Child Therapists in Guilford, CT

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.

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.

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.

Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children . I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..

I am a clinical psychologist working with people of all ages. I specialize in helping children and adolescents who have faced difficult life circumstances, including complications from emergency medical events and pervasive medical diagnoses, as well as those who have experienced various types of abuse. My experience on psychiatric inpatient units allows me to be helpful in navigating mood disorders, dissociation, somatic symptoms, and other intense emotional experiences. My work on medical inpatient floors enables me to support those with eating disorders, traumatic brain injuries, genetic disorders and other medical conditions.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Madison, CT for over 25 years. I am on the faculty of The Yale Child Study Center where I supervise psychologists in training. I work with children and their families, adolescents, and adults. I have experience with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, and learning issues.

My practice was born out of a tradition of commitment to children . From familial and professional roots I have witnessed the value of creating a safe space to allow children to explore and grow. Beginning my career as a teacher, I have watched and marveled at the ways in which children learn and flourish in nurturing environments. As a child therapist I have also seen children suffer when their needs go unmet.

I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of agency based practice with children and families with multiple issues. My private practice over the past 15 years has expanded to adults, dealing with issues around relationships, depression, anxiety and life stressors. I see my role with my clients very much as that of a coach. We need to work together as a team to meet the best needs of you,the client. I believe together we can work on reaching your personal goals.

I work with toddlers, children , adolescents, and young adults, generally spanning the ages of 3-21. With experience in school districts and in medical and private practice settings, I have had experience working with children with a wide range of issues, including: learning disorders (e.g. dyslexia and non-verbal learning disabilities), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental disabilities (mental retardation), autism spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic syndromes, Tourette's syndrome and tic disorders, prematurity and low birth weight outcomes, brain injuries and neurological disorders, anxiety/mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and late effects of cancer treatment.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. I specialize in trauma-informed care for children (especially ages birth-6 years old) and adults. My background includes working with children and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, loss, and disrupted attachments, as well as supporting children on the autism spectrum. Our outward behaviors and physical manifestations are representative of what we are feeling and thinking. In order to understand the whole person and effect change, I believe it is important to address the underlying reasons for behaviors.

Making an informed choice in selection of your therapist is your first step in achieving your goals. In the field for 25+ years, I am licensed both as a Clinical Social Worker and a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction. Certified as a School Social Worker to work with children with special needs, I can assist in navigating the Educational System and can collaborate with family and school around issues impacting performance or socialization with peer.

I am a highly trained and experienced clinical social worker whose practice invites individuals, couples & families facing adaptational challenges of all kinds throughout the life cycle: infancy through end-of-life. Working with strength-based developmental treatment models, I find best results are achieved in strong collaboration with individuals (and designated family members), who have the capacity to engage in a meaningful therapeutic relationship, have good family and social supports, and are motivated for change.

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.

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 specialize in children and teenagers struggling with attention problems, depression, anxiety, anger problems, poor school performance, and general problems in behavior. I make it a point to work very closely with parents as I appreciate the fear and anxiety of having your child struggle. I am compassionate, but direct in my style. I am always available as a resource for parents and as an advocate for services for their children . I have worked with children of all ages for over twenty five years.

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.