Therapists in Fairfield County, CT

I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, anger, relationships and family issues, and substance issues. I blend techniques from the Top in our field from the Cognitive Behavioral model, Dialectical behavioral model, motivational interviewing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Put in simpler terms, whatever you’re going through. I will find ways to bring you closer to your goals and live your best life. I have compassion for what it feels like to be vulnerable.

I specialize in supporting young adults (18-30s) who are navigating life's stressors. The early adult years can be the most challenging of one’s life. We find ourselves adjusting to countless new experiences; navigating relationships, loneliness, school/careers, self-esteem/body image, and finding motivation and direction. I recognize that everyone needs support and act as a companion and a mentor. As a multiracial woman in the US, I recognize the strong desire and need to find your true identity and sense of belonging. Although I support folks from diverse backgrounds, I have specialized experience supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

For the past 18 years I have worked as a clinician and supervisor in schools, behavioral health agencies, and substance abuse facilities while maintaining a private practice in Brookfield, CT. As a result, my clinical approach, which is built on a solid foundation of family systems training, reflects all that I have learned along the way in my work with relationships, emotional problems, life changes, addictions, co-occurring disorders, trauma and other issues affecting individuals, couples, and families

I work with families,individuals and couples. Issues are discussed and moved through. Some of our present difficulties are due to past hurts and resentments.Various therapies are used and tools given to feel lighter and lead a happier productive life

Throughout childhood, children express themselves much better through play than by talking. The process of play therapy creates an environment where children do not have to talk directly about their sadness, anxieties, worries, or problems. Instead, children express themselves symbolically through their play; they communicate their conscious and unconscious feelings and experiences and in doing so, see that difficult feelings and memories become less intense and that they are able to work through and find solutions to their problems.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of professional experience. I enjoy working with people of various ages and from all walks of life. I have worked with people on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, parenting and relationship problems. In my work, I help people identify and explore the ways they experience themselves and their patterns of relating to others. We explore coping styles as well as obstacles getting in the way. In a supportive, empathic environment, this self-awareness and discovery can lead to profound and enduring change.

Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.

I have a doctorate in clinical psychology and a master's in social work. I attained my degrees from the UC Berkeley, Fordham University, and Saybrook University. I have experience providing treatment to individuals, couples, and families. My areas of interest include: mood and anxiety disorders and relationship concerns. I also offer counseling to individuals struggling with ADHD, learning, and other school related issues. I strive to provide exceptional services by adopting a practical approach, utilizing cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each client.

I am passionate about working with individuals who are working towards finding their truth. I help clients to take steps forward, have tough conversations, and live life fully. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, and help clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship related issues, and life transitions by utilizing CBT and reality therapy techniques. I bring to the table strong experience assisting clients through transitions and transformations of many kinds.

Change is hard and I can make it easier. Dismantling the patterns that no longer serve you, I will help you create new and heather ones. We will find solutions to get you "unstuck" so you can move forward to live a happier and more joyful life. Whether working with an individual, family or couple, you will each feel supported, heard and understood.

You can hear Dr. B and Coach Portia on www.unburdening.net (website dedicated to the work of coaching and counseling and tracking our podcasts).The Coach and the counselor - husband and wife team - provide a one stop provision for coaching and relationship counseling. With offices throughout the State of Connecticut, the two provide a mix of 'unburdening' meditation for grief groups, 'parts work' one on one coaching, relationship counseling, connection therapy, small group mentoring and relationship seminars.

I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Yale University in 1974. My four-year postdoctoral Certificate in Psychoanalysis is from the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (1993). Psychotherapy speaks the language of feelings. All of us struggle with painful feelings: fear and insecurity, sadness and grief, shame and guilt, conflict and confusion. All of us suffer traumatic experiences, large or small. I try to listen, attentively and non-judgmentally, to your feelings and experiences. Together, we work to increase self-understanding, understanding of others, and personal growth.

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.

I am clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.

As we navigate the "new normal" post-pandemic, it's important to recognize the crucial role that mental health wellness plays in our overall health. As a therapist, I have worked with individuals dealing with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief, relationships, and parenting issues.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, infertility, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.