Therapists in Guilford, CT

Are you feeling sad, worried, or generally out of sorts? Feeling like something is missing but don't know what? I'd like to help. I bring over twenty-five years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy to my practice in Guilford, CT. I've spent many years successfully working with people who are struggling with these exact issues and more. I offer free phone consultations....please give me a call! Together we can figure out how to give you the best help possible.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have entensive training in treating trauma, as well as often associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

My ideal client is an individual who is willing to work. I have a passion for helping clients learn more about who they are and how to fully accept both the good and the bad with in them. This understanding of who we are, will always lead to a healthier state of mind. For me there is no greater reward then seeing a client reach that AH-HA moment that true inner growth and self-awareness connects.

My treatment approach emphasizes a collaborative process of deep understanding of your personal and unique life journey for the purpose of improving or enhancing your wellbeing. Within a safe, empathic, and highly respectful environment, my goal is to help you make sense of where you've been and where you are now so you can create the future you want. As an experienced therapist and psychoanalyst with advanced certifications, I work with a wide array of problems and concerns. Special areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, transitions, and loss.

I provide individual, family, couples and group therapy. I help my clients find constructive ways of addressing anxiety, depression, loss, family and relationship issues. By doing so I've learned many lessons along the way... one of these lessons is that we all seek compassion and understanding; a basic need in order to move forward under almost any circumstance.

At times life can be unusually painful, scary and confusing. With the COVID-19 virus we are living through such a time. Generally speaking, we may feel anxious, sad, discouraged and alone, and not know what to do. When someone listens to us carefully, we learn how to listen to ourselves, to our own inner life. Talking things out with someone in this special way can help us become clearer about who we are, our strengths and also our self-defeating ways, so we can move forward with an improved sense of self and direction.

I view psychotherapy as a creative and collaborative process that leads to a fuller engagement in love, work and play. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety and self-esteem issues as well as creativity issues and matters relating to relationships, gender and sexuality.

My mission is to empower, support, and help navigate an individual’s life transitions, through an unbiased, trustworthy, gentle lens. I provide the highest quality of behavioral and evidence-based therapeutic practices while incorporating a wholesome, humanistic approach that ultimately creates a strong and healthy sense of self in my clients. Focus is an incredibly powerful tool that grows exponentially. I will help you transition your focus rooted in fear and distress to one of safety, strength, and empowerment, with the ultimate goal of alleviating psychological and emotional distress.

Seeking therapy is an important step on your journey to promoting healthy change and positive growth in your life. You are many things, and take on many roles in your life. I believe positive change does not occur from an outside source, but comes from your own strength and resilience, as well as a better understanding of who you are. My role is to guide and challenge you on your journey of re-connecting to your own potential and power so you can achieve change in yourself and your life. With current COVID-19 concerns regarding public health & safety, please know I offer online/video counseling sessions for new & existing clients.

Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..

I work with individuals who are suffering from trauma, abuse ,depression, and anxiety. I also treat relationship issues and marriage therapy. I have a strong background in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. I treat trauma victims, PTSD, and do Family Constellation work.

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.

I am a highly trained and experienced clinical social worker whose practice invites individuals, couples & families facing adaptational challenges of all kinds throughout the life cycle: infancy through end-of-life. Working with strength-based developmental treatment models, I find best results are achieved in strong collaboration with individuals (and designated family members), who have the capacity to engage in a meaningful therapeutic relationship, have good family and social supports, and are motivated for change.

I have been in private practice for 34 years in the capacity of family therapist and clinical director at two residential facilities. I do not believe in long term therapy, and on occasion, clients will come back for a "tune-up." I am direct, I will give you feedback, (not tell you what to do) and be very supportive at the same time. Family therapists, believe that behaviors get passed down from generation to generation. We would explore your "family of origin" and sort out what behaviors are working for you and what needs to change. If YOU do the work, You WILL get better!

I am privileged to facilitate the exploration and personal growth of clients with concerns such as family-of-origin difficulties, self-esteem, personhood, sense of self, and problems related to histories of childhood abuse. My practice is founded upon my steadfast belief that each and every one of us is doing the best we can, given the circumstances in which we find ourselves. I take a strengths-based approach and seek to create an environment in which each unique client is able to find the emotional safety, trust, and freedom necessary to facilitate growth.

I have been in private practice for over 22 years throughout which time I have treated adults and couples struggling with a wide variety of issues, with a specialization in substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment. I approach my work from a psychodynamic perspecitve, yet I appreciate the uniqueness of each individual and maintain flexibility in tailoring my interventions to meet your specific concerns. I aim to work collaboratively and compassionately with you to gain insight and work through the obstacles that interfere with your overall well-being.

Do you suffer low self-esteem because you have difficulty maintaining daily responsibilities at school, work, or home? Do you struggle with sitting for long periods or staying on task? Do you sometimes feel as though you are "controlled" by strong waves of emotion or anger? Maybe you're discovering trouble in your relationships with others due to forgetfulness, time management, impulsiveness, substance abuse, or general communication issues.

– My schedule is fully booked – As each person is unique, the best therapy is individualized. I am very flexible to what you personally need, constructing therapy based on what works to relieve suffering, foster growth, and develop insight. We will focus on understanding, but we might use mindfulness, anxiety management techniques, or other modalities. I avoid jargon and acronyms, preferring to talk in more ordinary or evocative language. Sometimes, there are big issues to grapple with, but often by focusing on seemingly small blocks, we can loosen the process of growth and the experience of being alive to one's own life.

Our way of live has been turned upside down. The structures of our community that ground, secure and orient us, have been hit by this pandemic. We find ourselves feeling disoriented and out of sorts. Others are grappling with not only the upending of routines caused by the pandemic but are fearing for their life or their livelihood. Whatever your situation, your life has been changed right now by something outside your control, and this is invariably stressful. And, of course, many of you were dealing with mental health issues or traumatic life events before the complication of a pandemic.