VEGA STONE, CT

Vega Stone (she/her) is a counselor trainee who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her specialty interests include career development, anxiety disorders, body image, girls’ and women’s issues, spirituality, health and wellness, and integrating positive psychology into counseling practice. She uses approaches that are evidence-based and uniquely tailored to each client.

Vega attended The University of Akron and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology, along with a minor in forensic psychology. She is currently a graduate student attending Walden University to complete her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Vega is currently taking specialized coursework in addictive disorders; crisis, trauma, and disaster response; and psychopharmacology.

Prior to Wellness Grove, Vega has had experience with applied behavioral analysis (ABA) as a registered behavior technician.

In this role she worked with children who had developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders. Vega took specific data and applied certain techniques with the client to work on engaging positive behavior change. She also had many clients that worked on social skills and focused on positive mental health goals. Vega has since switched her roles and aims to focus strictly on counseling for mental health needs.

Vega’s approach to counseling is emotional, client-centered, and relational. She believes that intentional goal setting provides opportunities for personal growth and empowerment for clients, and she is actively involved in the process. Providing a safe space where the client feels safe to be vulnerable and not judged is important to Vega. She also loves to provide humor in a session, and she is very “go with the flow.” Vega is a dedicated listener and always aims to help her clients achieve their personal goals and struggles.

Her strengths include empathy, social intelligence, listening, communication, trustworthiness, and the ability to interpret information.