Teen Therapists in East Rock, New Haven, CT

In addition to treating adults with anxiety, depression and other common and complex conditions, I specialize in child and adolescent psychotherapy, substance abuse struggles as well as LGBTQ populations, including gender-expansive, gender-questioning individuals across the lifespan.

Melina Infantino is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes in helping people to find and capitalize on their own internal strengths as a way to assist them in dealing with all the challenges that come with living life. She partners with her clients to create meaningful goals and supports them in making progress toward them.

How you were raised and loved is essential to your experience of self and the way you show up in relationships. I believe, at the heart of therapy there is a journey to explore what gets in the way of nurturing deep and authentic relationships that support both togetherness and individuality. I work with couples (queer/hetero, monogamous/open) who experience heartaches around sexuality, trust, infidelity, parenting – as well as couples simply looking for support with growing deeper and being more present with each other and themselves.

Your story is your own. My job as a therapist is to create a space of understanding and acceptance where your story can be told, and personal examination and growth can feel safe and attainable. I believe that as an individual's understanding of their own thoughts and emotions increases so, too, does their ability to resolve conflict, heal from trauma, repair relationships, communicate effectively, and break self-destructive patterns. My collaborative role in this process is to provide active listening, empathetic reflection and observation, and attuned interventions specific to your unique needs and strengths.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut (LPC6847) and Florida (MH15337). Licensed in Psychology from the National University of Rosario, Argentina; (Mat. 2296, Rosario, Argentina). Master in Mental Health & Clinical Psychoanalysis, Instituto de Neurociencias y Salud Mental de Barcelona & Leon University, Spain. Psychoanalyst certified and member of the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP, NY).

Feel stuck, stressed, anxious, sad or angry? Find yourself repeating behaviors you wish you didn't or unable to communicate effectively? Maybe a combination of these? You are not alone. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you alleviate and better manage unwanted cycles of behaviors, thoughts and feelings long term. I specialize in effective communication and in reduction of anxiety, stress, anger, depression, addictive and self destructive behavior. I have helped many people increase their life fulfillment, balance, goal attainment and healing. I tailor treatment to your specific needs in a caring, safe and supportive space.

I have been in the field for over 40 years, and previously on the faculty, Yale School of Medicine having worked in a wide array of settings with individuals, couples, families and groups including pre-teens - older adults and in prevention/health promotion. People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons - relationship problems, loss, feeling stressed, weight management - the list is endless and personal. I work to develop a supportive, trusting relationship and help guide people to more clearly understand what is troubling them, to move toward living more satisfying and productive lives.

My work as a clinical social worker, in a supportive environment, is to help you find and implement solutions to the challenges that you are facing in your life

I have been providing Psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups for over 40 years.I have trained mental health professionals in the United States and Europe. I teach a course every year in Family Therapy and Cultural Diversity at the Child Study Center of Yale University Medical School, where I supervise and train Psychiatry,Psychology and Social Workers in psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families.

I place importance on being approachable, thoughtful, sensitive and direct. In therapy, I think it is valuable to focus on both past and present experiences. Looking at your history can help us understand what sets of beliefs, about yourself and the world, might be holding you back from having a better experience in life - and what makes these beliefs so powerful. Examining current behaviors and interactions allows for reflection and adjustment of unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviors impeding your success and personal satisfaction.

(PLEASE NOTE: My practice is currently full). You're struggling; you aren't feeling like yourself. You'd like to understand your own feelings or those of someone you love. Maybe you feel bogged down; you can't make decisions. Or you're hurting; you've suffered a loss and you don't know how to move forward. Perhaps you'd like to feel more genuine, comfortable, and happy in your close relationships. Or you're always worried; you can't fall asleep because your mind won't stop. You need tools and strategies. I am a seasoned, Yale-trained psychoIogist and I offer compassionate, responsive, effective therapy for people like you.

I have have been providing psychotherapy to diverse populations in a variety of settings for nearly 25 years. Since 1998, I have held a range of clinical, supervisory and teaching positions in Yale's Department of Psychiatry and at Yale Child Study Center. My professional work is informed by psychodynamic, family systems and attachment theories. While these theories anchor my work, my ability to be open-minded, insightful, collaborative and compassionate are at the core of what's helpful to my clients.

Do you desire to see change? If you are navigating difficulties of personal struggles to family and couples relationships, I will work with you to effect the meaningful change you desire. Clients who work with my are driven to find change as navigating through issues without a clear right answer. You will find it helpful to be understood as a whole person. Allowing for the interchange of many different aspects of our personhood by which we define ourselves. From you origin to your environment, form your work to your faith my desire is to partner with you and assist you in moving in the direction that is more authentically you.

I look forward to working with anyone concerned about the wellbeing of their child, their family, and/or themselves. I am an experienced clinician and faculty member at the Yale Child Study Center, committed to engaging with you on a process of reflection, respect, health and healing. This process is universal, while the intervention will vary dependent on age, issues, and needs of each person. I will conduct a thorough assessment and offer feedback and recommendations. The course of treatment will include co-created goals and I will be transparent about intervention(s) I believe will be most helpful.

Carla E. Marin, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and faculty member at the Yale Child Study Center Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program. Dr. Marin is expert in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and school avoidance. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression and exposure response prevention for OCD. Dr. Marin also provides science-based strategies to parents seeking support and guidance.

Few slots open: If you are feeling uneasy and fearful, if you are constantly worrying, feeling "lost" or "directionless", you are not alone. Its hard to ask for help but you have come this far. Take the next step and reach out.

I help adults and adolescents who have problems with depression, anxiety, relationships and life changes. With over 25 years in private practice, my approach is interpersonal, psychodynamic and systemic. As it is appropriate, I provide individual, couple and family therapy.

Imagine going to the doctor with a knife sticking out of your arm and being asked about your medical history. You would be pretty irritated that the obvious issue wasn't being tended to! Sure, removing the knife might cause some extra bleeding, and although there will always be a scar, the wound can begin to heal. Mental health difficulties might not be as obvious, but they require immediate and detailed attention. Are you ready to take dramatic action and prioritize yourself?

Hello and welcome to my practice. Asking for help is not easy, so I am so glad you are here! Therapists are not a one size fits all and finding the right fit for you, your family, and/or your child is so important for therapy to be successful. My approach with clients is always collaborative, genuine and warm, and I use both empathy and humor. I am client-centered, strengths based, and solutions focused. I utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to correspond with the needs of each individual client, meeting them where they are at.