Chronic Illness Therapists in Fairfield, CT

I offer a safe, compassionate environment to help people who struggle with chronic illness, such as, addiction, PTSD, neurodegenerative disorders and the anxiety, grief and depression that can accompany them. I am skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and 12 Step Facilitation for addiction and codependence. I have experience working with couples and individuals. I would be honored to work with you to help you arrive at solutions, identify support systems and provide emotional support on your journey to healing.

Maybe you're unsure of what is bothering you, but are aware that something isn’t working for you anymore. Perhaps you're supportive and patient with others, but are self-critical, high-achieving, and set unrealistic expectations for yourself. Maybe you're tired of worrying all the time or feeling stuck in cycles of thinking about the same things. Until now, you've likely been pushing yourself to cope with what you’ve been feeling on your own. If you tend to prioritize others, you may be hoping to learn how to set healthy boundaries and communicate assertively, so you can better tend to your own needs.

If you're consumed by feeling stuck and unhappy, it makes sense to seek help. Anxiety, depression, anger, conflict, sadness...all can be addressed, alleviated and/or well managed. Even if you struggle with significant health issues, challenging relationships, or other difficult life circumstances, there are paths to relief and greater happiness. In a welcoming, and non-judgemental setting, I invite you to discuss whatever is weighing on you. We will first define your goals, and by working together, address them. You will gain clarity, new perspectives, and better coping skills. You will leave feeling clearer, better, and stronger.

I am a Yale-educated clinical psychologist who is a skilled diagnostician and compassionate therapist. I treat adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and stress associated with life transitions and career difficulties. I also help adults who have medical health conditions and co-occurring mental health symptoms, such as problems with chronic pain, chronic illness, and weight management. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a short-term treatment to remedy problematic sleeping patterns. I also offer diagnostic consultation for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder for adults.

As of 3/27/24 we have daytime appointments available for ages 18 and older with Tara Beall-Gomes. Tara specializes in Betrayal Trauma for partners of Sex, Porn, Love, Lust Addicts, and infidelity. As a therapy group, we are rooted in building therapeutic relationships that lead to self-discovery and the development of healthy behavioral patterns, focusing on optimizing mental health and daily functioning. Whether you're feeling stuck or facing other challenges, we are here to help you achieve optimal mental health and reduce the obstacles in your life that may be holding you back.

My work as a therapist stems from my training, and experience in helping families for more than two decades. I am also guided by my personal understanding of the challenges involved in raising a family in Fairfield County. My approach is relaxed, pragmatic and respectful of the strengths that all families possess, even during times of struggle. Throughout my professional life I have devoted part of my practice to working with children, teens and families. I work closely with parents while giving pragmatic advice designed to address issues, such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, school issues and chronic illness.

Dr. Bauer specializes in assisting individuals struggling with mental health (anxiety, depression), physical health concerns (cancer, pain), and life transitions (job change, relationship problems). Therapy with Dr. Bauer involves identifying goals and working collaboratively to achieve them. Dr. Bauer provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space in which clients can safely explore the life experiences that have shaped them and what might be getting in the way of them living their desired life. She utilizes various evidenced-based interventions to help clients develop skills to manage emotions and make the changes they want.

Recognizing you need support or that something needs to shift in your life is truly brave. I’m deeply committed to building a collaborative relationship with my clients. I meet you where you’re at, provide a safe space to process feelings and experiences, and help you discover your path to heal and thrive. I work from a person-centered, strength-based approach & believe that building trust within the therapeutic relationship is an important piece to successful therapy. My therapy style is eclectic, I incorporate different treatment styles to meet your unique needs. No two people are the same, therefore therapy should reflect this.

You're grappling with painful grief and can't make sense of a loss or sudden life change. You don’t feel like yourself anymore and have lost track of where you’re headed. You have a health challenge like IBS that keeps you stuck in a painful cycle of emotional and physical turmoil and you feel resentful, frustrated, and angry with your body. Your worries about your symptoms flaring up rule your life and you’re stuck on a spin cycle of physical and emotional pain. You're lost. You’re paralyzed by anxiety, worry, overthinking and self-criticism and you can't focus. Stress, worry and panic have taken over the joy and meaning in life.

A friend and colleague once wrote "I have known Debra since she took a position in 1994 as a Clinical Psychologist in our regional hospital. Physicians, nurses, and I were soon taken by her warmth, compassion, and ability to help others, even those with the most difficult of problems. She demonstrated an affinity for children, adolescents, and families, having an instinctual playful approach with children, easy connection with adolescents, and sensitivity toward families." Since that time, I - Debra - have attempted to join others along their path and walk with them toward a better future.

I am very kind and compassionate. I look for the strengths in people. I am focused and present and here to assist your in you life. I help my clients go inward and find their own way. My work also involves improving self-esteem and boundary setting if needed. I have years of experience helping people cope with serious illnesses such as cancer or other diseases. I am experienced with grief and loss and caregiver strain as well.

Change is possible...I believe that part of my job is to offer hope to those who come to me through education, support and personal connection. When working with an individual, I focus not only on one's current situation and goals, but also on their past experiences. I believe that often, past experiences or traumas continue to affect you via dysfunctional relationship patterns, unhealthy behaviors or by leaving you with an overall sense of "feeling stuck". With the help of an experienced therapist, one can begin to see those connections and it is then that the real change can begin.

As a board certified Nurse Practitioner, certified Reiki Master & certified Meditation Teacher I offer an integrative approach to evaluate and treat each patient holistically, considering the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. My practice involves counseling and holistic interventions.

Stephanie is a graduate from the University of St. Thomas with a Master's in Social Work and a Bachelor's in Psychology from North Dakota State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is EMDR trained. She works primarily with adolescents, young adults, and adults. Stephanie is skilled in and enjoys supporting individuals who are struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, medical issues, chronic and terminal illness, grief, and difficult relationships.

I am a licensed psychologist with an interest in helping people live the life they want. I will help you gain self-awareness and understanding to help you be better able to manage and control your emotions, and by extension, your life. I have provided therapeutic services for over 10 years. I employ a multimodal approach to therapy, but would primarily characterize me as a cognitive-behavioral therapist, with specific training in family intervention, behavioral modification, and trauma-informed care.

Fairfield County Groups are facilitated by Nicole D. Commercio, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience. All groups are held either weekly or biweekly in Fairfield, CT.

I help people make sense of their internal lives by helping to identify and understand the spectrum of emotions one feels in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I help give feelings and behaviors a deeper context for understanding which is an essential first step towards healing. I'm passionate about my work and have 28 yrs of experience working with individuals and couples. My style is engaged, collaborative, and direct. I started off as a "family systems" trained social worker, and later obtained certificates in both Psychoanalysis in 2006 and Somatic Experiencing Therapy in 2019 (body-based/trauma).

Fairfield County Support Groups are facilitated by Nicole D. Commercio, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with 25+ years of experience. The groups are held in Fairfield, CT. Fairfield County Support Groups does not accept insurance, is $75 per each session group, and is required at the time of service. These are "open groups" with no end date. You will decide when to leave the group and you will always be welcome back. We are currently running an Infertility and a Caregiver support group will soon be offered.

I believe we can always improve ourselves, no matter what age, as long as we have the motivation, support, and courage to acknowledge our imperfections. I am a Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience serving late teens and adults in community mental health settings and private practice. I have experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, challenging life transitions, grief, trauma, relational difficulties, and substance abuse. I have additional training and passion in the field of postpartum depression and anxiety.