Psychodynamic Therapists in Canton, CT
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 believe that we all have great potential and with help, we can achieve our personal goals. The therapeutic process is to help you to become your best self. I love to join with my clients in this process.
I believe that we all have great potential and with help, we can achieve our personal goals. The therapeutic process is to help you to become your best self. I love to join with my clients in this process.
I believe that change is quite possible, though often difficult. The good part is that you are taking that first big step by contacting me! I enjoy working with adults and adolescents in individual, couples, and family sessions. I have a strong foundation in multiple therapeutic approaches that I can call on to meet your specific needs. My passion is guiding individuals toward insight and the ability to discover their happiest, and most vital, fulfilled, and authentic selves!
I believe that change is quite possible, though often difficult. The good part is that you are taking that first big step by contacting me! I enjoy working with adults and adolescents in individual, couples, and family sessions. I have a strong foundation in multiple therapeutic approaches that I can call on to meet your specific needs. My passion is guiding individuals toward insight and the ability to discover their happiest, and most vital, fulfilled, and authentic selves!
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.
Hello, and welcome! As an associate therapist specializing in the perinatal and postpartum population, I understand that your journey- whether it involves pregnancy, childbirth, or the early stages of parenthood, can be a time of profound transformation and immense challenge. My role is to provide a compassionate and safe environment where you can explore and navigate the complex emotions and experiences that accompany you on your parenting journey. Being a parent is a unique experience for everyone, filled with both anticipated joys and unexpected hurdles. I am here to listen without judgement and validate all your feelings.
Hello, and welcome! As an associate therapist specializing in the perinatal and postpartum population, I understand that your journey- whether it involves pregnancy, childbirth, or the early stages of parenthood, can be a time of profound transformation and immense challenge. My role is to provide a compassionate and safe environment where you can explore and navigate the complex emotions and experiences that accompany you on your parenting journey. Being a parent is a unique experience for everyone, filled with both anticipated joys and unexpected hurdles. I am here to listen without judgement and validate all your feelings.
I take an integrative, holistic approach to mental health because I believe true healing happens when we treat the whole person — mind and body working together. Change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we actively do the work, and I’m here to support and challenge you through that process. One thing you’ll often hear me say is: "Nothing changes unless something changes." I primarily work with young adults and adults, helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and stress.
Specializing in helping women navigate perimenopause, anxiety, burnout, mood shifts, and identity changes with practical, grounded support.
I take an integrative, holistic approach to mental health because I believe true healing happens when we treat the whole person — mind and body working together. Change doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we actively do the work, and I’m here to support and challenge you through that process. One thing you’ll often hear me say is: "Nothing changes unless something changes." I primarily work with young adults and adults, helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and stress.
Specializing in helping women navigate perimenopause, anxiety, burnout, mood shifts, and identity changes with practical, grounded support.
Choosing a therapist feels overwhelming, the right connection can change your whole experience. Whether you’ve been in therapy before or it’s your first time, taking the steps to get started is the hardest part. Daily life can be challenging and stressful. Managing daily responsibilities, work, significant others/family/friends; on top of stress of anxiety, that sometimes comes out of no where, depression and/or relationship issues can feel impossible. Learning to balance it all seems out of reach, but it doesn't have to. I have extensive experience in helping people manage through these difficulties and more.
Choosing a therapist feels overwhelming, the right connection can change your whole experience. Whether you’ve been in therapy before or it’s your first time, taking the steps to get started is the hardest part. Daily life can be challenging and stressful. Managing daily responsibilities, work, significant others/family/friends; on top of stress of anxiety, that sometimes comes out of no where, depression and/or relationship issues can feel impossible. Learning to balance it all seems out of reach, but it doesn't have to. I have extensive experience in helping people manage through these difficulties and more.
Summer 2026 - Appointments Available!
Many people are reaching out for support during these increasingly uncertain times. I am available to provide therapy services in person and online if you find it challenging to manage this current state of affairs. You are not alone. Seeking help to face life's challenges is a brave and bold first step in your journey toward a better tomorrow. I provide a safe, warm and accepting environment in which we work together to establish and achieve your treatment goals.
Summer 2026 - Appointments Available!
Many people are reaching out for support during these increasingly uncertain times. I am available to provide therapy services in person and online if you find it challenging to manage this current state of affairs. You are not alone. Seeking help to face life's challenges is a brave and bold first step in your journey toward a better tomorrow. I provide a safe, warm and accepting environment in which we work together to establish and achieve your treatment goals.
