The OCD and Anxiety disorders treatment track is an adult intensive outpatient program for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and impairing anxiety disorders. OCD includes unwanted or intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that cause distress. Individuals suffering from OCD engage in repetitive behaviors or thoughts (compulsions) that temporarily alleviate the distress caused by the obsessions. Similarly, individuals with impairing anxiety, such as phobias, experience excessive fear and often engage in persistent avoidance behaviors. The IOP provides three hours of treatment 4 days a week for a period of 8-10 weeks.
The OCD and Anxiety disorders treatment track is an adult intensive outpatient program for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and impairing anxiety disorders. OCD includes unwanted or intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that cause distress. Individuals suffering from OCD engage in repetitive behaviors or thoughts (compulsions) that temporarily alleviate the distress caused by the obsessions. Similarly, individuals with impairing anxiety, such as phobias, experience excessive fear and often engage in persistent avoidance behaviors. The IOP provides three hours of treatment 4 days a week for a period of 8-10 weeks.
SGC Parent Support Group empowers parents and caregivers with the tools, education, and emotional support needed to raise confident, capable, and emotionally healthy children. Rooted in compassion, accountability, and community, we aim to break generational patterns and build stronger families through consistent, judgment-free support,
Hosted by Tonya Irby-Langley
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, BS, PCC
Group meets in Bridgeport, CT 06606
In treatment, I use an eclectic, client-centered approach including CBT, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Task-Centered Therapy.
SGC Parent Support Group empowers parents and caregivers with the tools, education, and emotional support needed to raise confident, capable, and emotionally healthy children. Rooted in compassion, accountability, and community, we aim to break generational patterns and build stronger families through consistent, judgment-free support,
A group-based treatment program designed for adults ages 18 and older in need of intensive therapeutic services following a psychiatric hospitalization or to prevent a hospitalization. The program is structured, supportive and uses a variety of group therapy interventions to help increase coping skills to manage symptoms, improve interpersonal and problem-solving skills and prevent relapse. The IOP provides three hours of group-based treatment 4 days a week for a period of 6-8 weeks.
A group-based treatment program designed for adults ages 18 and older in need of intensive therapeutic services following a psychiatric hospitalization or to prevent a hospitalization. The program is structured, supportive and uses a variety of group therapy interventions to help increase coping skills to manage symptoms, improve interpersonal and problem-solving skills and prevent relapse. The IOP provides three hours of group-based treatment 4 days a week for a period of 6-8 weeks.
The Youth program focuses on meeting the emotional, behavioral and psychiatric health needs of children and adolescents between the ages of 5-17 and their families. Staffed by highly qualified mental health professionals within the hospital's psychiatry department, the program offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that delivers three-hour group-based treatment sessions for children and adolescents from Monday to Thursday. These are complemented by weekly multi-family group sessions. The active participation of parents/guardians in these multi-family group sessions is not only important but fundamentally crucial for the progress of the young individuals' treatment.
The Youth program focuses on meeting the emotional, behavioral and psychiatric health needs of children and adolescents between the ages of 5-17 and their families. Staffed by highly qualified mental health professionals within the hospital's psychiatry department, the program offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that delivers three-hour group-based treatment sessions for children and adolescents from Monday to Thursday. These are complemented by weekly multi-family group sessions. The active participation of parents/guardians in these multi-family group sessions is not only important but fundamentally crucial for the progress of the young individuals' treatment.
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Aging With Resilience, a virtual therapy group for adults ages 60+. This group is designed to support clients navigating life transitions, emotional changes, and aging-related challenges through gentle skill-building, discussion, and connection. Group Details: Thursdays at 9:00 AM 45-minute, virtual sessions, small group format (up to 12 participants)
Hosted by Compassion Coherence LLP.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APRN, LCSW, LPC, RDN, LADC
Group meets in Wallingford, CT 06492
We use evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based care, and solution-focused strategies.
Aging With Resilience, a virtual therapy group for adults ages 60+. This group is designed to support clients navigating life transitions, emotional changes, and aging-related challenges through gentle skill-building, discussion, and connection. Group Details: Thursdays at 9:00 AM 45-minute, virtual sessions, small group format (up to 12 participants)
Starting February 3rd, 2026. This is a small circle of professional women meeting virtually biweekly for 3 months at a time guided by Suzanne to share their thoughts and feelings and get support, on topics related to self-worth, self-care, communication, relationships and setting boundaries. These topics can support women both in the work setting and in their personal lives. Women say they feel heard, supported, gain a feeling of connection with like-minded women and that they gain tools and motivation to feel better about themselves and begin to make shifts in their perspectives on their lives.
