Therapists in 06850

I specialize in providing individual and family therapy to adolescents and young adults who struggle with mental health and/or addiction issues. My therapy approach is strengths based and client focused, allowing you to feel empowered and ultimately feeling more in control of your emotions, behaviors and life decisions.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulties with substance use? Has the current crisis worsened your symptoms or called attention to a need for more support? I am currently available for both daytime and evening appointments and look forward to hearing from you about how I may be of help.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that is designed to help you understand your difficulties, find relief from distress, and make the changes you wish to make. I strive to create a supportive environment in which you can feel deeply heard and understood. Through an attentive, empathetic, and interactive style, I work to ensure that you feel safe and supported as you explore painful feelings, identify goals and develop new strategies and skills for living more fully. Working together we can find novel ways of addressing the issues that are causing you distress and start you on the path to a more satisfying life.

Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to establish a healing relationship in which you can become aware of your strengths and challenges in a safe space in order to recognize the changes you want to make in your life and appreciate the qualities that are worth holding onto. Quite simply, it is a process of taking ownership of your own life. To help you do so, I provide a respectful, collaborative, and kind listening space. For me, it is most important that you feel that you are the expert in your life. I have found that this type of experience helps my clients enjoy a better quality of life and experience relief from distress.

I am very kind and compassionate. I look for the strengths in people. I am focused and present and here to assist your in you life. I help my clients go inward and find their own way. My work also involves improving self-esteem and boundary setting if needed. I have years of experience helping people cope with serious illnesses such as cancer or other diseases. I am experienced with grief and loss and caregiver strain as well.

The ocean like life comes with tides of problems and unknown circumstances upon our lives. It is at these times, where we are most vulnerable and need guidance. It takes strength and courage to recognize the need for help. I am a Bilingual (Creole & English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eleven years of experience in the social work field. I provide individual, couples and family sessions with a focus on depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, trauma, and addiction.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing mental health services to families and individuals in the Fairfield county area. I've worked with individuals and families from all walks of life dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression and major life stressors. At my practice my goal is to provide clients and families with a safe place to heal and grow. I view the individual person as a 'whole'; I consider all parts of the individuals' life that contribute to their distress, whether that may be a stressful job, martial issues, an acting out teenager, financial strains, acculturation issues, a recent loss, etc.

Sometimes life is just too hard or stressful to manage by yourself. It can be a relief to talk with someone who can help you work through your stress, to hear other perspectives and to help to make adjustments to face life's challenges. I believe that a trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, in a warm and safe environment, can be essential to confronting and overcoming life's difficulties.

My psychotherapy practice is informed by formal training in contemplative and psychodynamic therapies, valuing health and wellness. My framework is a natural outcome of my own ongoing therapeutic work and developing spiritual practice, allowing me to more fluently move between the spiritual language of love and compassion and the psychological language of emotional distress and resiliency. The focus is on the here and now, understanding that your early developmental experiences affect your present feelings, mood, and behavior, often masking your natural capacity for well-being. Those experiencing life changes, challenges, transitions, such as loss and grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, work-related issues would benefit.

Erin Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Connecticut who has over 15 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families in processing various personality pathology, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, involvement in the criminal justice system, cultural assimilation, life transitions, women's issues, and relationship issues. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Connecticut, and earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University.

Dominica is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut who has 10 years of experience partnering with adults, families, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance abuse needs. Dominica completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Central Florida and Master’s of Science degree at Troy University.

There are times in life when we all need others. My work is my passion and I’m here to help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience providing clinical therapy. I provide a non-judgmental, safe atmosphere with open communication and a passion for learning about yourself and how I can assist you through life. I have worked with many populations ranging in age from toddlers to the elderly.

Emotions are what make us human. We as human beings desire a sense of belonging. Understanding how we connect with others through our emotions and our environment can give us a deep sense of who we are. In therapy, we can learn to radically accept where we are emotionally and where we can grow. Therapy is a commitment to self-love. My goal is to create a safe and trusting space where effective communication can flourish. By openly exploring where barriers to growth might be and developing ways to mindfully process possible outcomes, we can together develop new ways to become whole.

People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. You may be feeling stuck in attempts to navigate difficult life transitions, seeking a vehicle for personal growth, or have a relationship challenge that you would like to address. Regardless of what brought you here, my role as a therapist is to help you (and/or you/your partner/family) identify the issues and patterns that are creating unhappiness or inhibiting your ability to create the life and relationships you desire. I will help you find alternative ways to address the concerns that led you to seek therapy.

I have been helping those with addiction for over 20 years. I have a Masters in Social Work and a Certification in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment from Fordham University. I am also a Certified Recovery Coach from the Center for Recovery Coach Training. I help people recover from a variety of addictions, including alcohol use disorders, drug addiction, and dual diagnosis.

I specialize in helping people who: (1) experience dissatisfying patterns in relationships at work, with family members, friends, partners, and in dating; (2) feel disconnected and are looking for greater intimacy, authenticity, freedom, play, and fulfillment in life; (3) feel stuck in patterns they do not understand; (4) experience sexual dissatisfaction; and, (5) experience emotional distress and overwhelming psychological symptoms. I also work with couples, families, and other arrangements of dyads and small groups.

I have worked with the major themes of individuals, couples, and families coming to see a therapist. These are depression, anxiety, stress of all kinds, and problems relating to work. I work such problems quickly and then assess the client's desire to stop or continue on. I have run groups for divorcing clients, assertiveness training, women's issues and vocational issues. I have worked with older clients and enjoy doing so. I have worked on a hospice team and feel comfortable dealing with medical issues of all types. I work to provide a safe and secure environment that is non judgmental and warm.

I believe that we are built to grow and evolve, and that everyone is capable of creating a rich, rewarding life. As a psychotherapist, my job is to help you turn the obstacles that you are now facing into opportunities to learn, change and thrive. How do you want to feel? How do you want to handle challenges? Who do you want surrounding you? What would it take to make you feel as though you were living your best life? I partner with you to answer these questions and work toward releasing all that stands in your way.

Something in your life does not seem to be working. Maybe you are feeling unfulfilled, having trouble navigating a change or you have realized that you just aren't happy. I know that we will be able to do the work, albeit hard work, to relieve your discomfort and bring you to a satisfying place in your life. You deserve the opportunity to be honest, heard and happy.