Psychodynamic Therapists in Avon, CT
I believe that the single most important component of the treatment process is the therapeutic relationship. It develops over time as a product of trust in the therapist and feeling like you have been heard. It is the vehicle by which change comes about and the connection of feelings with thought gets translated into action.
I believe that the single most important component of the treatment process is the therapeutic relationship. It develops over time as a product of trust in the therapist and feeling like you have been heard. It is the vehicle by which change comes about and the connection of feelings with thought gets translated into action.
Let's work together to investigate how your feelings, thoughts and beliefs are shaping your current experience. From that place the goal will become to change that which you decide is no longer serving you. I have enjoyed working with individuals from a variety of life circumstances presenting with many different issues and symptoms. My approach is active and engaged while also allowing space for silence and reflection.
Let's work together to investigate how your feelings, thoughts and beliefs are shaping your current experience. From that place the goal will become to change that which you decide is no longer serving you. I have enjoyed working with individuals from a variety of life circumstances presenting with many different issues and symptoms. My approach is active and engaged while also allowing space for silence and reflection.
Relief, clarity, and understanding begin with a conversation. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with over 35 years of experience helping individuals working through mental and emotional challenges. My passion as a therapist is in supporting people experiencing confusion, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. These can affect your relationships, your work, the things you love, and wear on you physically. We’ve all gone through major struggles that feel unbearable. Sometimes we need a therapist to listen and talk it through. Leave me a message and I'll get back to you, promptly. I am here to help.
Relief, clarity, and understanding begin with a conversation. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with over 35 years of experience helping individuals working through mental and emotional challenges. My passion as a therapist is in supporting people experiencing confusion, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. These can affect your relationships, your work, the things you love, and wear on you physically. We’ve all gone through major struggles that feel unbearable. Sometimes we need a therapist to listen and talk it through. Leave me a message and I'll get back to you, promptly. I am here to help.
I enjoy working with adults, individually and as couples in addressing a wide range of issues. We will explore your family of origin as you gain greater insight into life schemas and patterns and develop coping strategies and communication skills. Substance abuse and dependency and domestic violence fall under my areas of expertise as well. I use trauma informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dbt, tapping, Internal Family Systems, talk therapy and somatic therapy.
I enjoy working with adults, individually and as couples in addressing a wide range of issues. We will explore your family of origin as you gain greater insight into life schemas and patterns and develop coping strategies and communication skills. Substance abuse and dependency and domestic violence fall under my areas of expertise as well. I use trauma informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dbt, tapping, Internal Family Systems, talk therapy and somatic therapy.
My approach is relationally psychodynamic enhanced with contemplative practice.
I see individuals across the life span, couples at all stages of their relationships and families with adolescents and adult children looking for greater freedom in being together.
I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and serve the Deaf, DeafBlind, and CODA communities through linguistically accessible, culturally responsive, and inclusive care.
My approach is relationally psychodynamic enhanced with contemplative practice.
I see individuals across the life span, couples at all stages of their relationships and families with adolescents and adult children looking for greater freedom in being together.
I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and serve the Deaf, DeafBlind, and CODA communities through linguistically accessible, culturally responsive, and inclusive care.
Have you reached a place of significant worry or frustration trying to instill motivation in your tween through young adult? Do the battles take up more time and energy than the joys and satisfactions? Looking for advice on challenging relational situations? Suffering from overt battles with anxiety or doubt? Are you concerned about what you see as your own or a family member's coping skills and resiliency? Scary situations. Draining. Confusing. So let's shed the shame and make things more manageable and meaningful, past the merry-go-round of fear and stagnation. Let's collaborate to build hope to have you move into "thriving."
Have you reached a place of significant worry or frustration trying to instill motivation in your tween through young adult? Do the battles take up more time and energy than the joys and satisfactions? Looking for advice on challenging relational situations? Suffering from overt battles with anxiety or doubt? Are you concerned about what you see as your own or a family member's coping skills and resiliency? Scary situations. Draining. Confusing. So let's shed the shame and make things more manageable and meaningful, past the merry-go-round of fear and stagnation. Let's collaborate to build hope to have you move into "thriving."
