Therapists in Bridgeport, CT

Do you suffer with anxiety and depression and have a hard time coping? Do you feel defeated as things continue to spiral out of control in your personal life? As a holistic and client centered therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating! Together we can work to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life.Through my clinical expertise as well as the creative process of art and talk therapy, I can help you unlock your blocks that are keeping you stuck in your current pattern.

Life is a series of transitions that sometimes create anxiety and other emotions or feelings that are difficult to maneuver. I offer support through these transitions working with the mind, body, and spirit. My approach is holistic. I believe that it is important to tend to all aspects of a person for whole health and healing.

I am here to serve people of diverse backgrounds who are ready to be "unstuck" from their current "unsatisfactory" existence. One of my goals is to be that bridge to connect with all men (particularly men of color), women, children, and families. My business mission statement is "To propel and ignite the inner strength within a human body for optimal wellness". Nothing less. I view my therapeutic relationship with clients as a valued partnership. The overarching goal is that we both grow within our therapeutic alliance, with the outcome of feeling rewarded, restored, and renewed.

The idea of Therapy can be daunting as we think about telling or retelling our stories, especially to a stranger. However, therapy is a journey that is full of nutrients which can produce positive and healthy changes. As I work to establish a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment, my goal is to help clients gain insight into their inner worlds and develop coping skills to manage life stressors. I present as Person-Centered and utilize a Pluralistic approach as I draw from principles of different theoretical orientations to help positively guide my clients through challenges that are impacting daily functioning.

I believe there are two basic principles in counseling/therapy: engage the client, and challenge the client. Whether it is individual or relational, we engage many opportunities to persevere and gain character. When those opportunities arise, the challenge put to our soul can be greatly disturbing. My philosophy assumes that a person's spirit, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interconnect to form personal wholeness. Strict attention to the mind, without looking at the emotions or spirit, creates a split rather than holistic integration. Our minds are deeply influenced by our emotions and must realistically learn to live within this complex union.

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

I am currently unable to accept new clients. I have extensive experience helping preschool-age children struggling with behavioral and developmental difficulties. My focus is to help parents find the best ways to help their children. I communicate with caregivers or teachers who have regular contact with my clients, collaborating to help clients adjust in multiple settings. I also provide group educational sessions for parents and teachers of preschool-age children. Please see the description of "groups" for more details.

I am an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes that each family and individual seeks therapy for different needs. I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families in various levels of care. I have facilitated multiple therapeutic groups with a focus on DBT, CBT, family systems, shame resilience, and body acceptance. I practice from a systemic lens when working with individuals or families. I focus therapy on self-esteem, self-worth, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, empowerment and fostering relationships.

When I first meet with clients, my goal is to help them find the main road back to their original journey, from the exit that led them to the off ramp - I offer a steady hand for them to successfully maneuver in the foggy season of their lives. I provide a supportive environment suitable for helping clients form new insights in achieving alternate healthier perspectives than the ineffective solutions currently in use. I provide an atmosphere of professionalism, empathy, and privacy suitable for positive growth and achievable solutions.

Did you know that unhealthy thought patterns can get in the way of healthy relationships? Did you know that trauma can impact not only your mind and emotions; they can create physical ailments and symptoms? I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years' experience. I work with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, drug and/or alcohol addiction, family concerns, self-esteem issues, behavioral issues, personal growth, intellectual or learning disabilities, prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

Are you experiencing spiritual distress, anxiety, depression, relationship or behavioral issues, and other crises of life? Spiritual distress and spiritual well-being can have a significant impact on key health measures. Studies show that spiritual well-being reduces despair, depression, the wish to die, and improves the quality of life.

You did it! You just took the first step in choosing to heal just by looking on this website. Allow me to help you with the next step. By working together, I can offer you an opportunity to grow and heal from the past, assist in motivating for change, and support you on this journey of life transitions.

Are you or a family member struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, crisis, issues related to spirituality, or day-to-day family challenges? Exposure to traumatic events can affect all aspects of life. Helping your grieving child can be difficult and complicated. Allow me to tailor a treatment approach that will focus on mind, body, and spirit in individual and family counseling. Allow me to help you work through these difficult life events and get you back to what matters most.

**NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in providing therapeutic treatment for children, pre-teens, teens and adults, in an individual and/or familial setting.  I have an array of experience working with individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and settings. 

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.

True healing starts within. To promote Inner Well Being to Its Greatness, transformation must begin on the inside, within You, within your Parts. Outside answers only serve temporarily. "Parts Work" Transformation Coaching is one of the greatest tools in awakening a holistic journey toward inner healing. It is within that we find true bliss and begin to live life more compassionately. During my sessions I often utilize one of the greatest tools we have as spiritual beings-- the tool of meditation. Meditation links paths of ancient, sacred breathing to the soul into Spirit, into You. For testimonials: https://www.sitsipchat.com

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all" -Dale Carnegie. Life comes with unexpected stressors, that at times might leave us feeling overwhelmed and defeated. With over 6 years of experience with mental health and substance abuse issues, I implement a person-centered approach to meet you where you are as we work together to accomplish your goals.

I am a Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 28 years of experience working with clients of all ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds. As a LMFT, I have learned that to understand and help families, adults, adolescents, and children through emotional issues and crises, therapy is most effective when delivered within the family context. It is my belief that all families and individuals are their own experts, and as such, have unexplored resources and means. When effectively utilized, these resources help guide towards a mutually arrived solution.