Couples Counseling Therapists in 06879
Shoshana Klayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, CT 06879
I offer individual, couples, and family counseling, depending on the need.
I have a deep-rooted commitment to helping individuals from diverse backgrounds, backed by professional expertise in a variety of settings. But I also believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. I have worked with clients of all ages, from as young as three to late adulthood, in outpatient therapy settings; methadone clinics; intensive outpatient programs; inpatient psychiatric units, and in-home crisis intervention. One thing remains constant: the focus of therapy should be based on what YOU wish to work on.
I offer individual, couples, and family counseling, depending on the need.
I have a deep-rooted commitment to helping individuals from diverse backgrounds, backed by professional expertise in a variety of settings. But I also believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. I have worked with clients of all ages, from as young as three to late adulthood, in outpatient therapy settings; methadone clinics; intensive outpatient programs; inpatient psychiatric units, and in-home crisis intervention. One thing remains constant: the focus of therapy should be based on what YOU wish to work on.
SMSexuality & Intimacy Coaching Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, CT 06879
Have you been struggling with: · Pain with sexual touch · Feeling disconnected when engaging sexually with a partner · Processing past sexual trauma once in one’s current relationship · Experiencing major lack of sexual desire for one’s partner, or low libido · building trust and safety after infidelity. · Recovering from infidelity; Lack of confidence after an infidelity, building trust and safety with your partner. Frustration achieving orgasm – alone, and/or with your others. ·Reconnecting with your sexuality after major life events. I can help you.
Have you been struggling with: · Pain with sexual touch · Feeling disconnected when engaging sexually with a partner · Processing past sexual trauma once in one’s current relationship · Experiencing major lack of sexual desire for one’s partner, or low libido · building trust and safety after infidelity. · Recovering from infidelity; Lack of confidence after an infidelity, building trust and safety with your partner. Frustration achieving orgasm – alone, and/or with your others. ·Reconnecting with your sexuality after major life events. I can help you.
Sylvia Steinert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, CT 06879
The work I do focuses on the problems of today while considering how coping with these may be complicated by maladaptive patterns of understanding and problem solving from the past. Learning about ourselves involves discovering how often we have, without knowing it, clung to thoughts, feelings and conclusions that can keep us "safe" but end up limiting our experience. Much of the facts of our early lives were beyond our control, but counseling can help unravel the ways we may be keeping ourselves caught up in that past and therefore not fully available to a future we might shape differently.
The work I do focuses on the problems of today while considering how coping with these may be complicated by maladaptive patterns of understanding and problem solving from the past. Learning about ourselves involves discovering how often we have, without knowing it, clung to thoughts, feelings and conclusions that can keep us "safe" but end up limiting our experience. Much of the facts of our early lives were beyond our control, but counseling can help unravel the ways we may be keeping ourselves caught up in that past and therefore not fully available to a future we might shape differently.
Inger M. Sjogren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgefield, CT 06879 (Online Only)
Is the pattern of "reacting" rather than "responding" negatively impacting your relationships and professional life? Is your self-esteem battered from being constantly criticized for overreacting? These are indications that the issue lies in your nervous system rather than your cognitive process. When this is the case, it makes sense to focus treatment on developing techniques to modulate your nervous system. This will help you access critical thinking and respond in a productive way. Your relationships, career, and self-esteem will benefit when you are able to formulate a response rather than be driven by emotional reactivity.
Is the pattern of "reacting" rather than "responding" negatively impacting your relationships and professional life? Is your self-esteem battered from being constantly criticized for overreacting? These are indications that the issue lies in your nervous system rather than your cognitive process. When this is the case, it makes sense to focus treatment on developing techniques to modulate your nervous system. This will help you access critical thinking and respond in a productive way. Your relationships, career, and self-esteem will benefit when you are able to formulate a response rather than be driven by emotional reactivity.
For the Health of It Health&Wellness Life Coaching
NBHWC, SAS, MEd
Verified Verified
Ridgefield, CT 06879
Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, unsure of what or how to make your next decision? As a certified Health and wellness life coach I will work alongside you supporting the changes you are seeking to make. I have extensive training in behavior change along with motivational and habit building strategies. Together, we will design the life you are seeking. I am a Nationally Board Health and Wellness Life Coach, Health and Physical education and school administrator.
Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, unsure of what or how to make your next decision? As a certified Health and wellness life coach I will work alongside you supporting the changes you are seeking to make. I have extensive training in behavior change along with motivational and habit building strategies. Together, we will design the life you are seeking. I am a Nationally Board Health and Wellness Life Coach, Health and Physical education and school administrator.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.