Therapists in Fairfield, CT

Hello! I am happy that you are ready to begin the next step in your journey! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor enthusiastic about helping you towards becoming your best! I work with adolescents, teens and adults to utilize a strength based model to help clients reach their full potential and the focus of my practice is to provide clients with a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment. I am particularly interested in using cognitive behavioral approaches to help build self-esteem, self-awareness and healthy habits. I look at therapy as a collaboration and a gateway to future successes! Accepting adults & teens!

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process dedicated to helping people live their best lives. My role as a therapist is to explore your emotional, physical, spiritual, and life experience in a supportive and caring environment and work with you to help produce positive growth and change. I work with children, teens, and adults dealing with a variety of concerns, from mood and behavior disorders to academic issues to grief and loss.

Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.

Note: Effective 4/8/24, I am accepting new private pay clients or in-network with Aetna and UnitedHealthCare; out of network with other plans. Evening appts only. It is possible to feel happier and more alive. I focus on providing compassionate and personalized care. My therapy style is very warm and empathetic. Sometimes we have experiences in life that seem too overwhelming to manage on our own. It is during times like this that having a professional therapist can make a positive difference. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation for new clients. Please consider giving me a call to discuss in-person or video sessions.

*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* When life becomes challenging, there are a few ways we can handle it. Feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt can cause us to continue living with fear, anxiety, grief or depression. Carrying these burdens quietly may seem like the easiest choice, but eventually they become too heavy and we find ourselves unable to move forward. Asking for help may feel intimidating, as vulnerability can be a scary place for many. If you are reading this right now, take pride in the fact you’ve taken the first step towards meaningful change in your life. Rest assured this a safe space, free of judgment.

Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself? Or frequently compare yourself to others, always feeling less than? Or feel overwhelmed easily, flooded with constant worries that you can't rid your mind of? Do you find yourself in chronic cycles of addictive behavior (overeating, binging & purging, overusing alcohol or drugs, overspending. etc.) followed by feelings of guilt, shame, and depression? Are you always talking to yourself with "shoulds" or "what ifs"? Do you have low interest/motivation and find yourself avoiding responsibilities, self care or tasks that would actually make you feel good about yourself? I can help you!

We'll explore your unique strengths and traits, and how they will support you to become the next version of yourself. We'll look with compassion to find stuck patterns and knowledge gaps that have kept you from getting there. I'm an LGBTQ+ ally, and I specialize in life transitions and wellness, "high energy" symptoms as in ADD/ADHD, anger management, stress management, anxiety, obsessive thinking, and compulsive behaviors, from adolescents and older. I also work with couples around communication, trust, and connection; and perinatal & motherhood experiences.

I use an eclectic approach toward building more balance and meaning in your life. Taking a closer look at what motivates your decision-making, together we can begin this process. My effort is to meet you where you are in this moment, and move toward greater clarity. It is my hope to guide you, and develop the measure of empowerment, encouragement and healing you may need.

Has anxiety or trauma kept you from having the life you want? Do you find that you feel nervous or angry almost all the time? Perhaps these feelings show up in your interactions with other people, at work, or affect your sleep. You might even find your mind replaying the same disturbing image or sound when you close your eyes or whenever it’s quiet. Or an event that took away your peace and confidence? Or possibly a series of repeated traumas that have made you question and doubt yourself? You’re pretty sure you have the potential to live a happier life, but you haven’t figured out how. You just wish you were over the past by now.

No Longer Accepting New Patients: I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in providing therapeutic treatment for children, pre-teens, teens and adults, in an individual and/or familial setting.  I have an array of experience working with individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Together we can identify and achieve your goals for personal growth. You can find balance and direction needed to begin making positive changes in your life. Not sure where to start? I can help you get there! As a therapist, I take a person centered approach, meeting my client where they are ready to start. I believe in tailoring my therapeutic approach to each individual client's needs, your journey is unique and your therapy should be too.

I am passionate about helping others heal. From a young age, I have always felt compelled to help people and was always interested in how the mind, emotions, and body worked together. I love to help people heal from whatever emotional challenges and struggles life may bring in order to be the best version of themselves.    I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, domestic violence, substance abuse, low self-esteem, and eating disorders.  I am a certified Eidetic Image practitioner— a methodology that helps clients free up their deepest positive potential.

My ideal clients are courageous individuals seeking a more fulfilling life. They face challenges like depression, anxiety, burnout, relationships, parenting, career, and substance issues. They want support in navigating change, discovering inner strength, and achieving happiness. My warm, collaborative therapy style, free from stigmatizing labels, fosters a respectful, compassionate environment. Together, we create a tailored plan for their unique needs, emphasizing a therapeutic alliance and a safe space for growth.

I am currently accepting clients in person at 26 Sherman Court, Fairfield, CT. Searching for a therapist can be an overwhelming task. Step one is finding someone who is a good fit for you! Using a holistic approach to well-being, I help people who are ready to explore and create self awareness and heal from their past while living in the present. I provide a safe, open and honest environment for clients to walk their own unique path to mental, physical and spiritual well-being. I also integrate my extensive experience working with the adolescent and young adult population.

“We don’t have to do all of it alone, we were never meant to.” Brene Brown

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.

Creating change is difficult and takes effort. A person cannot be happy and content with their relationships with others, without first being happy and content with themselves. By looking at yourself, where you have been, where you are now and how you use what you have been given, whether environmental or biological, you can understand the changes in your behavior that are necessary to function in this world at an optimal level. A level where you feel good about yourself and enjoy healthy, fulfilling relationships.

The journey to fuller self understanding is one of our most important pursuits, leading to a more solid sense of self, purpose, and direction. I work collaboratively with clients to clarify their goals, identify their strengths and obstacles, and examine their deeper mind and emotions. My passion for neuroscience means I work with the brain's natural tendencies and processes to help my client’s create meaningful change. I work with teens and adults, specializing in anxiety and mood issues; struggles with self esteem; coping strategies; focus and executive function; peer relationship issues; and parenting matters.

Hello and Welcome - my name is Kara and I'm happy you're here! No matter what is bringing you into my office, I meet all of my clients with empathy, understanding, and appreciation. I value each and every client interaction and truly feel gratitude for having the opportunity to grow with my clients. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree from Fairfield University and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.