Psychosis Therapists in Avon, CT
Tele-therapy Sessions Available! Like many journeys, therapy begins with where you are now, factors in where you have been, and creates a plan for where you want to go. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life and its future direction. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, confidential space to explore relevant events in your life that may be influencing your ability to reach your objectives. I will assist by providing insight, life skills, and support so that you can take the steps necessary to lessen your symptoms, enhance your self-knowledge, and effectively meet life's challenges.
Tele-therapy Sessions Available! Like many journeys, therapy begins with where you are now, factors in where you have been, and creates a plan for where you want to go. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life and its future direction. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, confidential space to explore relevant events in your life that may be influencing your ability to reach your objectives. I will assist by providing insight, life skills, and support so that you can take the steps necessary to lessen your symptoms, enhance your self-knowledge, and effectively meet life's challenges.
Do you feel stuck in OCD, constant worry, overthinking, rumination, or intrusive thoughts that won’t leave you alone? Do you repeatedly seek reassurance, check things over and over, avoid situations, or fear that “something is wrong with me”? Perhaps your mind feels exhausting, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to shut it off.
You are not alone My expertise includes all forms of OCD (including harm OCD, contamination fears, scrupulosity, and Pure-O), health anxiety, conversion and psychogenic disorders, depression and eating disorders. I’ve trained with some of the top cognitive behavioral therapists in the world.
Do you feel stuck in OCD, constant worry, overthinking, rumination, or intrusive thoughts that won’t leave you alone? Do you repeatedly seek reassurance, check things over and over, avoid situations, or fear that “something is wrong with me”? Perhaps your mind feels exhausting, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to shut it off.
You are not alone My expertise includes all forms of OCD (including harm OCD, contamination fears, scrupulosity, and Pure-O), health anxiety, conversion and psychogenic disorders, depression and eating disorders. I’ve trained with some of the top cognitive behavioral therapists in the world.
Understanding your experiences & emotions is the gateway to change. I believe people can change, even when they struggle to believe that they can. I strive to help clients learn new skills, or enhance those they are already using, in order to improve all areas of their lives. Imagine how differently you might feel if you could overcome the obstacles that keep you feeling stuck in your life & relationships. Patterns that no longer work for you can be reshaped and built upon to make the most of who you are and want to become. With compassion and acceptance, I treat adults struggling with a range of issues affecting their well-being.
Understanding your experiences & emotions is the gateway to change. I believe people can change, even when they struggle to believe that they can. I strive to help clients learn new skills, or enhance those they are already using, in order to improve all areas of their lives. Imagine how differently you might feel if you could overcome the obstacles that keep you feeling stuck in your life & relationships. Patterns that no longer work for you can be reshaped and built upon to make the most of who you are and want to become. With compassion and acceptance, I treat adults struggling with a range of issues affecting their well-being.
Difficult life experiences can lead to distress that may feel unmanageable. Traumatic memories, relationship challenges, life transitions, and mood dysregulation, are examples of presenting concerns brought to my practice. Highly focused on strengths and problem solving, our therapy sessions will focus on supporting symptom reduction and improving overall well-being and quality of life. While considering the unique needs of each client, my practice utilizes a range of treatment tools and modalities including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Mindfulness Based CBT
Difficult life experiences can lead to distress that may feel unmanageable. Traumatic memories, relationship challenges, life transitions, and mood dysregulation, are examples of presenting concerns brought to my practice. Highly focused on strengths and problem solving, our therapy sessions will focus on supporting symptom reduction and improving overall well-being and quality of life. While considering the unique needs of each client, my practice utilizes a range of treatment tools and modalities including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, and Mindfulness Based CBT
My brand of therapy is all about real human connection. Need a hype girl or a cheerleader, I'm on it. Need some tough love and honesty, also there. Just need a listening ear and some reassurance that you aren't alone on this wild ride of a planet, yeah, I get it. Therapy should be about YOU. No AI, no filters, just us sharing space for all that spins your world. Very happily queer and nontraditional relationship friendly! Yes, that's a nod to you, ENM folks.
Currently, I am currently open to new clients and am in network with Aetna, Optum (Connecticare, United, and Oxford), and Husky. OON friendly.
My brand of therapy is all about real human connection. Need a hype girl or a cheerleader, I'm on it. Need some tough love and honesty, also there. Just need a listening ear and some reassurance that you aren't alone on this wild ride of a planet, yeah, I get it. Therapy should be about YOU. No AI, no filters, just us sharing space for all that spins your world. Very happily queer and nontraditional relationship friendly! Yes, that's a nod to you, ENM folks.
Currently, I am currently open to new clients and am in network with Aetna, Optum (Connecticare, United, and Oxford), and Husky. OON friendly.
I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.
I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.
