Couples Counseling Therapists in Deep River, CT

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Raymond Oakes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Deep River, CT 06417
I am a clinical social worker who has been in private practice for over 30 years. I offer psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families. My clients range from teenagers to retirees. I believe the strength of my work revolves around my ability to establish a safe, genuine therapeutic relationship that allows people to address whatever challenges they may be facing. Respect, kindness, a touch of humor, privacy and connection are the foundations of healing and change. I tailor my approach to address your individual needs.
I am a clinical social worker who has been in private practice for over 30 years. I offer psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families. My clients range from teenagers to retirees. I believe the strength of my work revolves around my ability to establish a safe, genuine therapeutic relationship that allows people to address whatever challenges they may be facing. Respect, kindness, a touch of humor, privacy and connection are the foundations of healing and change. I tailor my approach to address your individual needs.
(860) 381-4144 View (860) 381-4144
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Karyn L Hester
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCSP, LPC
Verified Verified
Deep River, CT 06417
I specialize in adolescent and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
My therapy practice focuses on creating a warm, welcoming, safe space to foster creativity, openness, and genuine sharing, empowering individuals to make positive changes. My therapeutic approach is individualized to client needs, and incorporates evidence-based techniques to improve self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, protective factors, and self-esteem, for overall improvement in emotional and behavioral regulation. In addition to talk therapy, I embrace role playing, problem-solving activities, mindfulness, and between session skill practice into my work.
I specialize in adolescent and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
My therapy practice focuses on creating a warm, welcoming, safe space to foster creativity, openness, and genuine sharing, empowering individuals to make positive changes. My therapeutic approach is individualized to client needs, and incorporates evidence-based techniques to improve self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, protective factors, and self-esteem, for overall improvement in emotional and behavioral regulation. In addition to talk therapy, I embrace role playing, problem-solving activities, mindfulness, and between session skill practice into my work.
(860) 248-7126 View (860) 248-7126
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Susan A Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Deep River, CT 06417
My practice is designed to help you discover creative solutions for life's challenges. Together, we will collaborate to actualize your goals. Central to my therapeutic philosophy is that individuals want to be happy, healthy and balanced. As a teacher, counselor, and life coach, I am eager to listen and reflect as we work together to discover who you are and who you want to be. My approach is informed by the view that each of us is capable of wellness and wholeness. I believe that everyone can develop the tools and skills necessary for their own healing.
My practice is designed to help you discover creative solutions for life's challenges. Together, we will collaborate to actualize your goals. Central to my therapeutic philosophy is that individuals want to be happy, healthy and balanced. As a teacher, counselor, and life coach, I am eager to listen and reflect as we work together to discover who you are and who you want to be. My approach is informed by the view that each of us is capable of wellness and wholeness. I believe that everyone can develop the tools and skills necessary for their own healing.
(860) 410-4088 View (860) 410-4088
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Christine A. Nucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Deep River, CT 06417  (Online Only)
**Lower Valley Psychotherapy Services, LLC, provides psychotherapy for individual (adult only) and relational therapy with the goal of helping you learn how to manage emotional stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, or any life challenges and/or transitions. Insurances accepted. **CO-PARENTING SOLUTIONS, LLC is an educational/coaching service committed to facilitating negotiations of parenting plans and co-parenting communication to help best support your child(ren) Insurance is not accepted for this service as it is educational/coaching.
**Lower Valley Psychotherapy Services, LLC, provides psychotherapy for individual (adult only) and relational therapy with the goal of helping you learn how to manage emotional stressors, depression, anxiety, trauma, or any life challenges and/or transitions. Insurances accepted. **CO-PARENTING SOLUTIONS, LLC is an educational/coaching service committed to facilitating negotiations of parenting plans and co-parenting communication to help best support your child(ren) Insurance is not accepted for this service as it is educational/coaching.
(860) 552-2295 View (860) 552-2295
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Dr. Coyote Moon The Holistic Metaphysician
Recover, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Abuse
Verified Verified
Deep River, CT 06417
I believe in treating your whole being - mind, body, and spirit. As both a guide and a witness to your healing, I want to give you the tools to help you see yourself, your experiences, and your emotions through a lens of self-compassion and curiosity. We will go gently and at your pace. My approach is integrative, rooted in evidence-based techniques, with mindfulness and somatic awareness weaved in.
I believe in treating your whole being - mind, body, and spirit. As both a guide and a witness to your healing, I want to give you the tools to help you see yourself, your experiences, and your emotions through a lens of self-compassion and curiosity. We will go gently and at your pace. My approach is integrative, rooted in evidence-based techniques, with mindfulness and somatic awareness weaved in.
