Therapists in Downtown, Stamford, CT

I work with individuals and families that are struggling with mental health issues, . I work with adults with a combination of mental health, addiction and trauma related issues. Changes and uncertainty in life can feel overwhelming, frustrating and chaotic. Chaos can bring a state of panic, depression, frustration, and the desire to shut down from your life. I collaborate with patients/families to bring peace and calm during the storm. I am here to support you in gaining control and providing support to you making positive decisions during overwhelming times.

Welcome. I seek to provide individuals and couples with an engaging and collaborative process. Aspiring to be curious and supportive as you identify & explore uncomfortable feelings, discordant self-beliefs, or painful relational dynamics that are keeping you from having more meaningful, enlivened, and loving connections to yourself and others. Navigating together, we will address areas, that may include love, family dynamics, internal conflict, issues of health, work, friendship, school, trauma, addiction, & loss. With couples' areas of exploration sex/intimacy, premarital counselling, financial issues, betrayal & fertility.

I am a clinician in both Connecticut and New York. I had extensive clinical experience working as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem, previously working in Therapeutic Foster Care and as a Psychotherapist. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from Central Connecticut State University and earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph. I have worked in various professional settings through direct practice and in social advocacy. I have worked alongside state non-profits in child welfare, as well as school base counseling and outpatient clinics.

I am a clinical psychologist post doctoral fellow with expertise in treating children and young adults in a variety of life difficulties, including anxiety, depression, academic and career struggles, and self-esteem issues. I work well with a variety of clients, from children, adolescents, college and graduate students to parents and executives. Whether your child is experiencing chronic feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, or procrastinating and feeling stuck, I can help your child get their life back on track and reach their full potential. My clients often see reduction in symptoms and improvement early on in treatment.

I am a clinician in both Connecticut and New York. I had extensive clinical experience working as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem, previously working in Therapeutic Foster Care and as a Psychotherapist. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from Central Connecticut State University and earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph. I have worked in various professional settings through direct practice and in social advocacy. I have worked alongside state non-profits in child welfare, as well as school base counseling and outpatient clinics.

You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I offer a complimentary consultation to answer any questions you may have. I can help you explore your feelings, provide meaning to your experience, and developing your full potential. I can help become your own therapist by increasing your awareness, learning techniques, and coping strategies to deal with life's challenges. I work well with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, and body image issues. Clients frequently report improved well-being early on in therapy.

You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I understand the importance of your psychological health in everyday functioning and am committed to helping during this time. I offer a free consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a therapist at Greenwich Psychology group, I enjoy working with individuals who are committed to self- exploration and may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family concerns, parenting concerns, and/or work issues. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your challenges and find ways to reconnect with your healthier and positive self.

I enjoy connecting with my clients and working collaboratively with them to create positive change. I strongly believe that no one is "too far gone", "too damaged", or "beyond help". All individuals have an innate ability to self-right, heal, change, grow and thrive, which starts from the inside out. Sometimes this is difficult to foster, but that does not mean it cannot be done. You have already begun your journey by visiting this page. In my practice, I utilize a caring, holistic, client-centered approach tailoring treatment specifically to each individual, as one size does not fit all.

A friend and colleague once wrote "I have known Debra since she took a position in 1994 as a Clinical Psychologist in our regional hospital. Physicians, nurses, and I were soon taken by her warmth, compassion, and ability to help others, even those with the most difficult of problems. She demonstrated an affinity for children, adolescents, and families, having an instinctual playful approach with children, easy connection with adolescents, and sensitivity toward families." Since that time, I - Debra - have attempted to join others along their path and walk with them toward a better future.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a MSW from Fordham University School of Social Service. I am licensed in CT, CA, and VA and can see clients who live in those states. My approach to therapy is both person-centered and trauma-informed. I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy. I also have experience working with people with brain injury, caregivers, veterans, clients who identify as LGBTQ and other marginalized groups.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression and life transitions. I am a part of a wonderful group practice, Greenwich Psychotherapy & Associates, where I work with my clients in developing personal insight and strong coping skills to assist in managing anxiety, depression and stressful life events.

Whether you face specific challenges or are interested in self-exploration, I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore thoughts and feelings, build upon your strengths, change patterns that no longer serve you, and develop effective coping strategies. I work with children, adolescents and adults with a range of therapeutic needs, including mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions and relationship stressors. I also provide assessments for children and adolescents who may require and benefit from accommodations in school or for standardized testing.

My main concern is for my clients to feel comfortable in a relaxed and non-judgemental environment. I have over 25 years of experience working with clients (Teens/Adults). I have worked mainly in medical and school settings. After a loss, difficult life event or devastating medical diagnosis, there needs to be a time of healing. You may feel anxious and having difficulty functioning at work or school. You may notice people around you may not understand what you are experiencing. This can be a scary time and you may feel psychologically alone. You may want someone who understands to guide you through this difficult journey.

Seeking support requires courage. If you’re feeling lost, anxious, depressed, or lacking self-esteem, therapy can provide a place to be heard, feel validated, and hopeful. We will work on identifying and breaking down self-defeating thoughts and behaviors so you can develop the tools to gain self confidence and overcome challenges, heal, and grow. My goal is to empower you with better self-understanding so you can live your best life.

I offer an invitation to a safe, supportive, and engaging space that is dedicated to your self-understanding, growth, and wellbeing. There are certain lines of thought and emotion that are difficult to work through alone, or in our family and friend relationships, but which need to be thought and felt in order to free up aspects of ourselves that have gotten stuck: aspects like our sense of ourselves as the authors of our own lives, our curiosity, our creativity, our sense of ourselves as worthy and lovable.

I have over thirty years in practice, providing clients with a trusted, collaborative and individualized therapeutic experience. Stress, acute crisis, trauma, and interpersonal conflicts can all create ineffective ways of coping, possibly resulting in substance abuse, symptoms of anxiety and depression, obsessive thinking, perfectionism and other unhealthy conditions. Common objectives in therapy often include shifting unhelpful behavior patterns into effective strategies, improving interpersonal communications, self-esteem and a sense of belonging, to live a better life.

I love it when people figure out how to feel better. When they master harnessing their emotions, and their lives change and shift in better ways. I get excited when my clients discover that they can master a problem and it encourages them to continue to work on their self growth. And when they recognize that they have capabilities and strengths that they have been overlooking. Then, they see how they can use their strengths to improve their relationships, they recognize and grow their resilience, and they discover that they can solve their own problems almost all of the time.

Relationships, friendships, transitions-and just being-can be a struggle at times. Through a holistic, multi-systemic approach, I want to help you work through these challenges. I have more than a decade of experience, working in a hospital setting and outpatient behavioral health settings, treating depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, and mood disorders (my specialty).

I support people through personal and life-changing events with respect and compassion for their experiences. I focus on people's strengths and desire for change in order to live a more meaningful and joyful life. I understand the complexity of family relationships, career change, anxiety and sadness. I help people understand and manage this complexity in order to achieve their goals.