Therapists in Chester, CT

My journey as a Clinical Social Worker has encompassed 30+ years of practice. I have had the privilege to work with children and families as well as with adults in a variety of different settings. I have a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and expertise working with trauma survivors and with those who have experienced vicarious traumatization. My approach can best be described as integrative and holistic. This means that I rely upon various psycho-therapeutic methods and evidence-based models that are combined to create a personalized approach to our work together.

If you are feeling lonely, lost, uncertain, dull, disconnected, frustrated, sad, or generally dissatisfied in your relationship, you have come to the right place. I will help you find, build, solidify, strengthen, heal and nurture your relationship at any stage. With several years of expertise and a passion for continuing to expand my knowledge, I am someone you want on your side. I believe that the health of one's relationships is the most influential factor in life satisfaction and overall wellness. Services include dating coaching, individual counseling, couples therapy, premarital counseling, and parenting support

I consider it a great honor to partner with clients to find ways to live with more authenticity and presence. With a Ph.D, in Clinical and School Psychology, and more than 20 years of experience, I have a deep appreciation for the journeys we take in life-where we have been, where we are now, and where we want to go. Although I see adults of all ages, I specialize in assisting college age/young adults to navigate the many challenges these years of identity development can bring.

Thank you for reading my bio. I am passionate about helping clients discover their truest selves, beneath the layers of life’s experiences, traumas, and negative beliefs. Through talking, we discover the problem… then we need to do something about it. Utilizing specific trauma release techniques such as somatic experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, I have seen amazing shifts in a fairly short amount of time. Whatever your goal, we can work together to achieve balance and lasting change.

Our combined 30 years experience of interacting with people in a variety of settings has repeatedly demonstrated to us the resilience and growth that all people are capable of. At Coastal Counseling Associates we assist people in accessing those characteristics that are within them so they can cope with the difficulties life may have presented as well as preparing them to employ the psychological resources they posses to combat future difficulties. Our diversity allows us to match clients with staff resulting in strong, lasting therapeutic relationships across a broad expanse of behavioral health concerns for families, individuals, couples and children.

Experiences from our past or present have a way of affecting us in more manners than we can imagine. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or no longer yourself. Maybe you're drinking too much just to cope. You know you need real solutions to your problems, but you've been unsure of where to begin. When life feels too hard to manage alone, the decision to ask for help requires strength, courage, and a teammate. Therapy can help.

I am accepting new individuals, couples, & families. I am a member of PsyPact, which allows me to do telehealth in most states (great for college students, people who travel for work, etc). I have an interest in helping young adults and adults through difficult life transitions and working through the constantly changing ways that we identify and see ourselves as it relates to parenthood, relationships, health, and work, among other things. I also specialize in working with college students and athletes. I help people figure out who they want to be, which might be different from who others think they "should" be.

Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.

WYFS is a community based mental health agency with therapists and master's level interns from multiple disciplines who provide trauma-informed, compassionate and judgment-free services to the individuals, couples, and families in Westbrook and the surrounding towns. Using a variety of interventions and treatment modalities, WYFS clinicians help clients identify and address the issues that impact their wellbeing.

As a licensed clinical therapist and masters level recreational specialist, my expertise in psychotherapy has been built over the course of two decades working with adolescents, adults, and families. Whether supporting adolescents as they undergo a difficult life transition or mediating conflict among adults and families, my services are designed to help individuals navigate the complexities that often come with an array of emotions and challenging life situations.

Welcome! I want to support you on your journey to becoming your best self by helping you identify your needs and goals and taking steps toward balance, acceptance, healing and self renewal. I have 20 years of experience working with children, families and individual's. As a School Counselor I have worked extensively with children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school and social issues. I work with adults with anxiety, depression, trauma work/life stress and relationship issues to find solutions to specific problems, new insights into self, higher levels of functional coping and more effective communication.

The choice to begin therapy is often laden with emotions and questions. From this initial decision process to later stages, I bring warmth and a strong skill set to every person and couple I treat. Together, we focus on connecting current problems to old patterns, finding meaning in symptoms and identifying realistic approaches to change. The approach I use is highly collaborative and will be tailored to suit your needs.

Current Availability for Evening appointments: Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point in their lives. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, or any other issue you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

Trained in Germany and in the United States I have been able to learn from both academic and cultural traditions. Psycho-dynamic, Gestalt, Solution-focused and other approaches in Psychology led me to understand our emotional life as a strong and resilient force. This force is leading us - sometimes unnoticed - to new beginnings; we resist what is destructive and we heal at the same time.

Do you feel lost? Is everyday a chore to get through? Do you want to feel heard and validated? Let me help you facilitate your healing journey and find the joy in life again by using many different conventional techniques (and spiritual, only for those who are open to it), in an open and affirming space to all walks of life. My services include both clinical counseling and/or life coaching services, in order to help you be the best version of you and find happiness again. One of my favorite techniques is called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which assists in removing the intense emotions related to traumatic flashbacks.

I am a licensed clinical therapist with more than 30 years of experience practicing in New York and Connecticut, including 11 years at New York-Presbyterian, University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell.

Are you feeling stuck, defeated, and struggling to manage your or your child's emotions? It can be hard just to make it through the day. I know life is really hard and we are all facing challenging times. Taking that first step to ask for help can be difficult, you are not alone. I think everyone would be surprised at actually how many of us need and can use a little extra support, whether it be for yourself or your child. You don't have to continue to feel this way.

At the Shoreline Psychotherapy and Behavioral Health (SPBH) center, we care for clients of all ages and stages including young children, adolescents and adults as they learn to cope with their psychological issues. We provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.