Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Guilford, CT

Hi, and thanks for visiting my profile! I use a cognitive behavioral therapy called acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT ), which includes mindfulness techniques and defining your values. Research shows that ACT is effective for a wide range of client issues. I treat anxiety (including OCD and panic disorder), depression, adjustment issues, difficulty with life transitions, marital issues, career/academic stress, and relationship problems. I also really enjoy assisting with parenting issues, women's issues, and postpartum adjustment. I have a background in child clinical psychology so feel well equipped to help with parenting.

Guilford Psychological Services serves clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood. We have therapists with expertise in child and adolescent anxiety (social, generalized, etc), OCD, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, as well as general discontent, loneliness, stress, and more. We offer relationship support & couples therapy for individuals in distressed relationships of all kinds-- couples, siblings, coworkers, etc. Therapy works well when clients feel understood, and it is absolutely powerful when specialized, empirically effective techniques are added to the mix!

At some point in our lives, we all feel overwhelmed, overburdened, and sometimes even stuck. It can seem like stress is preventing us from living the life we want, and our thoughts, feelings, or habits are holding us back. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting difficulties, relationship conflicts, work-home balance, or health issues, I can help you find your way through a difficult period. You can live more fully by gaining new perspective, clarifying your values, effectively managing stress, and taking action toward your goals. I help people build better and richer lives.

I believe that it takes tremendous courage and a leap of faith to enter therapy. I respect that individuals are complex beings and strive to work in very collaborative ways to combine an individual's expertise on themselves and their experiences along with their strengths with my expertise on evidenced based interventions. My goal is to provide services tailored to each person's needs and presenting problems using a combination of mindfulness and acceptance strategies, effective behavioral interventions and skill building to help people feel and do better, reduce suffering and be able to live their most meaningful and best lives.

Telehealth available statewide. In-person sessions available in New Haven on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Welcome to my counseling practice; I know that it can take a lot of strength to make that initial call, and I especially enjoy working with those who are new to therapy. I am a licensed professional counselor with more than 18 years of experience working collaboratively with clients to provide mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, anger, and life transition issues. I use an integrative mix of evidenced-based therapeutic techniques.

Depression, anxiety, panic and poor self-esteem can have a profound effect on our day to day lives. Reaching out to someone new can be difficult even when we feel our best. The courage you present by making such an important phone call is tremendous. I am honored to be able to help when you call. Please note I can only bill for CIGNA/Eversource and ANTHEM insurances.

I am privileged to facilitate the exploration and personal growth of clients with concerns such as family-of-origin difficulties, self-esteem, personhood, sense of self, and problems related to histories of childhood abuse. My practice is founded upon my steadfast belief that each and every one of us is doing the best we can, given the circumstances in which we find ourselves. I take a strengths-based approach and seek to create an environment in which each unique client is able to find the emotional safety, trust, and freedom necessary to facilitate growth.

Seeking support can be a difficult decision and process! I am a compassionate and responsive counselor who listens, but also provides clients with effective tools and strategies to manage life’s difficult situations. I see each client as unique and having different needs, therefore my work is mostly grounded in a person centered approach. By also incorporating cognitive behavioral and solution focused approaches, I help clients meet their personal goals.

I’m sure you’ve been asked this a thousand times… “I’m so impressed—how do you do it?” On the one hand, that question is SO satisfying as your inner perfectionist steps up to claim her gold medal. But on the other, you’re silently screaming that the pressure of trying to do it all is crushing you. Your perfectionism shows up in your work. You probably find yourself working way more hours than your colleagues. It might show up in your relationships. Have you ever gone into a tailspin because you wanted to plan the perfect party for a loved one? Or it might show up within yourself—how you eat, dress, exercise, or maintain your home.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or maybe just not like your usual self? Do you feel like you set the same goals year in and year out and don't stick to them? Are you feeling burned out from your job or feeling like you have lost your sense of purpose? Maybe you have a child who is suffering or maybe you are not sure what the best way to parent a developmental stage is. If this sounds like you, we may be able to help.

In private practice for 25 years, counseling children, adults, families, couples as group, workshop leader, psychotherapist, professor college/graduate programs, HR consultant, corporate businesses, Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), hospitals, entertainment industry, with first responders and their families. People who seek counseling are often in a transitional stage of life. People experience self doubt, anxiety and loneliness. In our therapy, I listen with compassion, sharing my vast experience and truth. I offer creative therapeutic tools, a sense of meaning making. In relationship with me, you feel deeply understood and cared for.

It can feel overwhelming to find a therapist. These are particularly stressful times and you don't have to navigate it alone. We can all grow from the pain and challenges we face. Together we will work on identifying your goals and improving your quality of life. Therapy will be tailored to you. I look forward to being a part of your journey.

Working from a positive, whole-person perspective that is grounded in a psychodynamic and relational approach, I work with clients to navigate, understand, and resolve experiences of distress, relational challenges, life transitions, and health difficulties. As a Clinical Health Psychologist with an Integrative Medicine background, I have had the honor of helping people address and overcome a wide variety of challenges for over 20 years. My areas of expertise include coping with major life-adjustments, health conditions and cancer, significant stress/burn-out, relationship and parenting challenges, grief/loss, and work-life balance.

Change is possible! Anxious? Depressed? Just feel stuck? You don't have to continue to live this way. Be more present with the people you care about. Be calm and focused at work. Enjoy life again and live it the way you want to!

Everyone needs support at times. Change can be hard, but with knowledge and understanding, your can transform your life. In a safe and compassionate space, I work with children, adolescents, adults, parents, & families in identifying challenges, finding effective ways of coping, & moving toward reaching specific goals. Learning to love yourself & practicing these skills will lead to a more meaningful life & more fulfilling relationships. Partnering with you on your unique journey, I will support you in reaching your fullest potential & realizing your dreams. Change is possible even if you don't believe it at first. Reach out today.

Ready to punch the next person who says “Everything happens for a reason” or “Time heals all wounds”? You know that none of us make it to adulthood without experiencing loss. Everyone is grieving something. But it doesn't stop the crushing weight in your chest first thing in the morning. It also feels like snapping at your kids when you don’t mean to, being extra clumsy, exhausted, numb, or nursing a pervasive brain fog. The grief comes in waves; battering you, crashing into you, knocking you breathless to your knees. You may not see how yet but you will get through this, and I’m here as your guide and support along the way.

I welcome Individuals and couples in my practice. Clients seeking therapy may be experiencing anxiety, depression and grief, Others may be wanting to develop strategies to help balance the demands of relationships, parenting, work, life cycle transitions, and finding time to look after their own needs. In seeking therapy, they wish to gain greater clarity and understanding of their issues and themselves.

Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and depleted from being pulled in many directions. You want to say no but find yourself saying yes instead, fearing that family and friends will get angry or be disappointed if you say no. You worry it may jeopardize your relationships if you do. Each time you think about setting a boundary, you feel anxious, or guilty, and sometimes even selfish for considering it. You want to live your own life. However, prioritizing yourself and honoring your own needs seems almost impossible. At times, you feel stuck, unable to know what you want, or focus on your life goals and dreams because you have little energy