Hosted by Suzanne McColl
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LLC
Group meets in New Haven, CT 06512
Starting February 3rd, 2026. This is a small circle of professional women meeting virtually biweekly for 3 months at a time guided by Suzanne to share their thoughts and feelings and get support, on topics related to self-worth, self-care, communication, relationships and setting boundaries. These topics can support women both in the work setting and in their personal lives. Women say they feel heard, supported, gain a feeling of connection with like-minded women and that they gain tools and motivation to feel better about themselves and begin to make shifts in their perspectives on their lives.
Connecticut Addiction Counseling & Coaching, PLLC (CTACC) is a counseling and coaching practice specializing in providing recovery-oriented services for people experiencing issues with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns using individualized, evidence-based and non-judgmental strategies to help individuals, couples and families achieve their goals.
Connecticut Addiction Counseling & Coaching, PLLC (CTACC) is a counseling and coaching practice specializing in providing recovery-oriented services for people experiencing issues with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns using individualized, evidence-based and non-judgmental strategies to help individuals, couples and families achieve their goals.
This is an online support group for teens who have family members experiencing cancer. Discussions are encouraged re. the feelings they are dealing with in relation to the cancer experience at home as well as about all teen-focused relationship, school and peer stressors. Led by Danielle Glick, Licensed Professional Counselor
Hosted by Sound Health and Wellness LLC. Children-Adults
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in East Haven, CT 06513
We will use EMDR for trauma resolution, CBT, DBT and other psychotherapy models to help you attain relief from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss, transition or other life matters
This is an online support group for teens who have family members experiencing cancer. Discussions are encouraged re. the feelings they are dealing with in relation to the cancer experience at home as well as about all teen-focused relationship, school and peer stressors. Led by Danielle Glick, Licensed Professional Counselor
We are accepting new clients in the State of Connecticut.
We are accepting new clients in the State of Connecticut.
Aging With Resilience, a virtual therapy group for adults ages 60+. This group is designed to support clients navigating life transitions, emotional changes, and aging-related challenges through gentle skill-building, discussion, and connection. Group Details: Thursdays at 9:00 AM 45-minute, virtual sessions, small group format (up to 12 participants)
Hosted by Compassion Coherence LLP.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APRN, LPC, LADC, RDN, LCSW
Group meets in Wallingford, CT 06492
We use evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, including CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based care, and solution-focused strategies.
Aging With Resilience, a virtual therapy group for adults ages 60+. This group is designed to support clients navigating life transitions, emotional changes, and aging-related challenges through gentle skill-building, discussion, and connection. Group Details: Thursdays at 9:00 AM 45-minute, virtual sessions, small group format (up to 12 participants)
This group is designed for male victims/survivors of domestic violence. If you're a man in an abusive relationship, it's important to know that you're not alone. Domestic Violence against men is far more prevalent than you might expect. You may feel a shortage of resources, lack of understanding from friends and family, or trouble telling your story due to societal stigmas. Whatever your situation, you can escape the violence and abuse and live a healthy life. This group offers a safe and confidential space for you to receive support from others who are in similar situations.
My approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices with the overall goal of finding ways to stay in the present in order to achieve goals.
This group is designed for male victims/survivors of domestic violence. If you're a man in an abusive relationship, it's important to know that you're not alone. Domestic Violence against men is far more prevalent than you might expect. You may feel a shortage of resources, lack of understanding from friends and family, or trouble telling your story due to societal stigmas. Whatever your situation, you can escape the violence and abuse and live a healthy life. This group offers a safe and confidential space for you to receive support from others who are in similar situations.
This group is for adolescents (ages 12-18) who are experiencing traumatic grief as the result of the death of someone close to them.
Hosted by Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Group meets in Woodbury, CT 06798
This group is for adolescents (ages 12-18) who are experiencing traumatic grief as the result of the death of someone close to them.
Self confidence/Self Esteem. Positive vs. Negative relationships. Stress reduction. Coping strategies. Mindfulness. Overcoming fears. Love. Working through past and toward the future. Grief and acceptance. Finding your passion/hobby.
Hosted by Annahaven Behavioral Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in West Haven, CT 06516
Self confidence/Self Esteem. Positive vs. Negative relationships. Stress reduction. Coping strategies. Mindfulness. Overcoming fears. Love. Working through past and toward the future. Grief and acceptance. Finding your passion/hobby.
Parents, this group offers you education and support to help you effectively parent your child who is struggling with varied mental health difficulties. You will be taught various strategies to help you avoid feelings of overwhelm and helplessness. Feel free to share your particular distress, as well as seek and offer support.
Hosted by Dr. Charmaine Samuda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Group meets in Woodbridge, CT 06525
In my treatment sessions, I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients improve their management of emotions and behavior.
Parents, this group offers you education and support to help you effectively parent your child who is struggling with varied mental health difficulties. You will be taught various strategies to help you avoid feelings of overwhelm and helplessness. Feel free to share your particular distress, as well as seek and offer support.
