Therapists in 06102

Starting therapy is not easy. But neither is living the life of disappointments and regrets. If you feel you are in a dead end, if your job is boring and ungratifying and the relationships are toxic or lack depth and zest, if you struggle with finding your place in this world or even question whether life is worth living, perhaps it is time to examine your life choices and remove the blocks that hold you from finding meaning, happiness, and purpose. I practice psychotherapy that is informed by the traditions of psychoanalysis and look at each individual in the context of this person's unique experiences and unique life story.

It takes COURAGE to seek out therapy and face your challenges. We also need COURAGE to trust a stranger to fully listen to you and treat your concerns with care and respect. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am here to work as a team to overcome barriers/obstacles. Therapy can be both challenging and rewarding. As your therapist, I will provide an empathetic ear, help find solutions, discuss underlying issues, identify unrealistic expectations placed on you or the world around you, teach coping skills and be a therapeutic ear as you build the COURAGE to face your challenges.

Welcome! You are destined to have a thriving life and if that is not what you are living right now, I can help! I partner with clients who are interested in growing and facing the barriers that get in the way of their health. Maybe you are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe you are living with a chronic disease that has changed how you live. Maybe you have some habits that are taking away from your health. I will work with you to gain an understanding and acceptance of what is going on, so we can then take action and move towards THRIVING!

I specialize in working with adults in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, loss of relationships, intimacy and sexual anorexia, managing life after affairs, hypersexuality, infidelity, porn addiction, love addiction and sex addiction. Using the CSAT model I work with individuals struggling problem sexual behavior (non-offending). I also am trained by the partner sensitive models of APSATS and ISH on the trauma experienced by the partner due to the acting out behaviors.

Some of our most difficult times are also our greatest opportunities for growth and healing. It can be challenging and rewarding to make changes in your life and in your relationships. I aim to create an empathetic and trusting environment and relationship in which you can feel safe to discover areas of yourself that are in need of healing. I am continually encouraged by what can happen once you take initiative to make changes. The goal is to move through these issues, build on your strengths, achieve a greater sense of well-being and live a positive life.

As a marriage and family therapist, I have been in outpatient private practice for 20 years. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and their families on both psychiatric and non psychiatric difficulties. I work with adults on relationship counseling, as well as adults that are going through divorce. For the past 4 years I have begun tele-therapy/ coaching, called Dorm Room Coaching and Counseling with college aged students. I have seen young adults all over the US for coaching regarding their struggles while in college.

I am enough is the statement I strive to have all of my clients embrace throughout the therapy process. I believe that each individual already possesses inherent strengths and capabilities to unlock their full potential. My job is to assist you in discovering your best, and most authentic self that already exists within you. I specialize in providing individual therapy to healthcare providers, LGBTQ individuals, and college-age and young adult populations.

With 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have successfully treated children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with a well-established, multi-disciplinary group of mental health professionals in West Hartford. I treat a range of issues, including adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, divorce, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia, and executive function disorders. In my practice, I encourage clients to develop the strategies to make use of their strengths as they reduce distress and manage the obstacles in their lives. I find each person who enters my office to be unique and interesting.

I approach each individual I work with looking to understand your unique struggles and strengths. Together we will know you better: how you view the world, what you expect from others, your fears, your pain, the desires you have for your future, and how you want to grow. It is your personal goals that will guide our time together and shape the therapeutic journey.

I believe in creating an open, safe, non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment in order to help you make the changes necessary to build the life you desire. I also believe in an equally kind and direct stylistic approach, coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. In order to work together, I will provide you with the tools you need to move forward in life.

Offering psychotherapy groups: Grief Group for Widows, Divorce Recovery, Dating After Divorce, Adults dealing with ADHD. I also provide IFS consultation. I am a psychologist with over 30 years of experience providing individual, couples and group therapy. I enjoy connecting with people, getting to know them and their concerns. I provide a warm, caring and safe environment to explore issues, identify areas that feel stuck and develop new ways of coping. I offer a goal focused approach in a down to earth manner.

My work with individual adults and couples is a combination of Traditional Psychology and evidence- based Positive Psychology. The traditional psychotherapy focuses on problem solution and symptom reduction, which, of course, are important first steps toward managing the difficult periods of our lives. However, most of us want more from life than surviving the rough parts that we encounter. What we long for is a way to thrive in our everyday lives.. Evidence-based Positive Psychology focuses on our strengths and the development of habits that can create a lasting sense of happiness, wellbeing and meaning in our lives.

Scott has been in private practice since 1991, and has over 30 years experience, both professionally and personally in the addictions field. His strength lies in his ability to balance compassion with directness. He is very approachable and casual by nature which helps to create an atmosphere of ease and comfort in his sessions.

Hello, thanks for this opportunity to connect with you. I am dedicated to not only help you resolve your problems, overcome obstacles and/or get your needs and wants met, but also to help you have a better, more compassionate, more confident relationship with yourself in the process including, in my view, the ultimate experience- an unconditionally loving relationship with yourself especially in times of pain. I bring a strength based, non judgemental, positive approach to the realities of your life(outer and inner) as we work together. Best, Dave

I specialize in working with at-risk youth who have experienced childhood adversity and/or trauma. Young people who are having difficulty navigating developmental tasks including setting boundaries, establishing healthy peer relationships, and setting future goals. I utilize EMDR and Ego State Therapy to support clients in healing from past experiences, improving self-esteem and launching into adulthood.