Therapists in Bridgeport, CT

There’s a lot to untangle when it comes to doing your fieldwork hours for supervision. I’m here to help. I have been providing quality supervision since 2/2022 through an ACE provider located in NYC. My strong background as a special education teacher (20+ years) and a BCBA will help me help you learn the Task List, evidenced-based and child-centered approaches, and complete other requirements to feel confident when you sit for exam time.

Life transitions at any age are inevitable and often times, challenging. Are you or someone you know having a difficult time in life and would like help developing skills to live the life YOU want? If you’re reading this then you have already taken the first step towards that desired life. You want to - so you can - and together we will improve self-esteem, cultivate resilience, promote insight, and build emotional growth. There is power in an unbiased, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that also integrates art to facilitate positive change. Plus, it is an enjoyable way to experience counseling when words are not enough.

After being overweight for many years, I understand the struggle to lose the weight and keep it off. Most sensible diets can help you to lose weight. But if you’re like me, staying on them is near impossible and often result in disappointment, anger and weight gain. I’ve learned that exercise, diet and medication are important but not the whole story…. OR…. even the biggest part of the story. There is another way. Together we'll identify your triggers and habits that sabotage your goals, problem solve difficult situations, avoid eating traps, manage cravings. and understand the physical and emotional issues involved in weight loss.

I am in the business of change. The adversity we face throughout our lives is only a reflection of what we're capable of handling. Together we can view this adversity as merely a step toward your true self. We can improve your understanding of who you really are and who you want to become. Together we can change.

"If one has courage, nothing can dim the light that shines from within"-Maya Angelou. Too often people suffer in silence, unaware that there is help, or perhaps embarrassed to seek it. Are you tired, do you need additional ways to help with life stressors?

My name is Sandra A. Williams and I am a Pre-License Professional Counselor at Monarch Therapeutic Services LLC. I am very dedicated and passionate about helping people safely get to a point of healing. I have been in the Human Service field for over fifteen years and am well equipped in assisting people to a healthy state of mind. I am a believer of meeting people where they are at and help bring them to a place of healing mentally and emotionally.

As a solution-focused and systemic therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life

The rationale mind knows exactly what to do, but sometimes there is a gap between cycling into the same patterns and behaviors that tend to be self-destructive/sabotaging and living the life you want. If you find yourself in what feels like an unbreakable cycle ridden with negative views of self and others or negative behaviors, I may be a fit for you. I strongly believe that at our core the way we interpret what we experience creates narratives that guides our behaviors or how we react to things. It can mean the difference between being hopeful and hopeless.

At Positive Principles we offer Bilingual services in English and Spanish. Facilitate Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. Trained by Shari Manning PhD and Annie McCall, from The Marsha Linehan. Obtained a Global Mental Health Trauma and Refugee Certificate from Harvard University in 2021 to work more effectively with individuals affected by trauma. Certified Couple's Therapist by The Harvard School of Continuing Education. Collaborated with Yale University and CT NAMI in the development of support groups and conferences to educate parents and the community about children’s mental health and behavioral problems.

My name is Augusta Mattar Colodette and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. My interventions are strength-based and individualized to meet your specific needs. I look at both the current challenges an individual may be facing as well as the underlying issues that may be contributing to these challenges. The focus is on strengths to make healthy decisions, to develop the solutions needed to move forward and increase self-awareness. I use creative activities that may help children and adolescents to process through their thoughts and emotions.

If the flowers in your garden are wilted instead of vivacious, perhaps you are watering the wrong lot-- and if you find yourself to be in the right lot and weeds are growing instead of flowers, perhaps you better check what kind of seed was sowed; and after all of that, if the results you are seeing are different from what you expected, perhaps I can assist you with this vexing dilemma. At Four Seasons Therapy the focus is on you and how to work the solution to reach your life's goals.

I offer a compassionate and understanding approach to therapy and believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to moving forward with change and progress. A client needs to feel safe and supported so they can tell their story, untangle their emotions and find a new direction to move forward. This approach is effective to help a client with whatever their issues may be. It is based on positive psychology, building on strengths and goal setting to create insight and forward movement.

“Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk about what “being stuck” feels like and our desire to be “normal” again! Don’t you think that sometimes life just seems to be pulling us in every direction and this makes it so difficult for us to remain present? So, here’s the opportunity to rise above your circumstances as we work towards a better and brighter future.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. My experience includes working in an IOP with adolescents presenting with symptoms of depression, self-injurious behaviors, suicidal ideation/attempt, anxiety, oppositional behavior, substance abuse, physical aggression, and anger. I provide service with empathy, compassion, and sensitive care in a calm environment. My hope is to help clients regulate their negative emotions and behaviors, gain awareness and insight into their lives, and improve relationships. I work tirelessly to promote mental health, emotional wellness and awareness to every client.

I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker who believes your treatment should be individualized to meet your needs. I have experience facilitating groups with a focus on DBT, CBT, ACT, body acceptance and shame resilience. I am passionate about empowering you on your path towards personal growth. I believe in working with you to help you discover your inner strengths and the personal resources that can help you achieve your life worth living goals. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space for you to begin your journey into treatment and personal growth.

Hello there, my name is Todd Esperance. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Bridgeport. I'm currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Rochester. I'm devoted to facilitating an environment where you can be fully seen and heard, perhaps, for the first time. Together, we will explore your vast lived experience. I have been trained in individual, couple, family, children, crisis, and group settings. However, at current, I only work with individual adults.

It is my aim to empower individuals to use their strengths and skills in attaining and maintaining their goals, personal growth, and self-sufficiency. I contend that it is important to positively role model and to teach others the value of caring for themselves and others. I am very eclectic in my therapy approach in which I combine Cognitive Behavioral theory, Psychodynamic, Problem Solving, Task-Centered, Solution Focus, Narrative, and Crisis. I will personalize our discussion to create a customized treatment plan to assist you in your success. Also experienced in: Addictions , Trauma and Abuse , Grief/Loss , Intimacy-related