(203) 625-1982 View (203) 625-1982

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Michelle A. Kenefick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Essex, CT 06426
We offer counseling for individuals, couples & families as well as groups, classes in mindfulness, workshops, trainings and retreats for professionals (human services, law enforcement, first responders & health care), consultation and training to organizations and special retreat offerings for care-givers (professional & family).
My journey as a Clinical Social Worker has encompassed 30+ years of practice. I have had the privilege to work with children and families as well as with adults in a variety of different settings. I have a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and expertise working with trauma survivors and with those who have experienced vicarious traumatization. My approach can best be described as integrative and holistic. This means that I rely upon various psycho-therapeutic methods and evidence-based models that are combined to create a personalized approach to our work together.
We offer counseling for individuals, couples & families as well as groups, classes in mindfulness, workshops, trainings and retreats for professionals (human services, law enforcement, first responders & health care), consultation and training to organizations and special retreat offerings for care-givers (professional & family).
My journey as a Clinical Social Worker has encompassed 30+ years of practice. I have had the privilege to work with children and families as well as with adults in a variety of different settings. I have a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and expertise working with trauma survivors and with those who have experienced vicarious traumatization. My approach can best be described as integrative and holistic. This means that I rely upon various psycho-therapeutic methods and evidence-based models that are combined to create a personalized approach to our work together.
(860) 560-8861 View (860) 560-8861
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Julia Tucker Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lyme, CT 06371
I work with all populations from new parents to couples.
Finding a new therapist can be hard. I believe that the most important part of therapy is having the right fit with the right therapist. In order to be open to the process you have to feel comfortable with your provider. Therapy should be a tool to find personal strengths and develop new resources. Therapy is a good place to start looking at where you might be stuck and searching for new strategies to add to your life. I hope that I can be a part of your journey.
I work with all populations from new parents to couples.
Finding a new therapist can be hard. I believe that the most important part of therapy is having the right fit with the right therapist. In order to be open to the process you have to feel comfortable with your provider. Therapy should be a tool to find personal strengths and develop new resources. Therapy is a good place to start looking at where you might be stuck and searching for new strategies to add to your life. I hope that I can be a part of your journey.
(860) 986-6839 View (860) 986-6839
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Carleigh Hannah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples.
I’m Carleigh Hannah, LCSW and I’m here to help. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore current life challenges. I am here to root you on when things are going well, encourage you to look deeper into underlining meanings, support you through difficult life decisions and transitions. I treat ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Autism, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Personality disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD. I am an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and have experience with educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ misconceptions.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples.
I’m Carleigh Hannah, LCSW and I’m here to help. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore current life challenges. I am here to root you on when things are going well, encourage you to look deeper into underlining meanings, support you through difficult life decisions and transitions. I treat ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Autism, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Personality disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD. I am an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and have experience with educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ misconceptions.
(860) 362-2409 View (860) 362-2409
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Hypnosis for Healthy Eating
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
This is a time in my life where my daughter, a Registered Dietician, and I have joined together to focus on your relationship with food.
You will select me as your psychologist not because I simply listen- but because together we will change, create, and organize your true self through hypnosis. Together with a Registered Dietician, have put together a program to change how you eat. After 30 plus years of working with clients in psychotherapy, I continue to look for the unexpected, the surprises, and the unknown, about the important people in your life and most of all, renewal within you. Within the last decade, I have often used hypnosis to help my clients imagine a new, desired, self.
This is a time in my life where my daughter, a Registered Dietician, and I have joined together to focus on your relationship with food.
You will select me as your psychologist not because I simply listen- but because together we will change, create, and organize your true self through hypnosis. Together with a Registered Dietician, have put together a program to change how you eat. After 30 plus years of working with clients in psychotherapy, I continue to look for the unexpected, the surprises, and the unknown, about the important people in your life and most of all, renewal within you. Within the last decade, I have often used hypnosis to help my clients imagine a new, desired, self.
(860) 384-6846 View (860) 384-6846
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Marlene Popeo Nickerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, GC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475  (Online Only)
However, I specialize in addiction, anxiety/depression, parenting, couples relationships and healing from loss/grief.
I have been a Connecticut Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1995 and am now also licensed in the state of Florida, as well. I offer therapeutic services that emphasize quality of life, living life by life's terms and learning the skills for maintaining a healthy self within a marriage, family and other significant relationships. By focusing on the present yet acknowledging and accepting past patterns of behavior, my clients are able to make better choices that support healthier relationships.
