Teen Therapists in Guilford, CT

Stepping Stones is an adolescent intensive outpatient program offered at Pathways Center for Learning & Behavioral Health, LLC. The program runs Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:30 - 3:30pm at our Pathways office: 2418 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437. Our Team is Thomas Allen, Ph.D. & Tori Piraino, LCSW, along with additional medical support for medication evaluation or ongoing management as warranted. Optional academic support is also available following program hours. Stepping Stones IOP utilizes an evidence based cognitive-behavioral approach aimed at developing healthy coping strategies and building resilience.

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!

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!

I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and insight-oriented psychodynamic approaches, in order to facilitate both understanding and resolution of challenges and difficulties. I strive to create a reflective, interactive, collaborative therapeutic relationship. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, adolescent and adult development, and work-life balance.

I provide individual, family, couples and group therapy. I help my clients find constructive ways of addressing anxiety, depression, loss, family and relationship issues. By doing so I've learned many lessons along the way... one of these lessons is that we all seek compassion and understanding; a basic need in order to move forward under almost any circumstance.

Healing is truly possible even when it feels like it might not be. Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your relationship or for your teen , you don’t have to live in pain, pretend that it’s all okay, or manage alone. Together we can find a way to more ease, joy, love, understanding and acceptance.

My practice is focused on creating meaningful lives through positive change and growth, I practice client centered therapy using approaches that meet the unique needs of the individual. I have over 14 years of experience in a number of settings including private practice, clinical supervision, teaching at ECSU, schools and towns. During difficult times, we can feel stuck and limited in our options and feel overwhelmed, I use evidence based best practices and therapeutic methods such as solution focused techniques, mindfulness, CBT, DBT, tapping and many more to assure clients have a wraparound approach that is individualized.

I am passionate about supporting people as they search to improve their overall wellbeing and navigate through life's challenges. My own wellness journey has motivated me to help others achieve their own personal best and make the positive changes they may be hoping for. It is my goal to make all clients feel heard, validated and comfortable as we work to accomplish goals together.

You’re here. Good work. You’re no longer avoiding or pushing down those thoughts and feelings that are telling you something isn't right. You’re listening to yourself. You're moving forward with your life, and are one step close to discovering a greater version of you. Let's keep this momentum going.

My treatment approach emphasizes a collaborative process of deep understanding of your personal and unique life journey for the purpose of improving or enhancing your wellbeing. Within a safe, empathic, and highly respectful environment, my goal is to help you make sense of where you've been and where you are now so you can create the future you want. As an experienced therapist and psychoanalyst with advanced certifications, I work with a wide array of problems and concerns. Special areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, transitions, and loss.

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.

Do you feel that your life, marriage or family are falling apart? Do you say to yourself that things can't go on the way they are yet unclear about a way out? I am an ally who can see things from your point of view. I listen, reflect, and support you on your process of making sense about issues close to your heart. My work doesn’t just focus on difficulties or the past, but looks at your strengths, and aims to help you get what you want out of life; whether that is to grow, to become happier and more fulfilled, to change old patterns that no longer serve, or to identify and develop your potential.

Are you curious about the song inside your heart? Are you interested in connecting to your inner magick? We specialize in treating female-identifying clients and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, ages 12 and older. Our team of counselors and art therapists is trained in treating eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. We are especially passionate about connecting our clients to their unique inner sense of spirituality. We believe you are wholesome as you are- life has just gotten in the way. We're here to help you remove blockages and restore the sovereign power that is your birthright.

Nautilus Counseling takes its name from the chambered ocean creature. A nautilus builds a new shell chamber for itself when the current one no longer works and is uncomfortable, allowing the nautilus to grow as it should. Discomfort inspires change and growth for the nautilus and for us too. Are you ready for change? If you are, I am excited to support you in making that change. Together, we will look at what in your life is creating discomfort for you, what is contributing to that feeling, and how to help you change and grow towards a place that feels right for you.

*Not taking new clients at this time* As someone who knew I wanted to be a Social Worker since age sixteen, I feel very passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to help them make positive changes in their lives, paving the road for a successful future.

Are you experiencing increased anxiety, stress, confusion or sadness that disrupts the quality of your life? Are you looking for a safe, supportive space away from the buzz of daily stressors where you can explore problem patterns and their origins, uncover strengths, and further develop self-compassion? Client-centered and integrative in my clinical approach, I work with individuals, couples and families to create a strong human connection based on trust, compassion and care. I'll meet you “where you are” and work collaboratively with you to effect the healthy change you seek.

How will you know when your life has improved? What will be the signs? How will you be different? Can you envision that difference? With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I will use these questions to begin the process of helping you to find new possibilities for fulfillment and relief from emotional pain. I have extensive experience helping adults and adolescents with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, addictions, interpersonal relationship problems, and life transitions. After identifying therapy goals, we'll outline a plan to help you work through your barriers to change.

At the Shoreline Psychotherapy and Behavioral Health (SPBH) center, we care for clients of all ages and stages including young children, adolescents and adults as they learn to cope with their psychological issues. We provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy.