Career Counseling Therapists in Fairfield, CT

My ideal clients are adolescents who have learning and behavioral issues. I work with young adults who are looking at colleges and helping them with career choices.

As a Sports Psychologist, Life Coach, and Business coach I have well over 50,000 hours of experience working with athletes and entrepreneurs. I am particularly effective with the mental game: helping athletes and business people develop much greater patience, poise, focus, clarity, and self-confidence! I guide many through difficult crises like performance anxiety, depression and communication issues working through obstacles along the way like fear of failure, fear of success, and many other forms of self-sabotage. You will develop greater poise, business acumen, enhanced performance, and career satisfaction.

I am a resource in three distinct and overlapping areas: career/work; life meaning/spirituality; and emotional wellbeing. I can help clarify your career focus or your effectiveness as a manager, using my background as an organization development consultant, leadership coach, and career counselor. Trained as a psychotherapist, I can help you live with less anxiety and greater sense of self-worth/confidence.   

Struggling to find your footing? Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Is life coming at you too fast? Are you having a hard time setting boundaries with your job, friends, or even family? Are you looking for a safe space to talk about the difficulties of everyday life or looking for guidance in navigating relationships or life transitions? I can show you how to set manageable and realistic goals, develop life changing coping skills and strategies to create more peace, freedom and joy in your life and career. While we work to achieve more for ourselves, we may miss all the small victories that are just as important.

We want you to feel safe to be open about your experiences and feelings without a fear of judgment. Whether you need LGBTQ-specific care, help dealing with depression or anxiety, or financial therapy that gets to the root of your relationship with money, we're here to empower you and show you that change really is within reach.

I use an integrative approach with clients and always tailor my approach to the individual. Underlying my work is the general premise that people are uniquely shaped by their early life experiences. I value each client and acknowlege each individual's distinctive struggles, life choices and strengths. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging and respectful environment where those committed to therapy can best find solutions and improve their lives.

I am a licensed Psychologist practicing in Fairfield County, Connecticut. I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I also work with couples and families. My practice focuses on issues with depression, anxiety and/or trauma. I include EMDR therapy in my treatment of trauma when appropriate, and have found this to be a highly effective way to resolve trauma symptoms. I also work with adjustment issues and career development. I take an integrative approach to the therapy I provide and utilize psychodynamic approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relaxation work to assist you in achieving your goals.

Are you struggling with figuring out what is next and trying to make some life decisions? Are you seemingly stuck, feeling like you need to "get it together" or just haven't been your happiest self? Would you like your relationships to be more meaningful and fulfilling? I offer 20+ years of solution focused, therapeutic excellence to help resolve issues that create anxiety and worry. Areas of emphasis within my practice include, but are not limited to: stress management, infidelity, communication skills, women's issues, assertiveness training, self-esteem, confidence building, conflict resolution, parenting, career and life transitions, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression and substance abuse.

I typically work with male adolescents, young adults, and early-career professionals who often feel pulled by life either unsure or afraid about the direction in which they are currently tracking. Previous experiences with perceived failure have overwhelmed them. Consequently, they have internalized that they are too fragile to endure future adversity. As a result of fear and low self-esteem, the person prefers the predictability of hedging bets of personal investment, which can look like stagnancy or a lack of motivation. The general goals are to increase one's overall mental health and actively construct a more purposeful life.

Welcome and I'm glad you stopped by! I've been a practicing counselor for the past 17 years and I am passionate about my role in supporting clients to improve emotional comfort. I work with teens through seniors and specialize in helping clients manage stress, anxiety and depression, as well as navigating through life transitions. Are you an empty-nester adjusting to a quieter life? Are you a recent graduate starting a career, feeling a little lost? Do you feel stressed or anxious frequently? Have you stopped enjoying things you once enjoyed? Are you anxious about the future? If so, lets talk...

Whether it is anxiety, depression, recovery or life transitions that lead you to seek help, I believe everyone can benefit from the insights and tools counseling provides. We carry the answers to our problems however often need unbiased help and support sifting through options and external messages and tools to support change. I would welcome the opportunity to work together with you to identify and address these issues and help you move forward to a better place.

If the thought of trying to find help seems overwhelming, you're not alone! Finding the right therapist and setting that first appointment can be an emotional burden on its own. However, procrastinating often allows the problem to grow. The earlier you begin your journey towards a happier life, the quicker you will see positive changes. Together we will work to overcome the obstacles and challenges you are experiencing or have experienced in the past. Easy online appointment scheduling is available at www.biancacummingscounseling.com

On the outside, no one would know...but on the inside there's a part of your life that feels wrong - maybe even downright awful. Are your marriage or personal relationships strained and disconnected? It's my philosophy that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie many relationship issues. Are you making a career move and you don't know how to begin? These and many other stressful life issues can lead to anxiety and depression. I can help you cope. It's time for a change. I provide real and positive counseling, never hesitating to be direct when something is off, and for finding a smile even at the toughest times.

I am proud of you for seeking help if life has felt hard lately. Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or stress? Or maybe you experienced the loss of someone special and the grief has felt like too much? Does faith play a big role in your life and you wish to incorporate that into your healing journey? Do you work in Law Enforcement? We can work together to unpack these issues that are getting in the way of you feeling like yourself again. You don't have to go through this alone and talking through these things and learning some new strategies will help bring back the peace in your life.

I specialize in individual psychotherapy, couples counseling and executive coaching. I work with individuals who are in crisis or need assistance facing everyday challenges. I see couples who are having interpersonal conflicts and communication difficulties. I am a compassionate listener with a good sense of humor and a warm, engaging style. I view each person as an individual and will tailor treatment to best meet your unique needs. I am trained in goal directed cognitive therapy (CBT) as well as more in- depth existential psychodynamic analysis that focus on how both current and past experience influences patterns of behavior.

I am a caring and pragmatic problem solver for individuals and couples who will listen closely and partner with you to resolve your issues and help you move forward with your life. I have over 20 years of experience treating clients with depression (including postpartum), anxiety, marital and family issues, career and life transitions, pre-teen and adolescent issues (for both children and parents), and issues concerning the elderly. I also treat alcohol and drug abuse and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). Please call me for a free phone consultation to find out how I can help you.

It makes sense that you may be feeling overwhelmed. The competing priorities of family/life/career can have your head spinning.If you feel like your most important relationships are suffering, reaching out to a therapist is the first step. I love to treat families as a whole, allowing for all of the different perspectives to weave together to form a much more complex picture of what is happening. However, I also believe that you can affect change in a relationship system through individual work.

Whether with partners, family, friends, children, parents or at your work, relationships are the centerpieces of our lives. Handled thoughtfully, they uplift, or they can frustrate, provoke guilt and aggravate. For twenty-five years I have helped people to find greater satisfaction through better understanding of the events in their lives, along with honest discussions of options and helping to find the motivation to move forward. I have published articles about marriage, parenting, and growing healthier relationships, and a book: HOW TO KNOW IF ITS TIME TO GO. Website: lbirnbach.com. I work interactively and confidentially.

We became psychotherapists to help support others through life's challenges. From relationships to family to career, life can be a roller coaster of events. We believe that creating some space in your life, even just one hour a week, can be very beneficial to your health and overall well being. As the saying goes when flying on an airplane, "...make sure to put the oxygen mask on yourself first before attempting to help others around you." This is crucial. If you are not well, how can you help take care of those around you?