Positive Psychology Therapists in 06776

I have a passion for helping clients manage life’s ups and downs, helping them to develop agency, build self-confidence, and gain acceptance to move past obstacles toward creating the life they desire. I have experience working with a variety of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, substance use, relationship concerns, and trauma. I work with a diverse population and particularly enjoy working with adolescents and adults.

As a person who has been challenged by my own anxiety issues and sought help and insight through counseling, I understand that it often takes more than just knowing your "story" to create effective and lasting change. I discovered hypnotherapy as a "last resort" and within eight sessions my general anxiety decreased and my fear of flying all but disappeared. I believe the key to that kind of change comes from an openness to possibilities and a readiness to let go of old thought patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you.,

I work with clients of all ages with an array of issues or struggles, including mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict or stressors, life transitions, challenges, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The majority of my clients are seeking validation, emotional support, feedback on personal issues, and tools to help them regulate, cope, or heal for various reasons. Some bring in a history of trauma, worry, uncertainty, fear of the unknown, relational difficulties, interpersonal struggles, self-esteem problems, and others may be looking for brief therapy to address a specific issue.

My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic and stressful events.

Are you looking for a grounded, heart-centered therapist who is engaged and ready to assist you on your journey to wellness? I have helped many people work through anxiety, trauma, and depression in order to live the life they desire. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for my clients to feel and release their emotions and create a new empowered narrative for their life. My clients are given a variety of tools and techniques to use in and out of sessions. Some of those include EFT (tapping), CBT, mindfulness, & meditation. Narrative therapy, family constellations, and energy psychology are also used.

As an Integrative Mental Health Professional and Mental Health and Nutrition Specialist, I will work with you in discovering the best method of therapy. Through holistic approaches and getting to know you as a whole person, we can identify the areas in your life that require the most care and support.

Will you take the road less traveled and become responsible for your wellbeing with me? It is not a secret that most people have been dealt with challenges throughout their lives and as a result continue to struggle to adapt and survive in this fast-paced world. I am board certified Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychotherapist, and in recent years, my practice has grown to focus on the issues of individuals throughout the life cycle. . I treat males and females ages 18 and above, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. I will provide you with a comprehensive psychological evaluation.

Grief is a sneaky condition. It comes in and out of our minds and bodies like the waves in the ocean. One moment you feel you are managing your life and even find yourself feeling joy, the next moment you feel guilty for feeling happy. You may feel crushed by the weight of grief, not knowing who you are anymore without your loved one in your life. Learning to adjust to loss and figuring out how to live life again in a meaningful way may be what you are looking for in grief counseling. Finding out what you are going through is part of the grief journey can be a source of relief and part of why you seek out support.

One size never fits all. Each person and issue needs its own caring approach. Therapy includes: DBT, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, internal family systems, and trauma work, all with acceptance, warmth, and healing. Gains rely on maximum challenge with maximum support. I have successfully struggled in my life as a son, husband, and father of four. I know the pain of being wounded and the rewards of healing. For over 50 years I have helped kids and families as a teacher, school counselor, therapist, and supervising professor in three graduate counseling programs, including the Captains' Masters at the USMA at West Point.

When I first meet clients, I encourage them to be fascinated by the way their mind works. An ideal component of a successful therapy is when clients become curious about themselves, which allows them to gain insight into their problems. I personally believe, based on my research and experience, that what the human mind concentrates on has an influence on what happens in one's life. By watching the patterns of our thoughts we can modify and redirect them, with the goal of making healthier and more life-affirming decisions. The human mind has evolved to focus on problems and to anticipate more of them in the future.

I am an experienced clinician with 19 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am compassionate and work from a strength based perspective. I believe that my clients often hold their own answers and insight as to what is best for them.

I have been a practitioner of wellness, healing, and therapeutic modalities for over 15 years. I am a certified yoga instructor (2015) and meditation teacher (2014). I have my BA in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook (2001) and a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University (2021).