However, I specialize in addiction, anxiety/depression, parenting, couples relationships and healing from loss/grief.
I have been a Connecticut Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1995 and am now also licensed in the state of Florida, as well. I offer therapeutic services that emphasize quality of life, living life by life's terms and learning the skills for maintaining a healthy self within a marriage, family and other significant relationships. By focusing on the present yet acknowledging and accepting past patterns of behavior, my clients are able to make better choices that support healthier relationships.
(860) 412-6918 View (860) 412-6918
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Eileen Ryan Boland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, families, and couples. I've practiced in outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient facilities, and programs serving victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I have extensive experience providing individual and family therapy to individuals with extensive histories of trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, suicide, self-injurious behavior, and severe mental illness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, families, and couples. I've practiced in outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient facilities, and programs serving victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. I have extensive experience providing individual and family therapy to individuals with extensive histories of trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders, suicide, self-injurious behavior, and severe mental illness.
(959) 208-4747 View (959) 208-4747
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Pathways Center For Learning & Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Essex, CT 06426
treatment is available for Individual Therapy, Couples/Marriage Therapy, Family Therapy.
At Pathways we believe that everyone has within themselves the potential for personal growth. Through forming a partnership with our patients, we strive to guide and empower them to work through obstacles they face. Our mission truly lies in our name, as we help each individual create their own pathway for change. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and realize that Trust, Respect and Confidentiality form the foundation of this partnership.
treatment is available for Individual Therapy, Couples/Marriage Therapy, Family Therapy.
At Pathways we believe that everyone has within themselves the potential for personal growth. Through forming a partnership with our patients, we strive to guide and empower them to work through obstacles they face. Our mission truly lies in our name, as we help each individual create their own pathway for change. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and realize that Trust, Respect and Confidentiality form the foundation of this partnership.
(860) 967-0406 x201 View (860) 967-0406 x201
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Kiersten D'Auria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clinton, CT 06413
Now accepting clients in person and via telehealth. I specialize in identifying the cause of discomforts related to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and work with you to get quick and lasting relief. I pride myself in my approachability and work to create a comfortable working relationship. Feel free to contact me here or through my website. I look forward to connecting.
Now accepting clients in person and via telehealth. I specialize in identifying the cause of discomforts related to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and work with you to get quick and lasting relief. I pride myself in my approachability and work to create a comfortable working relationship. Feel free to contact me here or through my website. I look forward to connecting.
(475) 255-7100 View (475) 255-7100
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Kirsten Lesch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westbrook, CT 06498
Whether your goal is to heal the relationship or amicably separate, I will help couples open the lines of communication, increase partners' understanding of one another, gain insight into problems, and find a path forward.
Do you feel lonely, yet you aren’t alone? Another scroll through your social feed -and you ask why doesn't my life look like that? YOU look at your partner, thinking, “Where's our happily ever after?" You used to have so much fun together - talking and laughing nonstop-but now you haven’t had a meaningful conversation in weeks. What’s the point of talking? It’s just fight after fight. At first, it seemed like you had so much in common. Now, you're not sure you even KNOW who your partner is anymore. Romance, intimacy, fun, and trust are long gone. "Would it be better if we just called it quits?"
Whether your goal is to heal the relationship or amicably separate, I will help couples open the lines of communication, increase partners' understanding of one another, gain insight into problems, and find a path forward.
Do you feel lonely, yet you aren’t alone? Another scroll through your social feed -and you ask why doesn't my life look like that? YOU look at your partner, thinking, “Where's our happily ever after?" You used to have so much fun together - talking and laughing nonstop-but now you haven’t had a meaningful conversation in weeks. What’s the point of talking? It’s just fight after fight. At first, it seemed like you had so much in common. Now, you're not sure you even KNOW who your partner is anymore. Romance, intimacy, fun, and trust are long gone. "Would it be better if we just called it quits?"
(475) 252-5991 View (475) 252-5991
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Maureen Kapij
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
My work with you will focus on empowering you to be the strongest version of yourself. I have worked with children, teens, adults and couples struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, depression, school avoidance and marital conflict. Each situation is different and each person brings strengths and needs to the therapeutic experience. I work to help strengthen your relationships, improve your coping skills and practice healthy routines on the path to wellness.
My work with you will focus on empowering you to be the strongest version of yourself. I have worked with children, teens, adults and couples struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, depression, school avoidance and marital conflict. Each situation is different and each person brings strengths and needs to the therapeutic experience. I work to help strengthen your relationships, improve your coping skills and practice healthy routines on the path to wellness.
