Southbury Counseling was founded in 2019 by Brendan Stack with a clear mission: to create a space where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges. After years of working in both clinical and community-based mental health settings, Brendan recognized the need for something different—something more personal, more grounded, and more focused on building real, working relationships with clients.

Starting a private practice wasn’t about checking a box. It was about creating a place that prioritized trust, collaboration, and practical progress over red tape and impersonal systems. Southbury Counseling was designed to cut through the noise and offer something straightforward: experienced, compassionate therapy that helps people move forward—not just process, but truly grow.

Since opening its doors in Southbury, the practice has expanded into new towns, bringing the same core values and high standard of care to a broader community. With each new location, the mission remains unchanged: to offer meaningful, human-centered therapy rooted in respect, insight, and real connection. Whether you walk through our original doors or one of our newer ones, you’ll find a therapist who will show up, ask the right questions, and walk alongside you—not above you.

This is a place for people who are ready to do the work—with a partner who is equally committed to the journey.