Teletherapy for Fairfield, CT

In a caring and supportive environment, you can explore your internal and external landscape .... at your pace and in your way. My role is to help you reconnect with your source of strength and resilience. I am dedicated to empowering you to navigate the demands of today's complex reality. Life presents us with tough challenges, and we do not have to "go it alone". I will work with you to identify and utilize your core strengths and resilience, bringing you closer to living the life you want. We will create a roadmap and tools so you can reach your desired destination.

Welcome to the journey of self-discovery and healing! In Fairfield County, finding the perfect therapist can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Amidst the sea of profiles, you're seeking more than just understanding – you want tangible results and genuine compassion. The decision to embark on therapy is a courageous step, and I commend you for taking it. With 15 years of experience in psychotherapy and dual licensing as an LPC & LADC, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table.

Mara's philosophy is all about unleashing your full potential! With the right tools in hand, she believes everyone can achieve anything they set their minds to… They just need to acquire the skills to do so! Together we will identify your emotional strengths & needs. You can expect relief by the conclusion of our first session, as you will not leave without a set of tangible coping mechanisms & supports that you can utilize immediately.

Managing everyday life can be tough. We can feel overwhelmed, anxious, worried, and/or depressed. During these challenging times it can be hard to connect with family and friends or just find peace. It's okay, I am here to help. I offer a holistic view of therapy nestled within a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings as we identify the problem, set goals and work toward accomplishing your goals. I am trained in multiple theories of psychotherapy which enables me to use whatever approach works best for you. I promise to be present because you deserve my attention and I promise to hear you because you deserve to be heard.

Welcome and I'm glad you stopped by! I've been a practicing counselor for the past 17 years and I am passionate about my role in supporting clients to improve emotional comfort. I work with teens through seniors and specialize in helping clients manage stress, anxiety and depression, as well as navigating through life transitions. Are you an empty-nester adjusting to a quieter life? Are you a recent graduate starting a career, feeling a little lost? Do you feel stressed or anxious frequently? Have you stopped enjoying things you once enjoyed? Are you anxious about the future? If so, lets talk...

Hello and thank you for looking at my profile. I hope to be a resource for you to help you reach your personal goals. Anxiety, trauma, life-stressors, addiction, men's issues, and couples conflict are just a few of my specialties.

Accepting clients for in-person or virtual therapy at Spencer's Therapy Practice. Do you find yourself striving for perfection but never feeling satisfied? Do you worry about small or big things even when you don't want to? Have you noticed your feelings can shift quickly to anger, sadness, and worry? I work with children, adolescents & adults who have a variety of different challenges including perfectionism, anxiety, mood dysregulation, ADHD and other common challenges. I offer a warm, and solution focused space to support clients in regaining a sense of control over their lives and reducing symptoms.

Since beginning my counseling career, I have worked chiefly with children, adolescents, teenagers, and their families, to help people become more aware of their strengths, as well as their limitations - both individually and as a unit. I teach new techniques to incorporate into one's daily life, to help manage these inevitable obstacles. Growth and healing aren't linear, though it would be nice if they were. With a teamwork approach, we can start this process! We all have strengths within us - the fact that you are viewing this page right now tells me that. Reach out, so you can learn effective tools that can be used long-term, now!

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.

My ideal client is one who values authenticity. What you see is what you get with me. I am highly trained in working with individuals as well as couples who want to be honest with themselves and each other and consider their own role(s) in the way their life and relationships are turning out. Whether it's managing anxiety or depression, recovering from an affair, pursuing an open relationship, or navigating the challenges of parenthood, I'll create a comforting space for you to work on whatever's on your mind. I welcome clients ages 13 and up, and love working with adolescents, adults, and couples.

Therapy can help. Are you anxious, frustrated, do you have sexual desire issues? Infidelity, betrayal, unhappiness? Relationships are hard! Right now if you are home due to COVID-19 we can meet by phone, Skype, Zoom or Facetime. Relationship and sex therapy or individual counseling can help you heal and determine what comes next. I'm a Licensed Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Therapy can help repair your relationship, heal from pain or create more passion. Find more happiness. Create intimacy now. Intensives for couples available. Online coaching. Open, poly, closed, LGBTQ welcome.

With 95% of decision, actions, and emotions being determined by your subconscious, change can be tough! The work we do together levels the playing field and better aligns your subconscious programming to you conscious goals, letting you achieve more. Forget what you think you know about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. At High Performance Hypnotherapy our approach combines the latest neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and hypnosis to create a customized, comprehensive treatment plan for each client.

Are you wanting to better understand yourself and how to overcome your painful past? Are you wanting to live your purpose and find fulfilment in your daily life again? Are you struggling to juggle life? Do you often find yourself wanting to have more time for yourself, and still do other areas of your life well? Maybe you are a mother, a couple, or someone in a life transition where you feel you have lost a sense of self?! If this at all sounds like you, it’s time to change this narrative and start giving back to yourself. Together, we'll discover the resources you've had within you all along!

Sometimes life can be challenging and the experience we are going through seems like it may never end. Whether individual, married, divorced, or trying to co-parent, we may feel lost, stuck, or confused. Anxiety, depression, or maladaptive coping patterns emerge, only to make the situation worse. Imagine having coping skills that leave you feeling revived and produce positive outcomes, while enhancing your relationship with self and others. As a co-parent counselor I deliver an unbiased perspective to help solve disputes and find solutions based on communication and cooperation.

It is a sign of courage, strength, and drive to seek therapy. We can start to enhance our relationships with others and our quality of life when we are driven to make changes. In order to improve clients' quality of life, I want to provide a secure and encouraging atmosphere where clients feel empowered to identify habits and pick up new, healthier coping mechanisms to help deal with traumas. I strive to raise self awareness while providing support and compassion so that clients can feel comfortable working through previous traumas, present stressors, and future concerns. ​

Compassion is a human instinct. Compassion creates connection. Humans need and deserve healthy, loving, and meaningful connection. If we are able to identify our unique values, and what drives our needs, we can create a life full of contentment, connection, and meaning. As a licensed professional counselor, I can help guide you toward your goals using both verbal and non-verbal techniques.

You had amazing plans for your relationship and wanted to go through life knowing that the two of you were a team. Fast forward through all the things since then -life, work, family, kids, stress, money. It’s all happened. And you kept trying to make things better until one day you realized it just wasn’t working. Ignoring the issues weren’t helping, fighting about the issues weren’t solving anything, and the date nights felt so forced that you’d honestly rather just be at home in your Pjs. You’re not ready to give up but you aren’t sure what, if anything at this point, can help.

Are you struggling? I work with you to create a compelling vision of who you want to be. I help you to overcome any beliefs or fears that block you from moving forward. Together, we develop a strategic plan and break it down into manageable steps, to get you where you want to go. I support you, and hold you accountable for tangible results, so you can live your BEST LIFE. If you are ready to gain a new perspective, learn new coping skills, change your life style or relationships, my focused, purposeful approach will provide tools for making decisions in line with your unique gifts, talents, preferences and values.

We all experience difficulties and carry those burdens throughout our lives. Whether that be a developmental issue in childhood, difficulties finding oneself in adolescence, struggling with the aftermath of a traumatic experience, or the pressures of adulthood, I believe everyone has the capacity to heal and make positive changes to their lives. And with support, safety, empowerment, and the right tools, I can help each client grow through the hardships they may encounter.