(860) 898-9280 View (860) 898-9280
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Michael Barrios
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Old Lyme, CT 06371
I also work with couples to resolve interpersonal difficulties.
Living one's life with courage, insight and vitality is not always easy. Relationships can be difficult, disappointing or elusive. Families and careers can be demanding and exhausting. Transitions arrive and losses mount up. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt and low motivation may arise amidst the stress.
I also work with couples to resolve interpersonal difficulties.
Living one's life with courage, insight and vitality is not always easy. Relationships can be difficult, disappointing or elusive. Families and careers can be demanding and exhausting. Transitions arrive and losses mount up. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt and low motivation may arise amidst the stress.
(860) 650-1937 View (860) 650-1937
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Rachel Bloom
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Westbrook, CT 06498
I am accepting new individuals, couples, & families. I am a member of PsyPact, which allows me to do telehealth in most states (great for college students, people who travel for work, etc). I have an interest in helping young adults and adults through difficult life transitions and working through the constantly changing ways that we identify and see ourselves as it relates to parenthood, relationships, health, and work, among other things. I also specialize in working with college students and athletes. I help people figure out who they want to be, which might be different from who others think they "should" be.
I am accepting new individuals, couples, & families. I am a member of PsyPact, which allows me to do telehealth in most states (great for college students, people who travel for work, etc). I have an interest in helping young adults and adults through difficult life transitions and working through the constantly changing ways that we identify and see ourselves as it relates to parenthood, relationships, health, and work, among other things. I also specialize in working with college students and athletes. I help people figure out who they want to be, which might be different from who others think they "should" be.
(203) 457-3348 View (203) 457-3348
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Matthew Morris-Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Haddam, CT 06423  (Online Only)
My passion is helping people overcome barriers to living happy and fulfilled lives - both within themselves and in relationships with others. I have 10 years of experience working with both adults and teens conducting individual, group, family and relationship therapy. My goal is to provide clients a safe and comfortable space to talk about their problems, while also guiding them toward solutions. I am experienced working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, and life stressors. In addition, I specialize in helping people overcome challenges in relationships, whether romantic, social, or professional.
My passion is helping people overcome barriers to living happy and fulfilled lives - both within themselves and in relationships with others. I have 10 years of experience working with both adults and teens conducting individual, group, family and relationship therapy. My goal is to provide clients a safe and comfortable space to talk about their problems, while also guiding them toward solutions. I am experienced working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, and life stressors. In addition, I specialize in helping people overcome challenges in relationships, whether romantic, social, or professional.
(860) 854-7870 View (860) 854-7870
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Andrew S. Pollak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
Madison, CT 06443
The foundation of all treatments that I provide, are rooted in the relationship and connection that I have with each individual that I work with.
30 years in practice, and working intimately with thousands of individuals, families and groups, has been my greatest teacher. It has taught me the single most important ingredient that determines ones likelyhood of successfully achieving their desires and actualizing their highest potential. The ingredient COURAGE allows for fear AND steps forward in spite of it. Call now if are a sincerely determined individual and want to feel relief and have a greater sense of control and mastery over the direction of your life, despite feeling stuck,anxious,depressed, suffering with traumatic memory.If you bring the courage anything is possible
The foundation of all treatments that I provide, are rooted in the relationship and connection that I have with each individual that I work with.
30 years in practice, and working intimately with thousands of individuals, families and groups, has been my greatest teacher. It has taught me the single most important ingredient that determines ones likelyhood of successfully achieving their desires and actualizing their highest potential. The ingredient COURAGE allows for fear AND steps forward in spite of it. Call now if are a sincerely determined individual and want to feel relief and have a greater sense of control and mastery over the direction of your life, despite feeling stuck,anxious,depressed, suffering with traumatic memory.If you bring the courage anything is possible
(203) 697-8418 View (203) 697-8418
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Christine Marie Riley-Barrera
Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475  (Online Only)
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or navigating identity issues, I am dedicated to walking alongside you on your path to self-discovery and emotional well-being.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and young adults. My goal of my therapy sessions, is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges, develop coping strategies, and cultivate personal change. I use a diverse range of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or navigating identity issues, I am dedicated to walking alongside you on your path to self-discovery and emotional well-being.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Connecticut with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students and young adults. My goal of my therapy sessions, is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges, develop coping strategies, and cultivate personal change. I use a diverse range of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused brief therapy.
(860) 406-5603 View (860) 406-5603

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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.