Most of my clients are seeking more than a place to "vent"—they are looking for a unique therapeutic experience that leads to real change. They don't want more validation; they want a clear path to creating a life they love. Whether you’re balancing an ambitious career, dedicated to full-time motherhood, the "default parent", or navigating infertility, you’re likely tired of managing the invisible load on your own. You’ve poured everything you have into your relationships and career, yet you still feel unfulfilled. Let's change that. My work uses the therapeutic relationship as the primary force in transformational change.
Most of my clients are seeking more than a place to "vent"—they are looking for a unique therapeutic experience that leads to real change. They don't want more validation; they want a clear path to creating a life they love. Whether you’re balancing an ambitious career, dedicated to full-time motherhood, the "default parent", or navigating infertility, you’re likely tired of managing the invisible load on your own. You’ve poured everything you have into your relationships and career, yet you still feel unfulfilled. Let's change that. My work uses the therapeutic relationship as the primary force in transformational change.
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.
There are times in our lives when we don't know what is wrong; just that something is. We wonder if we are "crazy" and are scared to be judged if we ask for help. The truth is that very sane people struggle when the difficulties in their lives outpace their coping skills. I've been a therapist for 18 years and believe strongly that healing comes through connection with others. As we increase our knowledge, we become healthier and more resilient when approaching future problems. It is an honor to work alongside people as they discover hidden strengths and resources.
There are times in our lives when we don't know what is wrong; just that something is. We wonder if we are "crazy" and are scared to be judged if we ask for help. The truth is that very sane people struggle when the difficulties in their lives outpace their coping skills. I've been a therapist for 18 years and believe strongly that healing comes through connection with others. As we increase our knowledge, we become healthier and more resilient when approaching future problems. It is an honor to work alongside people as they discover hidden strengths and resources.
Whatever your issues - stress, anxiety relating to the COVID-19 crisis, depression, or relationship problems, I'm here to help. In addition to being a certified expert in sex therapy, I am a highly experienced clinical psychologist with decades of experience with thousands of clients. I offer cognitive-behavioral therapy, IFS, and an integrated approach for you or your partner. Most individuals are a bit stressed seeing a therapist. I can assure you that your comfort and safety is my primary focus. There is no "one size fits all approach". There is no shaming or blaming in my office. We are a team and we work together.
Whatever your issues - stress, anxiety relating to the COVID-19 crisis, depression, or relationship problems, I'm here to help. In addition to being a certified expert in sex therapy, I am a highly experienced clinical psychologist with decades of experience with thousands of clients. I offer cognitive-behavioral therapy, IFS, and an integrated approach for you or your partner. Most individuals are a bit stressed seeing a therapist. I can assure you that your comfort and safety is my primary focus. There is no "one size fits all approach". There is no shaming or blaming in my office. We are a team and we work together.
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.
I work well with clients who are trying to manage strong emotions, difficult life circumstances, family stress, or ongoing mental health challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, frustrated, or uncertain about what to do next. Parents may be concerned about their child’s emotional or behavioral struggles, while adults may be seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational stress. I help clients build insight, learn practical skills, and move forward with more clarity and support.
I work well with clients who are trying to manage strong emotions, difficult life circumstances, family stress, or ongoing mental health challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, frustrated, or uncertain about what to do next. Parents may be concerned about their child’s emotional or behavioral struggles, while adults may be seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational stress. I help clients build insight, learn practical skills, and move forward with more clarity and support.
I specialize in the areas of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, schizophrenia, trauma and co-occurring disorders.
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.
I specialize in the areas of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, schizophrenia, trauma and co-occurring disorders.
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.
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Starting therapy is not easy. But neither is living the life of disappointments and regrets. If you feel you are in a dead end, if your job is boring and ungratifying and the relationships are toxic or lack depth and zest, if you struggle with finding your place in this world or even question whether life is worth living, perhaps it is time to examine your life choices and remove the blocks that hold you from finding meaning, happiness, and purpose. I practice psychotherapy that is informed by the traditions of psychoanalysis and look at each individual in the context of this person's unique experiences and unique life story.
Starting therapy is not easy. But neither is living the life of disappointments and regrets. If you feel you are in a dead end, if your job is boring and ungratifying and the relationships are toxic or lack depth and zest, if you struggle with finding your place in this world or even question whether life is worth living, perhaps it is time to examine your life choices and remove the blocks that hold you from finding meaning, happiness, and purpose. I practice psychotherapy that is informed by the traditions of psychoanalysis and look at each individual in the context of this person's unique experiences and unique life story.
I help with psychosis, personality disorders, relationship challenges, trauma, and mood concerns using MERIT therapy.
You're dealing with anxiety that won't quit, depression that makes everything feel heavy, or relationship patterns that leave you feeling misunderstood. Maybe you're also experiencing voices or unusual perceptions that feel isolating, navigating systems that weren't built for you, or questioning a diagnosis that doesn't capture your full experience. Perhaps what you want is genuine understanding from someone who won't pathologize your curiosity about yourself. Your goal isn't just symptom relief, you want to explore your inner world, understand how your mind works and use this understanding to respond to everyday challenges.
