and typically the person who makes the call for therapy, however, this would be determined during the initial phone consultation.
How often are the sessions? This is determined by the severity of the problem but typically starts at one session per week and as medical necessity dictates.
How long will the therapy course run? Varies by the severity and duration of the problem.
Do you contact my employer? We respect all HIPAA laws and we will only make contact with an employer with explicit written direction from the client.
Do you contact my doctor? We respect all HIPAA laws and we will only make contact with an employer with explicit written direction from the client.
Are there any limits of confidentiality? We respect all HIPAA laws. We are mandated reporters for the elderly, children and intellectually disabled.
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11 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Tel. (860) 354-6080 ~ Fax. (860) 354-8526
nmcc@newmilford-chamber.com
NEW MILFORD Counseling Interface Center, Inc. Tory Prizio
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