Being a preteen or teenager, from a divorced home, can prove to have its own challenges. From the start of the divorce, and wondering what the future will look like, to integrating into a step family or a single parent home, the journey can be a rocky for teens. There are many hurdles that teens face when confronted with divorced parents. This is a supportive, educational group aimed to help teens with challenges such as communication, self esteem, relationship navigation, and expression of emotion. Group open to 11- 15 year olds
Hosted by Dr. Bonnie Luft
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, DBH
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Being a preteen or teenager, from a divorced home, can prove to have its own challenges. From the start of the divorce, and wondering what the future will look like, to integrating into a step family or a single parent home, the journey can be a rocky for teens. There are many hurdles that teens face when confronted with divorced parents. This is a supportive, educational group aimed to help teens with challenges such as communication, self esteem, relationship navigation, and expression of emotion. Group open to 11- 15 year olds
Protect your life from self destruction. I see society's most high functioning men, elite expert 31 years 46,000 hrs sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy. Evidence based research oriented methods on Infidelity, Prostitution, Seeking Arrangements Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, OnlyFans, Certified Specialist. I bring highly effective clinical skills with the most up to date understandings to change distorted thinking and end these misbehaviors, heal your relationships. Proudly never used "Carnes" model. Call me now, I would love to help. TELEHEALTH to NY CT NJ CA FL OH UT $400 Individual Sessions , $200 Group sessions www.sexuallycompulsive.com
Hosted by Sexual Addiction Sex Misbehavior Absolute Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
Group meets in Greenwich, CT 06830
Protect your life from self destruction. I see society's most high functioning men, elite expert 31 years 46,000 hrs sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy. Evidence based research oriented methods on Infidelity, Prostitution, Seeking Arrangements Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, OnlyFans, Certified Specialist. I bring highly effective clinical skills with the most up to date understandings to change distorted thinking and end these misbehaviors, heal your relationships. Proudly never used "Carnes" model. Call me now, I would love to help. TELEHEALTH to NY CT NJ CA FL OH UT $400 Individual Sessions , $200 Group sessions www.sexuallycompulsive.com
As a team of licensed professional counselors, we provide therapy for a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. We work with our clients to develop coping strategies and build resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Hosted by Jennifer Marie Nevadomski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Group meets in Middlebury, CT 06762
Although I often use an eclectic approach, my main focus during your treatment will be CBT and DBT.
As a team of licensed professional counselors, we provide therapy for a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. We work with our clients to develop coping strategies and build resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Held virtually and in-person, and has rolling admission. Led by a licensed psychotherapist, group provides teens with the opportunity to master 1-2 skills per week, process and relieve stressors and receive therapeutic and peer support in a safe and confidential setting. This group is open to individuals who would benefit from emotion regulation and improve social skills through fostering new friendships in a positive peer culture with therapeutic reinforcement! All are welcome to group, incl teens in therapy + teens who don't have a clinician. Cost: $55 per group. We accept HSA + offer superbills for insurance reimbursement.
We are a multispecialty group, featuring EMDR providers, CBT, DBT, play therapists, family therapists, couples counselors, dietitians and prescribers.
Held virtually and in-person, and has rolling admission. Led by a licensed psychotherapist, group provides teens with the opportunity to master 1-2 skills per week, process and relieve stressors and receive therapeutic and peer support in a safe and confidential setting. This group is open to individuals who would benefit from emotion regulation and improve social skills through fostering new friendships in a positive peer culture with therapeutic reinforcement! All are welcome to group, incl teens in therapy + teens who don't have a clinician. Cost: $55 per group. We accept HSA + offer superbills for insurance reimbursement.
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM - Grieving the death of a loved one is a challenging journey. Our support group will assist you in maneuvering through your grief & loss. We meet on Saturdays, twice a month for six week sessions, in both the Fall and the Spring.
Please note that this is not a drop in group -
If needed I do offer Grief Counseling in a 1:1 setting as well.
Hosted by Susan Marie O'Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA CMH, LPC, NCC, MA I/O
Group meets in Trumbull, CT 06611
BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM - Grieving the death of a loved one is a challenging journey. Our support group will assist you in maneuvering through your grief & loss. We meet on Saturdays, twice a month for six week sessions, in both the Fall and the Spring.
Please note that this is not a drop in group -
If needed I do offer Grief Counseling in a 1:1 setting as well.
Relapse prevention and early recovery skills group for men who are new to recovery or have had a history of relapse.
Hosted by James P. Cooney, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Westport, CT 06880
I draw on CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, paired with neurofeedback, biofeedback, and photobiomodulation.
Relapse prevention and early recovery skills group for men who are new to recovery or have had a history of relapse.
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How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.