I help with psychosis, personality disorders, relationship challenges, trauma, and mood concerns using MERIT therapy.
You're dealing with anxiety that won't quit, depression that makes everything feel heavy, or relationship patterns that leave you feeling misunderstood. Maybe you're also experiencing voices or unusual perceptions that feel isolating, navigating systems that weren't built for you, or questioning a diagnosis that doesn't capture your full experience. Perhaps what you want is genuine understanding from someone who won't pathologize your curiosity about yourself. Your goal isn't just symptom relief, you want to explore your inner world, understand how your mind works and use this understanding to respond to everyday challenges.
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, SSW, CSM-CA
Hartford, CT 06103
We offer virtual therapy to children, teens, and adults dealing with schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, borderline, ADHD, learning disabilities, parenting challenges, executive functioning issues, anger management, communication problems, relationship problems, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder
Do behavioral issues cause stress in your household? Are you looking for new ways to approach your child’s mental health? Are you a young adult seeking a therapist you can connect with? Is your family struggling to connect in meaningful ways? If you or your child suffer from mental health, behavioral or emotional issues, it can be difficult to just get through the school day. You want to create a harmonious home environment for your child, but even after exhausting every strategy, you still feel disconnected and out of control. Therapy with someone experienced in working with children and families may help.
We offer virtual therapy to children, teens, and adults dealing with schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, borderline, ADHD, learning disabilities, parenting challenges, executive functioning issues, anger management, communication problems, relationship problems, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder
Do behavioral issues cause stress in your household? Are you looking for new ways to approach your child’s mental health? Are you a young adult seeking a therapist you can connect with? Is your family struggling to connect in meaningful ways? If you or your child suffer from mental health, behavioral or emotional issues, it can be difficult to just get through the school day. You want to create a harmonious home environment for your child, but even after exhausting every strategy, you still feel disconnected and out of control. Therapy with someone experienced in working with children and families may help.
Acknowledging the need for support and seeking help is a brave and often scary thing to do. Congratulations on taking these first steps towards healing and growth. Whether you are looking for help to navigate big life changes, recover from traumatic events, build insight into existing cycles, or address unhelpful behavior and thought patterns, I hope to be a source of support for you in achieving your goals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and college-age young adults.
Acknowledging the need for support and seeking help is a brave and often scary thing to do. Congratulations on taking these first steps towards healing and growth. Whether you are looking for help to navigate big life changes, recover from traumatic events, build insight into existing cycles, or address unhelpful behavior and thought patterns, I hope to be a source of support for you in achieving your goals. I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and college-age young adults.
I am a warm, compassionate therapist who works with adults who are thoughtful, capable, and often outwardly successful, yet internally struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, or self-doubt. Many of my clients are high-functioning and responsible, but feel pressure to keep it all together at all times. I provide a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, gain insight into patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and build greater self-trust and emotional balance. I am licensed to practice in both Connecticut and Maine.
I am a warm, compassionate therapist who works with adults who are thoughtful, capable, and often outwardly successful, yet internally struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, or self-doubt. Many of my clients are high-functioning and responsible, but feel pressure to keep it all together at all times. I provide a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can slow down, gain insight into patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and build greater self-trust and emotional balance. I am licensed to practice in both Connecticut and Maine.
Life doesn't always give us time to catch our breath. Whether you're seeking therapy to navigate life's challenges or you're an emerging social worker looking for clinical guidance, you've found a place where growth is encouraged. You can show up exactly as you are.
I also provide psychotherapy and virtual clinical supervision for Maryland LMSWs pursuing LCSW-C licensure and MSW interns, offering a collaborative, strengths-based approach that fosters confidence, clinical excellence, and professional growth.
Life doesn't always give us time to catch our breath. Whether you're seeking therapy to navigate life's challenges or you're an emerging social worker looking for clinical guidance, you've found a place where growth is encouraged. You can show up exactly as you are.
I also provide psychotherapy and virtual clinical supervision for Maryland LMSWs pursuing LCSW-C licensure and MSW interns, offering a collaborative, strengths-based approach that fosters confidence, clinical excellence, and professional growth.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Psychoanalyst in NY, CT, and FL. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, my patients have the chance to understand unconscious motivations, resolve relationship issues, change patterns of behaviors, manage stressors, gain support through major life transitions, and alleviate and manage anxiety and depression. In my clinical work, I utilize a creative, eclectic contemporary approach depending on the individual patient and their needs, but I always approach the clinical work from an integrative/psychodynamic/psychoanalytical perspective.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Psychoanalyst in NY, CT, and FL. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, my patients have the chance to understand unconscious motivations, resolve relationship issues, change patterns of behaviors, manage stressors, gain support through major life transitions, and alleviate and manage anxiety and depression. In my clinical work, I utilize a creative, eclectic contemporary approach depending on the individual patient and their needs, but I always approach the clinical work from an integrative/psychodynamic/psychoanalytical perspective.
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Psychosis Therapists
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.