Buddhist Therapists in Ridgefield, CT

Successful therapy should give you widened perspectives, changed beliefs, altered values, and optimal behaviors. I have 40 years of professional experience on three different continents, a Ph.D. in Western empirical clinical psychology, a doctoral dissertation on Asian meditative therapies and academic training in ancient Greek schools of philosophy. With a perspective detached from contemporary social and therapeutic fads I believe I can guide you with meticulous care to a more enriching life.

If you are concerned about your child or teenager, I can help. I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that may interfere with feeling more secure. Parents contact me for guidance with a broad range of issues including anxiety, relatedness issues, depression, school avoidance, learning challenges, trauma and grief. Together, we can demystify symptoms difficult to understand, so you and your child can feel deeply connected. I enjoy working with tweens, teens and young adults on identity and relationship issues, family conflict, school pressure, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem.

The ups and downs of life can trigger crisis; leaving us confused, emotionally upset, and sometimes leading to dysfunctional coping. We do not have control over all situations in life but finding meaning and purpose in these times can provide a framework for personal growth and development. I love to work with those who want to understand the origins of their problems, experiencing life transitions, problems in essential relationships, depression, and childhood trauma or loss. Therapy sessions are conducted via secure Video conference.

My mission is to provide compassionate counseling that instills hope, provides tools to cope with life challenges, builds resilience; promotes mental health and well-being that will positively affect your life. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. It is through our therapeutic alliance that we will travel together into a journey to optimal mental health and behavioral changes.

My mission as a psychotherapist and holistic wellness coach is to help clients through crisis or day to day life challenges. I have experience in helping clients who are struggling with their mental health, addiction and or co-occurring disorders, and personal development. With my experience as both a therapist and a life coach I help people achieve their goals by incorporating interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, holistic healing, motivational interviewing and client centered practices. I am dedicated to providing personalized sessions tailored specifically for each client and their needs.

My name is Adam Sola, and I am the founder of Awakened Mental Health. My practice is an inclusive and judgement-free space where we will explore your holistic wellness through a trauma informed lens, utilizing a variety of modalities. My aim is to work together with you to build a safe and trusting partnership that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential in a way that is truly sustainable. I will always work to listen and learn your unique experience and work with you at your pace to address anything you decide is worth taking time to better understand and to work on.

HELP is here. Divorce is confusing and the unknown is frightening; Legal Process, Parenting Plans, Custody, Home/Property Division, Retirement. I offer 25+ years of experience as a Mediator working with individuals, couples, and families. If you are struggling with the decision to divorce (need COUPLES work to SAVE your marriage), OR you are in the legal entanglements of divorce, AND even if it is well after your divorce - I can help YOU. Transition well with the information and resources you need to move forward with success. No more sleepless nights. Mediation, not litigation. Skilled at working with male/female narcissists. CALL

We are often faced with circumstances which prevent us from experiencing the feelings of joy, peace, and hope which we long for. Managing day-to-day obligations and expectations can make us to feel out of balance and cause us to experience negative emotions. Meeting with a therapist who has a kind, thoughtful and objective eye can often assist in reclaiming the sense of balance, wholeness and positivity we've lost. If this sounds familiar, I would be happy to meet and discover if my training and 25+ years of experience can assist in restoring a sense wellness and satisfaction in your life and your relationships.

Clients who most benefit working with me would describe themselves as people with big hearts who would do anything for those they love. They’d say they have perfectionist tendencies and strive to be high achievers, but also carry the worry they're either not enough or a disappointment to others. They often struggle to keep emotions pushed down because they don't want to burden anyone with complicated feelings. If you’re noticing your thoughts and feelings are interfering with your ability to love, work, play, and nurture yourself, I can help you gain greater insight and new tools to bring about the change you’re craving.

My counseling style is warm, empathetic, motivational and collaborative using a strength-based approach. I view client difficulties through a systemic lens, integrating information from all areas of life. I help clients work through a variety of issues, such as but not limited to anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger, and relational challenges.

Life has a rhythm. There are times when things seem to come together, where life seems smooth. There are times when the future seems certain and predictable. There are also times when nothing seems easy, when we feel stuck and the future seems uncertain or unpredictable. Regardless of where you are in the rhythm of your life, you may feel like you need a change. At those times it helps to think about movement-because movement is power. And therapy can help.

We all have unique stories: some are buried deep, some are open wounds, some we band aid and some we would rather forgot. Being able to have support and a safe place to look into these stories and then change the narrative to encompass the whole story requires a readiness to grow and heal from the inside out so that your new stories empower you and impact all of your relationships, including the relationship with yourself. Are you ready to heal and move into a more authentic and connected self?