Therapists in Essex, CT

PLEASE NOTE: I am currently unable to accept new clients. Please check back in December for availability. Hello! I have been providing compassionate, focused care to therapy clients for over 25 years. Compassionate = together, we will talk about what you're facing and how you're coping, in a nonjudgmental way. Focused = your time is precious. We will make efficient use of our time together, to identify ways you can experience greater effectiveness and peace. I'm more than just a good listener; I will keep us on track. We will work together towards your goals.

During difficult times, we can feel overwhelmed and stuck, unable to break ineffective or even destructive cycles. Getting “unstuck” involves incorporating new skills and concepts, such as psychological flexibility, self-awareness, assertive communication skills, mindfulness, effective coping strategies, insight, decision making skills, and values clarity.

If your relationship is in trouble, I am here to help. You may be experiencing difficulty with communication, intimacy, fidelity, substance abuse, depression and anxiety. I enjoy helping couples get back on track and regain lost feelings of connection and trust. If you are an individual at a crossroads in life, I can help with therapeutic sessions that examine your present difficulties and explore solutions for improvement in satisfaction and well-being. AM

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.

As difficult as it may be to face one's problems I believe it is more painful when we avoid facing them. I offer a safe and accepting environment in which I engage you to work with me and together we identify the source(s) of your difficulties and explore options that will enable you to move beyond them. My approach is positive with a focus on your strengths. I have the utmost respect for my clients and their family situations and honesty is a hallmark of my work.

-Changetalkllc.com- Adam Russo, LPC has over 27 years experience encompassing the arenas of martial arts, military, residential schools, rehabilitation, addiction, and intensive inpatient/outpatient psychiatric services. Adam believes worldliness helps a clinician identify/relate with their clients and increases problem-solving success. Adam is currently a student in the final doctoral research stages of his Ed.D Community Counseling and Traumatology (Omega Nu Lambda member) program, and previously held a U.S. Navy Top Secret Security clearance. Appointment time and day are consistent. All initial intakes are in-person.

I work to create hope and connection for all ages. I understand that coming to therapy or asking for help can be a difficult and overwhelming decision for anyone to make, especially a parent. I am here to help make this decision a beneficial and rewarding experience for you and your family. When you step into my office, you will receive unconditional acceptance and advocacy on your journey towards health and wholeness.

Sometimes in life we can feel lost, misguided, anxious, stuck or even desperate. We find ourselves repeating patterns, doing the same things over and over again, coming up short of opportunities and solutions in regard to our problems. Often times, this is due to limited belief systems instilled upon us, or through the experience of fears, injustice and a need to simply catch our breath. Are you ready to focus on growth, health, fulfillment and recognizing your higher purpose and true potential? Let's release these perceived limitations, ignite passion, heal old wounds, fulfill the option of being true to self and make that change.

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING REFERRALS- Life is filled with moments of great joy, profound sorrow, and everything in between; at times navigating the ups and downs can be challenging. Often people get stuck in familiar patterns that aren't productive. One of the benefits of therapy is having an objective, non-judgmental ally to assist you through the change process. Therapy is interactive and collaborative. As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients recognize and utilize the strengths they already possess to create the change they seek in their lives. "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly."

Trained in Germany and in the United States I have been able to learn from both academic and cultural traditions. Psycho-dynamic, Gestalt, Solution-focused and other approaches in Psychology led me to understand our emotional life as a strong and resilient force. This force is leading us - sometimes unnoticed - to new beginnings; we resist what is destructive and we heal at the same time.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a diverse training background and set of clinical skills. I have worked in various clinical settings, including schools, community mental health clinics, hospitals, and medical research facilities. I have also worked with both children and adults, however I specialize in children, adolescents, and young adults who experience mental health issues. I provide various therapy and assessment services, and value the opportunity to collaborate with other systems to provide comprehensive, holistic care.

Has being diagnosed with a chronic illness caused you to feel anxious, isolated, worried, depressed or overwhelmed? Are you having difficulty adjusting or coping with your illness? Having a chronic illness can cause a drastic change in one’s lifestyle, can interfere with employment, interpersonal relationships, and an individual’s independence. As your Coach and Therapist, I use a blend of therapy, coaching, and 30 years of medical expertise, to help you navigate the turbulent path you are on, so you can better manage your chronic illness both physically and psychologically. I believe the body has an innate ability to heal itself.

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.

Child and Family Agency's Child Guidance Clinics provide outpatient diagnostic and counseling services to children, ages three to eighteen, who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Adult Outpatient services are available to parents of children being seen by the agency. Masters' level trained clinicians provide counseling to address issues including family stress and conflict, child and adolescent behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger problems, adjustment to life stressors, trauma, peer problems and other behavioral health difficulties. We now offer Open Access Walk-In Hours in Essex on Tuesdays 11-2 and Wednesday 9-12.

I specialize in using an integrative, mind-body-spirit approach to help individuals get back in touch with their own inner source of wisdom, creativity, and empowerment. Reconnecting with the deeper parts of yourself is often the key to overcoming challenges and moving forward again. Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what is troubling you, as well as ways to heal and grow that reflect the potential of your True Self. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and Life Coach, I am passionate about seeing my clients use this process to make positive changes and create the life they want

Toss out what you think about couples and individual therapy. Instead come in for easy-going and enjoyable sessions that will give you results. You will learn concrete strategies based on research, neuroscience, personality type, and my 20+ years of experience as a therapist. Get from where you are to where you want to be.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. My training includes a Masters degree in Education and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.

I have worked in the field for 25 years. I also offer early morning sessions for people who want to meet before they go to work. Working in private practice and in schools has provided me with the unique experience and understanding of families, students and the school system. Over the years, I have expanded my expertise to working with people of all ages dealing with the everyday challenges of life, psychiatric issues and wanting to be a more well rounded person. Guiding and motivating people toward understanding what "feeling better" can be and working with them how to get there is a journey we take together.

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.

Jackie is not accepting new clients at this time; however, Belinda Esther Oliver, a graduate intern with Middlesex Wellness, welcomes new couple and family clients. She is the author of three books, and is the founder of “Teaching Lessons…Defining Moments™.” She has an MS in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling (MFT) at Capella University. Post-graduate plans include providing therapeutic alliances and support systems to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and focus on research to validate her African American nuclear family studies.