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Maybe you are tired of your own BS and are finally ready to make lasting change. Perhaps, your romantic relationships, family connections, or friendships are lackluster, unfulfilling and you’re ready to set yourself up for relationship success. You may have gone through major (or even minor) life changes and now feel like old patterns that you had once resolved are coming back to haunt you. Or maybe you’ve always struggled with communicating your wants and needs and are ready to learn how to have your voice be heard while still preserving your relationships.
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Maybe you are tired of your own BS and are finally ready to make lasting change. Perhaps, your romantic relationships, family connections, or friendships are lackluster, unfulfilling and you’re ready to set yourself up for relationship success. You may have gone through major (or even minor) life changes and now feel like old patterns that you had once resolved are coming back to haunt you. Or maybe you’ve always struggled with communicating your wants and needs and are ready to learn how to have your voice be heard while still preserving your relationships.
Phase 1: Psychodynamic - exploring past character formation during the childhood, including the obstacles, traumas from life events or other people
Phase 2: Cognitive behavioral - present learning and practicing ways to stabilize an individual.
Phase 3: Existential - developing and practicing curiosity for the questions on the human nature and existence in the world, for yourself, and for others.
Phase 1: Psychodynamic - exploring past character formation during the childhood, including the obstacles, traumas from life events or other people
Phase 2: Cognitive behavioral - present learning and practicing ways to stabilize an individual.
Phase 3: Existential - developing and practicing curiosity for the questions on the human nature and existence in the world, for yourself, and for others.
The best way to find about me is to check out my web site, dr-rick.com. There, you'll get a good sense of my perspective and how I view life's challenges and opportunities. Don't miss the "blum-blog." My style of practice is ideal for people who want real change in their lives, who expect that their therapist knows how to achieve this, and who are eager to learn about themselves in order to make it happen. The best approach includes our becoming a team, each bringing our part to the adventure.
The best way to find about me is to check out my web site, dr-rick.com. There, you'll get a good sense of my perspective and how I view life's challenges and opportunities. Don't miss the "blum-blog." My style of practice is ideal for people who want real change in their lives, who expect that their therapist knows how to achieve this, and who are eager to learn about themselves in order to make it happen. The best approach includes our becoming a team, each bringing our part to the adventure.
I specialize in using psychodynamic therapy to help folks explore and heal from the ways in which early relationships and traumatic experiences influence their present lives.
Hi! I'm Lauren. Listen, we all have our own "stuff" that can impact how we navigate this world. Sometimes it's complicated. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it gets in the way of living a fulfilling, satisfying life. Whatever your "stuff" may be, I'm here to support you. Stress is tough; life is complex. No matter what you've got going on, I am not here to judge you. Whether you're ready to dive into therapy or are feeling a little bit hesitant, I want to make the process worth it.
I specialize in using psychodynamic therapy to help folks explore and heal from the ways in which early relationships and traumatic experiences influence their present lives.
Hi! I'm Lauren. Listen, we all have our own "stuff" that can impact how we navigate this world. Sometimes it's complicated. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it gets in the way of living a fulfilling, satisfying life. Whatever your "stuff" may be, I'm here to support you. Stress is tough; life is complex. No matter what you've got going on, I am not here to judge you. Whether you're ready to dive into therapy or are feeling a little bit hesitant, I want to make the process worth it.
I treat children and adolescents with various struggles, though I have a special focus on anxiety and selective mutism. Therapy with me may involve working through play, parenting strategies, or sometimes direct intervention in the school setting. With older children or adolescents, we may look at self-awareness, coping strategies, and social skills. Being that some forms of anxiety become apparent as early as preschool, I also work with very young children and teach parents how to support them. When appropriate, I offer intensive treatment for selective mutism, which allows progress to be made more quickly.