Relationships can be one of the most meaningful — and most painful — parts of our lives. If you and your partner feel stuck in the same arguments, disconnected, or unsure how you got here, you’re not alone. Many couples come to me feeling frustrated, unheard, or quietly hopeless that things can shift.
Rather than deciding who’s right or wrong, we focus on understanding what’s happening underneath — the fears, longings, and protective strategies that often go unspoken.
Relationships can be one of the most meaningful — and most painful — parts of our lives. If you and your partner feel stuck in the same arguments, disconnected, or unsure how you got here, you’re not alone. Many couples come to me feeling frustrated, unheard, or quietly hopeless that things can shift.
Rather than deciding who’s right or wrong, we focus on understanding what’s happening underneath — the fears, longings, and protective strategies that often go unspoken.
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.
I draw from psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches to help you understand the patterns and stories driving your behavior.
You've spent years achieving, performing, and holding it all together for everyone else. However, deep down you feel like you’re not enough, and you can never do enough. The accolades have left you feeling empty. You’re tired of feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed. You’re ready for some relief from your daily anxiety. You’ve mastered external measures of success, but now you want to get more curious about your inner world with the same level of drive. You’re ready to feel ease, purpose, and worthy. Whether you're a driven professional, boarding school student, or medical professional, you're in the right place.
I draw from psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches to help you understand the patterns and stories driving your behavior.
You've spent years achieving, performing, and holding it all together for everyone else. However, deep down you feel like you’re not enough, and you can never do enough. The accolades have left you feeling empty. You’re tired of feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed. You’re ready for some relief from your daily anxiety. You’ve mastered external measures of success, but now you want to get more curious about your inner world with the same level of drive. You’re ready to feel ease, purpose, and worthy. Whether you're a driven professional, boarding school student, or medical professional, you're in the right place.
The deepest relationships don't require you to disappear.
I work with individuals and couples who long for deeper connection but find themselves losing connection with themselves in the process. We are wired for connection, yet many of us learn patterns that once helped us feel safe—anticipating others' needs, overfunctioning, avoiding conflict, withdrawing, or losing ourselves to preserve relationships. These are not signs that something is wrong with you; they are adaptations. Together, we explore these patterns with compassion and create new possibilities for healthier, more authentic relationships.
The deepest relationships don't require you to disappear.
I work with individuals and couples who long for deeper connection but find themselves losing connection with themselves in the process. We are wired for connection, yet many of us learn patterns that once helped us feel safe—anticipating others' needs, overfunctioning, avoiding conflict, withdrawing, or losing ourselves to preserve relationships. These are not signs that something is wrong with you; they are adaptations. Together, we explore these patterns with compassion and create new possibilities for healthier, more authentic relationships.
Currently welcoming new clients to my practice.With more than twenty yrs of experience providing therapy, I have worked extensively with both individuals& families. The cornerstone of my treatment method is a strength-based approach.I focus on identifying & building upon existing strengths as we explore factors contributing to your current life stressors.My goal is to support you & your loved ones in developing effective, healthy coping skills.These skills are designed to help you address & manage challenges as they arise.
Experiencing depression, anxiety family conflict, trauma, school based conconcerns, life challenges, I can help
Currently welcoming new clients to my practice.With more than twenty yrs of experience providing therapy, I have worked extensively with both individuals& families. The cornerstone of my treatment method is a strength-based approach.I focus on identifying & building upon existing strengths as we explore factors contributing to your current life stressors.My goal is to support you & your loved ones in developing effective, healthy coping skills.These skills are designed to help you address & manage challenges as they arise.
Experiencing depression, anxiety family conflict, trauma, school based conconcerns, life challenges, I can help
Rahel Kitty Saroff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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!
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My approach is integrative — relational, psychodynamic, somatic, IFS-informed, and EFT-informed.
I work with people whose relationships and inner lives do not fit polite therapy language. High-conflict couples. People deciding whether to divorce. Almost-estranged family members seeking connection. High-masking autistic women. Overfunctioners. ENM/poly and BDSM folks. People carrying shame or anger around sex, desire, resentment, need, and the parts of themselves they think a "normal" therapist would judge.
I provide what I think of as “unmasked” therapy: human-to-human, emotionally honest, clinically grounded work with real language and room for the messier truths of your life.
My approach is integrative — relational, psychodynamic, somatic, IFS-informed, and EFT-informed.
I work with people whose relationships and inner lives do not fit polite therapy language. High-conflict couples. People deciding whether to divorce. Almost-estranged family members seeking connection. High-masking autistic women. Overfunctioners. ENM/poly and BDSM folks. People carrying shame or anger around sex, desire, resentment, need, and the parts of themselves they think a "normal" therapist would judge.
