Therapists for Teens in 06519

Finding a therapist can be a daunting task! If you are seeking a compassion-focused space in which you are seen as a whole person, I may be a good fit. I have a particular passion for supporting and uplifting LGBTQ+ individuals and those who have experienced trauma of all kinds. I have extensive expertise in treating PTSD, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders. As a trans therapist, I practice from an affirmative care model that centers gender joy, as I strongly believe that our joy is resistance! My goal is to provide a warm, empathic space for you to move out of survival mode and into a life that brings you fulfillment and meaning.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a MSW from Quinnipiac University. I practice a trauma-informed, person-centered, holistic approach to therapy. I believe in developing a safe, nurturing relationship based on mutual respect with each of my clients so they feel both empowered and supported.

The parts of ourselves that we struggle with are sometimes our greatest assets. Therapy can be a place to better realize our strengths and identify where long-term patterns of narratives and behaviors are no longer serving us. I am passionate about working with LGBTQ and POC on topics such as: gender/sexual identity, anxiety, depression, OCD, acculturation, racial identity, social skills, and relationships. My therapeutic approach incorporates both systemic and relational pieces. We do not exist in a vacuum. All of our experiences shape the person we are today.

Seeking therapy is a personal decision often arrived during a particularly stressful time of life. As a psychotherapist, I strive to provide a warm, accepting environment in which we can openly discuss your concerns and work together toward improving your life. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive training and expertise in working with survivors of trauma, attachment relationships, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and parenting issues. I was trained at the University of Rochester and at Yale Child Study Center.

Chloe Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Connecticut with years of experience. She has worked with clients of all ages with a wide range of concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, ADHD, behavioral issues, and eating disorders.

Life is hard. Sometimes it feels like you are the only one in possession of this truth. We are fellow travelers. Growing through the difficulties and challenges of life can sometimes leave us feeling alone, unseen and unloved. You sometimes begin to question yourself and wonder if you are your illness, your disease, your circumstance, your trauma. You are not! In my practice, I offer compassion and the reassurance that life is worth living even at the darkest times. I offer my expertise and guidance in developing effective coping skills in solving life's challenges, healing old wounds and recovering broken relationships.

Melissa Pagan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Melissa specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, child therapy, family conflict, parenting, self-esteem, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

Have you wondered if Dialectical Behavioral Therapy can be helpful to you? I offer a phone consultation to answer any questions you may have and will be by your side to navigate the process during these challenging times. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults to more effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior and enhance problem-solving skills. I provide a time-limited, goal-directed, and structured treatment to help clients work through their challenges and learn to become their own therapist. Clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.

You have always been "the responsible one." You keep pushing yourself to excellence. But in your relationships? You make yourself smaller, minimizing your needs in the hope that maybe, finally you won't be "too much" for everyone else. But no matter how many hurdles you cross and how many achievements you make, that voice in your head keeps going. Shaming you. Criticizing you. You never feel "good enough." When will you finally be happy and content?