I treat children and adolescents with various struggles, though I have a special focus on anxiety and selective mutism. Therapy with me may involve working through play, parenting strategies, or sometimes direct intervention in the school setting. With older children or adolescents, we may look at self-awareness, coping strategies, and social skills. Being that some forms of anxiety become apparent as early as preschool, I also work with very young children and teach parents how to support them. When appropriate, I offer intensive treatment for selective mutism, which allows progress to be made more quickly.
As a licensed therapist with extensive experience, I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating life's complex emotional landscapes. My professional journey spans over four decades, during which I've developed expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, and career transitions.
I am particularly passionate about working with adults, helping them explore meaningful strategies for emotional wellness and personal growth. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on empowering clients to develop resilient coping mechanisms during life changes to reduce symptoms and manage issues.
As a licensed therapist with extensive experience, I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating life's complex emotional landscapes. My professional journey spans over four decades, during which I've developed expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, and career transitions.
I am particularly passionate about working with adults, helping them explore meaningful strategies for emotional wellness and personal growth. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on empowering clients to develop resilient coping mechanisms during life changes to reduce symptoms and manage issues.
At Creative Solutions Counseling, LLC, we work with children and their families to develop the skills they need to lead happy, healthy lives. We provide real solutions for daily living so children can thrive at home, in school and in life. Our approach is fun and engaging, skills-based and strengths-focused. Our top priority is to prepare kids to meet life's challenges by giving them the tools and support they need to live up to their true potential.
At Creative Solutions Counseling, LLC, we work with children and their families to develop the skills they need to lead happy, healthy lives. We provide real solutions for daily living so children can thrive at home, in school and in life. Our approach is fun and engaging, skills-based and strengths-focused. Our top priority is to prepare kids to meet life's challenges by giving them the tools and support they need to live up to their true potential.
Dr. Bonnie Scranton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CST, CSE
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
*Not currently accepting new clients* Generalizations about therapy are difficult; experiences are as unique as the individuals involved and are unlike any that encountered in family, work, or personal life. Therapy requires involvement of and trust between clinician and client during and between sessions and asks questions or presents issues that may be difficult to discuss. Uncomfortable or unfamiliar emotions may arise, and exploration can lead to reduction in distressing feelings and greater understanding of one's experience, which many people experience as highly rewarding.
*Not currently accepting new clients* Generalizations about therapy are difficult; experiences are as unique as the individuals involved and are unlike any that encountered in family, work, or personal life. Therapy requires involvement of and trust between clinician and client during and between sessions and asks questions or presents issues that may be difficult to discuss. Uncomfortable or unfamiliar emotions may arise, and exploration can lead to reduction in distressing feelings and greater understanding of one's experience, which many people experience as highly rewarding.
Rahel Kitty Saroff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Avon, CT 06001
Not accepting new clients
Are you overwhelmed and exhausted? Have you lost interest in people and activities you used to enjoy? Feeling sad or anxious? Is it difficult to think clearly, make decisions, feel positive about the future? For many stress, depression and panic have become a way of life. Somehow we end up on autopilot, disappointed, nervous and disillusioned, feeling like we have no choice. Work can become more and more demanding but less and less rewarding. Relationships can become strained or unfulfilling. We can feel helpless and hopeless. You are not the only one!
Are you overwhelmed and exhausted? Have you lost interest in people and activities you used to enjoy? Feeling sad or anxious? Is it difficult to think clearly, make decisions, feel positive about the future? For many stress, depression and panic have become a way of life. Somehow we end up on autopilot, disappointed, nervous and disillusioned, feeling like we have no choice. Work can become more and more demanding but less and less rewarding. Relationships can become strained or unfulfilling. We can feel helpless and hopeless. You are not the only one!