I provide what I think of as “unmasked” therapy: human-to-human, emotionally honest, clinically grounded work with real language and room for the messier truths of your life.
T.R.U.E Self Counseling L.L.C Dr. Yolanda Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, LCDC, LADAC
Online Only
I practice cognitive behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
Perhaps you are struggling with how to cope with life stressors, family, friends, relationships, finances, work related issues, etc. Whatever brings you to therapy or whatever your background is, I welcome you with compassion and competence to bring your issues to an active listener who understands and will empathize with you. I view the therapeutic alliance as an opportunity to build rapport and establish a professional relationship with a caring attitude and nonjudgmental space for you to free your mind.
I practice cognitive behavior therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
Perhaps you are struggling with how to cope with life stressors, family, friends, relationships, finances, work related issues, etc. Whatever brings you to therapy or whatever your background is, I welcome you with compassion and competence to bring your issues to an active listener who understands and will empathize with you. I view the therapeutic alliance as an opportunity to build rapport and establish a professional relationship with a caring attitude and nonjudgmental space for you to free your mind.
My work is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-focused therapy, which means we explore both what you’re feeling right now and the deeper patterns shaping your emotional experience.
<> Grief Support Group starting on Thurs, April 9th 2026 <>
Pregnancy and early parenthood can be beautiful and also overwhelming. I specialize in supporting people through the emotional realities of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting.
You may feel constantly worried, emotionally numb, disconnected from your baby or partner, or like you’ve lost yourself. You may be grieving the experience you expected to have. You may feel pressure to be grateful while quietly struggling. Therapy gives you a space where all of it is welcome.
www:connpsy:com
My work is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-focused therapy, which means we explore both what you’re feeling right now and the deeper patterns shaping your emotional experience.
<> Grief Support Group starting on Thurs, April 9th 2026 <>
Pregnancy and early parenthood can be beautiful and also overwhelming. I specialize in supporting people through the emotional realities of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting.
You may feel constantly worried, emotionally numb, disconnected from your baby or partner, or like you’ve lost yourself. You may be grieving the experience you expected to have. You may feel pressure to be grateful while quietly struggling. Therapy gives you a space where all of it is welcome.
www:connpsy:com
Therigatha Center for Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tariffville, CT 06081
If you have experienced trauma, you may feel constantly on edge, disconnected from your body, or stuck in patterns that don't make sense- even when you are trying your best to move forward. Trauma can impact how you see yourself, trusting others, and how safe the world feels.
I specialize in working w adult women healing from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, Complex PTSD and attachment wounds. Many of the clients are high functioning on the outside but internally struggle with anxiety, shame,hyperviglance, or feeling "too much or too little."
If you have experienced trauma, you may feel constantly on edge, disconnected from your body, or stuck in patterns that don't make sense- even when you are trying your best to move forward. Trauma can impact how you see yourself, trusting others, and how safe the world feels.
I specialize in working w adult women healing from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, Complex PTSD and attachment wounds. Many of the clients are high functioning on the outside but internally struggle with anxiety, shame,hyperviglance, or feeling "too much or too little."
Please note my practice is currently full, telehealth sessions only, and I do use a waitlist. I am no longer in network on any insurance panels, but you may want to check your out of network benefits. I do offer consultation for therapists interested in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and other somatic approaches, and Janina Fisher's TIST work. I believe I am able to support your unique ways of working while offering a new perspective. My intention is to co-create a safe, respectful space to hold the work.
Please note my practice is currently full, telehealth sessions only, and I do use a waitlist. I am no longer in network on any insurance panels, but you may want to check your out of network benefits. I do offer consultation for therapists interested in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and other somatic approaches, and Janina Fisher's TIST work. I believe I am able to support your unique ways of working while offering a new perspective. My intention is to co-create a safe, respectful space to hold the work.
I am currently accepting new clients. If you’re having trouble with addiction, depression, anxiety, or trauma, I may be able to help. I have extensive clinical experience supporting others so that they can achieve their life-goals. I provide a safe, compassionate, nonjudgemental space so that there is the greatest potential for positive change and growth. I can sit with your pain, your loss, and your grief. As we move forward, I hope to be able to witness your personal pain diminish and your hope for the future grow.
I am currently accepting new clients. If you’re having trouble with addiction, depression, anxiety, or trauma, I may be able to help. I have extensive clinical experience supporting others so that they can achieve their life-goals. I provide a safe, compassionate, nonjudgemental space so that there is the greatest potential for positive change and growth. I can sit with your pain, your loss, and your grief. As we move forward, I hope to be able to witness your personal pain diminish and your hope for the future grow.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.