I understand that life can be a difficult and trying journey. By receiving the appropriate help and skilled guidance we are better able to weather life's difficulties and gain understanding into our situations. This in turn will allow us to live better lives. My practice of psychotherapy is a broad brush which includes, but not limited to, trauma, addiction and gender issues. My work incorporates the use of EMDR, CBT, gestalt therapy, visualization and mindfulness training. As a psychotherapist, I am committed to my own growth. I feel this offers me continued insight not only within myself, but with my clients as well.
I understand that life can be a difficult and trying journey. By receiving the appropriate help and skilled guidance we are better able to weather life's difficulties and gain understanding into our situations. This in turn will allow us to live better lives. My practice of psychotherapy is a broad brush which includes, but not limited to, trauma, addiction and gender issues. My work incorporates the use of EMDR, CBT, gestalt therapy, visualization and mindfulness training. As a psychotherapist, I am committed to my own growth. I feel this offers me continued insight not only within myself, but with my clients as well.
Life is a journey with its peaks and valleys. Along the way, we all need help and guidance. I can help you in taking your first step on a way to a better life. I am an experienced therapist who through motivational interviewing, evidence base practices, and a person centered approach will help you maximize your true potential, regain your self empowerment, and achieve your goals. I am able to provide brief or long term treatment including assessment, counseling, and pharmacotherapy monitoring. I have a strong relationship with various referral resources pertaining to other levels of care, psychiatric services, case management, and vocational training.
Life is a journey with its peaks and valleys. Along the way, we all need help and guidance. I can help you in taking your first step on a way to a better life. I am an experienced therapist who through motivational interviewing, evidence base practices, and a person centered approach will help you maximize your true potential, regain your self empowerment, and achieve your goals. I am able to provide brief or long term treatment including assessment, counseling, and pharmacotherapy monitoring. I have a strong relationship with various referral resources pertaining to other levels of care, psychiatric services, case management, and vocational training.
My approach to psychotherapy is focused on increasing self-understanding and changing longstanding patterns in thinking, feeling or relating to others that are no longer working. I view psychotherapy as an open-ended, collaborative relationship aimed at helping individuals look inward to find new solutions, develop healthier patterns and achieve emotional balance. My treatment philosophy is based in the Bio-psycho-social Model, in which a person's problems are understood in the context of their unique biological, psychological, social and environmental influences, and therapeutic approaches and interventions are chosen accordingly.
My approach to psychotherapy is focused on increasing self-understanding and changing longstanding patterns in thinking, feeling or relating to others that are no longer working. I view psychotherapy as an open-ended, collaborative relationship aimed at helping individuals look inward to find new solutions, develop healthier patterns and achieve emotional balance. My treatment philosophy is based in the Bio-psycho-social Model, in which a person's problems are understood in the context of their unique biological, psychological, social and environmental influences, and therapeutic approaches and interventions are chosen accordingly.
The most important piece to having a successful therapeutic experience is the therapeutic alliance. With almost 20 years of experience,working with adults and adolescents I have learned that the approach I take with the person(s) I am working with depends on their own specific personality, history, culture, current life stressors and what they are looking to achieve by seeking therapeutic services.
The most important piece to having a successful therapeutic experience is the therapeutic alliance. With almost 20 years of experience,working with adults and adolescents I have learned that the approach I take with the person(s) I am working with depends on their own specific personality, history, culture, current life stressors and what they are looking to achieve by seeking therapeutic services.
Karen R Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I believe that we are all innately resilient and adaptable, and that we all have the ability to grow and make positive changes in our lives. With 25+ years experience, my goal as a therapist is to help you live up to your potential and achieve your individual goals. I will listen to you in a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental way, and explore with you which areas in your life are working, and which areas need to change. I will offer you direction and support, empathy and hope, always with the goal of helping you achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle.
I believe that we are all innately resilient and adaptable, and that we all have the ability to grow and make positive changes in our lives. With 25+ years experience, my goal as a therapist is to help you live up to your potential and achieve your individual goals. I will listen to you in a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental way, and explore with you which areas in your life are working, and which areas need to change. I will offer you direction and support, empathy and hope, always with the goal of helping you achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle.
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